Master of Ministry

The SMBC Master of Ministry (MMin) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry.

It will give you comprehensive biblical foundations (Old Testament and New Testament) along with deeper study of theology, ethics, church history, cross-cultural mission, preaching and pastoral care. It also provides room for electives which allow you to tailor your course to your interests. This course does not require studying the biblical languages and allows more time for ministry and mission focused units.

Whilst covering the same content as the bachelor degrees, the MMin academic assessments are at a higher level and offer the possibility of an accelerated pathway to higher degrees by research.

The MMin is one of the highest levels of study and well recognised by churches and mission agencies. It equips you to preach, teach and provide leadership in ministry and mission – in Australia and overseas.

Note: Studying the MMin full-time will also provide you the opportunity to concurrently do the SMBC Certificate in Bible and Mission (CBM). The CBM gives you access to all the benefits of SMBC’s expertise in spiritual formation, cross-cultural mission and pastoral ministry. It includes some extra classes, community activities, conferences and College Mission.

Academic Qualifications: Completed three year non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent.

Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.

This is a course of the Australian University of Theology. For more detailed information on this course see the AUT course overview and AUT Coursework Course Enrolment Policy.