Brisbane School of Theology

COURSES

COURSES ⋅ UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Diploma of Ministry

The Diploma of Ministry is designed for Christians seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and practical training for impactful service in various ministry and mission contexts.

This course introduces you to the core elements of the Christian story, ministry concepts, and effective ministry practices, emphasising their application in today’s world. You will gain the foundational knowledge and skills to adapt your ministry practice to diverse situations.

By completing this course, you will be empowered to communicate your faith effectively and lead with integrity in various ministry or mission roles. You’ll also gain the foundational knowledge needed to continue your ministry education with confidence.

Comprehensive Biblical insight

Dive into the richness of the Christian story, exploring significant Biblical texts and theological principles. This foundational knowledge prepares you to understand and share the Christian message in meaningful ways.

Practical ministry skills

Develop essential skills for effective ministry through hands-on training with experienced and supportive lecturers. This course emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge, ensuring you are well-equipped to serve in real-world contexts.

Tailored learning pathways

Choose electives from specialised disciplines, including Evangelism & Missiology, Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry, and Development & Education Ministry. The flexibility of elective units allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.

Direct path to further studies

The Diploma of Ministry opens up a pathway to the Bachelor of Ministry, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and advance your ministry skills. Progressing to the Bachelor of Ministry increases your career prospects in ministry and mission, offering opportunities for ordination within your chosen denomination.

COURSE STRUCTURE

8 units | 96 credit points | 1 yr FT, up to 8 yrs PT | On-campus & off-campus live stream

Diploma of Ministry Course Structure:

2 units from Biblical Introduction

1 unit from Christian Thought

2 units from Ministry & Practice

3 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 English (054659K) and CRICOS Chinese (083078B) 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

8 UNITS = 96 CREDIT POINTS

FULL TIME  1 YEAR

PART TIME  UP TO 8 YEARS

ENGLISH CRICOS:  054659K
CHINESE CRICOS:  083078B

On-campus or off-campus live streamed.

Further study options

6 ADDITIONAL MONTHS
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

ATAR: Completion of Year 12 in the last two years with an ATAR 65 or above; OR

Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; OR

Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview AND

Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest 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: 054659K
CHINESE CRICOS: 083078B

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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.