Our Courses
The Australian College of Ministries offers a variety of courses through different delivery
models and accredited bodies.
Our courses come under three main categories:
In addition to complete courses, we also offer Specialties subjects for students wanting to develop expertise in specific areas of ministry.
Our courses come under three main categories:
In addition to complete courses, we also offer Specialties subjects for students wanting to develop expertise in specific areas of ministry.
Vocational Education
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
This course is required for any trainer or assessor who wants to work within the Vocational Education system. It is a Nationally Recognised Qualification and it is offered in partnership with the Australian Centre for Advanced Studies. ACOM offers this course in intensive format as well as by distance delivery.
Certificate III in Christian Ministry
Christian Schools, Local Churches and other organisations provide this qualification, through ACOM's LocalNet program, to Year 11 and 12 students as a part of their vocational program. Students receive credit towards their Year 11 and Year 12 study programs as well as the course contributing to their university entrance score.
Certificate IV in Christian Ministry
Local churches, partner colleges and other organisations provide this qualification through ACOM's LocalNet program. It is designed to develop disciples and leaders, contributing towards a culture of personal development and growth.
Diploma in Christian Ministry
Local Churches, partner colleges and other organisations provide this qualification through ACOM's LocalNet program. Courses are designed to meet the needs of individual students, contexts and missional challenges.
Certificate IV in Translating (Indigenous)
This course is offered in partnership with Mission Organisations in Australia and overseas. The course is designed to train students in the skills required to translate the Christian Scriptures into their own indigenous language.
This course is required for any trainer or assessor who wants to work within the Vocational Education system. It is a Nationally Recognised Qualification and it is offered in partnership with the Australian Centre for Advanced Studies. ACOM offers this course in intensive format as well as by distance delivery.
Certificate III in Christian Ministry
Christian Schools, Local Churches and other organisations provide this qualification, through ACOM's LocalNet program, to Year 11 and 12 students as a part of their vocational program. Students receive credit towards their Year 11 and Year 12 study programs as well as the course contributing to their university entrance score.
Certificate IV in Christian Ministry
Local churches, partner colleges and other organisations provide this qualification through ACOM's LocalNet program. It is designed to develop disciples and leaders, contributing towards a culture of personal development and growth.
Diploma in Christian Ministry
Local Churches, partner colleges and other organisations provide this qualification through ACOM's LocalNet program. Courses are designed to meet the needs of individual students, contexts and missional challenges.
Certificate IV in Translating (Indigenous)
This course is offered in partnership with Mission Organisations in Australia and overseas. The course is designed to train students in the skills required to translate the Christian Scriptures into their own indigenous language.
Undergraduate Courses
Diploma of Theology (DipTh)
A 2 year full-time of 6 year part-time course consisting of studies in Bible, Theology, Ministry and Personal Formation. Available externally or in mixed mode delivery which includes face-to-face facilitation/integrated learning opportunities. The DipTh requires the completion of 16 subjects.
Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
A 3 year full-time or 9 year-part time course consisting of studies in Bible, Theology, Ministry and Personal Formation and is generally viewed as the minimal qualification for vocational ministry. Available externally or in mixed mode delivery which includes face-to-face facilitation/integrated learning opportunities. The BTh requires the completion of 24 subjects.
A 2 year full-time of 6 year part-time course consisting of studies in Bible, Theology, Ministry and Personal Formation. Available externally or in mixed mode delivery which includes face-to-face facilitation/integrated learning opportunities. The DipTh requires the completion of 16 subjects.
Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
A 3 year full-time or 9 year-part time course consisting of studies in Bible, Theology, Ministry and Personal Formation and is generally viewed as the minimal qualification for vocational ministry. Available externally or in mixed mode delivery which includes face-to-face facilitation/integrated learning opportunities. The BTh requires the completion of 24 subjects.
Postgraduate Courses
Master of Arts (MA)
The Master of Arts, specialising in Church Leadership, is a 1.5 year full-time or 3-5 year part time course. It has been developed to resource and provide professional development for ministers who are leading or are involved in team ministries of churches, and provide follow-up training for ministers who feel a lack of administration skills for the next step in their church's growth. The MA requires the completion of 108 credit points.
Graduate Diploma in Arts (GradDipArts)
The Graduate Diploma in Arts consists of 2 core and 6 elective units from the Master of Arts unit list, requiring the completion of 72 credit points.
Graduate Certificate in Theology (GradCertTheol)
The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies consists of 2 core and 2 elective units from the Master of Arts unit list, requiring the completion of 36 credit points.
The Master of Arts, specialising in Church Leadership, is a 1.5 year full-time or 3-5 year part time course. It has been developed to resource and provide professional development for ministers who are leading or are involved in team ministries of churches, and provide follow-up training for ministers who feel a lack of administration skills for the next step in their church's growth. The MA requires the completion of 108 credit points.
Graduate Diploma in Arts (GradDipArts)
The Graduate Diploma in Arts consists of 2 core and 6 elective units from the Master of Arts unit list, requiring the completion of 72 credit points.
Graduate Certificate in Theology (GradCertTheol)
The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies consists of 2 core and 2 elective units from the Master of Arts unit list, requiring the completion of 36 credit points.
Specialities
The following specialised areas of study are available through ACOM but are taught by Specialist Providers in various regions throughout Australia.
Specialties subjects can be studied as individual subjects for personal/professional development or as part of the DipTh and BTh Undergraduate Courses. They are also offered at a Postgraduate level with the exception of Reformer and Youth Ministry subjects.
Pioneer
Pioneer subjects are developed by Forge, a mission training network designed to shape and equip a leadership style appropriate for the task of mission and church planting in a "first world" setting. Subjects relate to the "evangelists" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders who are called to begin new structures for mission, including church planting and emerging churches.
Reformer (Undergraduate only)
Reformer subjects are developed by TEAR Australia, a movement of Australian Christians responding to the needs of poor communities around the world by supporting the initiatives of other Christian groups and churches, working with the poor in their communities. Subjects relate to the "prophets" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders who are convicted that the essence of the gospel is social renewal, bringing justice and release to the poor and oppressed.
Revitaliser
Developed through ACOM's Postgraduate professional development branch, Revitaliser subjects relate to the "pastor-teachers" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders who see value and promise in existing church structures and resources and are called to breathe new life into the mission of those structures to renew their impact on the community.
Team Leader
Developed through ACOM's Postgraduate professional development branch, Team Leader subjects relate to the "apostles" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders to lead larger, regional churches, with multiple ministries and staff and significant visibility in their community.
Youth Ministry (Undergraduate only)
Youth Ministry subjects are developed by Youth Vision Australia, a cooperation of Churches of Christ state youth ministries in various states. Subjects train youth ministers and leaders for churches to build relational youth ministries, which encourage Christ-likeness and devotion in youth and release their gifts for ministry.
More information on Specialties subjects can be found in the subject listings for each course.
Specialties subjects can be studied as individual subjects for personal/professional development or as part of the DipTh and BTh Undergraduate Courses. They are also offered at a Postgraduate level with the exception of Reformer and Youth Ministry subjects.
Pioneer
Pioneer subjects are developed by Forge, a mission training network designed to shape and equip a leadership style appropriate for the task of mission and church planting in a "first world" setting. Subjects relate to the "evangelists" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders who are called to begin new structures for mission, including church planting and emerging churches.
Reformer (Undergraduate only)
Reformer subjects are developed by TEAR Australia, a movement of Australian Christians responding to the needs of poor communities around the world by supporting the initiatives of other Christian groups and churches, working with the poor in their communities. Subjects relate to the "prophets" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders who are convicted that the essence of the gospel is social renewal, bringing justice and release to the poor and oppressed.
Revitaliser
Developed through ACOM's Postgraduate professional development branch, Revitaliser subjects relate to the "pastor-teachers" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders who see value and promise in existing church structures and resources and are called to breathe new life into the mission of those structures to renew their impact on the community.
Team Leader
Developed through ACOM's Postgraduate professional development branch, Team Leader subjects relate to the "apostles" listed in Ephesians 4:11. They equip leaders to lead larger, regional churches, with multiple ministries and staff and significant visibility in their community.
Youth Ministry (Undergraduate only)
Youth Ministry subjects are developed by Youth Vision Australia, a cooperation of Churches of Christ state youth ministries in various states. Subjects train youth ministers and leaders for churches to build relational youth ministries, which encourage Christ-likeness and devotion in youth and release their gifts for ministry.
More information on Specialties subjects can be found in the subject listings for each course.
