Cross-Cultural Missionaries at Malyon
Flexible and relevant graduate (if you have a degree in another discipline) or degree-level (if you have no prior degrees), part-time or full-time study options that equip Christians to more effectively serve God in cross-cultural mission situations either long term or short term.
Diploma of Ministry (with a major in mission areas)
We have designed a DipMin for those without a degree and are looking for a "one year equivalent" of full time study to help prepare them for overseas mission. The 8 unit DipMin is a distinct qualification, but it also forms the first year of a 24 unit Bachelor of Ministry for those who may wish to continue their study later.
The “major in mission” is designed for Christians who are seeking a better understanding of how to relate cross-culturally especially in an overseas situation.
The DipMin needs to be completed in four years, so a student must complete at least one unit each semester. Students can actually choose any of the units that Malyon or any other ACT college offers.
Most of the units below are also offered by distance. We are hoping eventually to offer all our units by on-line distance as well as attendance modes.
The Diploma of Ministry is a fully accredited course through the Australian College of Theology. As such, all students are eligible for FEE-HELP and if you study full-time AUSTUDY is also available.
There are 20 ACT teaching colleges throughout Australia. Units can be completed at any of these colleges and credited towards the GradDip at Malyon. Some ACT colleges will offer further distance units.
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Divinity (with a major in mission areas)
We have also designed a Graduate Certificate and Garduate Diploma of Divinity for those who have a degree and are looking for a "one year equivalent" of full time study to help prepare them for overseas mission. The 4 unit GradCertDiv is a distinct qualification, but it also forms the first semester of a 24 unit Master of Divinity for those who may wish to continue their study later. The 8 unit GradDipDiv is also a distinct qualification, and forms the first year of a 24 unit Master of Divinity for those who may wish to continue their study later.
The “major in mission” is designed for Christians who are seeking a better understanding of how to relate cross-culturally especially in an overseas situation.
The GradCertDiv needs to be completed in two years and the GradDipDiv needs to be completed in four years, so a student must complete at least one unit each semester. Students can actually choose any of the graduate units that Malyon or any other ACT college offers.
Most of the units below are also offered by distance. We are hoping eventually to offer all our units by on-line distance as well as attendance modes.
The Graduate Diploma of Divinity is a fully accredited course through the Australian College of Theology. As such, all students are eligible for FEE-HELP and if you study full-time AUSTUDY is also available.
There are 20 ACT teaching colleges throughout Australia. Units can be completed at any of these colleges and credited towards the GradDip at Malyon. Some ACT colleges will offer further distance units.
Suggested Units (choose 8 depending on your interests, compulsory units are marked with an *)
| Code | Subject Description |
| *OT501 | Old Testament Intro A (Distance) or OT502 Old Testament Intro B (Distance) |
| *NT501 | New Testament Intro A (Distance) or NT502 New Testament Intro B (Distance) |
| *PE510 | Christian Worldview or PC530 Christian Spirituality or PE620 Christian Apologetics |
| EM608 | Cross Cultural Communication |
| EM501 | Mission Perspectives |
| EM505 | Theology of Mission |
| EM609 | Cultural Anthropology |
| EM610 | Aid & Development |
| EM626 | Church Planting (Intensive) |
| EM524 | Principles of Evangelism |
| EM611 | Mission in the Urban Context (Intensive) |
| PC621 | Theology for Everyday Life |
A Field Education unit is also a possibility
Bachelor of Ministry Degree or Associate Degree of Theology
Many of the above units can also be taken at degree level in either a 3 year Bachelor of Ministry Degree or the two year Associate Degree of Theology but these degrees will also require a range of other compulsory biblical and ministry subjects.
Other Malyon awards that may be of interest include:
- Master of Arts (Christian Studies) (16 units) - a masters for students who already have a degree but want to reflect biblically and integrate their study with their work context.
- Bachelor of Ministry (24 units) - a degree that mixes biblical understanding with ministry skills.
- Bachelor of Theology (24 units) - a degree that majors on biblical understanding.
- Masters of Divinity (24 units) - a masters for students who already have a degree. It parallels the BTh but at a graduate level.
- Associate Degree of Theology (16 units) - a two year award that majors on biblical understanding.
Further helpful information:
- About Malyon College - a useful summary of Malyon and what it offers.
- Course Summary - a summary of all the awards we offer.
- Malyon Units - a summary of the units we are offering over the next 10 years.
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