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Graduate Diploma in Ministry
GradDipMin
80 cp
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at: Brisbane, Queensland
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements1
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Diploma in Theology, or equivalent, and relevant pastoral experience; or
- Bachelor degree in theology or any other field; or
- Graduate Certificate in Ministry or in a related discipline2.
2. Requirements for Completion of the Graduate Diploma
2.1 To qualify for the Graduate Diploma, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 40 cp from Core Units;
- 20 cp from Practicum Units;
- 20 cp from Electives.
2.2 A student who has completed the requirements prescribed for the Graduate Certificate in Ministry may be granted advanced standing.
3. Exit Point
A student who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Ministry may exit with that award.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.
Core Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
THCP500 | 10 | The Church Reaching Out |
THCP501 | 10 | Communication and Processes in Groups |
THEO502 | 10 | Biblical Studies |
THEO558 | 10 | Foundations of Christian Faith |
Practicum Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
THCP506 | 10 | Practicum I (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
THCP507 | 10 | Practicum 2 (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
Electives
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
THCP502 | 10 | Advanced Preaching (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
THCP503 | 10 | Exploring Parish Culture (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
THCP504 | 10 | Teaching Ministry in the Church (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
THCP505 | 10 | Building Community (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
THCP508 | 10 | Exercising Leadership (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
THCP509 | 10 | Reformed and Evangelical Worship (Pre: THCP500 The Church Reaching Out; THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups) |
1A student must also comply with the Admission Rules.
2Includes Graduate Certificate in Arts (Theology) and Graduate Certificate in Religious Education.