Advanced Diploma of Ministry
This is a course of the Australian University of Theology
This is our recommended option for those training for children’s and youth ministry.
With just 2 days/week on campus you can complete this within two years (a three-quarter study load). The Advanced Diploma of Ministry provides a biblical and theological foundation for long term vocational ministry and will equip you with specialised knowledge and skills for effective ministry to children and young people.
Ideal for:
A two-year traineeship for children's and youth ministry.
Being equipped for vocational ministry.
Pathways to further theological study at AUT colleges.*
*Students seeking entry into second year of Moore College should instead consider the Advanced Diploma of Theology, Associate Degree of Ministry or the Associate Degree of Theology.
Rationale
Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world at a higher level than the Diploma of Ministry.
Requires specialisation in disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice:
Evangelism & Missiology (EM) and/or
Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC) and/or
Development and Education Ministry (DE)
The course will integrate studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience and include supervised practice based learning where appropriate.
Through elective units students can:
Develop particular ministry skills in the three fields of Ministry & Practice
Develop foundational understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History
Course Structure
The Advanced Diploma of Ministry requires 144 credit points (12 units) for completion. The course duration is 1.5 years full-time, or can be completed over several years part-time.
Common Core
24cps Old / New Testament Introduction (from OT001-512, OT002-512, NT001-512, NT002-512)
24cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE)
Primary Course Discipline
48cps PC / EM / DE, including at least 12cps at Level 6 or above
Credit Electives
At least 48cps elective units from any unit field
Units in this course are completed at Level 5 and above, including at least 48cps (4 units) at Level 6 or above.
All Units Offered
On Campus (Newtown)
OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
OT020-512 The Psalter / OT020-612 The Psalter
OT022-512 Isaiah / OT022-612 Isaiah
NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
NT002-512 The Early New Testament Church
NT022-512 New Testament Apocalyptic / NT022-612 New Testament Apocalyptic
TH008-512 The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
TH009-512 The Holy Spirit, Grace, Church and Hope
CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
PE001-512 Christian Ethics
DE037-512 Foundations of Children’s and Youth Ministry
DE011-512 Youth in the Churches
DE015-512 Young Adults’ Ministry
DE022-512 Children’s Ministry Skills
DE045-512 Formative Christian Teaching
DE019-612 Sexuality and Identity
DE042-612 Intergenerational Ministry
DE036-612 Anglican Ministry in the Diocese of Sydney
LA005-612 New Testament Greek A
LA006-612 New Testament Greek B
By Intensive (NSW Mid-North Coast)
PC076-512 Personal and Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry
Online
OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
OT002-512 Old Testament Prophets and Writings
OT020-512 The Psalter / OT020-612 The Psalter
OT022-512 Isaiah / OT022-612 Isaiah
NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
NT002-512 The Early New Testament Church
NT016-512 The Fourth Gospel / NT016-612 The Fourth Gospel
NT022-512 New Testament Apocalyptic / NT022-612 New Testament Apocalyptic
TH008-512 The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
TH009-512 The Holy Spirit, Grace, Church and Hope
CH001-512 Christianity in History to 1550
CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
DE011-512 Youth Ministry
DE015-512 Young Adults Ministry
DE022-512 Children’s Ministry Skills
DE050-512 Christian Special Religious Education: Principles and Practice
DE053-612 Children and Young People with Disability and Neurodivergence
EM004-512 Evangelism: An Introduction
PC003-512 Pastoral Skills and Methods / PC003-612 Pastoral Skills and Methods
PC035-512 Principles of Leadership and Management
PC047-512 Preaching I / PC047-612 Preaching I
Sample Course
For students training for Children’s and Youth Ministry (on campus Mon-Tue)
First Year:
OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
TH008-512 The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
PC076-512 Personal and Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry
DE037-512 Foundations of Children’s and Youth Ministry
NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
TH009-512 The Holy Spirit, Grace, Church and Hope
Second Year:
DE011-612 Youth in the Churches / DE015-612 Young Adults’ Ministry / DE022-612 Children’s Ministry Skills
CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
NT022-612 New Testament Apocalyptic
PE001-512 Introduction to Christian Ethics
Admission Requirements
ATAR: Completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 65 or above; OR
Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; OR
Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview.
Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.
Articulation Options
ASDEGMIN20
BMIN20
Exit Options
DIPTH20
UCTH20
Overseas Students
This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students at selected delivery locations. See here for more information.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Ministry will be able to:
Knowledge
1. Assess and evaluate knowledge and understanding of a range of ministry concepts and practices.
2. Assess and evaluate ministry knowledge and understanding to a variety of contexts.
Skills
1. Analyse and evaluate evidence-based perspectives in a range of ministry issues.
2. Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills.
3. Communicate a range of ministry-related concepts and practices to others in a variety of contexts.
Application of knowledge and skills
1. Demonstrate autonomy in ministry learning and reflection to sustain personal and professional development in Christian life and ministry.
2. Integrate and apply ministry knowledge and skills to various contexts in responsible and ethical ways.
Course Rules
Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60cps
Overseas students who are currently onshore are not eligible to enrol in AUT’s fully online courses.