The Bachelor of Ministry 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.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry
The Bachelor of Ministry consists of 432 points.
Course Content
a) 72 points in Biblical Studies (at least 18 points in each Testament)
b) 36 points in Church History
c) 72 points in Systematic Theology
d) 36 points in Mission and Ministry
e) 72 points in Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies (including at least 36 points of Supervised Theological Field Education or Clinical Pastoral Education)
f) 18 points Capstone unit
g) A further 126 points
Course Rules
a) not more than 216 points at Level 1
b) at least 108 points at Level 3 (including at least 36 points at Level 3 in Mission and Ministry)
The standard full-time duration of the Bachelor of Ministry is three years. The Bachelor of Ministry must be completed in not less than three years and not more than nine years from the date on which the course is commenced.
| Standard full-time | 3 years |
| Maximum part-time | 9 years |
Graduates have access to a range of postgraduate courses at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels.
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent.
Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior undergraduate study in related areas.
The Bachelor of Ministry requires completion of 24 standard undergraduate units. Fees for 2025 are $2,109 per standard unit or $16,872 for a year of full-time study (8 units).
