Associate Degree of Ministry (AssocDegMin)

Our Associate Degrees of Ministry and Theology offer students a strong foundation in biblical exegesis, church history, theology, and ministry. The AssocDegMin and AssocDegTh are courses of the Australian College of Theology.

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As an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, PTC is approved to deliver tits courses (CRICOS 02650E).

TIME REQUIRED

Minimum: 2 years
Maximum: 6 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ATAR 65 or above, AQF level 5 qualification or above, Demonstrate suitability: test, brief essay, or interview

ONLINE UNITS AVAILABLE?

Yes

PTC offers most of its units online to enable students from all over Australia and overseas to study with us. See online education.

AVAILABLE TO OVERSEAS STUDENTS?

Not onshore

Ask the registrar about online options.

COURSE STRUCTURE

192 credit points at level 5 and above, including no more than 144cps at level 5, and including at least 48cps at level 6 or above

24cps Old Testament Introduction:

o Two of OT001-512, OT002-512, OT003-512, OR

o OT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512

24cps New Testament Introduction:

o Two of NT001-512, NT002-512, NT003-512, OR

o NT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512

24cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE) including at least:

o 12cps CH

o 12cps TH / PE

o 24cps Old / New testament set books, including at least:

12cps OT set books

12cps NT set books

48cps PC / EM / DE, including at least 24cps at Level 6 or above

At least 48cps elective units from any unit field

One unit is typically 12 credit points (cps). Full-time study for one semester is normally considered to be 48 cps (equivalent to four 12cp units).

 

LA = Language
BB = Biblical studies
OT = Old Testament
NT = New Testament
CH = Christianity in History
TH = Theology
PE = Philosophy and Ethics
PC = Pastoral and Church focussed ministry
EM = Evangelism and Mission
IS = Integrative Studies
DE = Developmental and Educational ministry
AS = Academic Studies

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The Associate Degrees can lead to:

  • Bachelor of Ministry or Theology

EXIT OPTIONS

You may be able to leave the Associate Degrees early with:

  • Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry or Theology

  • Diploma of Ministry or Theology

  • Advanced Diploma of Ministry or Theology

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