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The Bachelor of Ministry prepares students for the practice of ministry. It establishes foundations for ministry through the study of scriptures, theological traditions, historical and contemporary contexts. It requires concentrated study in ministry praxis. The Bachelor of Ministry provides a foundation for graduates to understand and articulate their identity and place in the world. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry
The Bachelor of Ministry consists of 432 points.
| Course Structure | Points |
|---|---|
| Units in the field of Biblical Studies (at least 18 points in each Testament) | 72 |
| Units in the discipline of Church History | 36 |
| Units in the discipline of Systemic Theology | 72 |
| Units in the discipline of Practical Theology | 36 |
| Units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies (including at least 36 points of Supervised Theological Field Education or Clinical Pastoral Education) | 72 |
| A Capstone unit | 18 |
| Further units in any discipline | 126 |
Additional Rules and Restrictions
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Social Work Pathway
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Ministry pathway into the Master of Social Work at Flinders University must include the following units.
| Unit Name | Points |
|---|---|
| AP2740Z Sociology for Mission and Ministry | 18 |
| CT3747Z Community Ministry: Theology, History, Contemporary Praxis | 18 |
| DM3746Z Justice and Community Development | 18 |
| DM3747Z Ministry in Liminal Spaces | 18 |
| CO1007Z Introduction to Psychology | 18 |
| CO1006Z Engaging Diversity | 18 |
| DP3747Z Ecotheology | 18 |
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent.
Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior undergraduate study in related areas.
The Bachelor of Ministry requires completion of 423 points (24 standard undergraduate units).
Fees for 2026 are $2,184 per standard unit or $17,472 for a year of full-time study (8 units). The total course cost is $52,416.
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
Credit of up to 288 points may be granted towards this award.
Credit may include:
| Prior qualification or training | Maximum credit | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma | 36 points | Unspecified credit based on relevant foundational cognate knowledge and skill set |
| Australian Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent | 72 points | Unspecified credit based on relevant foundational cognate knowledge and skill set |
| Professional diploma of 3 years in teaching or nursing prior to degrees in those areas | 72 points | Unspecified credit |
| Diploma in Ageing and Pastoral or Spiritual Care (10642NAT) | 72 points | Credit granted for units in Mission and Ministry |
| Diploma in Ageing and Pastoral Care (91561NSW) | 72 points | Credit granted for units in Mission and Ministry |
| Diploma of Catholic Youth Ministry (10603NAT or 11013NAT) | 144 points | 18 points Biblical Studies Level 1 18 points Systematic Theology Level 1 108 points Mission and Ministry |
Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Graduates have access to a range of postgraduate courses at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels.
Courses can be delivered through a variety of modes, such as:
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The table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students admitted into this course. It provides data on all students who commenced study in the most relevant recent intake period.
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Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will receive an invitation to graduate. This entitles the graduate to wear the approved Academic Dress at the graduation ceremony, and to use the approved postnominals after their name.
Gown: Black Bachelor gown
Headwear: None
Hood: Malachite
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