Bachelor of Ministry
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Overseas
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 3 years
- Part-time: 9 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
24 units
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 07
CRICOS
077753M
The Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) prepares students for the practice of ministry. It establishes foundations for ministry through the study of scriptures, theological traditions, historical and contemporary contexts. It requires concentrated study in ministry praxis. The Bachelor of Ministry provides a foundation for graduates to understand and articulate their identity and place in the world. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry:
- have a broad, coherent and critical knowledge of Christian theological traditions and methodologies, with focused knowledge in ministry studies.
- can articulate a coherent vision of ministry and communicate that vision through clear reasoned argument and demonstrated ability.
- are able to engage theological traditions and contemporary culture.
- have an informed basis for engagement, ministry and service.
- apply the skills of theological reflection to shape their practice of ministry.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Ministry consists of 432 points, comprised of:
- 72 points in a discipline or disciplines in Biblical Studies (Field B) which must include at least 18 points in each testament
- 36 points of Church History (Field CH)
- 72 points of Systematic Theology (Field CT)
- 36 points in a discipline or disciplines in Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D)
- 72 points in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies (Field DP) including at least 36 points of Supervised Theological Field Education or Clinical Pastoral Education
- An undergraduate capstone unit worth at least 18 points; and
- a further 126 points
Each course of study for the Bachelor of Ministry:
- must not include more than 216 points at level 1; and
- must include at least 108 points at level 3 including 36 points at level 3 in a discipline or disciplines in Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D).
Dual qualifications
A candidate may undertake the Bachelor of Ministry in combination with, or subsequent to, the Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry or Bachelor of Theology at the University of Divinity.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry.
Duration
- Full-time: 3 years
- Part-time: 9 years
Modes
Available in classroom, mixed and online modes.
2025 tuition fees
$2,109 per 18-point unit.
Fees are subject to change from year to year.
For more information, please visit the Fees page.
Graduate pathways
Graduates have access to a range of postgraduate courses at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels.
Additional information
- Bachelor of Ministry on the University of Divinity website
- Regulation