南十字星学院

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry double degree is designed to enable you to provide creative solutions, by integrating your Christian worldview with business acumen, to complex issues such as social and environmental responsibility. You can major in one area of ministry and specialize in either Accounting or Leadership & Management.

By combining a solid core of skills in leadership, management, finance, accounting and innovative electives, together with ministry training, you become better equipped to serve in Christian ministry. And likewise, if you serve in the broader business community, you will be better trained and skilled in sharing your faith, leading groups of people and meeting their needs.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This double degree course is based on eight semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

16 compulsory core subjects (160 credit points)

2 majors of 8 subjects each (160 credit points)

No electives*

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 320 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects noted below.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge:

Demonstrate:

a broad knowledge of business theory, as well as business principles and practices,

a deep knowledge of Christian history, doctrine and tradition as a foundation for ministry, with depth in the areas of either.

a depth of knowledge in areas of: (1) Leadership and Management; Human Resource Management; or Marketing; and (2) Pastoral Ministry; Youth and Children’s Ministries; Worship Studies; or Cross-Cultural Ministry.

Skills:

Demonstrate:

skills to analyze, synthesize, and apply knowledge of business theory, principles and practices;

skills to analyze and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text;

skills to understand and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for business practice;

cognitive and technical skills required for professional activity, with depth in two areas of either Leadership and Management; Human Resource Management; or Marketing; Pastoral Ministry; Youth and Children’s Ministries; Worship Studies; or Cross-Cultural Ministry;

ability to identify issues and to provide creative solutions, by integrating their Christian worldview with business acumen, to complex issues;

skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods;

communication skills to present theories, ideas and arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods;

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrate:

ability to discuss and analyze contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on business and ministry in Australian and international contexts, and create solutions to these challenges;

breadth and complexity of professional ministry skills pertinent to engagement with congregational communities. This includes the ability to apply knowledge and skills to new and diverse contexts;

ability to collaborate with the broader community of Christian ministers and community leaders to provide appropriate collegial support;

self-reflection and evaluation of own performance for the purpose of vocational development.