Study Options
SURFCiTY has a long history of training men and women who have gone on to become influential leaders on the mission field, of churches, youth movements, community work and more.
As a government accredited training college we are proud to offer the following study options.
In-Class
Unlike many Bible Colleges, SURFCiTY College is a Registered Training Organisation; which means our classes are taught by people who are experienced in ministry.
The length of each course is subject to your entry point. Students can apply to enter at either the Certificate III or Certificate IV level (entry point is at the discretion of the college). The following information is based on fulltime study:
Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology Six months (Surfers Paradise Campus only).
Certificate IV in Christian Ministry & Theology One year. However, if your entry point is Cert III, the length of the course is 1.5 years
Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology Two years. However, if your entry point is Cert III, the length of the course is 2.5 years
Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology Three years (Surfers Paradise Campus only).
External College
SURFCiTY College encourages in-class studies but recognises that often, despite people’s desire to undertake Christian Ministry and Theology training, circumstances prevent them from being able to attend classes. In recognition of this we have established SURFCiTY College External. (Due to Australian Government regulations, the SURFCiTY College External course is not open to International Students).
This course allows students to undertake the following courses externally:
Certificate IV in Christian Ministry & Theology 12 Theology subjects. 3 Elective subjects.
Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology 12 Theology subjects. 4 Elective subjects.
Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology 12 Theology subjects. 4 Elective subjects.
SURFCiTY External College only offers students the ability to study from anywhere in the world, at their own pace, through our online training facility. External students undertake the same subjects as in-class students and generally complete the same assessments.
External College students are provided with access codes to an online external student hub where they can select from a list of subjects they desire to study. Here the student can download the lecture material and assessments.
Once a subject is complete the student simply returns to assessment to the college either by email or post – depending on the type of assessment (essays can be emailed, workbooks need to be printed and mailed back to the college).
There is no order in which subjects need to be undertaken; students can select the subjects of interest to them.
You can study fulltime or part time. Fulltime students are eligible to apply for Austudy.
Part Time Study
Students who do not wish to undertake fulltime study can choose to study part time. This gives you the option to take a minimum of one subject up to thee subjects. Students who undertake three or more subjects are required to attend the College activities, such as the summer camp and undertake Weekend Service Ministry in their local church.
Unassesed Study
Assessed students are those who desire to graduate with a qualification in Christian Ministry. Unassessed students are those who can enjoy the classes without having to complete exams or assignments, but do not graduate with a qualification.
