Master of
Ministry Leadership
February/July Intakes
Master of Ministry Leadership – On Campus and External/Online
Course Details Master of Ministry Leadership
Church and Ministry leaders today must not only lead with spiritual conviction but also operate effectively within modern legal, administrative, and social frameworks. This course addresses that unique calling by integrating biblical and theological insights with contemporary leadership theory and social science research. It recognises that effective ministry leadership is both a divine calling and a practical discipline. Whether you’re a senior pastor, departmental leader, or organisational manager, the Master of Ministry Leadership will strengthen your capacity to lead with wisdom, vision, and integrity, faithfully stewarding your role as both a servant of God and a leader in ministry.
Duration
4 years part-time
Commencing
Semester 1
Semester 2
QTAC Code
N/A
CRICOS Code
045358J
Mode
On Campus
Course Code
MS51
Minimum Selection
Rank (ATAR/RANK)
N/A
Career outcomes from a Master in Ministry Leadership
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 of Ministry with at least one year (full-time equivalent) of professional experience, or a Graduate Diploma in Ministry (or equivalent), or a Bachelor degree (other than Ministry) with at least three years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with relevant work experience of at least five years (full-time equivalent) within the 10 years prior to application are 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
Throughout this course, you’ll deepen your understanding of leadership in a ministry context while remaining actively involved in ministry. You’ll explore the unique challenges of leading churches and ministry organisations, balancing your divine calling with the demands of governance, compliance, and organisational leadership.
The course takes an integrative approach to leadership development, drawing on biblical and theological insights alongside contemporary leadership theory and social science research. You’ll learn how to lead with clarity and conviction, equipped to manage teams, navigate complexity, and steward your ministry with wisdom and integrity. Whether you're serving at a senior, executive, or departmental level, you'll be empowered to lead effectively, co-labouring with God in your leadership calling.
The Master Ministry Leadership consists of 8 core units:
The Master of Ministry Leadership consists of 8 core units which students undertake at the rate of 1 unit per semester. Units are delivered via on campus intensive mode to allow students maximum opportunity to implement their learning and to reflect upon it in their professional ministry contexts.
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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