The Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology is designed for men and women in senior ministry roles and builds on their skills developed from the Graduate Certificate.   Issues are studied in greater depth bringing fascinating insights into the learning processes.

The units suit students of Vision International College continuing from the Graduate Certificate of Christian Ministry and Theology or who enter into the course with advanced standing.  The Graduate Diploma further develops skills gained from the Graduate Certificate, enhancing the students’ faith and understanding of God’s word. This course will equip pastors towards a more fruitful ministry.

The units are studied at greater depth and detail than in the Graduate Certificate.  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 Graduate Certificate of Christian Ministry and Theology is designed for men and women in senior ministry roles and builds on their skills developed from the Advanced Diploma. Issues are studied in greater depth bringing fascinating insights into the learning processes.

Pre-requisites:

Enrollees must hold an Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology or equivalent in a similar field of study or a Bachelor of Theology.  The Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology is a prerequisite for those who wish to enter the Masters of Theology with Vision International University USA, Texas University of Theology USA, or another university.

Upon completion of this qualification, learners should have acquired the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to serve effectively and pastors, missionaries in churches, parishes, para-church groups, missionary organisations, and in religious education.

The student will purchase study books to complete the course from various options with other universities.

The elective subjects are appropriate for someone involved in ministry with some responsibility while subject to pastoral oversight, such as a youth leader; women or men’s ministry leader; other ministry department leader;

The student will complete the following units:

• 3 Units of Biblical Theology, identified as “CMT” units.
• 2 Elective Ministry Skills units.

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.

Upon completing this award, learners should have acquired the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills to serve effectively as a Senior Minister or CEO, manager of churches, parishes, para-church organisations, missionary organisations, and religious education. Students will apply biblical principles to their daily life and learn how to explain and share those principles with others.

This level of study is best suited to

• To qualify individuals for autonomous leadership in church groups and other ministry contexts
• to develop the ministry values, procedures and practise of their church groups and Christian ministry contexts
• or to provide a pathway to higher levels of qualifications
• qualify individuals for autonomous and senior leadership in church groups