The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate designed for graduates with significant ministry experience in religious, educational and health institutions, along with other secular or faith-based organisations who want to further enhance their skills for leadership within any variety of community or professional settings.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
Brisbane Campus (McAuley)
1100 Nudgee Road,
Banyo,
Queensland,
4014, Brisbane, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary)
25A Barker Road,
Strathfield,
New South Wales,
2135, Sydney, Australia
To be eligible for Admission to the course applicants must evidence:
a) An Australian undergraduate degree with Honours (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 8) at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average) or international equivalent; or
b) A Masters degree by research successfully completed in a relevant discipline or related field; or
c) A Masters degree by coursework with appropriate research training including a substantial component of original research, successfully completed in a relevant discipline or related field; or
d) A qualification equivalent to AQF level 8 or 9 completed to at least distinction average with appropriate research training including a substantial component of original research in a relevant discipline or related field; or
e) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with professional experience or cultural expertise in Indigenous Knowledges or kinship connections and who demonstrate capacity to undertake an independent research project on Indigenous Knowledges; or
f) Other professional experience demonstrating research training equivalent to AQF level 8 or 9 and capacity to undertake an independent research project
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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