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We offer flexible online studies to equip Christians
in their local church and workplace context

Arts
Bible, Theology, and Ministry
Chaplaincy
Counselling
Leadership
Mission
Professional Supervision
Research

Arts Courses

A professional development program designed for students who want to update their leadership capacities, missional orientation or ability to relate to emerging postmodern cultures. The flexible nature of this degree allows you to sample a range of topics within the Bible, theology, ministry and leadership sphere, or focus on a particular area of study.
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Bible, Theology, and Ministry Courses

The Bible is foundational not only to who we are as Christians but also to the Kingdom ministry to which all our students are called. Theology, the study of the nature of God, is crucial for students to think about what it means to be a Christian and understand how God relates to all aspects of life and ministry.
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Chaplaincy Courses

You may be working for organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission. ACOM will help build greater capacity for chaplains involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises.
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Counselling Courses

ACOM values people, and it is our desire that our graduates are equipped to care for people in a safe and professional way. The subjects in this discipline are designed to train Christian counsellors, professional supervisors, chaplains, and anyone caring for people in their ministry context—from church pastors to lay leaders.
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Leadership Courses

It’s time for a different kind of leadership – Christian leaders in this rapidly changing world need to possess deep spiritual conviction, a passion for mission and highly skilled in organisational management.
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Mission Courses

Christian mission has undergone dramatic shifts in the last generation. More than ever, intercultural workers need biblical clarity and global awareness regarding the mission of the church. These units will help students develop a sound theology and practice of mission in order to develop creative responses to the pressing questions facing missionary practice today.
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Professional Supervision Courses

Professional supervisors are increasingly utilised in pastoral ministry, counselling, local church and other not-for-profit settings. Supervision is being engaged both as a part of good oversight and governance, and to improve professional practice in complex settings, by supporting ministering people for longevity and fruitfulness, providing safety for those who access our programs.
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Research Courses

While ACOM has a large range of subjects available for all students to choose from, our Research subjects provide an opportunity for students to deep dive into an area of study that is unique to their interests, ministry and calling. With both guided and supervised options, research students have the opportunity to create an individual learning experience while developing academic research skills that can be built upon in other awards.
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Why Study At ACOM?

For over 20 years ACOM has been a leader in innovative and flexible online learning. Our approach is holistic: developing head, heart and hands to engage students in a truly life-changing experience.

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Spiritual formation is integral to all we do. We do not merely teach a class on formation; we facilitate deeply transformational, holistic, learning experiences.

Spiritual formation is central to our curriculum to ensure that graduates bring strength, courage, wisdom and integrity to their future endeavours.

We personalise the support we provide students. Although students interact online, they are not forgotten. Each student has their own Student Engagement Manager (SEM) to contact for the help they need. SEMs connect with their students proactively with supportive advice, encouragement and reminders.

Our approach is intentionally mission-focused rather than classroom-focused. ACOM graduates ready to start their ministry and vocational journey when they complete their learning.

Our students make choices to tailor their own learning experience. Students can select their study focus, pace, location and digital device to support their optimum learning style. Our e-learning is supported by facilitations: learning experiences led by ministry practitioners and academics.

Our academic standards are excellent. We know that surviving and thriving in any ministry and leadership context requires the mind of a scholar and the heart of a missionary.

Our method of delivery is designed to maximise learning-in-action. We view each of our students as practicing professionals. We are specialists in workplace learning and our approach to curriculum design reflects our instruction-action-reflection approach.

Professional Development

At ACOM we have a vision to see local churches and ministry leaders thrive and positively impact the communities they are a part of. One of the ways we do this is through offering a diverse range of professional development opportunities including open access studies, accessing (auditing) study units, events such as retreats, training conferences and workshops, and through our books and publications. 

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Research & Further Studies

ACOM's research program emphasises innovative, transformational research to enhance professional practice. Students integrate theory and practice, focusing on real-world ministry, fostering thought leadership to address contemporary challenges through problem-solving, effective questioning, data collection, and clear conclusions.

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Our Students

As a person who is holding down a job, and volunteering at my local church leading in our youth ministry, my studies would not be possible without the flexibility that studying with ACOM provides. Their understanding of my ‘all of life’ and working with me to participate in study in a meaningful way that flexes to my life circumstances has been amazing. I am not sure I could have pursued my studies without it.
Tessa Sedawie – Bachelor of Ministry
Admittedly, at first I was nervous about the prospect of Spiritual Formation and what might be involved. But after my first Spiritual Formation retreat, Spiritual Formation very quickly became one of my favourite subjects, and created some of my fondest memories throughout my years studying with ACOM. The relationships I built and the journey I went on with my formation companions, has left a profound impact on my faith, the shaping of who I am, how I lead and my continued involvement in ministry today. I couldn’t recommend Spiritual Formation highly enough as a valuable part of your studies.
Lachie Ashworth – Bachelor of Ministry
Studying with ACOM provided me with a unique and incredible academic experience! ACOM worked with me to deliver a course that benefited and enriched my role in ministry, and that was of great benefit as it meant that I was actively able to apply the material that I had been studying. What stood out for me though while studying with ACOM was how seamlessly spiritual formation was integrated with academic learning. Instead of studying material and writing assessments that had little to do with the complexities of life in ministry, many of the units that I studied were tailored in such a way that I was engaging with God, my heart, and others which led to a deep transformation in my own character and relationship with God. I would highly recommend ACOM to anyone who desires more in their life with God!
Alec Van Bockel – Bachelor of Ministry
Studying at ACOM has been perfect for me. The flexibility and accessibility of the study has worked super well alongside ministry work. It has allowed me to balance my commitments with "on the job ministry", whilst being further equipped through my studies online.
JP Schokman – Bachelor of Theology
A lot of theology training focuses on helping you know what to do, formation helped me go deeper and learn about who I wanted to become. As someone who learns a lot by doing, the highly practical nature of the ACOM model helped me put theory into practice immediately. The online learning helped me do that in the context I’d grown up in.
Ben Dainton – Graduate Diploma of Arts
Studying with ACOM has been a transformational and empowering experience for me. The flexibility has allowed me to pursue my studies at my own pace without compromising ministry work. The trimester system makes it achievable to complete units at a pace that suits my schedule, while the practical ministry focus ensures what I learn is applicable to my day to day ministry. As a Youth Pastor, ACOM has been a supportive and accessible environment, empowering me to grow academically and spiritually while serving in my church context.
Grace Cook – Master of Leadership
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About ACOM

At the Australian College of Ministries we develop healthy, effective leaders who can positively impact their own corner of the world.

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