Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry
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Moore College is the ordination training college of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. The Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry is an award for those candidates for ordination to the diaconate in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney who have not completed theological studies at Moore College.
In service to its constituencies, it is the purpose of Moore College to equip church workers and others in full-time ministry. The course supports the Archbishop’s ordination policy and ensures that all diaconal candidates are prepared for Anglican ministry.
Who should apply?
The Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry is an award for those candidates for ordination to the diaconate in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney who have not completed theological studies at Moore College.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in theology (not including a Bachelor of Ministry), or a Master of Divinity (as a first theological degree) from an accredited institution such as those colleges affiliated with the Australian College of Theology, or equivalent, and
- Applicants for the Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry are normally required to be recommended by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.
Other Criteria
- Understanding of and aptitude for Christian leadership and ministry (including leadership potential, ministry experience, experience of sharing the knowledge of God and exemplary personal life consistent with the principles of the Anglican Church of Australia, Diocese of Sydney).
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not completed their prior degree in theology in English, should provide a certified copy of an IELTS score of at least 7.5 in all categories of the academic test. TOEFL scores are also accepted.
Credit Transfer
Because the course is of only one year’s duration (equivalent) and because of the integrated nature of the course and the intended formation, no credit from other courses is granted towards the Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry.
Fees
- Fees are charged by unit or period of supervision.
- Fees can be paid upfront or via FEE-HELP (for eligible students).
- Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry fees and census dates.
- Master of Arts (Theology) fees and census dates.
- Master of Theology fees and census dates.
- Doctor of Philosophy fees and census dates.
- Cross institutional students enrolling in Moore College MA (Theology) units for credit towards an Australian College of Theology (ACTh) masters pay normal Moore College fees. No other fees are payable to the ACTh for such units.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry consists of four units of study all of which are mandatory. There are no elective units.
Three of the units are coursework units. The fourth unit is a research and presentation unit in which each student is required to present the results their research on a particular theological issue chosen by the student.
There is no specified course sequence for the completion of the four units.
Work-Integrated Learning
The Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry is an award for those candidates for ordination to the diaconate in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney who have not completed theological studies at Moore College.