Master of Ministry (MMin)

The Master of Ministry is designed for students who desire thorough training in ministry. The course prepares men and women for ministry and the teaching of others, and provides a foundation in Christian knowledge for postgraduate research. The MMin is a course 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: 3 years
Maximum: 9 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent

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

Language requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking

COURSE STRUCTURE

288 credit points, all at level 8 and above, including at least 96cps at level 9

24cps Old Testament Introduction:

o Two of OT001-812, OT002-812, OT003-812, OR

o OT003-812 and one of BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812

24cps New Testament Introduction:

o Two of NT001-812, NT002-812, NT003-812, OR

o NT003-812 and one of BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812

24cps Christianity in History (CH)

36cps Theology (TH)

36cps Old / New testament set books, with:

o with a minimum of 12cps from Old Testament and 12cps from New Testament

72cps PC / EM / DE, with:

o 12 credit point project (**200-912); or

o 24 credit point project in any unit field (**200-924); or

o 36 credit point project in any unit field (**200-936); or

o a 12cps masters capstone experience unit (**205-912); or

o a 12cps advanced independent reading unit (**201-912)

At least 72cps 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 MMiv can lead to:

  • Master of Theological Studies

  • Master of Theology

  • Doctor of Ministry

  • Doctor of Philosophy

EXIT OPTIONS

You may be able to leave the MDiv early with:

  • Associate Degree of Ministry

  • Graduate Certificate of Divinity

  • Graduate Diploma of Divinity

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