Internet Bible College

Pre-requisites: None

Certificate IV is both an “Entry Level” course and is the pre-requisite for the Diploma of Christian Ministry.

It is a Discipleship Level Course. The program is recommended for those who wish to enter into Ministry or Christian Service as lay people or in full or part-time ministry, it is a preferred option for those entering into an Internship or those who wish to enter into a deeper level of study to serve Christ and the church.

Upon completion of this qualification learners will have acquired the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to serve effectively as workers and religious instructors in churches, parishes, para-church organisations, missionary organisations, and in religious education. Students will learn to apply biblical principles to their daily life, and learn how to explain and share those principles with others.

The program can be completed in one year as Distance Education study program. This time frame is a guide only and is dependent upon the student's own capacity and circumstances. The program attracts Austudy, AbStudy or Youth Allowance for eligible Australian students.

The student is required to complete 10 units while being involved in the development of practical skills with their local church or a community based organisation and will complete the units as indicated below:

• 6 Units of Biblical Theology, identified as “CM” units.
• 4 Practical Ministry Skills units.

VIC has nominated the subjects for the “CM” units and for the Practical Ministry Skills units, however students may select an alternative subjects from the subject list option from the menu. The decision of the Principal on the substitution request is final.

Biblical Theology Units.

CM 7A Authenticity and Authority of the Bible.
CM 8A Faith Dynamics.
CM 9A Highly Exalted.
CM10A The Cross and the Crown.
CM11A Royal Priesthood.
CM12A Clothed with Power.

PC200: Practical Subjects:

You are required complete the four (4) subjects listed below while involved in a department of your local church or a local community-based program in which your practical skills will be developed. You are required to serve under qualified leadership. You will document your work experience based on the requirements outlined in the Practical Skills Development Subjects. Each of the subjects is strengthened with a subject from Vision as listed below. This practical experience must total a minimum of 228 hours.