Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology

Pre-requisite: Certificate IV in Christian Ministry

The Diploma will best suit you if:

• You are looking for a broad range of challenging, faith building, and biblically based studies.
• You are already involved either in ministry or some form of Christian work and service.
• You wish to enter into a deeper level of study to serve Christ and the church.
• You are a ministry intern or trainee pastor and are looking for a flexible option for continuing study.
• You wish to go on to the Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry.
• You are seeking Practical Ministry Skills Development.

Subjects and Study Streams

The student is required to complete a minimum of 10 units as follows −

• 6 Units of Biblical Theology, identified as “CMT” units
• 4 Practical Ministry Skills units

Biblical Theology Subjects

• CM13A The Blood Covenant of God
• CM14A Principles of Praise and Worship
• CM15A Corinthians
• CM16A The Church
• CM17A God's Provision For Healing
• CM18A Understanding your Bible

Practical Ministry Subjects

To develop practical skills the student will be involved in a local church or community-based program under qualified leadership and document the work experience as required for each unit. Each practical unit is strengthened with a subject from Vision as listed.

• Administration in the local Church (32 hours)......................... Biblical Management Principles
• Christian Communications II (60 hours)................................. Christian Counseling: On Belay
• Networking for ministry (56 hours).......................................... Leaven Like Evangelism
• Safety in Ministry (50 hours)................................................... Safety in Ministry

Recognition Given To The Diploma

Upon completion, learners should have acquired the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to serve effectively as workers and pastors, missionaries in churches, parishes, para-church organisations, missionary organisations, and in religious education.