Graduate Certificate
School of Philosophy & Theology
Do you want to do more with your bachelor's degree in theology? Are you looking to apply your theological learning in diverse pastoral situations? The Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Ministry aims to teach the basic knowledge and skills required for pastoral work. It can provide a qualification for those wishing to train as hospital, prison, or school chaplains.
The Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Ministry offers students a unique opportunity to study at an Ecclesiastical Faculty recognised by the Holy See. The program is designed to provide students with graduate-level grounding in the Practice of Christian Ministry. It is usually completed over the course of two years in which students will apply their prior theological learning to the field of pastoral ministry.
The Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Ministry represents an ideal qualification for those seeking to engage in pastoral ministry within the Church, particularly in the contexts of chaplaincy work, pastoral care programmes, spiritual direction, and safeguarding. Students in this program will gain the knowledge and skills to act with competence and ethical responsibility in the arena of pastoral practice.
A Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Ministry can lead to careers in pastoral work, in healthcare organisations, chaplaincy (hospitals, prisons, schools, defence), pastoral counselling, or Church agencies.
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Ministry students must complete a minimum of 100 Units of Credit.
Students must also complete two electives in the Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Ministry.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.