The course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to the Bible and an understanding of Christian spiritual transformation. It allows them to gain the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities required in the communication and presentation of sound biblical knowledge commensurate with entry level service in church and para church organisations in fields such as youth and children’s ministry, mission, social and pastoral care, preaching and teaching or church ministry engagement. Students can complete the course as a stand-alone qualification or use it to gain advanced standing into the Diploma of Ministry or the Bachelor of Ministry. Modes of study can be combined (contact CHC for more information).
The availability of this course will be confirmed following a decision by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment regarding the extension of the Undergraduate Certificate category in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
The fees listed are for 2022. Fees for 2023 are to be advised.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for CHC and for this course, refer to CHC’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Pastoral reference
Personal Statement; Statement of Faith.
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Contact the institution for information.
Ministry roles in the local church, parachurch or vocational situations including school and corporate chaplaincy.
9 Jan 2025
5 Jun 2025
1/2 years Full time or 1 year Part time or 1/2 years External or 1 year External