Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)

The Bachelor of Ministry (Honours) requires the completion of 72 credit points, comprising 36 credit points in coursework and a thesis for 36 credit points.

The award shall include:

• an 8100-series Research Methodology Unit (9 credit points); AND
• an 8100-series Honours Seminar Unit (9 credit points); AND
• a further two units (18 credit points in total) in the area of specialisation from 9200-series units.
• a supervised research project of 20,000 words for 36 credit points in the area of specialisation

A candidate may not submit as the main content of the project any work or material which has previously been submitted for a degree without major reworking.

The appropriate body of the Member Institution in which the candidate is enrolled shall appoint a supervisor.

Within four weeks (FTE) of enrolling in the year in which the thesis is to be written the candidate’s supervisor shall receive a thesis topic which is to be submitted by the appropriate body of the Member Institution for approval to the Research Committee of the Sydney College of Divinity.

All thesis proposals involving the gathering of personal information from people by surveys, interviews or case studies must first be referred to the Research Committee for approval using the appropriate forms and will be dealt with according to the procedures and policies of the Ethics Review Committee.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• a coherent and advanced body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines related to Christian ministry, and knowledge of research principles and methods.

Skills

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

• review, analyse, synthesise and transform theological information and identify and transmit solutions to complex ministry problems;
• think critically, evaluate and generate complex ideas in developing new strategies in the practice of Christian ministry;
• technical skills to design and use research in a project;
• communicate theologically-related knowledge, skills and ideas clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have ability to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

• with initiative and judgment in professional practice and/or scholarship in one or more theologically-related disciplines related to Christian ministry;
• adapt knowledge and skills in a particular context for Christian ministry;
• with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others;
• to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence of perspective

Progress to Further Awards

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Ministry (Honours) will be eligible for entry into the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Ministry provided they have met the entry requirements.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.
The Bachelor of Ministry (Honours) 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 any information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery and timetable.

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

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