Duration 
Commencing 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.
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.
Admission Criteria
COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA
I am an applicant with:
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
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.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY
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.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
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.
WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
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.
| EXAMINATION | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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) |
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.
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.
Course Structure
MS09 Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies
The units for the Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies are:
- JA101 Biblical Interpretation and Application
- JA102 Biblical Studies in the Old Testament
- JA103 Biblical Studies in the New Testament
- JB104 Spiritual Transformation
In planning their courses, students must consult the relevant Courses Handbook for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
CHC has a number of scholarships available in particular course areas to help students who are coming to CHC as school-leavers.
The Government also provides some financial assistance to students to help the transition into study.
Further information about scholarships and government financial assistance is available below.
CONTACT US
We want to make sure you’re getting all the relevant and helpful information to ensure you are best informed about your higher education pathway.
A staff member will be in touch to help with your questions.
