The College has a new focus on developing missional leaders for the future church. This emphasis applies to the education programs that we offer for both ordained and lay ministries, and applies across all teaching areas.

So you've been asked to lead?

It's a great opportunity and also a challenge. God's call to leadership always invites us to deeper faith and wider vision.

We offer you a range of ways to learn and grow as a person and as a leader, and helpful and friendly staff and lecturers to guide you on the journey.

Whether you want to deepen your prayer life, discover your gifts, dig into the Bible or explore what Christians believe, there are many learning pathways that you can take.

You can...
- attend a day seminar
- join in a weekend workshop
- participate in a short series of 4 to 6 evenings
- sign up for a semester topic over 12 or 13 sessions
- enrol in a Certificate, Diploma or Degree program through the Adelaide College of Divinity
- learn at a distance using CD's, DVD's and telephone support

Click here for information about ACD Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees.

Contact Craig Bailey ,Director of Leadership or call 08 8416 8420 for more information.

So you want to deepen your faith and understanding?

Our focus is on helping you to grow as a person and as a disciple through
- encountering the Scriptures in-depth
- discovering the riches of prayer and the spiritual life
- drawing on the wisdom of Christians through the ages
- exploring current issues and everyday culture

Our learning programs are about personal growth in community settings. Through the Winter Retreat, Formation Groups, weekly Chapel services, and regular classes, we provide ways for you to find the still points of spiritual growth as well as connections and conversations with others.

The ACD library is also available as a wonderful resource for exploring faith and belief.

So you've been serving in ministry?

We have regular options to assist your professional and personal growth in ministry. Check here for more details.

Choose Your Focus
You can take an individual topic at Certificate, Diploma Degree or Graduate level to enhance your ministry - whether as a refresher or to go deeper - such as

- The Thriving Church (mission planning)
- Reel Spirituality (faith and film)
- Family and Children's Ministry
- The Winter Retreat
- The Wired Church (multimedia in worship)
- Biblical Hebrew
- The Psalms

Graduate Studies
The Adelaide College of Divinity offers a Master of Ministry program, Doctor of Ministry, Graduate Diplomas, and through Flinders University MTh and PhD programs.

The Master of Ministry (MMin) is professional degree for those active in pastoral ministry, available part-time over four years. It includes a research project on a topic relevant to your ministry, course work, and interaction with peers.

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is a postgraduate professional degree for those involved in Christian ministry. It is aimed at assisting Christian leaders in developing their ministry practice skills at an advanced level. Participants are required to engage with contemporary debates around ministry practice, engage in critical reflection on areas of ministry specialisation and carry out original research concerning practice in the profession, the results of which will be embodied in a thesis for submission to external examination. The degree may be completed in 3 years part-time, or 6 years full-time.

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