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Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice
Christian Heritage College - Carindale
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Course outline

The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice comprises four (4) core Ministry Practice units graded on a Pass/Fail basis. It is designed to focus on coaching and accountability to provide students with individualised and experiential tools to upskill and be positioned for greater responsibility in ministry fields negotiated with relevant CHC Faculty in the School of Ministries.

It utilises a work integrated learning (WIL) approach to provide a flexible framework to assist students apply knowledge and skills in negotiated Ministry Practice focus areas including, but not limited to, self-leadership, counselling, project management, operations coordination, mentoring, coaching, academic writing and research, preaching and teaching, church planting, worship, multimedia, and leadership in general. It is designed to provide practical experience in ministry and teamwork with an experienced supervisor and leadership coach, and appropriate faculty.

The core units for the Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice to be delivered concurrently are:

JC100 Ministry Practice (Communication)
JC111 Ministry Practice 1
JC222 Ministry Practice 2
JC233 Ministry Practice 3

Students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice must complete all of the core units.

This course provides the student with core ministry skills leading to the development of the student in specific areas of ministry practice within an appropriate framework. 

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate: 

– technical and theoretical knowledge with some depth in areas within a field of work and/or learning;  

– ability to discuss and analyse contemporary, issues and challenges impacting on Christian ministry, and create effective solutions to these issues and challenges;  

– breadth of ministry skills and ability to communicate to provide appropriate mutual support, and;  

– application of knowledge and skills to new and diverse contexts as well as self-reflection and evaluation of ministry performance for the purpose of vocational development.

Fee notes

The fees listed are for 2022. Fees for 2023 are to be advised.

Other requirements

Personal suitability

Since scholastic achievement is not the sole requirement in ministry, additional factors are considered in assessing applicants’ suitability for entry into the course.

Applicants are asked to submit a personal statement outlining their Christian experience, their understanding of their call to ministry and reasons for seeking to enter the course. Students are also expected to provide, through a pastoral and other reference, evidence of aptitude and potential for ministry service in terms of temperament, personal qualities, interests and attitude. An interview with the Course Coordinator will also be conducted with individual applicants.

The criteria against which an applicant’s personal suitability for entry to the Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice is assessed are:

Recommendation by the applicant’s local church Pastor/Minister;

Personal alignment with the doctrinal values within the evangelical/charismatic tradition, as expressed in the CHC School of Ministries Statement of Faith and Code of Ministry Ethics; and

Agreement to adhere to the CHC School of Ministries Code of Ministry Ethics.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for CHC and for this course, refer to CHC’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Pastoral reference

Additional entry requirements

Personal suitability

Since scholastic achievement is not the sole requirement in ministry, additional factors are considered in assessing applicants’ suitability for entry into the course.

Applicants are asked to submit a personal statement outlining their Christian experience, their understanding of their call to ministry and reasons for seeking to enter the course. Students are also expected to provide, through a pastoral and other reference, evidence of aptitude and potential for ministry service in terms of temperament, personal qualities, interests and attitude. An interview with the Course Coordinator will also be conducted with individual applicants.

The criteria against which an applicant’s personal suitability for entry to the Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice is assessed are:

Recommendation by the applicant’s local church Pastor/Minister;

Personal alignment with the doctrinal values within the evangelical/charismatic tradition, as expressed in the CHC School of Ministries Statement of Faith and Code of Ministry Ethics; and

Agreement to adhere to the CHC School of Ministries Code of Ministry Ethics.

Assumed knowledge

English (Units 3 and 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice offers skills and experience to prepare you for a career in:

• Worship Leading

• Youth Ministry

• Children’s Ministry

• Creative Ministry

• Life-group Ministry

• Church administration and operations

• Coaching and mentoring

• Not-for-profit project/event management

• Not-for-profit multimedia

Course Code
093111
Start Date
Offer rounds

6 Jun 2024

Fee
fee/$8,800
Study Area
Humanities and social sciences
Study Mode
Full time
Course Duration

1/2 years Full time

Location
Brisbane
 
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