Master of Intercultural Ministry

About this course

The Master of Intercultural Ministry course is designed for those who hold a graduate certificate in the field of philosophy and studies in religion, who wish to pursue a further qualification in intercultural studies, as part of continuing education for ministry. 

The Master of Intercultural Ministry focuses on building intercultural capacity for people involved in leading or ministering to others across cultural divides. Students may be seeking skills in intercultural studies to enhance their professional work or to engage in effective ministry. 

Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for further learning in intercultural ministry and research, and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills in an intercultural context.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 72 (8 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 9

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Australian College of Ministries
  • NSW
  • Domestic
NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community
  • VIC
  • Domestic

Course Details

Admission to the Master of Intercultural Ministry requires:

  • Satisfactorily completed a AQF Level 8 award (Graduate Certificate) in the Australian Standard Classification of Education field 0917– Philosophy and Religious Studies (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by the Academic Board; OR
  • Qualify for professional entry as determined by the Student Support and Administration Committee; AND
  • Satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.

 

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) result of 7.0 with no score less than 6.5 in all bands of the test.

The Master of Intercultural Ministry requires the completion of 72 credit points, taken from the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of units of study coded within the 8100 and 9200 series units.

 

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

  • four units (36 credit points) taken from the list of approved Master of Intercultural Ministry specialist units (see Schedule below); AND
  • two practical units (18 credit points) focused on intercultural ministry practice in the context of a place of work, ministry or mission through research, self-guided study, or field study (this may be a capstone unit, research project, research essay, independent guided study, site visit, field placement or action research project) from the list in the Schedule below; AND
  • two elective units from the 8100 and 9200 series in the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of units to complete the 72 credit points required by the award.

 

The program must include at least two 9200-series units.

 

A specialisation is based on a list of units approved by the Academic Board and may vary from time to time.

 

Units from the entry Graduate Certificate (or Graduate Diploma) if equivalent, to units required for the award may be considered for inclusion as specialist and/or practical units and in the forming of the missions specialisation (54 credit points, including at least 2 x 9200 level units) within the Master of Intercultural Ministry.

 

Units coded “A” are not counted towards a specialisation in any discipline or subdiscipline.

 

Candidates who have previously studied a Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry or equivalent may not enrol in units with content similar to those covered by their previous studies.

 

SCHEDULE 

Master of Intercultural Ministry Specialist Units 

  • M8100 Introduction to Intercultural Mission
  • M8101 Missiological Hermeneutics
  • M8120 Cultural Anthropology for Mission
  • M8140 Encountering Living Faiths of the World
  • M8160 Gospel, Culture and Communication in Australia and New Zealand
  • M8143 Introducing Islam
  • M9227 Intercultural Communication
  • M9232 Spiritual Warfare and Mission
  • M9242 Inter-religious Dialogue
  • M9275 Transformational Development within a Global Context
  • P8158 Working in a Team Ministry Setting
  • P9221 Managing Crisis and Conflict in Ministry
  • P9222 Mastering Change in Ministry
  • S8104 Intercultural Competence and Spiritual Well-Being
  • T8140 Biblical Theology of Mission

 

Intercultural Ministry Practical Units 

Units focused on intercultural practice in the context of a place of work, ministry or mission through research, self-guided study, or field study: 

  • M8128 Engaging in Intercultural Ministry (Fieldwork) (9cp)
  • X8100 Research Methodology (9cp)
  • X8194 Fieldwork (9cp)
  • X9291 Research Project (9cp)
  • X9292 Research Project (18cp)
  • X9293 Independent Guided Study (9cp)
  • X9294 Independent Guided Study (18cp)
  • X9296 Research Essay (18cp)
  • X9297 Seminar (9cp)
  • X9298 Action Research Project (18cp)
  • X9299 Capstone Unit (9cp)
Knowledge

Graduates will have

  • an integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge related to intercultural contexts;
  • an expert understanding of the principles and methods of inquiry applicable to intercultural theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.

 

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in intercultural ministry, so that they are able independently to:

  • analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories associated with intercultural ministry;
  • implement with discrimination established intercultural theories to provide effective engagement in intercultural ministry;
  • interpret and transmit intercultural knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist of audiences.

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

  • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates initiative, autonomy, expert judgement adaptability and accountability in the field of intercultural ministry;
  • plan and execute a substantial research or field-based project in an area of intercultural ministry.

 

Exit Points

Students enrolled in the Master of Intercultural Ministry may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Ministry provided they have completed at least 36 credit points.

A candidate may seek credit up to a maximum of 36 credit points in the Master of Intercultural 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 Master of Intercultural Ministry.

 

Credit for Recognised Prior Learning may be granted subject to a successful application.

 

Progress to Further Awards

Students who satisfactorily complete this award will be eligible to articulate with full credit to the Sydney College of Divinity postgraduate awards, provided that they meet the entry requirements of that award.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.

The Master of Intercultural 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 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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