First Year

Be equipped to lead with foundational principles for personal and professional leadership and ministry while gaining a robust biblical and theological foundation.

You will have the opportunity to practice Christian leadership principles in your chosen ministry placement and a cross-cultural mission trip, consolidating theoretical principles with practical experience

Duration: 1 year full-time

Credit Points: 72 (8 units)

Award Level: AQF Level 5

The cohort experience is provided in partnership with Planetshakers College, a Member Institution of Australian University College of Divinity Ltd (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12045, CRICOS Provider: 02948J), whose awards they teach.

Structure

The Diploma of Leadership includes four units per semester over two semesters.

 

SEMESTER 1 UNITS

Survey of the Old Testament
Introduction to Christian Doctrines
Introduction to Christian Leadership
Supervised Ministry 1

SEMESTER 2 UNITS

Survey of the New Testament
Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Transformational Leadership
Basics of Pastoral Preaching

Schedule

Students are required to attend classes two days per week, complemented by a ministry placement that provides hands-on experience. In addition, students are expected to serve within their local church on Sundays, actively contributing to the life of the church through various roles.

Each semester runs for a duration of 13 weeks, offering a structured and immersive learning experience.

Tuesday

Classes

Wednesday

Classes & Placement

Sunday

Placement

 

 

 

Stream Comparison

ACCREDITED STREAM

Mode Of Study The cohort experience is provided in partnership with Planetshakers College, a Member Institution of Australian University College of Divinity Ltd (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12045, CRICOS Provider: 02948J), whose awards they teach. ith no upfront payment) is available. At the end of this course, you will graduate with a nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership.
Cost Full Time: $12,960 full year; $6480 per semester
Time Requirements 2 days per week for classes
Ministry Placement which includes Sunday Serving
Units of Study 8 units of study
Internship Opportunity Invest a day a week in the church, working alongside passionate leaders, actively engaging in the work of the ministry.
Prerequisites A high school certificate (Year 10 completion minimum) is required for admission into this course.

AUDIT STREAM

Mode Of Study Audit courses are not run in conjunction with Australian University College of Divinity and are therefore ineligible to receive FEE-Help. Fees must be paid upfront and the course is not accredited.
Cost Full Time: $2500 full year; $1250 per semester
Time Requirements 2 days per week for classes
Ministry Placement which includes Sunday Serving
Units of Study 8 units of study
Internship Opportunity Invest a day a week in the church, working alongside passionate leaders, actively engaging in the work of the ministry.
Prerequisites No prerequisite is required. The Audit Stream is for those who may prefer to experience College without the requirements of the accredited stream.
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