Brisbane School of Theology

COURSES

COURSES ⋅ GRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Ministry

The Master of Ministry program is created to equip Christians with an undergraduate qualification for advanced leadership roles in ministry.

This degree will help you turn your passion for ministry into practical knowledge, skills, and strategies to guide, encourage, and grow God’s people.

By completing this course, you will be prepared for impactful roles in church leadership, local and international mission work, and other ministry contexts. You’ll also be well-prepared for further academic pursuits, including advanced theological study paths.

Comprehensive Biblical insight

Start with an overview of the biblical text, moving into a detailed study of significant sections. This foundational knowledge will enhance your understanding and ability to share the Christian message in contemporary ministry.

Practical ministry training

Engage in practical ministry training through partnerships with churches and Christian organisations. This hands-on experience ensures you can apply your learning effectively in real-world contexts, enhancing your leadership capabilities.

Tailored learning pathways

Choose to specialise in areas that align with your aspirations, including pastoral ministry, preaching, cross-cultural mission, or comprehensive biblical studies. This flexibility allows you to tailor your academic journey to fit your vocational goals.

Pathway to impactful careers

The Master of Ministry fulfils the academic requirements for ordination in most denominations. The course is recognised by Christian organisations as excellent preparation for ministry. The Master of Ministry opens doors to various roles in church leadership, local and international mission, and chaplaincy.

Opportunities for further study

Upon completion, you will be well-prepared to pursue advanced theological studies through our doctorate program, equipping you for further research and leadership in addressing contemporary challenges within Christianity and society.

COURSE STRUCTURE

24 units | 96 credit points | 3 yrs FT, up to 9 yrs PT | On-campus & off-campus live stream

Master of Ministry Course Structure:

2 units from Old Testament Introduction

2 units from New Testament Introduction

2 units from History

3 units from Theology

3 units from Exegesis (1 Old Testament, 1 New Testament)

5 units from Ministry and Practice: including 1 unit Ministry and Practice project or capstone, 1 Spiritual Formation for Professional Ministries and 1 Field Education unit.

6 elective units

Note: Biblical Introduction, Church History and Greek A & B are offered every year, while the other units run on a two-year cycle. Please refer to the college timetable to find out what is being offered each year.

Check out the full list of BST’s units.

There are early exit points available for this subject if your circumstances should change.

More information about this course is available on the Australian University of Theology website.

Australian University of Theology Coursework Course Enrolment Policy

TIMETABLE AND CALENDAR

Follow the link below to view our current timetable and fee schedules.

BST Timetable & Calendar

COURSE FEES

You can find our current course fees here.

This course is FEE-HELP approved.

What is FEE-HELP?
FEE-HELP is a loan that helps eligible fee paying students pay their tuition fees.

For eligibility and more information on FEE-HELP go to:
https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-help

OVERSEAS STUDENTS

This course is registered on CRICOS (088085G) and is available to overseas students. Further information for overseas students can be found on our overseas student page.  

Overseas students can apply here.

Course Duration

24 UNITS = 288 CREDIT POINTS

FULL TIME  3 YEARS

PART TIME  UP TO 9 YEARS

ENGLISH CRICOS:  088085G

On-campus or off-campus live streamed.

Further study options

1 ADDITIONAL YEAR
MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Completed three year non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent

Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.

This is a course of the Australian University of Theology.
ENGLISH CRICOS: 088085G

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Pastor Grace Lung

BSci (Comp Sci), GradDipDiv, MA (ChrStds)

DIRECTOR

Grace grew up in Sydney in a large Chinese church. Since then she has served at various Chinese churches over the years in youth, students, young workers and women. Her passion and interest is contextualizing the gospel to Asian Australians and developing Asian churches in Australia. Grace is a graduate of Sydney Missionary and Bible College and Fuller Theological Seminary. Her study focussed on Chinese Australian identity and ministry.

Her previous roles have included: Director for Asian Contextual Engagement for the RICE Movement, Team Member for Interserve Culture Connect and OMF QLD’s Ministry Team. She was an Anglican Deaconness Ministries Summer Fellow in 2019. Her writing has appeared on the SOLA Network, Gospel Coalition Australia, Centered: Resources for the Asian American Church, Common Grace and Ethos: EA Centre for Christianity and Society.

In addition to her role as Director of CAC, Grace is also serving as a pastor alongside her husband, Chris, at Rise Alliance Church – a new church plant servicing the Rochedale area.