DIPLOMA OF CHAPLAINCY
The NEW 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. At some campuses students can join the Ministry/Leadership face to face classes for the Ministry subjects.
Students undertake a 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
MIN001, SSC001, EXP001A – Intensive 1 & 2
2 x three day Intensives + online
SSC005, EXP001B – Intensive 3 & 4
2 x three day Intensives + online
EXP005, SSC002, SSE009, SSE003 – Electives
2 x one day Intensives + online
BIB001, THE001
Global Online OR Face to face at selected campuses
Intensives are generally held Thursday- Saturday, 8.30-5.00pm at AC campuses and selected locations.
Study is A combination of Intensives, Face to face and Global Online
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
2017 DIPLOMA OF CHAPLAINCY SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2, 2017 – INTENSIVE 1 & 2 + ONLINE
MIN001 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
SSC001 Psychology of Emotion
EXP001A Professional Practice A
SEMESTER 2, 2017 – ONLINE OR FACE TO FACE
BIB001 Introduction to the Bible
THE001 Christian Worldview
Intensive dates and locations
NEW SOUTH WALES
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NSWD63 – SYDNEY
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 3-5 August 2017
Intensive 2: 28-30 September 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 8-10 February 2018
Intensive 4: 12-14 April 2018
Electives: 31 May -2 June 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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NEW SOUTH WALES
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NSWD64 – MID NORTH COAST
Wellspring Community Church
3 Treelands Drive, Yamba NSW
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 31 August – 2 September 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
QUEENSLAND
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QLDD12
Alphacrucis College
44 O’Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 28-30 September 2017
Intensive 2: 23-25 November 2017
SEMESTER 1- 2018
Intensive 3: 8-10 February 2018
Intensive 4: 12-14 April 2018
Electives: 31 May -2 June 2018
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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WAD10 – PERTH
ACC State Hub,
Suite 3, 642 Albany highway, Vic Park, WA
SEMESTER 2 – 2017
Intensive 1: 3-5 August 2017
Intensive 2: 5-7 October 2017
SEMESTER 1 – 2018
Intensive 3: 15-17 February 2018
Intensive 4: 19-21 April 2018
Electives: 31 May -2 June 2018
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Continuing course
VET 10036NAT Diploma of Ministry (Chaplaincy)
NEW SOUTH WALES
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NSWD16 – PARRAMATTA
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper Street, Parramatta, NSW
Intensive SC1: 10-12 August 2017
Intensive SC2: 26-28 October 2017