Graduate Certificate in
Biblical Studies

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Course Details Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies provides students with the opportunity to engage in introductory Biblical studies enabling them to gain the foundational knowledge, critical skills and abilities, and an understanding of Christian spiritual transformation, required in the integration, communication and presentation of sound biblical knowledge commensurate with entry level Christian service in diverse contexts such as church and para church organisations.

Our world needs people who can help others understand biblical truth. Many people have questions about faith, spirituality, truth, the Bible, and Christianity. Sound biblical knowledge is essential to helping volunteers, ministers and leaders answer the questions that people are asking.

Duration

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6 months full-time

1 year part-time

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‍Semester 1 
Semester 2

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Mode

External/Online

Course Code


MS45

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Rank (ATAR/RANK)

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Career outcomes from a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies

A Ministry degree at CHC prepares you for a life of purpose, leadership, and impact, wherever God calls you to serve. Our graduates are equipped both theologically and practically to lead with integrity and vision across a wide range of ministry and leadership roles.

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Career Outcomes

Foundational biblical knowledge, critical skills and abilities, and an understanding of Christian spiritual transformation, have the potential to transform practice in a wide range of areas such as:

Youth ministry, Childrens ministry, Creative ministry, Media team ministry, Small groups ministry, Pastoring, Education, Counselling

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Admissions Criteria
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Recent Secondary Education

Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for admission to this course.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.

Higher Education study

Applicants with completed higher education study, are eligible for admission to this course.

Work and life experience

Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible for admission to this course.

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English language proficiency

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.

Minimum Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Examination Minimum Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests)

PTE (Academic) 59 (at least 51 in all subtests)

TOEFL (PBT) 577

TOEFL (IBT) 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)


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What to expect

In this course you will get a basic introduction to the Bible enabling you to serve within your field of choice, including the areas of preaching and teaching, youth and children’s ministry, mission, social and pastoral care, or church ministry engagement.

The course will also help you to gain a basic introduction to the Bible or upskill your knowledge, skills and abilities to integrate and communicate sound biblical knowledge with confidence.

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The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies consists of 4 core units:

In planning their courses, students must consult the Ministries Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.

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