Doctor of Ministry
Charles Sturt University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00005F
The Doctor of Ministry from Charles Sturt University gives you the opportunity to critically reflect on your professional practice and contribute to scholarly debate in the discipline of Christian ministry and closely related fields.You'll conduct a detailed research investigation into an area of professional relevance or interest and present your findings in a thesis or portfolio of research.
Designed for
Practising clergy and other church leaders
Structure
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.
Subjects
- Ministry
Standard entry requirements
Hold a Class 1 or Class 2 Division 1 Bachelor (Honours) degree in theology or ministry, or a Master degree by coursework in theology or ministry (with a Grade Point Average of 6.00 or better), or a Master degree by research in theology or ministry. (Variation to admission requirements based on alternative academic qualifications will be assessed by the Course Coordinator in consultation with the Course Management Committee);ANDhave at least five years of full-time (or equivalent) practice in professional ministry or in a cognate area, a significant amount of which should be able to be shown to be current;ORbe able to be assessed for variation to admission requirements based on equivalent prior learning - this will be assessed by the Course Coordinator in consultation with the Course Management CommitteeThese admission requirements are necessary to ensure that candidates have sufficient academic ability and professional experience to conduct research that leads to advanced critical reflection on professional practice in the field of Christian Ministry.
Study pathways
Charles Sturt University frequently recognises prior learning including study at other institutions in many of its degrees. Each request for credit is individually assessed prior to the commencement of the course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | International: $173,440 | Yes |
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