Diploma of Ministry (Korean)

CRICOS 111032B

About this course

The Diploma of Ministry (Korean) provides students with the opportunity to undertake AQF Level 5 study in practical ministry-oriented disciplines. It is designed for those who have a less formal educational background than those undertaking the Bachelor of Theology (Korean) or Bachelor of Ministry (Korean) awards, or those who are seeking an award requiring less overall commitment than AQF Level 6 or 7 studies. 

The Diploma of Ministry (Korean) provides students with introductory study designed for Christians seeking a foundation for informed participation in the local church, para-church ministries, and in the wider community. It also provides some opportunity to gain knowledge and skills appropriate for practical Christian ministry but not necessarily of the breadth or depth required for professional ministry. The award requires completion of course units in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Christian Life and Ministry.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 72 (8 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 5

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Admission to the Diploma of Ministry (Korean) requires:

  • An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 65, or its
    equivalent (e.g. OP≤18); OR
  • Satisfactorily completed Year 12 (or equivalent); OR
  • Mature Age Special Entry Admission for those who have reached the age of 21; AND
    Satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.

 

Korean Proficiency

In this course all teaching is conducted in the Korean language. All teaching and support staff are native Korean-language speakers. The course materials are in the Korean language. Graduates are expected to work in a Korean language context.

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where Korean is not the language of instruction must be fluent in the Korean language and have achieved Korean proficiency equivalent to level of 5 on the 6 level Yonsei University Korean Language Test.

 

English Proficiency

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in all bands of the test.

The Diploma of Ministry (Korean) requires the completion of 72 credit points (8 units) which shall include:

 

  • at least 9 credit points in Biblical Studies; AND
  • at least 9 credit points in Theology; AND
  • at least 36 credit points in Christian Life and Ministry of which at least 18 credit points are Supervised Ministry (or units with the equivalent focus of hands-on ministry practice).
  • a further 18 credit points from approved units.

 

Course units shall normally be taken from the Sydney College of Divinity units coded within the 5100 series. Candidates who have completed 36 credit points towards the Diploma of Ministry (Korean) may select up to 36 credit points from the Schedule of 7100 and 7200 series units. Within these units, a candidate may select up to 18 credit points of 7200 series units, provided they have completed 7100 units and achieved a grade point average of 2.0 in all 7100 units.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

  • Technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts with introductory knowledge in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Christian Life and Ministry;
  • wider experience of practical ministry generally that will form the basis for further learning.

 

Skills

Graduates will have:

  • Cognitive, communication, and technical skills in a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able to:
  • identify, analyse, synthesise, and act on ministry-oriented information from a range of foundational sources;
  • express ideas and perspectives related to Christian faith;
  • communicate ministry-related knowledge, skills and ideas to others.

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of theological knowledge by applying it in Christian ministry;
  • perform technical operations within Christian ministry that have some complexity, taking personal responsibility for them;
  • organise, with initiative and judgment, the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams (within broad but generally well-defined parameters).

Articulating students with an AQF 5 award from an institution approved by the Academic Board will receive 36 credit points in the Diploma of Ministry (Korean).

 

Candidates from other institutions or with other awards may seek credit up to a maximum of 36 credit points in the Diploma of Ministry (Korean).

 

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 Diploma of Ministry (Korean).

 

Progress to Further Awards

Students who complete the Diploma of Ministry (Korean) and desire to undertake the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology (Korean) will receive credit awarded to equivalent Bachelor units for Diploma units completed with a grade of Credit or higher; or subject to additional assessment requirements set by the Student Support and Administration Committee; to a maximum of 72 credit points, on condition that the Diploma of Ministry (Korean) will be surrendered prior to graduation in the further award.

The Diploma of Ministry (Korean) 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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