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.
As an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, PTC is approved to deliver tits courses (CRICOS 02650E).
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
The Associate Degrees can lead to:
Bachelor of Ministry or Theology
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
Training for the Kingdom of Heaven