Bachelor of Ministry

The Bachelor of Ministry requires the completion of 216 credit points (24 units) which shall include:

• one major and sub-major in Christian Life & Ministry, or one of the following subdisciplines: Christian Ethics, Christian Spirituality, Pastoral Counselling, Mission, Pastoral Theology; AND
• sub-majors in both Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology; AND
• Candidates who have completed 108 credit points towards the Bachelor of Ministry may select up to 36 credit points from the Schedule of 8100 and 9200 series units. Within these units, a candidate can only select up to 18 credit points of 9200 series units, provided they have already completed at least a sub-major in that subdiscipline with a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0. All course units will be taken from the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of units of study.

All units shall be taken from the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of Units of Study.

Majors and sub-majors are available in:

• Biblical Studies
• Christian Life & Ministry, subdisciplines Christian Spirituality, Mission, Pastoral Counselling, Pastoral Theology
• Humanities in the Christian Tradition, subdisciplines Church History, Philosophy
• Theology, subdisciplines Systematic Theology; Worship & Liturgy 

A major in a subdiscipline requires 54 credit points from the subdiscipline, with not more than 18 credit points from 7100 series units. Under certain provisions, up to 36 credit points from 8100 and 9200 series units may be included.

If a student wishes to undertake a major in Biblical Studies, then 54 credit points in Biblical Studies, plus 9 credit points in A7112 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew, A7122 Introduction to New Testament Greek, or A7111 Introduction to Biblical Languages must be taken before or concurrently with any post-7100 series Biblical Studies units.

A major in a discipline requires 54 credit points from the discipline, with at least 27 credit points in one subdiscipline, with not more than 18 credit points from 7100 series units. Under certain provisions, up to 36 credit points from 8100 and 9200 series units may be included.

A sub-major requires 36 credit points from units assigned to the major, including no more than 18 credit points from 7100 series units. Under certain provisions (see 2.7), up to 36 credit points from 8100 and 9200 series units may be included.

Units coded “A” are not counted towards a major/sub-major in any discipline or subdiscipline.

Candidates who have completed 108 credit points towards the Bachelor of Ministry may select up to 36 credit points from the Schedule of 8100 and 9200 series units. Within these units, a candidate can only select up to 18 credit points of 9200 series units, provided they have already completed at least a sub-major in that subdiscipline with a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0.

All course units will be taken from the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of Units of Study.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in Christian Life and Ministry;
• broad knowledge in Theology, Biblical Studies, and other theological areas of practice that will form the basis for independent lifelong learning.

Skills

Graduates will have cognitive, communication, and technical skills in a theology-related body of knowledge, so that they are able to:

• review, reflect on, and synthesize theological information and identify and provide solutions to complex problems;
• think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas;
• demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in theology;
• communicate theologically-related knowledge, skills and ideas clearly and coherently.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge by applying it creatively in ministry;
• make high level, independent judgments in a range of ministry settings;
• initiate, plan, and implement activities and projects within a range of ministry settings.

Exit Points

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Ministry may exit with a Diploma of Christian Studies or Associate Degree of Theology and Ministry, provided they have met the requirements of the award.

Candidates may seek credit up to a maximum of 144 credit points in the Bachelor of Ministry.

Credit will be granted for units that are from an equivalent award or institution and have outcomes, content, demand hours, and assessment equivalent to that of units in the Bachelor of Ministry.

The Bachelor of Ministry is offered through the individual colleges and an application for enrolment must be made to the Registrar of the teaching institution. The registrar will be able to help you with all information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery, and timetable.

A domestic student at Sydney College of Divinity is designated as full-time if enrolled in three units (27 credit points) or more in a semester or part-time if enrolled in less than three units (27 credit points) per semester. SCD offers a wide range of units and students have the option to study one or more units across the colleges delivering SCD awards, whilst enrolled with one college.

International students

International students are subject to the conditions of their Australian student visa and are required to maintain a full-time enrolment of four units (36 credit points) per semester. If you are planning to enrol as an international student, you have the responsibility to ensure that you comply with your visa conditions at all times. Learn more about your responsibilities, rights, and what studying in Australia can offer you. Not all our teaching institutions offer study programs for international students.

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