DIPLOMA OF CHAPLAINCY
The Higher Education Diploma of Chaplaincy is an accredited qualification for aspiring chaplains in all contexts. Through this exciting new program students receive practical and theological training on how to minister to those in need, gain greater understanding of those around them and are empowered to make a real and lasting difference in peoples’ lives.
A dynamic learning environment for chaplains has been created through this award being completed in a mix of online and Intensive study. All students completing the Diploma of Chaplaincy attend Intensives as a part of the course. Students can join the Ministry/Leadership face-to-face classes where available for BIB001 and THE001. (These 2 subjects can also be completed online.)
Students also undertake a 100 hour chaplaincy placement in an area of their choice as a part of their training.
FEE-HELP is available.
COURSE OVERVIEW
CORE SUBJECTS
(6 Subjects)
MIN001 – Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
SSC001 – PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTION
SSE005 – CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE
EXP001 – PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
BIB001 – INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE
THE001 – CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW
ELECTIVES
(2 Subjects)
EXP005 – WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE
SSC002 – WORKING WITH TRAUMA
SSE009 – METHODS OF YOUTH WORK
SSE003 – WORKING WITH ADDICTIONS
XXX009 – INDEPENDENT GUIDED STUDY
XXX000 – FIELD STUDY
Course format
Six of the subjects are studied in a combination of compulsory Intensives + online coursework.
Two of the subjects are studied either Face to face or Global Online
Intensives are held Thursday- Saturday, 8.30-5.00pm at AC campuses and selected locations.
Entry Requirements
high school leavers: completion of Yr 12 certificate or articulation from another AC course or equivalent
mature age students over 21 years old: no entry requirements
CRICOS APPROVED
FEE-HELP AVAILABLE
SUGGESTED STUDY PLAN
SEMESTER 1
INTENSIVE 1 & 2 + ONLINE
MIN001 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
SSC001 Psychology of Emotion
EXP001A Professional Practice A
SEMESTER 3
ELECTIVES INTENSIVE + ONLINE
EXP005 Working with Older People
SSC002 Working with Trauma
SSE009 Methods of Youth Work
SSE003 Working with Addictions
SEMESTER 2
INTENSIVE 3 & 4 + ONLINE
SSE005 Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
EXP001B Professional Practice B
SEMESTER 4
ONLINE OR FACE TO FACE
BIB001 Introduction to the Bible
THE001 Christian Worldview
Please note:
– Only 2 electives are chosen.
– Students are welcome to discuss their study load prior to enrolment to ensure the best plan for them.
– 50 hours of placement is attached to EXP001A AND EXP001B
2018 SEMESTER 2
NEW Intensive dates and locations
NEW SOUTH WALES
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NSWD76– SYDNEY
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW
Intensive 1: 9-11 August 2018
Intensive 2: 27-29 September 2018
Intensive 3: 31 January – 2 February 2019
Intensive 4: 21 – 23 March 2019
Electives: 17-18 May 2019
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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WAD11 – PERTH
Alphacrucis College
Suite 3, 642 Albany highway, Vic Park, WA
Intensive 1: 23-25 August 2018
Intensive 2: 11-13 October 2018
Intensive 3: 14-16 February 2019
Intensive 4: 4-6 April 2019
Electives: 31 May-1 June 2019
QUEENSLAND
–
QLDD15 – BRISBANE
Alphacrucis College
44 O’Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD
Intensive 1: 9-11 August 2018
Intensive 2: 4-6 October 2018
Intensive 3: 7-9 February 2019
Intensive 4: 28-30 March 2019
Electives: 24-25 May 2019
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
–
SAD1 ADELAIDE
Alphacrucis College
1013 South Rd, Melrose Park, SA
Intensive 1: 11-13 October 2018
Intensive 2: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2018
Intensive 3: 7-9 March 2019
Intensive 4: 2-4 May 2019
Electives: 28-29 June 2019
TASMANIA
–
TASD3 LAUNCESTON
Venue tbc
–
Intensive 1: 23-25 August 2018
Intensive 2: 18-20 October 2018
Intensive 3: 14-16 February 2019
Intensive 4: 11-13 April 2019
Electives: 31 May-1 June 2019
VICTORIA
–
VICD27 – Melbourne
Alphacrucis College
1 Keith Campbell Crt, Scoresby
Intensive 1: 16-18 August 2018
Intensive 2: 4-6 October 2018
Intensive 3: 31 January – 2 February 2019
Intensive 4: 21 – 23 March 2019
Electives: 17-18 May 2019
Continuing courses
NSWD71 – CENTRAL COAST
Impact Church
19 Chetwynd Rd, Erina, NSW
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 17-19 May 2018
Intensive 2: 5-7 July 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 11-13 October 2018
Intensive 4: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2018
Electives: 7-9 February 2019
NSWD69 – NEWCASTLE
Macquarie Leadership College
Cnr Macquarie & Wentworth Rds, Cardiff
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 1-3 March 2018
Intensive 2: 19-21 April 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 2-4 August 2018
Intensive 4: 20-22 September 2018
Electives: 16-17 November 2018
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NSWD68 – WOLLONGONG
Lighthouse Church
1 Railway Station Sq, Wollongong, NSW
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 22-24 March 2018
Intensive 2: 17-19 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 9-11 August 2018
Intensive 4: 27-29 September 2018
Electives: 23 – 24 November 2018
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NSWD67 – PARRAMATTA
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 22-24 February 2018
Intensive 2: 19-21 April 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 12-14 July 2018
Intensive 4: 30 Aug – 1 Sept 2018
Electives: 25-27 October 2018
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NSWD65 – PARRAMATTA
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1 & 2: 30 Oct – 3 November 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 22-24 March 2018
Intensive 4: 10-12 May 2018
Electives: 12-14 July 2018
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NSWD64 – MID NORTH COAST
Wellspring Community Church
3 Treelands Drive, Yamba NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 31 Aug – 2 Sept 2017
Intensive 2: 26-28 October 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 8-10 March 2018
Intensive 4: 3-5 May 2018
Electives: 21-23 June 2018
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WAD12 – GERALDTON
Sun City Christian Centre,
14 Assen St, Geraldton, WA
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1& 2 : 25-29 June 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3&4: 3-7 December 2018
Electives: 22-23 March 2019
WAD11 – PERTH
Alphacrucis College
Suite 3, 642 Albany Highway, Vic Park, WA
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 8-10 March 2018
Intensive 2: 3-5 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 2-4 August 2018
Intensive 4: 27-29 September 2018
Electives: 15-17 November 2018
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QLDD15 – BRISBANE
Alphacrucis College
44 O’Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 8-10 March 2018
Intensive 2: 3-5 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 2-4 August 2018
Intensive 4: 13-15 September 2018
Electives: 15-17 November 2018
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TASD2 – HOBART
Alphacrucis College
45 Melville St, Hobart, TAS
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 15-17 March 2018
Intensive 2: 10-12 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 19-21 July 2018
Intensive 4: 13-15 September 2018
Electives: 2-3 November 2018
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VICD26 – MELBOURNE
Enjoy Church (North Campus)
74 Wedge Street, Epping, VIC
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 22-24 February 2018
Intensive 2: 19-21 April 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 12-14 July 2018
Intensive 4: 6-8 September 2018
Electives: 19-20 October 2018
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NSWD61 – CENTRAL COAST
Hope Unlimited Church
164 Pacific Hwy, Charmhaven NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 17-19 August 2017
Intensive 2: 19-21 October 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 1-3 March 2018
Intensive 4: 26-28 April 2018
Electives: 14-16 June 2018
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high school leavers: completion of Yr 12 certificate or articulation from another AC course or equivalent
mature age students over 21 years old: no entry requirements
CRICOS APPROVED
FEE-HELP AVAILABLE
SUGGESTED STUDY PLAN
SEMESTER 1
INTENSIVE 1 & 2 + ONLINE
MIN001 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
SSC001 Psychology of Emotion
EXP001A Professional Practice A
SEMESTER 3
ELECTIVES INTENSIVE + ONLINE
EXP005 Working with Older People
SSC002 Working with Trauma
SSE009 Methods of Youth Work
SSE003 Working with Addictions
SEMESTER 2
INTENSIVE 3 & 4 + ONLINE
SSE005 Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
EXP001B Professional Practice B
SEMESTER 4
ONLINE OR FACE TO FACE
BIB001 Introduction to the Bible
THE001 Christian Worldview
Please note:
– Only 2 electives are chosen.
– Students are welcome to discuss their study load prior to enrolment to ensure the best plan for them.
– 50 hours of placement is attached to EXP001A AND EXP001B
2018 SEMESTER 2
NEW Intensive dates and locations
NEW SOUTH WALES
–
NSWD76– SYDNEY
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW
Intensive 1: 9-11 August 2018
Intensive 2: 27-29 September 2018
Intensive 3: 31 January – 2 February 2019
Intensive 4: 21 – 23 March 2019
Electives: 17-18 May 2019
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
–
WAD11 – PERTH
Alphacrucis College
Suite 3, 642 Albany highway, Vic Park, WA
Intensive 1: 23-25 August 2018
Intensive 2: 11-13 October 2018
Intensive 3: 14-16 February 2019
Intensive 4: 4-6 April 2019
Electives: 31 May-1 June 2019
QUEENSLAND
–
QLDD15 – BRISBANE
Alphacrucis College
44 O’Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD
Intensive 1: 9-11 August 2018
Intensive 2: 4-6 October 2018
Intensive 3: 7-9 February 2019
Intensive 4: 28-30 March 2019
Electives: 24-25 May 2019
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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SAD1 ADELAIDE
Alphacrucis College
1013 South Rd, Melrose Park, SA
Intensive 1: 11-13 October 2018
Intensive 2: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2018
Intensive 3: 7-9 March 2019
Intensive 4: 2-4 May 2019
Electives: 28-29 June 2019
TASMANIA
–
TASD3 LAUNCESTON
Venue tbc
–
Intensive 1: 23-25 August 2018
Intensive 2: 18-20 October 2018
Intensive 3: 14-16 February 2019
Intensive 4: 11-13 April 2019
Electives: 31 May-1 June 2019
VICTORIA
–
VICD27 – Melbourne
Alphacrucis College
1 Keith Campbell Crt, Scoresby
Intensive 1: 16-18 August 2018
Intensive 2: 4-6 October 2018
Intensive 3: 31 January – 2 February 2019
Intensive 4: 21 – 23 March 2019
Electives: 17-18 May 2019
Continuing courses
NSWD71 – CENTRAL COAST
Impact Church
19 Chetwynd Rd, Erina, NSW
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 17-19 May 2018
Intensive 2: 5-7 July 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 11-13 October 2018
Intensive 4: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2018
Electives: 7-9 February 2019
NSWD69 – NEWCASTLE
Macquarie Leadership College
Cnr Macquarie & Wentworth Rds, Cardiff
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 1-3 March 2018
Intensive 2: 19-21 April 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 2-4 August 2018
Intensive 4: 20-22 September 2018
Electives: 16-17 November 2018
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NSWD68 – WOLLONGONG
Lighthouse Church
1 Railway Station Sq, Wollongong, NSW
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 22-24 March 2018
Intensive 2: 17-19 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 9-11 August 2018
Intensive 4: 27-29 September 2018
Electives: 23 – 24 November 2018
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NSWD67 – PARRAMATTA
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 22-24 February 2018
Intensive 2: 19-21 April 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 12-14 July 2018
Intensive 4: 30 Aug – 1 Sept 2018
Electives: 25-27 October 2018
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NSWD65 – PARRAMATTA
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1 & 2: 30 Oct – 3 November 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 22-24 March 2018
Intensive 4: 10-12 May 2018
Electives: 12-14 July 2018
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NSWD64 – MID NORTH COAST
Wellspring Community Church
3 Treelands Drive, Yamba NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 31 Aug – 2 Sept 2017
Intensive 2: 26-28 October 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 8-10 March 2018
Intensive 4: 3-5 May 2018
Electives: 21-23 June 2018
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WAD12 – GERALDTON
Sun City Christian Centre,
14 Assen St, Geraldton, WA
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1& 2 : 25-29 June 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3&4: 3-7 December 2018
Electives: 22-23 March 2019
WAD11 – PERTH
Alphacrucis College
Suite 3, 642 Albany Highway, Vic Park, WA
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 8-10 March 2018
Intensive 2: 3-5 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 2-4 August 2018
Intensive 4: 27-29 September 2018
Electives: 15-17 November 2018
–
QLDD15 – BRISBANE
Alphacrucis College
44 O’Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 8-10 March 2018
Intensive 2: 3-5 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 2-4 August 2018
Intensive 4: 13-15 September 2018
Electives: 15-17 November 2018
–
TASD2 – HOBART
Alphacrucis College
45 Melville St, Hobart, TAS
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 15-17 March 2018
Intensive 2: 10-12 May 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 19-21 July 2018
Intensive 4: 13-15 September 2018
Electives: 2-3 November 2018
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VICD26 – MELBOURNE
Enjoy Church (North Campus)
74 Wedge Street, Epping, VIC
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 1: 22-24 February 2018
Intensive 2: 19-21 April 2018
SEMESTER 2 – 2018
Intensive 3: 12-14 July 2018
Intensive 4: 6-8 September 2018
Electives: 19-20 October 2018
–
NSWD61 – CENTRAL COAST
Hope Unlimited Church
164 Pacific Hwy, Charmhaven NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 17-19 August 2017
Intensive 2: 19-21 October 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 1-3 March 2018
Intensive 4: 26-28 April 2018
Electives: 14-16 June 2018