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Courses

From undergraduate diplomas through to postgraduate research degrees, whether full-time or part-time, SMBC offers academic depth with flexibility. All our courses have solid biblical foundations and preparation for ministry, but each course has different requirements and emphasis. All courses are Australian College of Theology (ACT) courses, except for the Certificate in Bible and Mission (CBM) and the Introductory Certificate in Christian Studies (ICCS), which are SMBC awards.

Note: Other courses, than those listed below, that SMBC is accredited by the ACT to offer are: Diploma of Ministry, Diploma of Christian Studies, Advanced Diploma of Ministry, Advanced Diploma of Theology, Associate Degree of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry (Hons), Bachelor of Theology (Hons), Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Ministry, Graduate Certificate of Divinity, Master of Arts (Christian Studies), Master of Ministry and Master of Divinity/Graduate Diploma of Divinity.

Please go to Units for information on our individual units (subjects).

As an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, Sydney Missionary & Bible College (SMBC) is approved to deliver the following courses of the ACT (CRICOS 02650E):

Certificate in Bible and Mission

Admission requirements: Enrolled full-time in an ACT course at SMBC

The Certificate in Bible and Mission (CBM) is an internal SMBC program that all full-time SMBC students participate in concurrently with their ACT course. The program supplements and complements the accredited studies and is made up of a number of subjects and participation in the community life at College.

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Introductory Certificate in Christian Studies

Admission requirements: No prior study required

The Introductory Certificate in Christian Studies (ICCS) is awarded to part-time students who have successfully completed a total of 192 hours of study at Certificate level. This internal SMBC certificate is available to part-time students and does not require concurrent enrolment in an Australian College of Theology (ACT) course.

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Diploma of Theology

Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability

The SMBC Diploma of Theology (DipTh) is a great place to begin your theological studies and start testing where God might be preparing you to serve. At AQF level 5, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Diploma will give you solid biblical foundations...

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Associate Degree of Ministry

Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability

The SMBC Associate Degree of Ministry (AsDegMin) is offered through the SMBC Centre for Cross-Cultural Mission. At AQF level 6, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The course is uniquely tailored for those with an interest in missions...

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Bachelor of Ministry

Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability

The SMBC Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 7, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Bachelor will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...

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Bachelor of Theology

Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability

The SMBC Bachelor of Theology (BTh) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 7, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Bachelor will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...

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Bachelor of Divinity

Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent

The SMBC Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 7, it’s possible for those already with an undergraduate degree to study whilst still receiving Fee-Help and Centrelink support. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Bachelor will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...

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Graduate Certificate of Divinity

Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent

The SMBC Graduate Certificate of Divinity (GCDiv) is a great opportunity to ‘fill up the tank’ and go further in your ministry journey. Ideal for those already with a 3 year theological degree and some ministry or mission experience, these tailored pathways will allow you to dig deeper, explore issues and hone your skills at an advanced level...

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Graduate Certificate of Christian Mentoring

Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent + 1 year of theological study at AQF 5

The Graduate Certificate of Christian Mentoring is a coursework certificate supporting professional skills and practice and/or further study and scholarship. Its purpose is to provide advanced knowledge and skills for a professional ministry as a Christian mentor.

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Graduate Diploma of Divinity

Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent

The SMBC Graduate Diploma of Divinity (GradDipDiv) is a great place to begin your theological studies and start testing where God might be preparing you to serve. At AQF level 8, it’s ideal for those who already have a non-theological undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Graduate Diploma will give you solid biblical foundations...

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Master of Divinity

Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent

The SMBC Master of Divinity (MDiv) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 9, it’s ideal for those who already have a non-theological undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Master of Divinity will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...

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Master of Theological Studies

Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is designed to provide you with opportunities to develop your ministry skills and facilitate further theological contemplation. Based on coursework, a feature of the MTS is the opportunity to do assessments that have direct relevance to your current ministry involvement...

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Master of Intercultural Studies

Admission requirements: A 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline

The Master of Intercultural Studies (MICS) is a unique and completely online offering with a focus on the specialised knowledge and research skills needed for expert intercultural ministry practice. This postgraduate course is for those currently serving among people from a different culture than their own, and who are wanting to enhance or sharpen their ministry...

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Master of Theology

Admission requirements: A theological degree + additional prerequisites

The Master of Theology (MTh) is a research degree with study and research to be undertaken normally in one field of specialisation within the departments of Bible and Languages, Christian Thought, or Ministry and Practice. The MTh is for theology graduates who are already engaged in ministry and aspire to be teachers in universities and theological colleges in Australia and overseas. Graduates of the course may articulate to the ACT's Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Theology...

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Doctor of Philosophy

Admission requirements: A theological degree + additional prerequisites

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) can allow candidates whose academic background is in fields other than those traditionally related to theology, to pursue research in their primary field of research and integrate their research with knowledge from various Christian traditional theological disciplines...

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Doctor of Theology

Admission requirements: A theological degree + additional prerequisites

The Doctor of Theology (ThD) is a premier research degree for graduates who are already engaged in the ministerial profession as aspiring teachers in universities and theological colleges in Australia and overseas. The degree is designed to equip men and women as beginning researchers in the traditional fields of theology and provide a qualification recognised by theological and Bible colleges as well as universities for those who teach in these fields...

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