Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate aimed at graduates with substantial ministry experience, enhancing their leadership skills across various community and professional settings.
The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate designed for graduates with significant ministry experience in religious, educational and health institutions, along with other secular or faith-based organisations who want to further enhance their skills for leadership within any variety of community or professional settings.
To be eligible for Admission to the course applicants must evidence:
Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate's potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee's reports will all be taken into consideration (refer to section 5 of the Higher Degree Research Regulations).
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as published by the University (refer Appendix C of the Higher Degree Research Regulations).
As an ACU graduate you have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen and a scholar. You embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy. You are empowered to seek truth and meaning, drawing on the principles of justice, equity, and the dignity of all human beings.
As an ACU graduate you value human dignity and diversity. This appreciation is founded on deep reflection, and empathy. You have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples. You can connect with people and cultures and work with community in ways that recognise the dignity of the human person and all cultures
As an ACU graduate you utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems. You critically analyse information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems and use critical thinking to make decisions and advance the common good. You appreciate the role of innovation and creative thinking in developing a better future for each person and community.
As an ACU graduate you recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups and communities in local and global contexts. You are empowered to positively impact your profession and the community.
DMTH701 Thesis full time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Year 1Research Term BDMTH701 Thesis full time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Year 2Research Term BDMTH701 Thesis full time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Commencing Research Term A - Part TimeYear 1Research Terms A, B, C & D*DMTH702 Thesis part time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Year 1Research Term BDMTH702 Thesis part time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Year 2Research Term BDMTH702 Thesis part time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Year 4Research Terms A, B, C & DDMTH702 Thesis part time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Year 5Research Terms A, B, C & DDMTH702 Thesis part time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp
Year 6Research Terms A, B, C & DDMTH702 Thesis part time will equate to 180cp on completion of the thesis.
180 cp