Undergraduate Certificate in
Ministry Practice
February/July Intakes
Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Leadership – On Campus and External/Online
Course Details Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice
It also provides a clear pathway to further study, contributing 2 units toward the Diploma of Ministry and 4 units toward the Bachelor of Ministry, a holistic and practical degree designed for those called to pastoral and leadership roles.
Duration
0.5 years full-time
1 year part-time
Commencing
Semester 1
Semester 2
QTAC Code
093111
CRICOS Code
N/A
Mode
On campus, External/Online
Course Code
MS12
Minimum Selection
Rank (ATAR/RANK)
55.00
Career outcomes from a Undergraduate Certificate 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
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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 4.0, where applicable) and who are aged 17 years or over, 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
The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice combines academic study with hands-on ministry experience, allowing you to grow while actively serving in your local church or ministry context. You’ll be supported by an experienced mentor who will guide your development in a specific area of ministry, helping you apply what you learn in real time. Through this practical, supervised setting, you'll gain confidence, clarity, and insight into the day-to-day realities of ministry leadership.Ministry Focus areas include: Worship Leading, Preaching, Sermon Writing, Worship Song Writing, Church Leadership, Coaching, Production, Outreach, Spiritual Transformation, Discipleship.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice 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.
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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