The benefits of our Christian Ministry Courses

  • Study online with a non-denominational Australian Registered Training Organisation
  • ​Enrol anytime and study anywhere in the world
  • Be backed by an organisation that has been delivering Christian Ministry training for over 20 years
  • Get assigned a qualified Trainer to support and guide you through your studies by video calls, email, messages - whatever works best!
  • Complete online Bible College at your own pace, when and where it suits you
  • Study course materials produced by giants of the faith and used to train hundreds of thousands of Christians world wide
  • Complete an accredited qualification endorsed by the Australian government
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Courses on offer

There are two different Affordable Bible College Christian Ministry and Theology Courses on offer:
  • 10742NAT - Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology
  • 10743NAT - Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology

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Who are we?

We are a not-for-profit Christian Missions and Ministry organisation whose legal name is Universal Education and Training Ltd (UNET for short). Over the past 20 years, UNET has delivered training all around Australia and overseas in countries such as Iran, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. Christian Ministry and Training (CMT) is a Division of UNET promoting Affordable Bible College programs online. 

UNET is an Australian Government Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – Provider Number: 30170. ​We are also working towards establishing a world-class Christian University for Australia. Our Christian Ministry programs are offered in association with that initiative. Anyone who does our free programs will receive a newsletter about this project which you can read about here:
You are also invited to become "One of a Million" supporting this project via:

Course Comparison
Course
Certificate IV Course
Diploma Course
Christian Ministry Subjects - ​consists of a total of 48 Credit Points (CP) of Christian Ministry Subjects
- Ten (10) required Christian Ministry Subjects - amounting to 40 Credit Points.
- One (1) or two (2) option Christian Ministry Subjects - amounting to 8 Credit Points.
​- Two (2) required Christian Ministry Subjects - amounting to 16 Credit Points.
- A Major Research or Ministry Report – worth 8 Credit Points.
- Six (6) to Eight (8) “Option” Christian Ministry Subjects - amounting to 24 Credit Points.
Accredited Course Unit Level
Certificate IV level
Diploma level
Accredited Course Units
6 core units + 3 elective units
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​View elective pathways
6 core units + 4 elective units
View list of core units
​View elective pathways
Christian Ministry Subjects
​View list of subjects
View list of subjects
Accredited Course
 10742NAT - Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology
10743NAT - Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology

What do you get at the end?

On completion of an Affordable Bible College Course you will receive:
  • A formal Australian Government recognised Certificate for either the accredited 10742NAT - Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology OR the 10743NAT - Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology
  • A Competency Transcript which will list the accredited Christian Ministry and Theology Units and elective units that you have achieved by completing either the 10742NAT - Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology OR the 10743NAT - Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology
  • An Academic Transcript listing the Christian Ministry Subjects that you have completed (for example, "Old Testament Survey" etc)

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Course Information - what you need to know

Our Christian Ministry and Theology Courses are available to all Australian residents by online Distance Education. You can complete the program online at your own pace with the support of a qualified distance Trainer to guide you through your studies. ​Read the Course Information below for the full details.
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Certificate IV - Course Information

Delivery
STUDY COMMITMENT:
This Course is delivered via online distance education. There are no set days or times and the time it takes a student to complete the Program or Course will depend on such factors as:
  • ability to study 
  • how much time can be given to study each day or week
  • Christian Ministry and Theology knowledge 
  • past experience with any kind of Christian Ministry experience
  • motivation to finish the Course quickly
  • desire to do extra study and research along the way
  • other personal factors including health, family, financial and employment circumstances

The amount of time that you need to put into completing the assessment for the Certificate IV will vary depending on factors such as your existing knowledge, and your past experience.

Full Time or Part Time
Students have the flexibility to choose to be enrolled as a Full Time or Part Time student. It all depends on what works for you, we'll be there to help you every step of the way.
Study Mode
Course Duration
​Average Hours Per Week
Full-time
10 months
12
Part-time
18 months
6​
These hours are calculated based on the official hours allocated to these Australian Government accredited course. Please note that students may complete the Courses in more or less time due to their ability, motivation and many other considerations depending on you personal circumstances.
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Students that need more than these maximum time frames must apply for and extension. An Extension Fee may apply. Changing between Full Time and Part Time is free.
Entry Requirements
​ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS
In order for you to complete this course, you need to have a sound level of ability in written and spoken English. ​This is includes the communication skills required to:
  • have a conversation with your Trainer
  • read course materials
  • write short and long answers to questions
  • write journal entries and essays
  • deliver a verbal presentation
​If you believe that you may struggle to do any of the above, then please talk to us prior to enrolling. 
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TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
In order to successfully complete our programs and courses via online distance education, you will need to have the following equipment and skills: 
  • Access to a computer with the following installed:
    • An operating system (e.g. Microsoft Windows or Apple MacOS)
    • Mircosoft Office or Openoffice
    • Internet browser (recommended: Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari)
  • Internet Access
  • Basic computer knowledge including:
    • How to turn a computer on and off
    • Using a mouse, keyboard and/or touch pad
    • Ability to browse the internet
    • Ability to upload and download files
    • Basic Word document skills (including creating, typing in, and saving documents)
    • Ability to email documents as attachments
  • Access to a printer and scanner (some mobile phone apps allow scanning)

If you do not already have access to the above technology then you may find that it may be available through your local library.
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​MEETING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
When you enroll, we will ask that you provide us with a written testimonial (approx 300 words) to tell us about yourself and why you would like to complete the Program or Course. You will be required to upload this testimonial in a Word document format when you complete the enrollment form.

Please keep in mind that the purpose of this is purely to show that you have the basic skills and equipment required to complete the Program or Course. It is not a test of your past, your beliefs or you as a person. 
Outcomes
We hope that you feel really blessed by doing a Christian Ministry and Theology Course. Some students will learn lots about the Bible and about Christian Ministry. Others may just need some formal training in order to be allowed to function in a certain Church, Chaplaincy, or other missions or ministry situation.

Before doing a Christian Ministry and Theology Course, you should check if it is the right thing for you. Maybe all you need is a clear sense that God is calling you to do it. Or maybe you need to talk to your Church leaders and check if it is going to give you the qualification that you need to work in your particular Church or ministry environment.

Whatever your reason for doing it, we will be there to support and help you all the way.

Those who wrote and accredited the Christian Ministry and Theology courses had ideas about what would potentially be achieved by students who completed the courses. You can read what was recorded in the accredited version of the Course Document by viewing the official course qualifications information below.

​Diploma - Course Information

Delivery
Course Duration: ​18 months
Study Mode: Online Distance Education
Study Load: Full-time

STUDY COMMITMENT:
There is no set days or times for distance learning and the time it takes a student to complete the Program or Course will depend on such factors as:
  • ability to study 
  • how much time can be given to study each day or week
  • Christian Ministry and Theology knowledge 
  • past experience with any kind of Christian Ministry experience
  • motivation to finish the Course quickly
  • desire to do extra study and research along the way
  • other personal factors including health, family, financial and employment circumstances

The amount of time that you need to put into completing the assessment for the Diploma will vary depending on factors such as your existing knowledge, and your past experience. However, as a rough guide, we recommend allowing 20 hours per week. This is to allow for the study of course materials and the completion of assessment.

​Please note that this Course is only offered via full-time delivery. Students that need more than the 18 month time frame can apply for and extension and an Extension Fee may apply.
Entry Requirements
​ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS
In order for you to complete this course, you need to have a sound level of ability in written and spoken English. ​This is includes the communication skills required to:
  • have a conversation with your Trainer
  • read course materials
  • write short and long answers to questions
  • write journal entries and essays
  • deliver a verbal presentation
​If you believe that you may struggle to do any of the above, then please talk to us prior to enrolling. 
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TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
In order to successfully complete our programs and courses via online distance education, you will need to have the following equipment and skills: 
  • Access to a computer with the following installed:
    • An operating system (e.g. Microsoft Windows or Apple MacOS)
    • Mircosoft Office or Openoffice
    • Internet browser (recommended: Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari)
  • Internet Access
  • Basic computer knowledge including:
    • How to turn a computer on and off
    • Using a mouse, keyboard and/or touch pad
    • Ability to browse the internet
    • Ability to upload and download files
    • Basic Word document skills (including creating, typing in, and saving documents)
    • Ability to email documents as attachments
  • Access to a printer and scanner (some mobile phone apps allow scanning)

If you do not already have access to the above technology then you may find that it may be available through your local library.
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​MEETING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
When you enroll, we will ask that you provide us with a written testimonial (approx 300 words) to tell us about yourself and why you would like to complete the Program or Course. You will be required to upload this testimonial in a Word document format when you complete the enrollment form.

Please keep in mind that the purpose of this is purely to show that you have the basic skills and equipment required to complete the Program or Course. It is not a test of your past, your beliefs or you as a person. 
Outcomes
We hope that you feel really blessed by doing a Christian Ministry and Theology Course. Some students will learn lots about the Bible and about Christian Ministry. Others may just need some formal training in order to be allowed to function in a certain Church, Chaplaincy, or other missions or ministry situation.

Before doing a Christian Ministry and Theology Course, you should check if it is the right thing for you. Maybe all you need is a clear sense that God is calling you to do it. Or maybe you need to talk to your Church leaders and check if it is going to give you the qualification that you need to work in your particular Church or ministry environment.

Whatever your reason for doing it, we will be there to support and help you all the way.

Those who wrote and accredited the Christian Ministry and Theology courses had ideas about what would potentially be achieved by students who completed the courses. You can read what was recorded in the accredited version of the Course Document by viewing the official course qualifications information below.

Competency Based Assessment

Course Assessment
The Christian Ministry and Theology Courses follow a “competency based assessment approach” which is required of Australian Government accredited Certificate and Diploma level courses. All assessment tasks have to be completed satisfactorily and there are opportunities for reassessment if you are unsuccessful on your first attempt. 

​The types of assessment tasks in the Courses include:
  • Giving short written answers to questions
  • Practical Tasks
  • Journals
  • Written and spoken presentations
  • Essays
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the formal acknowledgment of knowledge and skills obtained through activities such as:
  • Formal courses and training programs (e.g. at University or TAFE)
  • Informal courses or training (e.g. a non-accredited program completed in preparation for or during ministry involvement)
  • Private study (e.g. done for enjoyment via internet)
  • Employment (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through employment)
  • Ministry involvement  (e.g. skills and knowledge gained through ministry involvement at your church)

​The term “RPL” is the term used to include, or be equivalent to “Credit”. RPL is “credit” given as a result of past studies, and past or current experience.

The Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology consists of:
  • Six (6) Core Units (completed through the CMT FreeBibleCollege Foundation Program)
  • Three (3) Elective Units

The Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology consists of:
  • Six (6) Core Units (completed through the CMT FreeBibleCollege Leadership Program)
  • Four (4) Elective Units

In order to be awarded the full qualification students will need to be assessed as competent in all of the above. Your competency can be assessed through:
  • Completion of the assessment in the normal manner (as a student)
  • Evidence that you can provide for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • A combination of both of the above

Cost of RPL

There will be no charge for RPL for students enrolling in a CMT FreeBibleCollege Program and wanting RPL for the Christian Ministry Subjects. Often, usually, RPL would cost hundreds of dollars up to or even well over $1,000. CMT would invite RPL applicants to considering giving to our cause of reaching, teaching, training and equipping through Christian Education and Training. Donate here.

RPL for the Elective Units of the full Certificate IV or Diploma will require payment. The minimum RPL Fee for Electives is $400. A firm indication of the total cost will be provided after you Enroll in the Elective Pathway you choose and pay the minimum fee of $400. Then you will make a formal application for RPL for the Electives. After your submission has been received and assessed, you will be advised of the amount of RPL (or Credit) that can be given and the full amount payable. To read more about the Electives including information about the fees associated with the Elective Pathways (including RPL) click here.
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Applying for RPL

To make an RPL submission we suggest you follow this process:
  1. Email a summary of your Christian Ministry experience to cmt@unet.org.au and explain that you are hoping to get your RPL.
  2. If you are advised that it is worthwhile proceeding, enroll in the program or course (Cert IV or Diploma) for which you are seeking RPL.
  3. Enroll in a Program or Course and complete the RPL guide to make the formal RPL submission.​

Elective Options

As part of the Christian Ministry and Theology Course, you will be required to complete elective units. You can choose between one of our elective pathways or if you have recently completed another qualification you may be able to receive credit for it. Our Elective options are:
  • Leadership and Management 
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Community Services
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Course Fee

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​CERTIFICATE IV
PART TIME
EasyPay: $50 on enrolment + $25 per week for 70 weeks = $1,800
FastPay: One upfront payment of $1,500
CustomPay: You tell us what works best for you and we'll consider it.

FULL TIME
EasyPay: $200 on enrolment + $40 per week for 40 weeks = $1,800
FastPay: One upfront payment of $1,500
CustomPay: You tell us what works best for you and we'll consider it.

DIPLOMA
FULL TIME OPTION ONLY
EasyPay: $150 on enrolment + $40 per week for 70 weeks = $2,950
FastPay: $1,500 upfront + $1,000 in 6 months = $2,500
CustomPay: You tell us what works best for you and we'll consider it. 

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You can withdraw from completing the 10742NAT - Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology or 10743NAT - Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology at any time by notifying us by email. No further payments will need to be made after you formally advise us (by email) of your decision to withdraw. 
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However, no refund of any payment made up to the point of withdrawal will apply for any reason at any time. 

The upfront component of the Course Fee is paid when you enroll via the online enrollment system on this website.

Installment payments are made via direct debit from your nominated account. This will be arranged with you by our friendly staff after your enrollment submission is received and processed.

When you finish the Course and have made all payments for the full Course Fee the qualification testamur (certificate) will be issued and provided to you.

Failure to make regular course payments may result in the terminiation of your enrollment. 
EXTENSION FEES
​If you run out of time to complete the Course, you can apply for an extension to continue studying with the following payment options:
Pay $20 per week until you finish
Pay $400 for an extra 6 months at a time

Centrelink Support Payments

Australian students who enrol in the 10742NAT - Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology may be eligible for Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance. The Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology is not eligible for payments.

If you intend on receiving Centrelink payments while you study, you will need to let us know and be enrolled as a full-time student in the Certificate IV. Applications to receive these support payments need to be made directly with the Department of Human Services.

Want to Know More?

To find out more information about our affordable online Bible College Courses or to register your interest in applying to enrol in the future, please email cmt@unet.org.au