Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry is designed for mid-career ministers to enhance their skills in various ministry contexts, including church leadership and chaplaincy. It is part of an articulated program allowing progression to higher qualifications.
Are you a mid-career minister looking to update your skills or explore a new avenue of ministry? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Ministry from Charles Sturt University is the ideal course for you.
You'll gain the tools to reflect on your ministry practice and develop your skills in a variety of contexts, from church leadership and management to chaplaincy and professional supervision.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
An undergraduate degree in Theology from a recognised Australian university or equivalent; or hold the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies with a Credit average or higher; OR At least two years full time (or equivalent) professional experience in ministry and hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Are you a mid-career minister looking to update your skills or explore a new avenue of ministry? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Ministry from Charles Sturt University is the ideal course for you.
You'll gain the tools to reflect on your ministry practice and develop your skills in a variety of contexts, from church leadership and management to chaplaincy and professional supervision.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
8 Credit Points
Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningMIN400Reflective Practice in Contemporary Ministry8 credit ptsRestricted electives24 Credit Points
Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningSelect three (3) subjects from the following:
MIN402Church Governance and Management8 credit ptsMIN403Christian Chaplaincy in Context8 credit ptsMIN405Applied Principles of Church Leadership8 credit ptsMIN406Group and Peer Supervision8 credit ptsMIN418Practical Studies in Liturgy and Worship8 credit ptsMIN419Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology8 credit ptsMIN438Contemporary Mission and Evangelism8 credit ptsMIN440Public Theology for Ministry8 credit ptsTHL445Foundations for Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People8 credit ptsTHL446Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People8 credit ptsTHL451Theological and Ethical Issues for People in Later Life8 credit ptsMIN503Professional Supervision 18 credit ptsMIN525Professional Supervision 28 credit ptsMIN540Approaches to Enquiry in Ministry16 credit ptsMIN541Reflective Practitioner Perspectives in Ministry16 credit ptsTHL400Pastoral Counselling Skills8 credit ptsTHL420Pastoral Counselling: Theory and Professional Issues8 credit ptsTHL428Pastoral Counselling: Grief and Loss8 credit ptsTHL430Pastoral Counselling: Crisis Intervention8 credit ptsTHL432Pastoral Counselling: Relationship and Family8 credit ptsTHL434Spiritual Direction in the Christian Tradition8 credit ptsTHL435Applied Pastoral Theology8 credit ptsStandard enrolment patternsPART-TIMEYear 1 - Session 1MIN400 Reflective Practice in Contemporary MinistryRestricted Elective
Year 1 - Session 2Restricted Electives (16 points)
FULL-TIMEYear 1 - Session 1MIN400 Reflective Practice in Contemporary MinistryRestricted Electives (24 points)