| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMin | Full-time | 3 years | find out | find out | find out |
| BMin | Part-time | 3 - 10 years | find out | find out | find out |
The Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) is designed to prepare graduates for ministry within Church and community settings. Featuring well developed core subjects in Christian Studies, the BMin also develops general skills in communication and problem solving alongside specialist ministry knowledge and expertise.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Ministry is a degree comprised of 24 subjects (240 credit points). Every program for this award shall include:
Christian Studies Core Subjects (8 subjects/80 credit points)
The Christian Studies Core Subjects forms the foundation of BMin award. It is aimed at developing in students a solid understanding of the Christian faith (biblically, historically & theologically), with well-informed ethical principles and founded on disciplines of Christian spirituality.
All students are required to take the following subjects:
Major Specialisation (8 subjects/80 credit points)
There are five different Major Specialisations (8 subjects each) in the BMin that you can choose from. Students are to choose one Major Specialisation. This Major Specialisation is to provide you with the professional ministry skills and knowledge for your future. They include:
Pastoral Ministry
Cross-Cultural Ministry
Leadership & Management
Youth & Children's Ministries
Worship Ministry
For the specific subjects required in the Majors, please consult the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
Electives (8 subjects/80 credit points)
Students are to take eight elective subjects. These can be chosen from any of our undergraduate subjects for which you have met the pre-requisite requirements. A list of all our subjects can be found via the Units (aka subjects) link at the top of this page. Also see our timetables for availability.
Note: Students also need to make sure that they:
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Upon completion, students can continue their studies with an additional Honours year or Masters degree provided their results are of a high enough standard. See the Awards Offered page for more information.
How To Apply
Complete an online Higher Education Application for Admission Form
On filling the application, please be prepared to upload the following digital documentation (PDF, jpeg):
AUSTUDY / ABSTUDY / Youth Allowance
Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance are available for this course. To check your eligibility and to find out more information, please visit the Study Assist website.
Welcome future students…
…to the Bachelor of Ministry award (BMin), a Higher Education program that aims to prepare you for Christian ministry in today's world.
I believe that the 21st century is an exciting time to be in Christian ministry, thanks to vast innovation and church growth, especially within the Pentecostal and charismatic expression of Christianity. Ministry is no longer confined to one paid professional in a church setting - but instead, has burgeoned into a fresh array of contemporary opportunities, open for us all to participate in. An explosion of fresh creativity, worship styles, church models and plans for social justice and mission are being enacted, all with the purpose to proclaim the Good News.
However, in today's world there are also many challenges. At times, Christian ministry can seem at odds with the secular worldview. We find ourselves communicating to a society with little understanding of God. Further, we face uncertainties as environmental, social and technological issues previously unanticipated continue to unfold in astounding ways. All in all, education for Christian ministry must recognise today's unique complexities and be able to respond confidently with the message of Christ.
I believe that the BMin will prepare you to address these complexities and take an active role in shaping your world - no matter where your future lies. Specifically, the BMin will provide you with a thorough foundation in theology and biblical studies, shaping a Christian worldview that will directly connect to your vocation - and in addition you will find opportunities to gain the practical expertise required for contemporary ministry. You will develop creative thinking skills, so that you can provide innovative and flexible solutions to contemporary social and cultural questions. You will also become effective communicators and leaders who uphold and exhibit integrity and justice.
The BMin faculty, whom it is my pleasure to promote, are committed to your education and seeing lives changed. They will inspire you, but also facilitate your transformation into a competent and generous Christian minister (whatever the form), necessary for today's world. The faculty are all professionals respected in their disciplinary field of expertise. Many are forging new pathways for Pentecostal-charismatic scholarship, and are uniquely positioned in Australia to promote this. The interface that they bring between their own research pursuits, disciplinary fields and own ministry experiences naturally crosses over into the classrooms in a dynamic and relevant way. I am very proud to work alongside such dedicated people.
The BMin program is designed to allow you to choose the subject areas that are most suitable to prepare you for your unique calling in ministry. The BMin has specialised streams in Pastoral Ministry, Youth & Children's Ministries, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Leadership & Management, and Worship Minstry, with many more elective areas to choose from. For specific information about the choice of major specialisations within the BMin award, please see the Award description page above.
After graduation, BMin students choose to work in a variety of settings from churches to non-government organisations, to bible colleges, to the youth sector. They become pastors, church leaders, church planters, global mission leaders, youth pastors, worship pastors, pastoral educators, workplace pastors, and much more. In effect, our BMin graduates are as diverse as Christian ministry - the varieties are endless. Alternatively, some students continue to advance in their studies into a Masters or Honours program. At Alphacrucis College, the BMin can easily articulate into a double undergraduate degree Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry, or at the postgraduate level Masters of Teaching (Primary) or Masters of Theology program. It can also provide entry to Masters/Honours programs at other higher education providers.
Recognising the obligations of everyday life, the BMin is offered via multiple formats. These range from Face to Face classes at the Parramatta, Baulkham Hills or Brisbane Campuses to Online classes via the Global Online Campus. There are also a variety of ways our classes are presented - through weekly lectures, week-long lecture blocks (intensives), night time lectures, online audio/video podcasts, or a combination of modes. Such a flexible design will ensure that you are able to tailor the BMin to your own learning styles, as well as balance study with your other commitments.
It is with great anticipation that I welcome you into the BMin award. One of my aspirations is to be involved in training the next generation of Christian ministers - so whether you find yourself now or later in full-time work or in a volunteer capacity, in the church, market place or mission field, in Australia or overseas - I am sure the BMin will provide you with a solid foundation to thrive in all that God has called you to be.
Welcome!
Daryl Potts
Program Director, Bachelor of Ministry
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