Is God stirring your desire to be equipped to serve in your local church or further afield? This engaging and practical training will develop your ministry skills and knowledge, while you go deeper in your personal discipleship journey with Jesus.
You’ll gain a range of knowledge and skills in foundational Christian beliefs, communication, teamwork, spiritual formation and evangelism and discipling. Put your learning into practice in your local church, mission or business, or simply use your learning to become more confident in your faith – and enjoy the benefit of having no major essays or exams! This qualification fits well with church, para-church and mission internship programs.
This course is offered at Wantirna, Launceston and Albany campuses. Each campus offers different units and different local timetables. Online classes and part-time options allow you to study from anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Contact our course coordinator and see how this course can be embedded into a church, mission or business internship program.
Three electives will be selected from the list below.
Electives offered may change without notice.
This course is intended to provide participants with a range of knowledge and skills to perform the following functions in a Christian ministry context:
All applicants will be required to meet Eastern’s General Entry Requirements.
All potential students are required to satisfactorily complete a new student interview with Eastern College Australia before being accepted into the course.
During this interview we can discuss your previous experience and training and any credit that may be available.
For Overseas students:
An applicant for studies in this course will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if:
American Samoa; Australia; Botswana; Canada; Fiji; Ghana; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; United Kingdom; USA; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
American Samoa; Australia; Botswana; Canada; Fiji; Ghana; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; United Kingdom; USA; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
was completed in an institution which is listed in the International Handbook of Universities, World Higher Education Database, UK Naric Database or AEI NOOSR guides or an institution accredited through one of ICETE’s registered accrediting bodies and is confirmed by the institution as having been conducted and examined solely in the English language.
IELTS General
Minimum Results – 5.5 Overall
TOEFL (Paper based)
Minimum Results – 527+ Test of Writing English 4
TOEFL (Internet)
Minimum Results – 46-59
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Minimum Results – 42-49
Cambridge English Advanced
Minimum Results – 47 No less than Borderline in writing
Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their participation in all of our courses.
Graduation from this award allows admittance into any Eastern College Australia Diploma award and may be eligible to enter a range of other higher qualifications offered by RTOs and Higher Education Providers.
Students who completed core and elective units as part of this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer in relation to these units when enrolling in an eligible qualification or accredited course. This will create pathways into qualifications and courses in which these units are a part.
This course supports leaders and lay people assisting in parishes in the areas of ministry and pastoral care to have a deeper understanding of Christian Ministry and Theology. The course is a learning pathway for those who wish to pursue theology and ministry studies at University who may not have studied for a while.
For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.
The course fees for Launceston and Albany are different – please refer to their locally published course fees.
Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.
Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re exited to begin this next season in your life together.
Is God stirring your desire to be equipped to serve in your local church or further afield? This engaging and practical training will develop your ministry skills and knowledge, while you go deeper in your personal discipleship journey with Jesus.
You’ll gain a range of knowledge and skills in foundational Christian beliefs, communication, teamwork, spiritual formation and evangelism and discipling. Put your learning into practice in your local church, mission or business, or simply use your learning to become more confident in your faith – and enjoy the benefit of having no major essays or exams! This qualification fits well with church, para-church and mission internship programs.
This course is offered at Wantirna, Launceston and Albany campuses. Each campus offers different units and different local timetables. Online classes and part-time options allow you to study from anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Contact our course coordinator and see how this course can be embedded into a church, mission or business internship program.
Three electives will be selected from the list below.
Electives offered may change without notice.
This course is intended to provide participants with a range of knowledge and skills to perform the following functions in a Christian ministry context:
All applicants will be required to meet Eastern’s General Entry Requirements.
All potential students are required to satisfactorily complete a new student interview with Eastern College Australia before being accepted into the course.
During this interview we can discuss your previous experience and training and any credit that may be available.
For Overseas students:
An applicant for studies in this course will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if:
American Samoa; Australia; Botswana; Canada; Fiji; Ghana; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; United Kingdom; USA; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
American Samoa; Australia; Botswana; Canada; Fiji; Ghana; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; United Kingdom; USA; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
was completed in an institution which is listed in the International Handbook of Universities, World Higher Education Database, UK Naric Database or AEI NOOSR guides or an institution accredited through one of ICETE’s registered accrediting bodies and is confirmed by the institution as having been conducted and examined solely in the English language.
IELTS General
Minimum Results – 5.5 Overall
TOEFL (Paper based)
Minimum Results – 527+ Test of Writing English 4
TOEFL (Internet)
Minimum Results – 46-59
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Minimum Results – 42-49
Cambridge English Advanced
Minimum Results – 47 No less than Borderline in writing
Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their participation in all of our courses.
Graduation from this award allows admittance into any Eastern College Australia Diploma award and may be eligible to enter a range of other higher qualifications offered by RTOs and Higher Education Providers.
Students who completed core and elective units as part of this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer in relation to these units when enrolling in an eligible qualification or accredited course. This will create pathways into qualifications and courses in which these units are a part.
This course supports leaders and lay people assisting in parishes in the areas of ministry and pastoral care to have a deeper understanding of Christian Ministry and Theology. The course is a learning pathway for those who wish to pursue theology and ministry studies at University who may not have studied for a while.
For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.
The course fees for Launceston and Albany are different – please refer to their locally published course fees.
Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.
Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re exited to begin this next season in your life together.
You can apply directly to the College via our online application form Below.
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