Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Are you a priest looking to update your ministry skills or explore a new avenue of ministry? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Ministry is the ideal course for you. Through this course you will gain the tools to reflect on your ministry practice and develop your skills in a variety of contexts, from church leadership and management to chaplaincy and professional supervision.
On site at St Francis College Milton or by blended and online delivery.
Study Mode
Part-time over 1 year
Duration
Course Highlights
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry will assist you, as a priest or church leader, to upgrade your ministry and leadership knowledge and skills.
Enhance your skills in ministry. This course has been designed with priests and ministers in mind, so you can upskill in a variety of ministry contexts.
Pursue your interests. Following the completion of a core subject, you can select three elective subjects, allowing you to focus on areas that interest you.
Choose the study mode that works for you. The course is delivered both face-to-face and in blended form, which includes online learning.
Ministry Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry provides an opportunity for professional development for those involved in Christian ministry. It encourages critical and theoretical reflection on ministry practice, and facilitates the broadening and updating of knowledge and skills.
Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects (1 Core, 3 Electives)
Graduation
Subjects
This certificate comprises 4 subjects: 1 Core and 3 Electives from the list below.
All students regardless of their course of study, are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Academic Dean Dr Peter Kline, to develop a Study Plan before making any subject selections.
Electives
Choose three subjects offered by SFC from the list below.
Church Governance and Management (MIN402)
Christian Chaplaincy in Context (MIN403)
Practical Studies in Liturgy and Worship (MIN418)
Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology ( MIN419)
Contemporary Mission and Evangelism (MIN438)
Students studying for the Graduate Certificate in Ministry may either pay up-front or defer fees through the Higher Education Contribution scheme (HECS). Find out more about CSU fees.