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Program Handbook: Bachelor of Ministry 1. Program Details i. Full Title: Bachelor of Ministry ii. Abbreviated Title: BMin iii. AC Faculty: Theology iv. Delivery locations: All campuses, third parties and online v. AC Program Director: Ps Daryl Potts vi. Course Length: 3 years full-time; 10 years part-time vii. AQF Level: Level 7 viii. Previous Course Review: October, 2017 2. Pathways/ admission IELTS If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test. Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time you commence your studies at AC. Students are required to have attained an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) score or equivalent to a 6.5 or higher, with no band scores lower than 6.0. Academic Entry Requirements Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of no less than 65, or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result, or equivalent; OR Completion of an AQF Level 4 Certificate IV or higher by an authorised institution or registered training organisation. OR Applicants aged 21+ may be eligible for on the basis of mature age (provisional entry). These students will need to successfully complete their first 4 subjects to be permitted to continue without the Provisional Entry restrictions.
3. Course Rationale The Bachelor of Ministry is designed to prepare graduates for ministry within church and community settings. The BMin aims to integrate a well-developed foundation in Christian Studies with a broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge in an area of specialised ministry. General skills in communication and problem solving are developed alongside specialist knowledge and expertise in their chosen specialisation. Theories are applied and professional skills are developed through practical assessments and work-integrated learning. There is a special emphasis on leadership to ensure that graduates are instilled with a sense of responsibility and the Christian ethic of caring for their neighbour. In this sense, the BMin acts as an integrated environment for the preparation of students who wish to develop theological understanding and professional skills in and for a diverse range of ministry applications. This also can take them on to postgraduate qualification in a selected area of practice. Graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to: Church pastor Youth minister Children s minister Missionary Chaplain Community/NGO worker Worship Pastor Church Administrator Pastoral Educator
4. Course Learning Outcomes Course Bachelor of Ministry name: Site(s): All campuses, third parties and online Mode(s): Blended delivery, involving: face-to-face lectures and tutorials; moderated online discussion groups, and use of other E-learning resources, including workplace simulations Specification AQF Level 7 BMin Learning Outcomes AC Graduate Attributes Knowledge Graduates of a Bachelor Graduates will: Degree will have a broad and demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge, coherent knowledge of with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a Christian history, doctrine and tradition as a foundation for ministry. basis for independent lifelong learning. Skills Application of Graduates of a Bachelor Degree will have: cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge; cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a brand understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas; cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence; communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas. Graduates of a Bachelor Degree will demonstrate the Graduates demonstrate: skills to analyse and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text; skills to consolidate, synthesise and communicate appropriate elements of a Christian Worldview relating to situation, purpose, corporate need and personal spiritual praxis, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for personal living; ability to discuss and analyse contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on Christian ministry and the Pentecostal community, and create solutions to these challenges; ability to collaborate with the broader community of Christian ministers and community leaders to provide appropriate collegial support. Graduates demonstrate: skills in critical thinking and Christian Worldview Critical and Creative Thinking Professional Knowledge Christian Worldview Leadership Integrity and Justice Communication Personal and Social Skills Critical and Creative Thinking Professional Knowledge Christian Worldview
knowledge and skills application of knowledge and skills: with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship; to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts; with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and with collaboration with others within broad parameters. self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods; self-reflection and evaluation of ministry and leadership performance for the purpose of vocational development; cognitive and technical skills required for ministry functions, including depth within the field of specialisation; breadth and complexity of professional ministry skills pertinent to engagement with congregational communities. This includes the ability to apply knowledge and skills to new and diverse contexts. Leadership Integrity and Justice Communication Personal and Social Skills Critical and Creative Thinking Professional Knowledge
5. Course Structure: Title of the course of study: Structure of the course of study: Bachelor of Ministry The course structure is based on six semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises: 110 credit points core subjects 80 credit points of specialisation 50 credit points of electives To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Ministry a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 240 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects noted below. Content of the course of study Core subjects Recommended course progression: Credit points FIRST YEAR First semester BIB102 Introduction to the Old Testament HIS101 History of Christianity RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research THE101 Christian Worldview Second Semester BIB103 Introduction to the New Testament MIN101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry MIN102 Christian Spirituality THE201 Christian Ethics 10 x 11 Electives Specialisation SECOND YEAR First semester LEA201 Leadership Principles 1 x BIB 200 level or higher 1 x THE 200 level or higher 50 credit points (at least 1 at 300 level) taken from an accredited Level 7 course of study offered by AC Ministry Specialisation EXP201 Professional Practice MIN201 Pastoral Administration and Management 30 credit points MIN/CCM/WOR/LEA/SOCSC 200 level or above 30 credit points EXP/MIN/CCM/WOR/LEA/SOCSC 300 level Humanities Specialisation EXP201 Professional Practice 10 credit points Humanities subjects in specialisation 100 level or above 30 credit points Humanities subjects in specialisation 200 level or above 10 x 5 10 x 8
30 credit points Humanities subjects in specialisation 300 level or above Rules of progression Other protocols Pre-requisites for specific subjects Chaplaincy Specialisation 10 credit points of EXP subjects in the chaplaincy field 10 credit points in the chaplaincy field 100 level or above 30 credit points in the chaplaincy field 200 level or above 30 credit points in the chaplaincy field 300 or above Maximum of 8 subjects (80 credit points) at 100 level, and at least four subjects (40 credit points) at 300 level n/a Pre-requisites are noted on the subject outline. Students must have completed the pre-requisite to enrol in the subject.
6. Subject Outlines SUBJECT CODE BIB101 BIB201 BUS202 CCM101 CCM102 CCM201 CCM202 CCM203 CCM221 CCM222 CCM223 CCM304 CCM305 CCM392 EXP201 EXP301 SUBJECT NAME Introduction to the Bible http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/bib101-introduction-to-the-bible/ Biblical Hermeneutics http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/bib201-biblical-hermeneutics/ Financial Decision Making http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/bus202-financial-decision-making/ Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm101-introduction-to-cross-cultural-ministry/ Biblical Foundations of Mission http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm102-biblical-foundations-of-mission/ Cross Cultural Communication http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm201-cross-cultural-communication/ Anthropology in Christian Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm202-anthropology-in-christian-ministry/ Ministry in Animistic Contexts http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm203-ministry-in-animistic-contexts/ Foundations of Cross Cultural Field Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm221-foundations-of-cross-cultural-ministry/ Personal and Professional Skills for Cross Cultural Ministry Methods and Strategies for Cross Cultural Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm222-personal-and-professional-skills-forcross-cultural-ministry/ http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm223-methods-and-strategies-for-crosscultural-ministry/ World Religions http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm304-world-religions/ Exploring Islam http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm305-exploring-islam/ Cross Cultural Ministry Field Study https://www.ac.edu.au/schools/units/ccm392-cross-cultural-ministry-field-study/ Professional Practice http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/exp201-professional-practice/ Advanced Professional Practice http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/exp301-advanced-professional-practice/
SUBJECT CODE HIS101 HIS208 LEA201 LEA220 LEA301 LEA302 LEA303 LEA311 MAN101 MAN201 MAN311 MAN351 MIN101 MIN102 MIN201 MIN202 MIN203 SUBJECT NAME History of Christianity http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/his101-history-of-christianity/ History of Christian Expansion http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/his208-history-of-christian-expansion/ Leadership Principles http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/lea201-leadership-principles/ Developing Women Leaders http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/lea220-developing-women-leaders/ Advanced Leadership & Decision Making http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/lea301-advanced-leadership-and-decisionmaking/ Strategic Thinking and Planning http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/lea302-strategic-thinking-and-planning/ Creativity and Entrepreneurship http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/lea311-creativity-and-entrepreneurship/ Introduction to Management http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/man101-introduction-to-management/ Organisational Behaviour http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/man201-organisational-behaviour/ Strategic Management http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/man311-strategic-management/ International Management http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/man351-international-management/ Introduction to Pastoral Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min101-introduction-to-pastoral-ministry/ Christian Spirituality http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min102-christian-spirituality/ Pastoral Administration and Management Strategic Challenges, Innovation and Change http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/lea303-strategic-challenges-innovation-andchange/ http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min201-pastoral-administration-andmanagement/ Communicating the Christian Faith http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min202-communicating-the-christian-faith/ Preaching http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min203-preaching/
SUBJECT CODE MIN204 MIN205 MIN220 MIN221 MIN225 MIN230 MIN302 MIN304 MIN305 MIN306 MIN326 RES101 SOC201 SOC202 SOC301 SOC302 THE101 SUBJECT NAME Healing Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min204-healing-ministry/ Church and Society http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min205-church-and-society/ Youth Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min220-youth-ministry/ Children s Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min221-childrens-ministry/ Childhood and Adolescent Development http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min225-childhood-and-adolescent-development/ Women and Christian Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min230-women-and-christian-ministry/ Discipleship http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min302-discipleship/ Church Planting http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min304-church-planting/ Relationships http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min305-relationships/ Advanced Pastoral Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min306-advanced-pastoral-ministry/ Advanced Children s and Youth Ministries http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/min326-advanced-childrens-and-youth-ministry/ Introduction to Academic Writing and Research Theology of Social Justice http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/soc201-theology-of-social-justice/ Global Poverty http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/soc202-global-poverty/ Public Theology And Political Engagement http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/res101-introduction-to-academic-writing-andresearch/ http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/soc301-public-theology-and-politicalengagement/ Social Entrepreneurship http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/soc302-social-entrepreneurship/ Christian Worldview http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/the101-christian-worldview/
SUBJECT CODE THE201 THE311 WOR101 SUBJECT NAME Christian Ethics http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/the201-christian-ethics/ Ecclesiology http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/the311-ecclesiology/ Introduction to Worship Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor101-introduction-to-worship-ministry/ WOR130 Independent Study in Specific Creative Arts 1 WOR230 Independent Study in Specific Creative Arts 2 WOR205 WOR215 WOR220 WOR235 WOR301 WOR307 WOR310 WOR340 XXX390 XXX391 XXX392 Worship, Arts and Church History http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor205-worship-arts-and-church-history/ Worship in Comparative Religious Contexts http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor130-independent-study-in-specific-creativearts-1/ http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor230-independent-study-in-specific-creativearts-2/ http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor215-worship-in-comparative-religiouscontexts/ Lyrics and Theology http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor220-lyrics-and-theology/ Ensemble http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor235-ensemble/ Practicum in Worship Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor301-practicum-in-worship-ministry/ Technology and Worship Ministry http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor307-technology-and-worship-ministry/ Worship in Contemporary Context http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor310-worship-in-contemporary-context/ Songwriting http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/wor340-songwriting/ Independent Guided Study in... http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/xxx390-independent-guided-study/ Research Project http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/xxx391-research-project/ Advanced Seminar in... http://ac.edu.au/schools/units/xxx392-advanced-seminar/