Associate Degree in Theology + Ministry
Build on your knowledge from first year!
YEAR TWO
Course Overview
This course will build on your knowledge from your first year as you take a deeper theological approach to the Christian Faith. This course will cover areas such as Ecclesiology, Biblical Studies, Christian Theology and Ministry Development.
By the end of your Second Year at iSEE COLLEGE, you can expect to have:
A strong understanding of Church History and the centrality and role of Jesus throughout scripture.
An opportunity to serve your local church as part of our Ministry Placement.
An appreciation for Christian Ethics within the context of non-Christian worldviews.
Experienced a Cross-Cultural missions trip.
Course Prerequisites: Completion of Diploma of Leadership (First Year) or equivalent.
Weekly contact hours are approx. 8 hours onsite (Monday). Part-time options are available, please refer to our Prospectus for more information.
*Associate Degree in Ministry is delivered by Planetshakers College Online. Planetshakers College is an authorised Third Party of Sydney College of Divinity (TEQSA:PRV12006)
Subject Outlines
Introduction to Church History
Early Church History traces Christian history from Christ, to the birth of the Pentecostal movement. While students are being introduced to the rich history and tradition of the Christian Church, they will focus on the heroes and villains of the faith. This subject is also intended to impart a deeper knowledge of Pentecostal heritage as well. Students will learn; key figures in the Christian Church; doctrinal disputes; the creeds; the reformation and various renewal movements within modern Church history.
Next Offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
Biblical Hermeneutics
In this unit we examine a variety of hermeneutical methods, with specific focus on the hermeneutical principles involved with interpretation and application in 21st century ministry contexts. Some of the topics we look at include; Online Word Study Tools, Good vs Bad Interpretation, Memorising Scripture, Use of the Old Testament in the New, Holy Spirit and the Word of God and many more.
Next Offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
Pentateuch
In Pentateuch, students will take a deep dive into the first 5 books of the Bible. This unit looks at the culture and customs of the day, while also exploring heroes of the faith, like Abraham and Moses. This unit will equip students in their exegesis of the Bible, by providing a strong understanding of the Law, and of God’s heart for His people.
Next Offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
Introduction to Christian Spirituality
This course unit develops a comprehensive introduction to the practice of Christian Spirituality and focuses on its biblical, theological and historical foundations from a particular Christian perspective.
Next Offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
The Person and Work of Christ
Explores the realm of Christology and Soteriology. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the trinity; the person and nature of Christ and the work of the cross. This class expands on the orthodox theology presented in Introduction to Christian Doctrines in the Diploma of Leadership and takes students to a deeper level.
Next Offered:
Semester 2, 2025
Mondays 4pm - 5:30pm
Available as a Short Course
Christian Ethics
Is a subject which teaches students how to think about making ethical decisions through various ethical frameworks. Students will be exposed to several ethical frameworks and their strengths and weaknesses, learn to think critically through them and assess their usefulness in a given scenario. This unit will teach students to consider their Christian ethic and how it answers the various contemporary issues in the 21st Century.
Next Offered:
Semester 2, 2025
Mondays 2:30pm - 4pm
Available as a Short Course
Unlocking Romans
Arguably the apex of Pauline thought, not to mention the New Testament theology, the letter to the Romans offers the clearest and fullest teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is an exegetical unit that will give students deeper insights into the historical situation of 1st century Christianity, the problems facing the emerging gentile church and the enduring truth of the Christian message.
Next Offered:
Semester 2, 2025
Mondays 12pm - 1:30pm
Available as a Short Course
Supervised Ministry 2
Is the second of two serving subjects and expands upon Supervised Ministry 1. This unit places our students in the activity of their local church. It enables them to volunteer one day a week as part of their internship and develop the skills needed to best serve your church. This subject formalizes the internship aspect of their Associate Degree and keeps their work practical. Serving for this subject may include; pastoral care; creative ministry; youth ministry; kids ministry; church conferences or anything that your church has a need for.
Next Offered:
Semester 2, 2025