Undergraduate
Bachelor of Ministry and Theology
Avondale University, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Ministry and Theology (BMinTh) is designed for those who feel called to serve as ministers of the Gospel, preparing students to serve as ministers in the church and wider community through units in church ministry, theology and biblical studies, with an optional Chaplaincy major extending career opportunities. Practical experience is built in through church placements and externships, alongside deep biblical and theological content, and Avondale is an institutional member of ANZATS and ANZATFE.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 32 units
- 192credit points
- over eight semesters full time (or part time equivalent)
- all units worth 6 credit points unless stated otherwise. Made up of Core units (2 units in Biblical Languages, 1 unit in Seventh-day Adventist History and Heritage, 1 unit in Health and Wellbeing)
- Discipline units (8 units each in Biblical Studies, Theology and Church Ministry, with an optional additional 8 unit Chaplaincy major making a fourth major) and 2 Elective units for students not taking the Chaplaincy major. Some Year 3 and 4 units run on a rotational calendar
- and Course Convenor guidance on unit availability is recommended
Admissions
A selection rank of at least 63 (ATAR plus adjustment factors), or 24 points in the IB Diploma, or NZ Year 13 NCEA Level 3 university entrance, or an appropriate uniTEST/TOWA or STAT score, for school leavers not currently in Year 12; an Australian Certificate IV (or equivalent NZ certificate) for VET entrants; at least 2 completed Bachelor's units, a bridging/enabling course, or 3 completed units of Avondale's Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation for those who have already attended university; overseas qualifications assessed under Avondale's Admission Policy (HE) Appendix 1. Applicants must agree to Avondale Seminary's Code of Professional Ethics, provide a satisfactory Pastoral Recommendation Form, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check, and demonstrate active church involvement (2 years post baptism for Seventh-day Adventist applicants, or equivalent for other denominations). From 2025, all incoming theology students must also undertake psychological testing at their own expense, as recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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