Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology

The Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology is for those continuing from the Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology or who enter into the course with advanced standing. The Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology continues to extend the skills, learning, and development of their faith in and understanding God’s word and provide for their ministry and at a corporate level.

The course can be completed in one year as a Distance Education study program; the time frame is a guide only depending on the student’s capacity and the circumstances for study.

The course includes a broad range of challenging, faith-building, and biblically-based studies relevant for personal, pastoral, church and community life. Students apply biblical principles to their daily lives and explain and share those Christian truths with others.

Pre-requisites

Pre-requisites: Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology or similar award from a Bible college or a minimum of 6 years of verifiable Christian ministry.

Candidates will also require language, literacy and numeracy skills to interpret complex documents, prepare written reports and communicate complex issues orally. An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills would be ACSF level two (2) in numeracy, three (3) in reading and writing, and four (4) in learning and oral communication.

This award is a pre-requisite for completing the Graduate Certificate of Christian Ministry and Theology.

The Theology subjects continue to develop a sound understanding and depth of knowledge.  Units are studied in greater depth, more detailed written work is required, and there is a greater emphasis on ministry skills development.

The elective subjects are appropriate for someone involved in ministry at a senior level such as the pastor or seeking to be qualified for a pastoral level of ministry

The student will complete the following units −

• 6 Units of Biblical Theology, identified as “CMT” units.
• 4 Practical Ministry Skills units

VIC has nominated subjects to satisfy the units.  Students may request alternative subjects provided they fulfil the unit elements. The decision of the Principal on the substitution request is final.

The recommended subjects for this course are listed below as “Biblical Theology Subjects” and “Elective Practical Theology Skills”.  In keeping with our policy of allowing students to tailor the course to suit their training needs, we are providing a link to the full list of subject options available.  Students can use the recommended list or request a substitute from the link below.

VIC  has nominated subjects from their curriculum to satisfy the units. Students may request an alternative study option to meet the unit requirements. The decision of the Principal on the substitution request is final.

Vision International College is an independent Bible college. Many Christian churches and denominations highly value our awards for ministry training purposes.

However, Vision International College cannot offer or guarantee any posting to any church or missions organisation due to the diverse requirements of differing denominations. While our awards are highly respected, applications and inquiries to such bodies must be made in person by the student/graduate.

Upon completing this award, learners should have acquired the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills to serve effectively as Christian workers, religious instructors in churches, parishes, para-church organisations, missionary organisations, and religious education.