Undergraduate Certificate in
Biblical Studies
February/July Intakes
Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies – On Campus and External/Online
Course Details Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies
The Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies comprises four (4) core units. It 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.
Duration
0.5 years full-time
1 year part-time
Commencing
Semester 1
Semester 2
QTAC Code
093102
CRICOS Code
N/A
Mode
On campus, External/Online
Course Code
MS09
Minimum Selection
Rank (ATAR/RANK)
N/A
Career outcomes from a Undergraduate 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.
Admissions Criteria
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Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 5.0 are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within CHC, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), 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
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.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies consists of 4 core units:
In planning their courses, students must consult the relevant Courses Handbook 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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