Growing together with your Church family to build the future of our nation

This course is studied whilst in a supervised ministry setting enabling a practical ‘on the job’ approach to formal
qualifications. The course allows you to specialise in a ministry focus area of your choice with a mentor expert in this
field. This dynamic coaching support offers an exclusive opportunity to gain industry experience from an industry
expert.

Our courses are on-campus and online with a mix of dynamic digital content and online lecturers. Plus, in your church you will receive exclusive coaching, training, and support. We have free study support and extra assistance to help you succeed.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice offers skills and experience to prepare you for a career in:

• Worship Leading
• Youth Ministry
• Children’s Ministry
• Creative Ministry
• Life-group Ministry

COURSE DETAILS

Course Code

MS12


QTAC Code

093111


CRICOS Code

N/A


MODE

On campus, External/Online


MINIMUM SELECTION THRESHOLD (ATAR/RANK)

55.00


*Students enrolling in an Undergraduate Certificate must complete the course in 12 months by July 2025.

Admission Criteria

COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA

I am an applicant with:

RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION

Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 5.0 are eligible for admission to this course.

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HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY

Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²ÊͶע, are eligible for admission to this course.

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WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE

Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), are eligible for admission to this course.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.

EXAMINATION Minimum Requirement
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests)
PTE (Academic) 59 (at least 51 in all subtests)
TOEFL (PBT) 577
TOEFL (IBT) 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)
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WHAT TO EXPECT

Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice (MS12) can lead to further accredited study which can open doors for leadership and pastoring in your local church. This course is 2 units of credit in the Diploma of Ministry (MS07) and 4 units into the Bachelor of Ministry (MS11). The Bachelor of Ministry is a holistic and practical degree designed to equip aspiring Pastors.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice (MS12) is studied whilst in a supervised ministry setting enabling a practical ‘on the job’ approach to formal qualifications. The course allows you to specialise in a ministry focus area of your choice with a mentor expert in this field. This dynamic coaching support offers an exclusive opportunity to gain industry experience from an industry expert.

MINISTRY PRACTICE FOCUS AREAS
+ Worship Leading
+ Preaching
+ Sermon Writing
+ Worship Song Writing
+ Church Leadership
+ Production
+ Outreach
+ Spiritual Transformation
+ Discipleship

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Course Structure

MS12 Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice

The units for the Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice are:

  • JC100 Ministry Practice (Communication)
  • JC111 Ministry Practice 1
  • JC222 Ministry Practice 2
  • JC233 Ministry Practice 3
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Fees & Scholarships

FEES

All courses at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²ÊͶע have study costs that are determined by whether you are a domestic student or an international student, and whether you are in a fee-paying place or Commonwealth supported place.
Different payment options are available, and eligible students can access the Commonwealth government’s HELP scheme to defer the payment of their study costs.
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SCHOLARSHIPS

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²ÊͶע has a number of scholarships available in particular course areas to help students who are coming to мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²ÊͶע as school-leavers.

The Government also provides some financial assistance to students to help the transition into study.

Further information about scholarships and government financial assistance is available below.

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CONTACT US

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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GETTING STARTED AT мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²ÊͶע

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