Postgraduate course
Graduate Certificate in Arts
Avondale University
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About
The Graduate Certificate in Arts (GCA) will equip students for effectiveness in their ministry within a church, school, hospital, or the wider community.
This qualification is offered with no specialisation OR a specialisation in one of:
- Pastoral Leadership
- Chaplaincy Studies, or
- Youth and Family Ministry.
Students may continue their studies in the Master of Arts after successful completion of the GCA.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Arts, graduates will be able to:
- Critically engage with a body of knowledge in a way that demonstrates an advanced understanding and application of recent developments in Ministry Studies or Theological Studies.
- Create evidence-based perspectives on specialised issues in Ministry Studies or Theological Studies by engaging the academic literature, evaluating alternative accounts and drawing reasoned conclusions;
- Effectively disseminate research outcomes to a variety of audiences using highly developed communication skills;
- evaluate and generate complex ideas and concepts that are grounded in professional practice using cognitive, technical and creative skills.
CMIN56500 Clinical Pastoral Education 1 includes 400 hours of approved clinical work. There is no work integrated learning requirement for any other units in this course.
The Graduate Certificate in Arts provides continuing career advancement for pastors and chaplains.
Admission criteria
To qualify for admission, an applicant must have achieved:
- An Australian Bachelor of Ministry and/or Theology or equivalent; or
- an overseas ministry or theology qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor's degree or higher.
Applicants opting for the Youth and Family Ministry or Chaplaincy specialisation may have completed a Bachelor in Chaplaincy with a major in Theology, or a Bachelor of Education or Teaching with a major in Religious Studies as approved by the Course Convenor.
This course has additional entry requirements which are listed below:
- A minimum of two years of ministry or chaplaincy experience and current (or recent) employment in the field.
- A written summary of ministerial and/or chaplaincy experience (whichever is relevant) and reasons for wanting to enter this course (250 words).
Advanced standing
Applicants who have completed prior study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Applicants should discuss their eligibility for advanced standing with the Admissions Team or the Course Convenor.
Fees and charges
^ Indicative total only. Actual total will depend on subject selection, rate of program completion and annual review of fee levels. Check the latest fee information.
Further information
Read the full course details on the Avondale University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
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