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Diploma of Church Planting

This course is only available through our Third Party Provider, Futures Church.

The Diploma of Church Planting provides an introductory body of knowledge and skills in the discipline area of church planting. The program is designed to produce graduates who can apply integrated technical and theoretical ministry concepts to participate in and lead church planting projects from a Christian worldview, as well as embody integrity, professional knowledge and social skills, making a positive contribution to society. 

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1 year full time, up to 4 years part time
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What is the Diploma of Church Planting?

The Diploma of Church Planting introduces students at a foundational level to the sources and content of the discipline of church planting and provides training which emphasises vocational application in ministry. Graduates will have cognitive and communication skills to identify and analyse a range of ideas and perspectives relating to church ministry, specialist technical and creative skills to express those ideas, and will be able to demonstrate an ability to apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts. Students will perform complex technical operations in real-life ministry contexts with personal responsibility and autonomy, and will demonstrate an ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate approaches to the problems and requirements of church planting. 

Accreditation & Partnerships

This course is delivered by Futures College with third party accreditation through Alphacrucis University College (Self-accreditation)   

Course Structure

Subjects & Units

Core
7 Subjects
70 Credit Points
Church Planting 1 (Philosophy) CPL001

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Personal Leadership for Church Planting CPL004

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Building High Performance Teams CPL005

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Professional Practice for Church Planting CPL006

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New Testament for Church Planting CPL007

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Applied Theology CPL008

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Church Planting 2 (Strategy) CPL002

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Electives
1 Subject
10 Credit Points
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Church Planting 3 (Execution) CPL003

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Children’s Ministry for Church Planting CPL009

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Youth Ministry for Church Planting CPL010

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Worship for Church Planting CPL011

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Work-Integrated Learning

Work-Integrated Learning may be undertaken through various Professional Practice and Professional Experience subjects at AC. These subjects seek to create a direct linkage between the learning, skills and values engaged in lectures, and the reflection which occurs when these are applied in real-life settings. These work-based training subjects comprise of instruction, academic assessment and a placement in a workplace for each subject.

More Information

For more information and details of previous course structures see Student Handbook.

*You can also use the Subject & Unit Search to explore the subjects (including electives) available to enrol in for this course and can filter by subject area and level.
For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

  • General understanding of key issues, recent scholarship and practices within the discipline area of church planting, consistent with a Christian worldview;  
  • Depth of understanding of practical fieldwork;  
  • Technical and theoretical understanding of basic principles and methods, and knowledge of approaches used in the applied study area of church planting.

Skills

  • Identify, analyse and synthesise theoretical knowledge in the applied study area of church planting;  
  • Examine a complex problem using appropriate methodologies and theories from the applied study area of church planting;  
  • Communicate technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspective related to the applied study area of church planting;  
  • Transfer knowledge and specialised ministry skills to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts.  
  • Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills acquired within the specialist area of church planting in a range of professional contexts;  

Application of Knowledge and Skills

  • Work independently, responsibly and with the level expected in a broad range of professional and ministry contexts;  
  • Collaborate in team projects to make a positive contribution toward social issues;  
  • Undertake self-reflection and evaluation of performance for the purpose of vocational development.  

Admission Criteria

Entry Requirements

HSC Completion \’recommended\’

A sound level of ability in written and spoken English. For prospective students from an English-speaking background, successful completion of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent (including articulation from other AQF programs), including demonstration of competency in English is recommended.

Work and Life Experience – Applicants over 21 who do not meet academic requirements

If you are over 21: apply for admission and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate of the course.

This is an alternate pathway for applicants who do not meet other academic requirements.

Work and Life Experience – Applicants under 21 who do not meet academic requirements

If you are under 21: apply for non-award study and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate of the course.

This is an alternate pathway for applicants who do not meet other academic requirements.

Higher Education Study

Completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of a Certificate III or higher by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

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Key Dates
Semester 1
Term 1
February / March
Term 2
April
Semester 2
Term 3
July / August
Term 4
November