Graduate Certificate of Ministry Development (GCMD)

The Graduate Certificate of Ministry Development comprises four units of study. The four units are coursework units:

• CM543 Pastoral Supervision A
• CM544 Pastoral Supervision B
• CM545 Resilience Enhancement and Overcoming Trauma
• CM546 Ministry Mastery

The units are delivered in intensive mode normally over two modules of two days each, in a semester. Delivery by intensive mode will allow the students, who will typically be engaged in a full-time ministry role, to undertake the course while remaining in their role.

The course is offered in part-time mode only. Two units per year may be undertaken in part-time mode. The minimum time for completion is two years (four semesters). The maximum time for completion is eight semesters.

The academic requirements for admission to the course may be satisfied by the following:

• A bachelor degree in theology or ministry, or a Master of Divinity from institutions such as those colleges affiliated with the Australian College of Theology, or equivalent, or at least five years’ work and life vocational ministry experience in a leadership role. Where necessary, an academic competency entrance test may be required.

Other Criteria

• Understanding of and aptitude for Christian leadership and ministry (including leadership potential, ministry experience, experience of sharing the knowledge of God and exemplary personal life consistent with the principles of the Anglican Church of Australia, Diocese of Sydney).
• Recommendation from employer.
• All applicants must undergo an interview where guidance will be provided about the suitability of this award for them, based on their desired goals and personal dispositions.

Moore College is a Recognised Supervisor Training Program member of the Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS).

Graduate Certificate of Ministry Development (GradCertMD) students will meet the theoretical training requirements for applying for Associate Membership with the AAOS once they have successfully completed units CM543 Pastoral Supervision A and CM544 Pastoral Supervision B.

For more information see 05.13.10 Recognised training – Australasian Association of Supervision or contact the Registrar Dept.

Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not completed their prior degree in theology in English, should provide a certified copy of an IELTS score of at least 7.5 in all categories of the academic test. TOEFL scores are also accepted.

Because the course is of only of one-half year’s load and because of the integrated nature of the course and the intended formation, credit from other courses is not granted towards the Graduate Certificate of Ministry Development with the possible exception of one unit for a Moore College MA (Theol) ministry unit.

Funds available for bursaries and scholarships are a scarce resource, and the following definitions apply:

• a ‘Bursary’ is designed to support students in financial need, regardless of the course in which they are enrolled, and is particularly applicable to help such students pay their tuition fees (where they are not covered by FEE-HELP), and contribute if necessary towards their living expenses; and
• a ‘Scholarship’ is based on merit, usually outstanding academic performance, and is particularly applicable to students undertaking research higher degrees.

Please note that, as a general principle, first year undergraduate students who are Australian citizens (and hence eligible for FEE-HELP) are not awarded bursaries except under special circumstances.

Bursaries for Students in financial need include:

• General Bursary
• Women’s Ministry Bursary
• Indigenous Ministry Bursary
• Global Ministry Bursary
• International Student Bursary
• Overseas DBT Bursary
• PTC Bursary

Postgraduate Academic Scholarships include:

• Moore College PhD Scholarship
• Women’s Graduate Research Scholarship (The Parker Bequest)
• Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship
• Joan Augusta Mackenzie Travelling Scholarship

Bursary and Scholarship Applications

To apply for a bursary or a scholarship you will need to complete the following two forms in their entirety. For instructions on how to fill out your budget appropriately, please refer to the Annotated Budget. Once submitted, your application will be forwarded to the College’s Bursaries & Scholarships Committee.  For any enquiries relating to bursaries and scholarships, please contact the secretary of the Bursaries & Scholarships Committee on +61 (0)2 9577 9999 or by email at [email protected].

For guidance on completing the section on annual income and expenses, please see Cost of College information.

Fees are charged by unit or period of supervision.

• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Graduate Certificate of Ministry Development
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Master of Arts (Theology)
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Master of Theology
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Doctor of Philosophy

Fees can be paid upfront or via FEE-HELP (for eligible students).

Moore College recognises Indigenous Australians as traditional custodians of this land under God’s good hand and is committed to seeing the work of the gospel thrive among Indigenous Australian communities. The Indigenous Australian Students webpage (Indigenous Australian Students (moore.edu.au)) includes additional information for Indigenous Australian students about admissions, available academic and wellbeing support, accommodation assistance, and Indigenous Australian student scholarships.

There are four units of study in the Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry.

CM543 Pastoral Supervision A and CM544 Pastoral Supervision B
These units focus on developing the ability to independently and wisely supervise church workers based on theological considerations, theoretical models, and best practices. They introduce the essential components of managing the supervision relationship, optimal processes for the learning of the supervisee, and the ethical and legal responsibilities, and self-care of the supervisor.

The units contribute to the graduate certificate by widening the perspective of the student and providing advanced methods for serving others for formative, normative and restorative outcomes.

CM545 Resilience Enhancement and Overcoming Trauma
This unit employs evidence-based and validated techniques established in ministry settings for the building of resilience and the overcoming of trauma. It integrates God-given resources with proven practices to identify areas of non-resilience and trauma and develops the student to independently implement methods to enhance their resilience and the resilience of others whom they serve, and to assist in supporting people through trauma experiences.

The unit contributes to the graduate certificate by enabling the student to reflect upon and improve their own well-being so they may better serve others and the church.

CM546 Ministry Mastery
This unit focuses on developing the student’s ability to critically understand ministry situations and the personal characteristics of themselves and others to promote wise agility and adaptability in ministry settings. It assists in establishing appropriate expectations of performance and ministry development. It integrates theological models with evidence from the ministry setting to understand the hindrances and supports available to optimise the God-given internal and external resources.

It contributes to the graduate certificate by nuancing and applying Biblical truth to the personal and system practises in which they operate to enhance independence and wise judgement for good stewardship of personal and church resources.