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Diploma of Ministry
This diploma gives a basic grounding for Christian ministry and leadership.
- How long it takes
- 1 year
- full time
- Level
- Diploma
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- 5 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Ministry asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in faith and spiritual growth
- a willingness to serve and support others
- good communication and listening skills
- an open and reflective attitude to learning
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Diploma or Advanced Diploma?
The Advanced Diploma of Ministry is the higher level. The Diploma of Ministry sits below it in the same subject area.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Christian Heritage College (opens in a new tab)
Christian Heritage College
Carindale, QLD
4.5from 42 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $19,600 a year
- (Full fee)
Perth Bible College
Perth, WA
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for Australian College of Theology (opens in a new tab)
Australian College of Theology
16 campuses
5.0from 1 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $19,200 a year
- (Full fee)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Diploma of Ministry.
- Biblical foundations
- Communication skills
- Ministry practice
- Christian formation
- Electives
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you enrol.
How is it different from Advanced Diploma of Ministry?
The Advanced Diploma of Ministry is the higher level. The Diploma of Ministry sits below it in the same subject area.
How is it different from Bachelor of Ministry?
The Bachelor of Ministry is the higher level. The Diploma of Ministry sits below it in the same subject area.