03.1.5 Advanced Diploma of Bible, Mission and Ministry (AdvDBMM)
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Course Code: ADM0006
CRICOS Code: 094331C
AQF Level: 6
The Advanced Diploma of Bible, Mission and Ministry is designed for men and women who desire a biblical foundation for cross-cultural ministry, lay ministry, women’s ministry or music ministry in a congregation or Christian organisation or to be a better-equipped Christian in the workplace. It comprises both theoretical and practical components in the areas of biblical studies, doctrine, history, ministry and offers students four specialisations in missions, lay ministry, women’s ministry and music ministry. The course consists of eight core units and two elective units. It is awarded to those who successfully complete the program of prescribed study.
Course Structure
The AdvDBMM may be studied full-time or part-time over up to six years.
Core Units (for all four specialisations) | |||
BS141 Biblical Theology | BS141 Biblical Theology | BS141 Biblical Theology | BS141 Biblical Theology |
BS111 Old Testament 1 | BS111 Old Testament 1 | BS111 Old Testament 1 | BS111 Old Testament 1 |
BS121 New Testament 1 | BS121 New Testament 1 | BS121 New Testament 1 | BS121 New Testament 1 |
CM102 Ministry & Mission 1[1] | CM102 Ministry & Mission 11 | CM102 Ministry & Mission 1 1 | CM102 Ministry & Mission 1 1 |
CT100 Doctrine 1 | CT100 Doctrine 1 | CT100 Doctrine 1 | CT100 Doctrine 1 |
Core Specialisation Units | |||
Missions | Lay Ministry | Women’s Ministry | Music Ministry |
CT125 Overview of Church History or CT111 Thinking as a Theologian[2] | CT125 Overview of Church History or CT111 Thinking as a Theologian2 | CT125 Overview of Church History or CT111 Thinking as a Theologian2 | CT125 Overview of Church History or CT111 Thinking as a Theologian2 |
CM153 Cross Cultural Christian Communication
| CM153 Cross Cultural Christian Communication | CM182 Influences on and Issues for Australian Christian Women
| CM132 Music Ministry Leadership (intensive[3]) |
CM161 World Religions and the Gospel | CM105 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry (not available in 2024) | CM183 Christian Women in Australia | CM172 Church, Music and Worship (intensive)3 |
Electives (for all four specialisations) | |||
BS102 Greek 1A and BS103 Greek 1B | BS102 Greek 1A and BS103 Greek 1B | BS102 Greek 1A and BS103 Greek 1B | BS102 Greek 1A and BS103 Greek 1B |
OR | OR | OR | OR |
CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts and BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application | CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts and BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application | CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts and BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application | CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts and BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application |
Please note: Students who complete all units within a single stream of study (e.g. missions) may have that stream noted on their testamur, e.g. Advanced Diploma of Bible, Missions and Ministry (Missions). If numbers are insufficient, some elective units may not run every year.
Credit Points
Core Units | CPs | Core Specialisation Units | CPs | Elective Units | CPs |
BS111 Old Testament 1 | 7 | CM105 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry | 4 | BS102 Greek 1A | 5 |
BS121 New Testament 1 | 7 | CM182 Influences on & Issues for Australian Christian Women | 4 | BS103 Greek 1B | 5 |
BS141 Biblical Theology | 4 | CM183 Christian Women in Australia | 4 | CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts | 5 |
CT100 Doctrine 1 | 4 | CM132 Music Ministry Leadership | 4 | BS130 Biblical Interpretation & Application | 5 |
CM102 Ministry & Mission 1 | 4 | CM172 Church, Music & Worship | 4 |
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| CM161 World Religions & the Gospel | 4 |
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| CM153 Cross Cultural Christian Communication | 4 |
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| CT125 Overview of Church History | 4 |
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| CT111 Thinking as a Theologian | 4 |
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[1] CM102 is offered in four intensive blocks over two semesters.
[2] CT111 is a core unit in the first year of the BTh. Students considering articulating to the BTh may take CT111 instead of CT125. Church History is a core unit in years 2 and 3 of the BTh.
[3]Students may not complete the music intensive during the week of orientation during their first year of study at MTC. Full-time students may only complete one unit of study by intensive mode (per year of study). CM132 and CM172 will be offered on alternative years.