Doctor of Ministry

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

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Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.Full subject list
The course consists of 192 points made up of four core coursework subjects (64 points) and a dissertation of 128 points.

Up to 32 points credit may be given from the Master of Ministry for the successful completion of MIN540 and MIN541 (equivalent to MIN740 and MIN741 ).

Core Coursework Subjects
MIN740 Approaches to Enquiry in Ministry (16 points)
MIN741 Reflective Practitioner Perspectives in Ministry (16 points)
MIN742 Literature Review in Ministry (16 points)
MIN743 Research Proposal in Ministry (16 points)

Dissertation/Portfolio
The dissertation subject may not be taken until MIN740 , MIN741 , MIN742 and MIN743 have been successfully completed.  Subject details are as follows:

MIN744 Doctoral Thesis in Ministry, Full-time (128 points)
OR
MIN745 Doctoral Thesis in Ministry, Part-time (128 points)
The course consists of 192 points made up of four core coursework subjects (64 points) and a dissertation of 128 points.

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.