Graduate Cerfiticate in
Ministry
February/July Intakes
Graduate Certificate in Ministry – On Campus and External/Online
Course Details Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Further, the Graduate Certificate in Ministry offers students who are reassessing their profession an introduction to vocational knowledge and skills in a new professional area. The course provides opportunity for students to begin preparing for ministry in an evangelical/charismatic setting or leadership position.
Duration
6 months full-time
1 year part-time
Commencing
Semester 1
Semester 2
QTAC Code
N/A
CRICOS Code
050094G
Mode
On Campus, External/Online
Course Code
MS43
Minimum Selection
Rank (ATAR/RANK)
N/A
Career outcomes from a Graduate Certificate in Ministry
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.
Admissions Criteria
I am an aplicant with:
Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with a Bachelor degree (other than Ministry) are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible for admission to this course.
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.
What to expect
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry is designed for Christian professionals who view their vocation as a form of ministry and want to integrate their faith more deeply into their work. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your biblical and theological foundation, explore a call to ministry, or transition into a new vocational direction, this course offers flexible and practical training. Expect to engage with key ministry disciplines that support both personal spiritual growth and professional development. Through reflective learning, academic study, and a supportive Christian environment, you'll be equipped for greater impact, whether in your current role or in preparation for future ministry or leadership opportunities.
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry consists of 4 core units:
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry consists of 4 units. These may be any 4 of the 8 units that comprise the Graduate Diploma in Ministry, but with a maximum of 2 units in any one field.
In planning their courses, students must consult the Ministries Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
Unit outlines available early 2026.
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Regardless of whether you have recently completed secondary education or have vocational education and training (VET) study, higher education study, or work and life experience, the process of applying for admission to CHC will depend on whether your preferred course is an undergraduate course or a postgraduate course, and whether you are a domestic student or an international student.
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