Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Ministry at Charles Sturt University enhances pastoral and ministry skills for church leaders, offering professional development and scholarly investigation opportunities.
Designed for qualified ministers, pastoral workers, chaplains and church leaders, the Master of Ministry from Charles Sturt University develops your pastoral and ministry skills, and provides valuable opportunities for professional development.
You'll develop a higher order of critical, creative, scholarly and informed investigation of the profession.
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 The Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies with a Credit average or higher AND A minimum of two years (or equivalent) full-time professional experience in ministry OR A Charles Sturt University Graduate Certificate in Ministry or equivalent with a Credit average or higher.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Designed for qualified ministers, pastoral workers, chaplains and church leaders, the Master of Ministry from Charles Sturt University develops your pastoral and ministry skills, and provides valuable opportunities for professional development.
You'll develop a higher order of critical, creative, scholarly and informed investigation of the profession.
The Master of Ministry gives religious practitioners and other church leaders the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and skills. We offer a broad range of learning opportunities to students who wish to explore their faith and beliefs, as well as those of other cultures.
You'll complete core subjects in the foundations of church ministry and guided research in ministry. You can then choose where your degree will take you. We offer research strands in ministry, pastoral counselling, institutional chaplaincy, mission and leadership, and religious and values education.
You can choose to study this course on campus, online, or a combination of the two.
Charles Sturt University has a well-established reputation for its emphasis on student learning, quality teaching and research in theology. Our approach is ecumenical, with staff drawn from a variety of Christian traditions, all committed to developing and delivering a comprehensive, rigorous and vibrant theological education.
24 Credit Points
Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningMIN400Reflective Practice in Contemporary Ministry8 credit ptsMIN501Guided Research in Ministry16 credit ptsRestricted electives 72 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningSelect 72 points 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 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 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 ptsTHL521Theological Ethics for the Helping Professions8 credit ptsTHL532Doing Theology on Indigenous Australian Countries8 credit ptsTHP528Indigenous Australian Cultures and Spiritualities8 credit ptsTHP539Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy8 credit ptsStandard enrolment patternsMASTER OF MINISTRYPART-TIMEYear 1 - Session 1MIN400 Reflective Practice in Contemporary Ministry (8 points)Restricted Elective (8 points)
Year 1 - Session 2Restricted Electives (16 points)
Year 2 - Session 1Restricted Electives (16 points)
Year 2 - Session 2Additional Ministry Electives (16 points)
[Students may exit at this point with the Graduate Diploma in Ministry]
Year 3 - Session 1Additional Ministry Electives (16 points)
Year 3 - Session 2MIN501 Guided Research in Ministry (16 points)
FULL-TIMEYear 1 - Session 1MIN400 Reflective Practice in Contemporary Ministry (8 points)Restricted Electives (24 points)
Year 1 - Session 2Restricted Electives (16 points)Additional Ministry Electives (16 points)
[Students may exit at this point with the Graduate Diploma in Ministry]
Year 2 - Session 1Additional Ministry Electives (16 points)MIN501 Guided Research in Ministry (16 points)