From undergraduate certificates to postgraduate research degrees, whether full-time or part-time, SMBC offers academic depth with flexibility.
Our courses are delivered in ways that align with our values – with an emphasis on deep, transformative biblical knowledge and application; learning in an interdenominational community; and growing ministry competencies and cultural intelligence.
Whilst each course has solid biblical foundations and preparation for ministry and mission, each course has different requirements and emphasis. Most courses have opportunities to progress to further study as well as a number of exit points. SMBC also offers a range of study modes – from daytime and evening lectures to intensive mode study to off-campus study (live online).
SMBC seeks to stay in touch with Australian churches and parachurch ministries, as well as a wide range of mission agencies, to continually ensure our courses are preparing our students appropriately for their future vocations and ministry opportunities.
Note: All our courses are Australian College of Theology (ACT) courses, except for the Certificate in Bible and Mission (CBM) and the Introductory Certificate in Christian Studies (ICCS), which are SMBC awards. Please go to Units for information on our individual units (subjects).
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As an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, Sydney Missionary & Bible College (SMBC) is approved to deliver the following courses of the ACT (CRICOS 02650E) listed below:
(Note: Other courses, than those listed below, that SMBC is accredited by the ACT to offer are: Diploma of Christian Studies, Advanced Diploma of Ministry, Advanced Diploma of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry (Hons), Bachelor of Theology (Hons), Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Arts (Christian Studies), and Master of Divinity/Graduate Diploma of Divinity.)
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. SMBC offers studies from AQF 5 to 10.
ACT Coursework Course Policy
ACT Course Progress Policy
Admission requirements: Enrolled full-time in an ACT course at SMBC
The Certificate in Bible and Mission (CBM) is an internal SMBC program that all full-time SMBC students participate in concurrently with their ACT course. The program supplements and complements the accredited studies and is made up of a number of subjects and participation in the community life at College.
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Admission requirements: No prior study required
The Introductory Certificate in Christian Studies (ICCS) is awarded to part-time students who have successfully completed a total of 192 hours of study at Certificate level. This internal SMBC certificate is available to part-time students and does not require concurrent enrolment in an Australian College of Theology (ACT) course.
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Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability
The SMBC Diploma of Ministry (DipMin) is a great place to begin your theological studies and start testing where God might be preparing you to serve. At AQF level 5, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Diploma will give you essential biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability
The SMBC Diploma of Theology (DipTh) is a great place to begin your theological studies and start testing where God might be preparing you to serve. At AQF level 5, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Diploma will give you essential biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability
The SMBC Associate Degree of Ministry (AsDegMin) is offered through the SMBC Centre for Cross-Cultural Mission. At AQF level 6, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The course is uniquely tailored for those with an interest in missions...
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Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability
The SMBC Associate Degree of Theology (AsDegTh) is designed to take your studies further than a diploma and give time for deeper reflection. At AQF level 6, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Associate Degree will give you solid biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability
The SMBC Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 7, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Bachelor will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: ATAR of 65+ or evidence of academic suitability
The SMBC Bachelor of Theology (BTh) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 7, it’s ideal for those without an undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Bachelor will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent
The SMBC Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 7, it’s possible for those already with an undergraduate degree to study whilst still receiving Fee-Help and Centrelink support. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Bachelor will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent, or relevant experience
The SMBC Graduate Certificate of Divinity (GCDiv) is a great opportunity to ‘fill up the tank’ and go further in your ministry journey. Ideal for those already with a 3 year theological degree and some ministry or mission experience, these tailored pathways will allow you to dig deeper, explore issues and hone your skills at an advanced level...
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Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent + 1 year of theological study at AQF 5
The Graduate Certificate of Christian Mentoring is a coursework certificate supporting professional skills and practice and/or further study and scholarship. Its purpose is to provide advanced knowledge and skills for a professional ministry as a Christian mentor.
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Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent
The SMBC Graduate Diploma of Divinity (GradDipDiv) is a great place to begin your theological studies and start testing where God might be preparing you to serve. At AQF level 8, it’s ideal for those who already have a non-theological undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Graduate Diploma will give you solid biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent
The SMBC Master of Ministry (MMin) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 9, it’s ideal for those who already have a non-theological undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Master of Ministry will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent
The SMBC Master of Divinity (MDiv) is designed to prepare you for full-time vocational ministry. At AQF level 9, it’s ideal for those who already have a non-theological undergraduate degree. It can be studied full-time or part-time. The Master of Divinity will give you comprehensive biblical foundations...
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Admission requirements: A bachelor degree or equivalent
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is designed to provide you with opportunities to develop your ministry skills and facilitate further theological contemplation. Based on coursework, a feature of the MTS is the opportunity to do assessments that have direct relevance to your current ministry involvement...
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Admission requirements: A 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline
The Master of Intercultural Studies (MICS) is a unique and completely online offering with a focus on the specialised knowledge and research skills needed for expert intercultural ministry practice. This postgraduate course is primarily for those currently serving among people from a different culture than their own, and who are wanting to enhance or sharpen their ministry...
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Admission requirements: A theological degree + additional prerequisites
The Master of Theology (MTh) is a research degree with study and research to be undertaken normally in one field of specialisation within the departments of Bible and Languages, Christian Thought, or Ministry and Practice. The MTh is for theology graduates who are already engaged in ministry and aspire to be teachers in universities and theological colleges in Australia and overseas. Graduates of the course may articulate to the ACT's Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Theology...
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Admission requirements: A theological degree + additional prerequisites
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) can allow candidates whose academic background is in fields other than those traditionally related to theology, to pursue research in their primary field of research and integrate their research with knowledge from various Christian traditional theological disciplines...
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