Avondale University
Full-time: 2 years, Part-time: Equivalent years
The Master of Ministry prepares graduates to serve as church and community ministers by combining rigorous Biblical and theological study with supervised practical ministry experience. Ideal for those with a bachelor's degree who feel called to ordained or commissioned ministry.
Applicants must hold an Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent overseas qualification. Additional requirements include a pastoral recommendation from your church pastor, a National Police Check issued within the last six months, and a current Working with Children Check. Seventh-day Adventist applicants must have been baptised for at least two years and demonstrate active involvement in their local church. Applicants from other denominations must provide evidence of commitment to their local church. From 2025, all incoming theology students must undergo psychological testing at their own expense. International students must meet Australian government requirements for a student visa.
The Master of Ministry consists of 16 units across four semesters covering: Biblical Studies (Greek, Gospels of Matthew & John, Pentateuch in Context, Daniel & the Apocalypses, New Testament Epistles); Theology (Theology & Belief, Eschatology & Salvation, Adventist Heritage, Ecclesiology & Doctrine of the Sabbath, Church History); and Church Ministry (World Mission & Evangelism, Family Systems in Ministry, Church & Ministry, Biblical Preaching, Personal Evangelism & Discipleship, Pastoral Leadership & Church Management). All units include supervised field education through church placements (4 hours/week for 10 weeks) or externships (10 consecutive days in evangelistic contexts).
Avondale University is an institutional member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Studies Limited (ANZATS) and the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Field Educators (ANZATFE). The university offers a distinctive Seventh-day Adventist perspective on ministry education, combining rigorous theological training with practical field education supervised by experienced pastoral mentors. The program integrates contemporary ministry challenges with Biblical foundations and provides flexible study options for working professionals.
Graduates of the Master of Ministry are equipped to serve in various ministry roles including Church Pastor, Youth Pastor, Pastoral Educator, Evangelist, and Church Planter. Seventh-day Adventist graduates are eligible to begin a ministry internship in a local conference, with potential progression to ministerial or commissioned licence after two years, and ordination or commissioning after further satisfactory ministry practice. The MMin also fulfills the Master's level pre-requisite for those wishing to complete a Doctorate in Ministry. Other denominational graduates can work with their own denomination to determine applicable ministry requirements.
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