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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Ministry is a postgraduate program designed to build practical ministerial capabilities for diverse pastoral settings. It helps students apply prior theological study to real-world ministry and develop competence and ethical responsibility in pastoral practice. The course is suited to those pursuing chaplaincy and other church-based pastoral roles in theology and ministry at graduate-certificate level. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.
Career outcome
Graduates may use this qualification to pursue or strengthen roles in pastoral ministry across church and community contexts. It supports pathways into chaplaincy settings such as hospitals, prisons and schools, as well as pastoral care programs, spiritual direction and safeguarding-related ministry support. The program provides a graduate-certificate credential in theology-informed pastoral practice for work in Christian ministry environments. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
