Brisbane School of Theology

COURSES

COURSES ⋅ UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry

The Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry is designed to introduce Christians to the core elements of effective ministry and mission.

This course provides practical ministry training that you can apply in life and work, centred around the essential Christian story and message.

By completing this certificate, you will gain foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective ministry, empowering you to live out your faith in various contexts. You will also be well-prepared for further ministry study.

Comprehensive Biblical foundation

Dive into essential Biblical texts, including overviews of the Old and New Testaments. This foundational knowledge will help you understand and share the Christian message with clarity and depth.

Practical ministry skills

Develop essential ministry skills through a combination of classroom-based teaching, group discussions, and hands-on experience. This course emphasises the practical application of your learning, enabling you to serve effectively in real-world ministry contexts.

Tailored learned pathways

Through elective units, you can tailor your learning to your specific interests or ministry goals. This flexibility allows you to focus your studies on areas such as pastoral care, discipleship, or cross-cultural evangelism.

Practical ministry skills

The Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry is a stepping stone to the Diploma of Ministry and the Bachelor of Ministry. Progressing to the Bachelor of Ministry increases your career prospects in ministry and mission, offering opportunities for ordination within your chosen denomination.

COURSE STRUCTURE

4 units | 48 credit points | 1 sem FT, up to 4yrs PT | On-campus & off-campus live stream

Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry Course Structure:

1 unit from Biblical Introduction

2 units from Ministry & Practice

1 elective unit

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

Course Duration

4 UNITS = 48 CREDIT POINTS

FULL TIME  6 MONTHS

PART TIME  UP TO 4 YEARS

On-campus or off-campus live streamed.

Further study options

6 ADDITIONAL MONTHS
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.

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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.