Hillsong international leadersHip College is all about raising up the next generation. PeoPle who are willing to take uP the opportunities & challenges of life, to be equipped & transformed to become all that god intended - to go out & impact their worlds. hillsong college’s training all takes Place under the banner of hillsong ChurCh, & is outworked through tWO major camPuses, City & hills. both offering a unique training exPerience with state of the art faCilities & equipment along side a thriving & growing church – Hillsong ChurCh.

Hillsong international leadersHip College missiOn statement : “tO prOvide BiBle-Based ministry training, Within the Culture Of the hillsOng church ethos & practice, that equips leaders With cOmpetence tO CHallenge pervading WOrld vieWs & tO impact every sphere Of life With the CHristian message...”

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JOELHOUSTONHillsong Creative DireCtor & aDvisor (WorsHip stream)

Joel Houston is the Creative Director of Hillsong Church and a world renowned songwriter and worship leader. as well as overseeing the creative team, Joel also travels the globe with Hillsong United bringing a message of worship and justice to an emerging generation. through this, he has birthed ‘i heart’; a movement that inspires this generation to rise up and change the world around them.

DARLENEZSCHECHWorsHip leaDer Hillsong CHUrCH

as the worship leaders here at Hillsong, we invite you to come to Hillsong College to be trained and equipped to further extend the Kingdom of our amazing god.

Join us as we commit to seeing lives changed, the Kingdom advance, and people becoming extravagant in their love and devotion, worship and praise of our faithful lord.

MARKHOPKINSeXeCUtive viCe presiDent Hillsong College

at Hillsong College you will be immersed in an environment of praise, surrounded by a company of people passionate to change the world, and you will encounter new friends from all over the world.

on top of this, many of australia and Hillsong’s most accomplished and respected preachers and teachers will share and impart to you from their life experience. We invite you to come to Hillsong College, where we are building people for a life of significance.

BRIAN & BOBBIE HOUSTONpresiDents oF Hillsong College & senior pastors oF Hillsong CHUrCH

it is an honour and a privilege to place this Hillsong international leadership College poster in your hand. as senior pastors of hillsong church, and presidents of Hillsong college, we invite you to prayerfully consider how investing one, or more years here at Hillsong could prepare you for your god-given destiny.

We passionately believe in the potential of all people, so we invite you to come to beautiful sydney, australia to embark upon a life changing time of preparation. You were ‘born’ for such a time as this (esther 4) and our all-consuming desire is that you would live a life of significance and be empowered by our loving saviour to lead and impact in every sphere of life.

You will find within these pages details of our courses, as well as a touch of our heartbeat. We exist to champion the cause of the local church and see people reach their god-given potential, thus changing the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We look forward to having you join us for what will be an amazing journey.

Brian & Bobbie x

REUBEN MORGAN WorsHip pastor Hillsong CHUrCHaDvisor (WorsHip stream)

reuben morgan is the worship pastor of Hillsong Church. He is the writer of a number of worship songs including, mighty to save, this is our god , lord i give You my Heart and still. His songs are among the most sung church songs around the world. many renowned christian artists of today have recorded and performed his songs including, michael W smith, Casting Crowns, Chris tomlin, and soul survivor.

reuben has also traveled extensively as a worship leader throughout europe, north america and asia, and lives in sydney with his wife sarah and their two boys Jones and ezra.

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DARLENEZSCHECH WorsHip leaDer Hillsong CHUrCHaDvisor (WorsHip stream)

Darlene Zschech has achieved worldwide acclaim as a singer, songwriter and worship leader in recent years, following years of training, gospel singing and recording at the pinnacle of the australian session scene.

she is lead vocalist, worship leader, and producer of Hillsong music australia’s best selling albums, the live worship albums having all achieved gold status. in the year 2000, Darlene received a Dove award nomination for songwriter of the Year.

in addition to “shout to the lord”, Darlene has written over 60 songs that have been published by Hillsong music australia alone and has also written three books.

as Worship pastor, Darlene is involved in the Worship & Creative arts Department of Hillsong Church at the Hills and City congregations, as well as ministering worldwide.

MARK HOPKINSCert.IV. AWT, B.Sc., Dip Ed.

ExECuTIVE VICE PrESIDEnT HIllSong CollEgE

mark has over 20 years experience in leadership and ministry, serving as a pastor at Hillsong Church for many of those years. He has also been the venue director of Hillsong Conference until recent years and is currently one of the Hillsong Church’s executive pastors.

He is the president of the pentecostal and Charismatic Bible College association and a board member of the asian pacific theological association. mark is an ordained minister with the assemblies of god Churches of australia.

mark’s desire in life is to see young men and women of god realise their god-given potential and to see them make a difference in this world for Jesus Christ.

DUNCAN CORBYCert.iv aWt, Dip min., B.sC., m.tH

CoUrse Development managerHillsong College

Duncan has been a member of Hillsong Church for over 20 years now and has been heavily involved in ministry and leadership at Hillsong Church – with roles in training and leadership development, pastoral care, and small group leadership. He comes to his role with a broad background in banking, product management and market planning and is a graduate of the College in which he now has a key leadership role. Duncan is passionate about building Hillsong Church, its people and its vision.

LEE BURNSCert.iv aWt, Dip.min. B.tH (Hons), m.tH (CanD.)

prinCipal Hills CampUs, senior trainer (BiBle, tHeologY)

Being a former graduate of Hillsong College, lee is well-positioned to understand the needs of the student and equip them to become more effective in their Christian life. lee joined the pastoral staff of Hillsong Church in 1999 and oversaw the new people ministry with his wife Cherie.

in 2003, lee became a member of the College faculty where he teaches in a range of areas. Currently lee is completing his masters Degree in theology. His desire is to see more of the miraculous in life and in the life of the students. When not studying he can be found surfing or raising two very cute children.

RAY BADHAMB. mUs, Dip. min, ma.tH (CanD.)

HeaD trainer (WorsHip mUsiC)

ray is a devoted musician, music director and songwriter, with considerable ministry and professional experience. He joined the pastoral staff of Hillsong Church in 1999 and has worked in the Creative Department of Hillsong Church up until becoming a member of the College faculty in 2008. ray is married to sherly and has two wonderful children. ray is passionate about the potential and impact of worship music, and is devoted to education and learning. He believes that every person has enormous potential and aims to help people thrive in their gifting.

CATRINA HENDERSONCert.iv aWt, Cert min, B.a (eng), graD Dip CoUn (Hons), m. CoUn (CanD.)

prinCipal CitY CampUs, senior trainer (BiBle, leaDersHip, CoUnselling)

Catrina has been involved in church leadership and teaching in Bible Colleges for over twelve years and is very passionate about both! Her heart is to build the church (across the nations), train leaders (for the nations) and teach others how to do the same. Catrina has completed Bible College, university and post-graduate (Counselling) studies and has been involved in many areas of church life and leadership – including youth and university ministry, women’s ministry, missions, leadership training, pastoring and ‘whatever else it takes’ to build the church! in her role at College, Catrina develops the health and leadership of the student body, teaches in a wide range of subjects and is also involved in leadership in other areas of Hillsong Church.

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ROBERTFERGUSSONTrAInEr AnD ADVISor (PASTorAl lEADErSHIP)

robert Fergusson is one of the senior associate pastors at Hillsong Church in sydney, australia where his primary responsibilities are preaching and teaching in the Bible College. originally from england, robert was a minister there for twelve years before he moved to australia in 1990. He has travelled extensively and has a passion to teach practical life principles. robert is married with three adult children. AMANDA

FERGUSSONBA(Theol.), Cert.IV TAATrAInEr (BIBlE THEologY)

JOEL A’BELLExECuTIVE PASTor, HIllSong SYDnEY

Under ps Brian and Bobbie Houston’s leadership, Joel oversees the day to day minitstry & leadership of Hillsong Church sydney.

He has been a minister since 1993 and a pastor at Hillsong Church since 1999 and is passionate about building the church, and seeing the lives of individuals changed by

DEBBIE LINCONCert.IV AWT., Cert IV Bus.Man.TrAInEr (TV & MEDIA)

JOHN SCOTTma, Cert.iv aWtsCD Degree CampUs CoorDinator

ANITA LAUCBed, ass.Dip.Bus, adv.Dip.min., Cert.iv taatrainer (pastoral leaDersHip, BiBle, evangelism)

KATIE ELMOREadv.Dip.min., Bth, Cert.iv taa trainer (pastoral leaDersHip, BiBle)

MARY CAPPERBmeD, adv.Dip.min.,Certiv taatrainer (WorsHip mUsiC)

MATTHEW CAPPERBmustrainer (WorsHip mUsiC)

TERRY SCOTTDip.theo.tr., Cert.iv taatrainer (pastoral leaDersHip)

JUDY SAUNDERSBth, Cert.iv aWttrainer (pastoral leaDersHip)

KYLIE BEACHa, Dipl.min, Cert.iv taatrainer (pastoral leaDersHip)

ANGELA BACHTLECert.iv taatrainer (pastoral leaDersHip)

AARON WATSON Bmus., adv.Dip.min., Cert.iv aWt trainer (WorsHip mUsiC)

MICHELLE LEANEYCert.iv.aWt, Dip.min.perForming arts prinCipal & trainer (DanCe)

JULIA A’BELLeXeCUtive pastor Hillsong sYDneYaDvisor [CHilDren’s stream]

Julia a’Bell is a Hillsong sydney executive pastor with key responsibilities across church life including the day to day running of the City Campus, Hillsong sisterhood, Hillsong Kids and leadership Development.

Julia has a fun-loving approach to life which is communicated through her message of hope and empowerment found through Jesus!

Julia passionately loves Jesus, His Church and her family – Joel, Harmony and eli!

hillsong faCultYthe power of Jesus Christ. He comes with a tremendous background in youth leadership and and senior pastoring, and coaching and releasing church planters.

Joel is a dynamic speaker, and a gifted leader and communicator; focused on influencing people for Kingdom purpose.

even still, his greatest joy is being a husband to Julia and a dad to two beautiful kids, Harmony and eli.

LINDA BADGARCert. iv aWt, ass.Dip. Bus., adv.Dip.min., B.ed. trainer (DanCe)

BEN COCHRANE Dip.min., Cert.iv taaFielDWorK training Co-orDinator

JOELHOUSTONHillsong Creative DireCtor aDvisor (WorsHip stream)

Joel Houston is the Creative Director of Hillsong Church and a world renowned songwriter and worship leader. as well as overseeing the creative team, Joel also travels the globe with Hillsong United bringing a message of worship and justice to an emerging generation. through this, he has birthed ‘i heart’; a movement that inspires this generation to rise up and change the world around them.

REUBEN MORGAN WorsHip pastor Hillsong CHUrCHaDvisor (WorsHip stream)

reuben morgan is the worship pastor of Hillsong Church. He is the writer of a number of worship songs including, mighty to save, this is our god , lord i give You my Heart and still. His songs are among the most sung church songs around the world. many renowned christian artists of today have recorded and performed his songs including, michael W smith, Casting Crowns, Chris tomlin, and soul survivor.

reuben has also traveled extensively as a worship leader throughout europe, north america and asia, and lives in sydney with his wife sarah and their two boys Jones and ezra.

CHRISHAN & DANIELLE JEYARATNAM YoUtH pastors Hillsong CHUrCH aDvisor (YoUtH stream)

Chrishan and his wife Danielle are the Youth pastors at Hillsong Church, and have been actively involved in the youth ministry for many years. they are passionate about communicating the Word of god to young people in a fresh and relevant way, and believes in seeing the future generations grow into their god given potential.

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A TYPICAL WEEK.• Classes for four full days a week, and possibly one evening.• three church services over a weekend.• Connect group (small group bible study) one evening a week.• Worship music or Dance rehearsals on thursday evenings (for Worship music and Dance students).• Youth on Wednesday or Friday night (if applicable)• occasional Hillsong Church leadership vision nights on a thursday evening.

CONFERENCES.students participate in key conferences held throughout the year, including Colour Your World (Women’s Conference), Hillsong Conference and men’s Conference, as part of their course. theseconferences have a national and international impact and students will experience the life-changing privilege of being involved in them.Church life and practical ministry.

CHURCH LIFE AND PRACTICAL MINISTRY.one of the great features of your College experience is becoming part of the life and family of Hillsong Church. if you’re from outside sydney you’ll be making Hillsong Church your church home during your training. if you already have a home church in sydney we’d love you to remain actively involved there, although there will be some times throughout the College year when we’ll need you at Hillsong Church for College related activities. a key aspect of your training is your involvement in practical ministry, where you get to put your training into practice, developing leadership experience, a track-record of fruitfulness and a legacy of changed lives. You will be involved practically in various ministry teams during the week and in at least two services on the weekend.

GRADUATION.each year the College celebrates graduation at the graduation Dinner and Ceremony.

COST OF LIvING.We recommend you budget between a$300 – a$400 per week. this would include accommodation, electricity, food, local phone calls, some transport and some general living costs. accommodation costs are dependent on current rental prices, availability and the number of people you live with.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS.the College can help you to find suitable accommodation. Before the start of semester, you should contact the College’s accommodation adminstrator to discuss available accommodation options (a fee applies). Further information is available upon application. please refer to the website for latest information prior to application.

PART -TIME EMPLOYMENT.if you need to work whilst studying with us, you’ll need to arrange your work hours around your College program. You will have one day off during the week, and one day on the weekend so that you can work. However, during our three Conferences you won’t be able to work, and will need to make special arrangements with your employer. Hillsong Church and the College can direct you towards employment agencies and services, but are not able to help you find a job, or provide you with employment.

ATTENDANCE REqUIREMENTS.as leaders in training, students are expected to be diligent in their attendance at all timetabled classes, practical ministry sessions and other College activities. allowances are made for exceptionalcircumstances including sickness, whereupon 80% minimum attendance is required to meet the course requirements.

attendance at the graduation Dinner, graduation Ceremony and scheduled rehearsals is compulsory for all students (whether graduating, leaving or continuing to study with us). students are also not to leave for holidays until after graduation week has concluded.

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leadership Courses.the Certificate, Diploma and advanced Diploma of ministry are designed to give you solid, practical and life-changing training for successful leadership in a wide range of ministries and occupations. they are known as vocational courses because of their high emphasis on the development of practical skills. all our training is done in the midst of a thriving church, so that you can learn to do ministry in a place where ministry is happening all the time, and under the instruction of proven, successful leaders. overthe one, two or more years that you study with us, you can develop the leadership and ministry skills you need to impact your world whilst developing a good grounding in Biblical studies and theology.

COURSE STRUCTURE.the Certificate iv in ministry is the same course as the first year of the Diploma of ministry and advanced Diploma of ministry. similarly the Diploma of ministry is identical to the first two years of the advanced Diploma of ministry (see diagram below).all students do Core subjects, which provide you with a foundation of Bible, theology and leadership necessary for all kinds of ministry.You can then focus your study towards a particular gift or calling by choosing to study in one of the following streams :

• pastoral leadership• Worship music• tv & media• Dance

You can further target your study within your stream by choosing a pathway, which provides practical, hands-on training in a specific area of ministry within Hillsong Church.

all Hillsong courses are run as full-time and part-time courses. international students are only able to enrol as full-time students.

PREPARE FOR DEGREE STUDY.Hillsong’s Diploma of ministry and advanced Diploma of ministry articulate into the sCD Bachelor of theology degree, which in turn provides entrance into postgraduate awards at other recognised theological institutions.

INNOvATIvE LEARNING ENvIRONMENT.the study program takes place in a variety of contexts including lecture style classes, group-work, presentations, self-directed learning activities, workshops, tutorials and fieldwork in workplace settings. assessment methods include written assignments such as reports and journals, oral and written presentations, observation, tests, examinations and work place training.

ACCREDITATION.the College is a registered training organisation (rto ). the Certificate iv in ministry, Diploma ofministry and advanced Diploma of ministry are recognised nationally under the australian QualificationsFramework (aQF) and are accredited by the australian government through the nsW vocationaleducation and training and accreditation Board (vetaB).

HilC is a foundation member of asia pacific theological association (apta) and the association ofpentecostal Charismatic Bible Colleges of australasia (pCBC). it is also a recognised training centrewith the assemblies of god in australia.

NATIONAL CODES.1. registered training organisation national Code – 1340organisation name – Hillsong Church ltd trading as Hillsong international leadership College

2. CriCos provider Code: 01532g

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING.Hillsong international leadership College is committed to the recognition of students’ prior learning and provides advanced standing in courses for competencies already held by students, whether gained by previous study, work experience or life experience. Further information is available upon request.

& &CERTIFICATE Iv IN MINISTRY

91324nsW CriCos: 060707a

1st year cOre suBjects

+ pathWay

DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY

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2nd year cOre suBjects

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ADvANCEDDIPLOMA

OF MINISTRY91322nsW CriCos: 060709K

3rd year cOre suBjects

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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP STREAM(Hills and City Campus)

the pastoral leadership stream is designed to equip students to lead in every sphere of life, focusing predominantly on leading, building and ministering within the church setting. the stream includes additional Biblical studies, theology, leadership and management principles.

students in this stream can customise their study further by choosing one of the following pathways:

CHUrCH ministrY : For students who have a passion to see god’s church be all it can be, and are prepared to do whatever it takes to see that accomplished.

YoUtH : For students who have a heart to see young people find Jesus, discover their god given purpose, and change their generation.

YoUng aDUlts : For students with a passion for young adults – from college-age to “thirtysomething” – and want to build them into a vibrant community in the life of the church –building and extending the kingdom.

KiDs : For students who love kids of all ages – and want to be part of one of the world’s cutting edge kids ministries.

pastoral Care : For students who love coming alongside those facing challenge or crisis, and helping connect them god’s answers and practical ways forward

soCial JUstiCe & CommUnitY engagement : For students with a love for justice and a passion to do practical things amongst the vulnerable and marginalized; who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

events : For students with creativity, an eye for detail and great organising ability, to be involved behind the scenes in making church on the weekend, and other church events throughout the year, great!!

WORSHIP MUSIC STREAM(Hills and City Campus)

the Worship music stream is designed to equip students with a heart for worship as worship leaders, vocalists, musicians and songwriters. in addition, students are trained in the principles of worship ministry as seen within the life and culture of the Worship & Creative arts department of Hillsong Church. students who complete this specialisation will also complete a range of industry approved training units.

students in this stream can customise their study further by choosing one of the following pathways:

WorsHip mUsiC : For students with a passion to worship god and serve his people through music, songwriting and worship leadership

proDUCtion : For students with a technical aptitude, who want to get behind the scenes of producing great sound and lighting mixes that facilitate great worship and communication

Tv & MEDIA STREAM(Hills Campus)

purpose designed, the tv & media stream will equip you with training in studio Camera operation, location Camera and lighting operation, sound recording, Digital video editing using the Final Cut pro suite, Writing for media (including storytelling) and visual Design for video. much of the tv & media course is delivered through practical on-the-job style training with students learning-by-doing and reviewing during class. Your trainers are current professionals within the Film and television productionindustry and advertising and converging media industries. as our training is developed with industry specialists in each subject, you are assured of learning the latest techniques and skills required for today’s production requirements and media standards. studying tv & media will equip you with employability skills for Church television production ministry and beyond. on completion of the tv & media stream you will achieve a range of australian government endorsed training units.

DANCE STREAM(Hills Campus)

if you have a passion to use the medium of dance to worship god and communicate the gospel, this stream will equip you with the dance, choreography and leadership skills you need to fulfill your dream. training takes place in the classroom and through practical involvement in the Dance ministry of Hillsong Church. students who complete this specialisation will also complete a range of industryapproved training units.

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certiFicate iV in MinistrY.91324nsW CriCos code: 060707a

the one year Certificate iv in ministry builds a basic foundation of Biblical teachings and principles for ministry coupled with practi-cal application and market-place skills across streams. it trains students with the skills needed to work within a small group min-istry setting and prepares students for the role of assistant leader of a ministry team in a local church or Christian organisation (eg. assistant team leader in a Worship & Creative arts team or Youth ministry team). several streams also train students with skills needed in market-place careers in the same field as their stream’s ministry specialisation.

GRADUATIONstudents successfully completing their first year of study who are not continuing onto the Diploma of ministry can graduate with a Certificate iv in ministry. Continuing students will not graduate until the end of their second or third year.

COURSE STRUCTUREgeneral leadership and ministry skills are developed through our Core subjects, which all students complete. in addition, students also choose one of our four streams, as well as one of the pathwaysunder each stream, and complete all of their stream and pathway

subjects, to develop their specialised ministry skills. the Core, stream and pathway subjects deliver units of competency drawn from a range of government and industry-recognised training packages and Courses. the nominal duration of the course is 720 hours, which includes 240 hours of practical ministry work experience.

Core subJeCtsthese Core subjects deliver the following government recognised units of competency:

minBs101: Complete and apply a study based on the Biblical material to your life.mintH101: identify and apply foundational theological concepts of Christianity.minleaD101: Demonstrate Christian disciplines and spirituality.minleaD102: manage personal priorities and resources.minleaD103: Work with others in a Christian ministry team.minleaD104: participate in church events.minleaD105: Describe and contribute to effective Christian ministry.

OLD TESTAMENT INTRODUCTIONNEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTIONCHRISTIAN DOCTRINE SPIRITFILLED LIvING PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

PERSONAL EvANGELISMTEAMWORKCOMMUNICATIONCHURCH AND MINISTRYCONFERENCE SERvICE

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP.introduction to pastoral leadershippublic speaking and presentationsChurch HistoryWorld religionsmission and Culture

WORSHIP MUSIC.songwriting 1musicianship 1Worship Band

Tv & MEDIA.studio Camera operationsimple storytellingDigital video editingsimple storytelling for mediavisual Design for video location Camera operation

DANCE.introduction to Dance ministryDance technique FoundationsDance Composition FoundationsDance performance 1&2Dance technique Development and repertoireDance Composition and evaluation

minepast101: Deliver a presentation.minepast102: investigate Church history and apply findings to a ministry setting.minepast103: investigate and compare major non Christian beliefs and practices.mineCm101: Develop an approach to intercultural ministryFieldwork in a pastoral care role.

these units are drawn from the music industry training .package (CUs01).CUsmCp02a: Compose a simple song or tune.CUsmpF04a: prepare self for performance.CUsmpF09a: evaluate and extend performance technique.CUsmpF11a: perform music as part of a group.

these units are drawn from the screen and media training package. (CUF07)CUFCam402a: shoot television content in a multi-camera environment.CUFCam301a: shoot material for screen productions.CUFpos201a: perform basic vision and sound editing.CUFDig304a: Create visual design components.

mineDan102: Compose a dance.srCCap005a: perform warm-up stretching and cool-down techniques before and after participation in an activity‡srCCap002a: promote the benefits of healthy eating to participants‡.CUsmpF03a: Develop and maintain stagecraft skills^.‡ these units are drawn from the Community recreation industry training package (srC04)^ this unit is drawn from the music industry training package (CUs01)

Worship Music pathWay :introduction to Worship ministryFieldwork in a Hillsong Creative role

production pathWay :introduction to productionFieldwork in a production role

tV & Media pathWay :Film & television in ministryFieldwork in the tv & media ministry

dance pathWay :introduction to Dance ministryFieldwork with the Dance ministry

STREAMS & PATHWAY UNITS

church Ministry pathWay :introduction to pastoral ministryFieldwork in a church ministry role.

youth pathWay :introduction to Youth & Young adults ministryFieldwork in the Youth ministry

young adults pathWay :introduction to Youth & Young adults ministryFieldwork in the Young adults ministry

Kids pathWay :introduction to Kids ministryFieldwork in the Hillsong Kids ministry

social Justice and coMMunity engageMent pathWay :introduction to social JusticeFieldwork in a social justice / community engagement rolepastoral care pathWay :introduction to pastoral CareFieldwork in a pastoral care role

eVents pathWay :introduction to events Fieldwork in an events role

CertifiCate iV in Ministry

91324NSW CRICOS: 060707A

1st Year Core subjeCts

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DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY

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OPTIONAL EXTRA

PATHWAYS ( CHOOSE ONE STREAM )

STREAMS ( CHOOSE ONE PATHWAY )

DipLoMa of MinistrY.91323nsW CriCos CoDe: 060708m

Upon successful completion of the Certificate iv in ministry, students can continue on in second year towards the Diploma of ministry. the Diploma course trains students with the skills needed to lead a ministry team and allows for a deeper study into god’s Word and its practical application, building on the material covered in the Certificate iv. graduates will be equipped to lead a team or small ministry area in a local church or Christian organisation (eg. Youth ministry team leader, Worship team leader).

GRADUATION students successfully completing their second year of study who are not continuing onto the advanced Diploma of ministry can graduate with a Diploma of ministry. Continuing students will not graduate until the end of their third year.

COURSE STRUCTUREas with the Certificate iv in ministry, general leadership and ministry skills are developed through our Core subjects, which all students complete, although in the Diploma of ministry these skills are developed to a higher level. in addition, students continue in their Certificate iv stream, completing all their stream’s subjects, to further develop their specialised ministry skills. the Core and stream subjects deliver units of competency drawn from a range of government and industry-recognised

TRAINING PACKAGES AND COURSES.the nominal duration of the course is 720 hours, which includes 240 hours of practical ministry work experience

team leadership ministry safety

leadership theory and Development

Conference operationsminleaD202: Develop leadership skills in a Christian ministry context.minleaD203: Contribute to church event.minoHs201: implement oHs procedures in ministry area.

team leaDersHip ministrY saFetY

leaDersHip tHeorY anD DevelopmentConFerenCe operations

minleaD202: Develop leadership skills in a Christian ministry context.minleaD203: Contribute to church event.minoHs201: implement oHs procedures in ministry area.

STREAMS

these Core subjects deliver the following government recognised units of competency:

minepast201: Deliver a sermonminepast202: Communicate the Christian faithminepast204: Develop a ministry programminetH202: analyse ethical issues in Christian contextminepast203: interpret and analyse contemporary world affairs from a Biblical perspectivevBp903: interpret and apply the theology of marriage and family to a ministry setting

vBp751: identify and develop Christian worship practicesthese units are drawn from the music industry training package (CUs01)CUsmCp04a: Compose in a range of stylesCUsmge02a: Develop as an artistCUslrn01a: provide musical leadership in performanceCUsmpF17a: Develop technical skills and expand repertoireCUsmge04a: analyse music

STREAM & PATHWAY UNITS

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP.preachingministry and outreach DevelopmentChristian ethicsmarriage and FamilyWorld perspectives

WORSHIP MUSICWorship leadershipsongwriting 2Worship excellencemusicianship 2theology of Worshipanalysis

CertifiCate iV in Ministry

91324NSW CRICOS: 060707A

1st Year Core subjeCts

+ PathwaY

DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY

91323nsW CriCos: 060708m

2nd year cOre suBjects

+ pathWay

ADvANCEDDIPLOMA

OF MINISTRY91322nsW CriCos: 060709K

3rd year cOre suBjects

+ pathWay

OPTIONAL EXTRA

minBs201: interpret and apply the bible in a Christian ministry setting.mintH201: interpret an apply theological concepts to a ministry setting.minleaD201: lead others in a Christian ministry team.pUaDeFCH002a: provide pastoral advice. ) this unit is drawn from the public safety training package (pUa00) )minleaD202: Develop leadership skills in a Christian ministry context.minleaD203: contribute to church eventminoHs201: implement oHs procedures in ministry area.

Core subJeCtsOLD TESTAMENT STUDIESNEW TESTAMENT STUDIESPASTORAL CARETHEOLOGYTEAM LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP THEORY & DEvELOPMENT

MINISTRY SAFETYCONFERENCE OPERATIONS

aDVaNceD DipLoMa of MinistrY.91322nsW CirCos CoDe: 060709K

our advanced Diploma program is specially designed to help transition students into full-time ministry. the course gives you the opportunity to gain real-life ministry training while further-ing academic development. it also equips students with the skills needed to lead other leaders in a ministry setting. graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary for roles such as children’s department leader, worship pastor, youth pastor or local church pastor. entry into the advanced Diploma of ministry requires the successful completion of the Diploma of ministry.

the course combines classes with an internship with a local church or recognised ministry. the nominal duration of the course is 720 hours, which includes 240 hours devoted to your internship.

INTERNSHIPstudents will train alongside a pastor or key leader at Hillsong Church or other approved ministry/church during the week. the College will work with you to tailor an internship that will furtherdevelop you for your calling whilst positioning you to make the greatest contribution to church ministries. students intending to commence their advanced Diploma of ministry apply for theirinternship placement during their Diploma year.

LEADERSHIP COACHINGin conjunction with your internship, you will also receive individual and small-group leadership coaching. this will explore your leader-ship strengths and weaknesses, and help you develop and pursuea personalised development plan. this will combine your classwork, the practical experience gained trough your internship and your own self-directed learning, within an accountability and follow-through

structure. Whilst increasing your leadership effectiveness, it willClasses these will further develop your ministry skills whilst challenging you to think deeply about your faith and philosophy of ministry for the 21st Century.

CertifiCate iV in Ministry

91324NSW CRICOS: 060707A

1st Year Core subjeCts

+ PathwaY

Diploma of ministry

91323NSW CRICOS: 060708M

2nd Year Core subjeCts

+ PathwaY

ADvANCEDDIPLOMA

OF MINISTRY91322nsW CriCos: 060709K

3rd year cOre suBjects

+ pathWay

OPTIONAL EXTRAOPTIONAL EXTRA

team leadership ministry safety

leadership theory and Development

Conference operations

minleaD202: Develop leadership skills in a Christian ministry context.

minleaD203: Contribute to church event.

minoHs201: implement oHs procedures in ministry area.

team leaDersHip

ministrY saFetY leaDersHip tHeorY

anD DevelopmentConFerenCe operations

minleaD202: Develop leadership skills in a Christian ministry context.

minleaD203: Contribute to church event.

minoHs201: implement oHs procedures in ministry area.

STREAMS

these Core subjects deliver the

following government recognised

units of competency:

minleaD301: lead a Christian ministry organisation.

minleaD302: manage and develop ministry leaders.

minleaD303: Conduct Church ceremonies.

minleaD304: o rganise and administer a ministry event.

taaDel402a: Facilitate group-based learning.

Drawn from training and assessment training package (taa 04).

ADvANCED LEADERSHIP 1 & 2

TRAINING SKILLSPLATFORM MINISTRY

minetH203: Defend the Christian faith.

mineBs301: interpret and analyse Biblical literature.

mineiCm202: apply cultural anthropology to ministry settings.

vBp800: interpret and apply contemporary theologies

to a ministry setting.

these units are drawn from the music industry training package (CUs01)

CUslrn04a: prepare for and lead a music rehearsal.

CUsmCp05a: Create original music.

CUsmpF19a: Use private practice to refine performance technique.

CUsmpF13a: plan for and prepare a program for performance.

STREAMS & PATHWAY UNITS

WORSHIP MUSICmusic Directing

songwriting 3

musicianship 3

Worship pastor

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP.

apologetics

Corinthian Correspondence

global ministry and Culture

Contemporary theologies

Core subJeCts

scD BacheLor Degree.CriCos proviDer CoDe: 00958a CriCos CoUrse CoDe: s030923g

the three-year sCD Bachelor Degree course is designed to prepare students for ministry in the Church of the 21st Century: a church that promotes social justice, relates to the global community, engages today’s youth and encourages new ways to worship our god. it is a dynamic and inspiring program that allows you to choose the subject areas that are most suitable to prepare you for your unique calling in ministry, combining excellence in academic study with the dynamic ministry experience of Hillsong Church life.

the Hillsong Diploma of ministry and advanced Diploma of ministry articulate into the sCD Bachelor Degree, which in turn provides entrance into postgraduate awards at other recognised theological institutions..

ACCREDITATIONsouthern Cross College (the national training College for the assemblies of god in australia), as a member institute of the sydney College of Divinity (sCD), delivers the sCD Bachelor of theology program at the Hillsong Campus. the Bachelor oftheology is recognised by major australian educational institutions.

CriCos provider Code: 02948JCriCos provider name: sydney College of DivinityCriCos Course Code: 063703CCriCos Course name: Bachelor of theology

the sCD Bachelor of theology Degree is accredited with the nsW Department of education and training. the sCD was formed in 1983 when the principal theological colleges in sydney constituted themselves as a consortium to provide degrees in theology.

For more information about the sCD, visit their website at www.scd.edu.au

THE COURSE: SCD BACHELOR OF THEOLOGYthe sCD Bachelor of theology is awarded after three years fulltime study, or its part-time equivalent. each student’s program will consist of no less than 216 points. all students will complete studies in Christian studies, leadership, pastoral ministry, theology, Biblical studies, and social engagement.

ENTRY REqUIREMENTSa minimum entry age of 18australian students need a High school Certificate with a Uai of 70+ or its equivalent. mature age students of 21 years and over can apply for provisional entry. they will need to successfully complete their first 8 units to be permitted to continue without this restriction. overseas students need an ielts of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0. they must maintain a full-time enrolment at all times. You may enrol at either of two semester intakes: January and July.

PRACTICAL MINISTRYas part of the accredited program, students participate in a variety of practical ministries within the life of Hillsong Church (or their own local church in sydney). these include weekly ministries, weekend services and Conference participation. in addition, College life features a number of other activities designed to inspire and equip students for ministry, including Chapel and leadership sessions with Hillsong Church staff during the year. in addition, Weekly ministry forms an integral part of the subject: supervised ministry 1 and 2 (Years 2 and 3). students participate in practical

ministry for 3 hours weekly throughout the year and have the option of completing their weekly ministry within the life of Hillsong Church or within the context of their local church. second and third Year students also have the option of fulfilling the Weekly ministry requirement by becoming a teaching assistant (ta). each student who is accepted is assigned to a faculty member lecturer and assists lecturers in their preparation and teaching.

CHAPELstudents are required to attend Chapel once a week.sisterhood & Hillsong menstudents may also serve in either sisterhood or Hillsong men as part of their course.

recognition of prior learning/transfer of Credit

students who have undertaken Bible College study or who have completed courses at a recognised tertiary institution may apply for transfer of credit. an official transcript detailing studies undertaken must be submitted in the application process. recognition of prior learning (rpl) from life and ministry experience will also be considered upon request.

subject Descriptions – not all subjects will be taught every year and new subjects will be regularly added.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE [BB100X]What is the bible about? this subject introduces student to the biblical story as developed in the old and new testaments.

INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL MINISTRY [PT101X]this subject is an introduction to the practice of ministry. it is also an opportunity to overview the biblical and theological foundations of ministry.

BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION & APPLICATION [BB110X]Do you want to understand the Bible better? this subject is all about how to read and interpret the Bible.

THEMES IN CHRISTIAN HISTORY [HS108X]this subject provides an introduction and overview of the history of Christianity providing thematic insights into the origin and course of the Christian faith.

CHRISTIAN WORLDvIEW [TH189X]Whether we know it or not, what we believe about god, the nature of the world and ourselves has a fundamental impact upon life and ministry. this subject explores the central elements of Christian faith. CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY AND vOCATION [SP101X]How do we experience god? this subject looks at traditional and contemporary Christian approaches to spirituality.

PERSONAL AND PUBLIC ETHICS [ET203X]this subject is designed to explore theological and philosophical bases of ethical decision making, and to facilitate guided reflection on personal morality and societal ethical issues.

EvANGELISM [MS208X]this subject covers the why and how of evangelism. While it looks at the history and theory of evangelism, it also has a very a practical emphasis.

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES [PT262X]this subject provides the student with an understanding of the principles of leadership as applicable to a church context.

SUPERvISED MINISTRY INTERNSHIP 1 & 2 [PT282X/PT382X]these units incorporates learning experiences at a practical level as

well as giving opportunity to reflect on both the practice and theory of ministry.

issues in theological Foundations of social engagement [tH392X]this unit provides the foundations of a Christian theology of social and economic justice.

GLOBAL POvERTY [ET392X]this unit explores the multi-faceted nature of global poverty and the impact of globalisation on the world’s poor. www.scc.edu.au/schools/units/bb329x-wisdom-literature

WISDOM LITERATURE [BB329X]this course unit studies old testament wisdom and poetic literature against its historical, sociological and religious background, as well as its distinctive literary forms and theology.www.scc.edu.au/schools/units/bb362x-luke-acts-a-pentecostal-reading luke-acts.

A PENTECOSTAL READING [BB362X]this course unit provides an investigation of the lukan material, his continuation of salvation history, and critiques the contemporary pentecostal use of the same.

ROMANS [BB372X]this course unit examines the literary forms and theological content of the letter to the romans, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings.

THE JOHANNINE LITERATURE [BB368X}this course unit examines the literary forms and theological content of the new testament literature associated with John, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings/contexts.

ISAIAH [BB336X]this course unit is a detailed examination of the specific text(s) of isaiah. it provides an advanced study of reading prophetic literature.

THE PENTATEUCH [BB214X]this course unit examines the literary forms and theological content of the pentateuch (torah), with due consideration of its historical, cultural and religious setting.

THEOLOGY AND FILM [TH363X]this course unit, which builds upon Christian Worldview,

complements the study of doctrine with an explanation of the interrelationship between theology and culture, using the medium of film.

THE SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH AND WORLD [TH335X]this course unit, which builds upon Christian Worldview, examines the historical and modern formulations in respect to the doctrine of the Holy spirit, a key area in pentecostal theology and practice.

CHRISTOLOGY [TH231X]this course unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of the biblical basis and the historical and modern formulations of the person and work of Jesus Christ, and to explore these in the light of contemporary Christian life and thought.

CHURCH PLANTING IN PENTECOSTALISM [PT229X}this course unit provides insight into biblical, historical and contemporary models of church planting, as well as the social and spiritual dynamics of church planting in australia.

PREACHING [LS220X]this course unit seeks to establish a theology of preaching that provides an adequate theoretical foundation to preaching practice and introduces students to the foundational skills needed for the preparation and delivery of expository sermons.

THEORY & PRACTICE OF PASTORAL COUNSELLING [CN146X}this course unit seeks to introduce students to various counselling models and aims to teach listening, responding and other interpersonal skills that enable the helping process.

THE TRIUNE GOD [TH334X]this course unit aims to study the nature, attributes and creative work of the triune god, made known to us through general and special revelation.

international students appliCations. all course fees are listed with the application Forms located in the

back of this prospectus, or see www.hillsongcollege.com/fees

Course fees

STUDENT vISA REqUIREMENTS.students from overseas countries (excluding new Zealand) are required to obtain a student visa. international students are required by the Department of immigration and Citizenship (DiaC) to have satisfactory attendance and academic performance as conditions of their visa. When applying for a student visa, note the CriCos codes for either the Certificate/Diploma Courses or the Bachelor of theology listed under Course information.

HEALTH COvER. all international students are required to obtain overseas student Health Cover (osHC) as a part of visa preparation. on arrival in australia you will need to verify your membership with the Health Fund. You will then be issued with a card which can be collected at enrolment and orientation.

PROCEDURE.to obtain a student visa, contact the australian embassy in your country and they can send you an application form. You may be able to submit your student visa application online (www.immi.gov.au). allow plenty of time (up to 2–3 months) for your visa to be processed before the course starts. to apply for your visa, you will first need to be offered a place by the College into your full-time course and then make the minimum fee payment. We will then issue you with a Confirmation of enrolment (Coe) that you will need to apply for your visa.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REqUIREMENTS. College requires that all students can speak and write english at a level that will enable them to satisfactorily complete the course. this is also a requirement of your student visa. please refer to the entry requirements below for specific details.

WORK vISAS.once you have commenced your course of study in australia, your student visa allows you to work 20 hours per week while your course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. if you have any questions with regards to your visa, or if you have difficulty in finding the information you need, please contact the admissions team in the college office.

LIvING IN AUSTRALIA.Climate: australia does get hot, but it gets quite cold as well! it is a large country and each city has variable temperatures throughout the year. in sydney during summer, it can be quite warm, with temperatures around 28°C - 33°C (82°F - 91°F). Humidity can

be quite high. in winter, the temperature during the day ranges between 12°C - 18°C (53°F - 65°F). the nights can be much cooler, down to around 4°C - 6°C (40°F - 43°F).season s:summer – December to Februaryautumn – march to mayWinter – June to augustspring – september to november

ENTRY REqUIREMENTS.Certificate iv in ministry, Diploma of ministry, advanced Diploma of ministrystudents wanting to gain entry to these courses need to meet the following requirements:• a conviction that there is a call of god upon their life• a minimum entry age of 18• a satisfactory pastoral reference• an ongoing commitment to Christ and consistent involvement ina local church for longer than 12 months• an assessment by the College that the applicant is likely to successfully complete the course.• Be proficient in spoken and written english. applicants for whom english is a second language will be required to demonstrate their english language skills by attaining a score of 5.5 on the general ielt s test or an equivalent assessment such as a copy of english results from a secondary or english school. Contact your local australian embassy for further information.the academic requirements are as follows: eitHer completed High school with:• High school Certificate/senior Certificate (Year 12 - australia)• High school Diploma (grade 12/senior - Usa)• Completed “a levels” (england)or equivalent in your countryor at least two year’s post-school work experienceYou may enrol at one of two semester intakes: January and July.

HILLS OR CITY CAMPUS.students have the option of selecting a preference for either campus (see application forms in the back of this prospectus). Campus allocations are subject to the number of places available at each campus. students will be notified of their campus allocation upon offer of place in the course.. the sCD Bachelor Degree is delivered by southern Cross College at the Hills Campus only.

COURSE FEES.payment of Fees.option a: Full Year fees paid up front to confirm place in course. option B: First semester fees paid to confirm place in course, second semester fees paid before enrolment that semester. please note that this option will incur an additional 10% administration Fee on the full year cost.

AUSTUDY, YOUTH ALLOWANCE.all of our courses are austudy approved. australian students (only) may be eligible to receive a payment from Centrelink to assist you financially. a Commencement letter will be issued during enrolment to assist students with their applications for austudy. Contact Centrelink direct for more information on possible entitlements:austudy 13 2490abstudy 13 2317Youth & student services 13 2490 www.centrelink.gov.au

REFUND POLICY.1. Where the course does not run, all fees will be refunded in full.2. Where the student withdraws prior to the course commencing, all course fees will be refunded in full.3. Where the student withdraws after the commencement of the course, fees for current term/semester and incidental fees will not be refunded. Fees for subsequent semesters will be fully refundable.4. students are required to apply in writing for fee refunds5. the College Complaints and appeals policy does not limit the student’s right to pursue other legal remedies.

fee-help sCD BaCHelor Degree stUDents onlY.australian students enrolled in the sCD Bachelor of theology should be eligible to receive Fee-Help through the sydney College of Divinity. Fee-Help is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay their tuition fees (similar to the University HeCs scheme). Fee-Help can cover all or part of a student’s tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit of $50,000.

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