Hillsong International Leadership College is all about

raising up the next generation. People who are willing to

take up the opportunities & challenges of life, to be equipped
& transformed to become all that God intended - to go
out & impact their worlds. Hillsong Colleges training
all takes place under the banner of Hillsong Church,
& is outworked through TWO major campuses, City & Hills.
Both offering a unique training experience with state of the
art facilities & equipment along side A thriving & growing
church Hillsong Church.

Hillsong International Leadership College

Mission Statement : To provide Bible-based ministry training,
within the culture of the Hillsong Church ethos & practice,
that equips leaders with competence to challenge pervading
world views & to impact every sphere of life
with the Christian message...

WELCOME

BRIAN & BOBBIE

HOUSTON

MARK
HOPKINS

DARLENE
ZSCHECH

JOEL
HOUSTON

Hillsong Creative DIRECTOR &

Advisor (Worship Stream)

Worship Pastor Hillsong Church

Advisor (Worship Stream)

It is an honour and a privilege to place this Hillsong

International Leadership College poster in your hand.
As senior pastors of hillsong church, and presidents of
Hillsong college, we invite you to prayerfully consider
how investing one, or more years here at Hillsong could
prepare you for your god-given destiny.

At Hillsong College you will be immersed

in an environment of praise, surrounded by
a company of people passionate to change
the world, and you will encounter new
friends from all over the world.

As the worship leaders here at Hillsong, we

invite you to come to Hillsong College to be
trained and equipped to further extend the
Kingdom of our amazing God.
Join us as we commit to seeing lives
changed, the Kingdom advance, and people
becoming extravagant in their love and
devotion, worship and praise of our
faithful Lord.

Joel Houston is the Creative Director of

Hillsong Church and a world renowned
songwriter and worship leader. As well as
overseeing the creative team, Joel also
travels the globe with Hillsong United
bringing a message of worship and justice to
an emerging generation. Through this, he has
birthed I heart; a movement that inspires
this generation to rise up and change the
world around them.

Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor of

Hillsong Church. He is the writer of a number
of worship songs including, Mighty To Save,
This Is Our God , Lord I Give You My Heart
and Still. His songs are among the most
sung church songs around the world. Many
renowned christian artists of today have
recorded and performed his songs including,
Michael W Smith, Casting Crowns, Chris
Tomlin, and Soul Survivor.

PRESIDENTS OF HILLSONG COLLEGE

& SENIOR PASTORS OF HILLSONG CHURCH

We passionately believe in the potential of all people,

so we invite you to come to beautiful sydney, australia
to embark upon a life changing time of preparation.
You were born for such a time as this (Esther 4) and
our all-consuming desire is that you would live a life of
significance and be empowered by our loving saviour
to lead and impact in every sphere of life.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

HILLSONG COLLEGE

On top of this, many of Australia and

Hillsongs most accomplished and
respected preachers and teachers will
share and impart to you from their life
experience. We invite you to come to
Hillsong College, where we are building
people for a life of significance.

WORSHIP LEADER
HILLSONG CHURCH

REUBEN
MORGAN

Reuben has also traveled extensively as a

worship leader throughout Europe, North
America and Asia, and lives in Sydney with his
wife Sarah and their two boys Jones and Ezra.

You will find within these pages details of our courses,

as well as a touch of our heartbeat. We exist to
champion the cause of the local church and see people
reach their God-given potential, thus changing the
world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We look forward to having you join us for what will be
an amazing journey.
Brian & Bobbie x

National Code 1340 CRICOS Code 01532G

Hillsong Church LTD. trading aS
Hillsong International Leadership College
ABN 37 002 745 879

KEY FACULTY

MARK
HOPKINS

DARLENE
ZSCHECH

Executive Vice President

Hillsong College

Worship Leader
Hillsong Church
Advisor (Worship Stream)

Cert.IV. AWT, B.Sc., Dip Ed.

Mark has over 20 years experience in

leadership and ministry, serving as a
pastor at Hillsong Church for many
of those years. He has also been the
venue director of Hillsong Conference
until recent years and is currently one
of the Hillsong Churchs Executive
Pastors.

Darlene Zschech has achieved

worldwide acclaim as a singer,
songwriter and worship leader in
recent years, following years of
training, Gospel singing and recording
at the pinnacle of the Australian
session scene.

He is the president of the Pentecostal

and Charismatic Bible College
Association and a board member
of the Asian Pacific Theological
Association. Mark is an ordained
minister with the Assemblies of God
Churches of Australia.

She is lead vocalist, worship leader,

and producer of Hillsong Music
Australias best selling albums,
the live worship albums having all
achieved gold status. In the year
2000, Darlene received a Dove
Award nomination for Songwriter
of the Year.

Marks desire in life is to see young

men and women of God realise their
God-given potential and to see them
make a difference in this world for
Jesus Christ.

In addition to Shout To The Lord,

Darlene has written over 60 songs
that have been published by Hillsong
Music Australia alone and has also
written three books.
As Worship Pastor, Darlene is
involved in the Worship & Creative
Arts Department of Hillsong Church
at the Hills and City congregations,
as well as ministering worldwide.

LEE
BURNS

Cert.IV AWT, Dip.Min. B.Th

(Hons), M.Th (Cand.)
Principal Hills Campus,
Senior Trainer (Bible,
Theology)
Being a former graduate of Hillsong
College, Lee is well-positioned to
understand the needs of the student
and equip them to become more
effective in their Christian life. Lee
joined the pastoral staff of Hillsong
Church in 1999 and oversaw the New
People Ministry with his wife Cherie.
In 2003, Lee became a member of
the College faculty where he teaches
in a range of areas. Currently Lee is
completing his Masters Degree in
Theology. His desire is to see more of
the miraculous in life and in the life of
the students. When not studying he
can be found surfing or raising two
very cute children.

DUNCAN
CORBY
Cert.IV AWT, Dip Min.,
B.Sc., M.Th
Course Development Manager
Hillsong College
Duncan has been a member of
Hillsong Church for over 20 years
now and has been heavily involved in
ministry and leadership at Hillsong
Church with roles in training and
leadership development, pastoral
care, and small group leadership.
He comes to his role with a broad
background in banking, product
management and market planning
and is a graduate of the College in
which he now has a key leadership
role. Duncan is passionate about
building Hillsong Church, its people
and its vision.

Catrina
Henderson

Cert.IV AWT, Cert Min, B.A (Eng),

Grad Dip Coun (Hons), M. Coun
(Cand.)
Principal City Campus,
Senior Trainer (Bible,
Leadership, Counselling)
Catrina has been involved in church
leadership and teaching in Bible
Colleges for over twelve years and is
very passionate about both! Her heart
is to build the church (across the
nations), train leaders (for the nations)
and teach others how to do the
same. Catrina has completed Bible
College, university and post-graduate
(Counselling) studies and has been
involved in many areas of church life
and leadership including youth and
university ministry, womens ministry,
missions, leadership training,
pastoring and whatever else it takes
to build the church! In her role at
College, Catrina develops the health
and leadership of the student body,
teaches in a wide range of subjects
and is also involved in leadership in
other areas of Hillsong Church.

RAY
BADHAM

B. Mus, Dip. Min, MA.Th (Cand.)

HEAD Trainer (Worship Music)
Ray is a devoted musician,
music director and songwriter,
with considerable ministry and
professional experience. He joined
the pastoral staff of Hillsong Church
in 1999 and has worked in the
Creative Department of Hillsong
Church up until becoming a member
of the College faculty in 2008. Ray
is married to Sherly and has two
wonderful children. Ray is passionate
about the potential and impact of
worship music, and is devoted to
education and learning. He believes
that every person has enormous
potential and aims to help people
thrive in their gifting.

KEY HILLSONG LEADERS

HILLSONG FACULTY

the power of Jesus Christ. He comes

with a tremendous background in youth
leadership and and senior pastoring, and
coaching and releasing church planters.
Joel is a dynamic speaker, and a gifted
leader and communicator; focused on
influencing people for Kingdom purpose.

ROBERT
FergUsson

Even still, his greatest joy is being

a husband to Julia and a dad to two
beautiful kids, Harmony and Eli.

JOEL
HOUSTON

Trainer and Advisor

(Pastoral Leadership)

Hillsong Creative DIRECTOR

Advisor (Worship Stream)

CHRISHAN
& DANIELLE
JEYARATNAM

Robert Fergusson is one of

the Senior Associate Pastors
at Hillsong Church in Sydney,
Australia where his primary
responsibilities are preaching
and teaching in the Bible College.
Originally from England, Robert
was a minister there for twelve
years before he moved to
Australia in 1990. He has travelled
extensively and has a passion to
teach practical life principles.
Robert is married with three
adult children.

Joel Houston is the Creative Director of

Hillsong Church and a world renowned
songwriter and worship leader. As well
as overseeing the creative team, Joel
also travels the globe with Hillsong
United bringing a message of worship
and justice to an emerging generation.
Through this, he has birthed I
heart; a movement that inspires this
generation to rise up and change the
world around them.

Chrishan and his wife Danielle are

the Youth Pastors at Hillsong Church,
and have been actively involved in the
youth ministry for many years. They are
passionate about communicating the
Word of God to young people in a fresh
and relevant way, and believes in seeing
the future generations grow into their God
given potential.

JULIA
ABELL

Executive Pastor
Hillsong Sydney
Advisor [Childrens Stream]
Julia ABell is a Hillsong Sydney
Executive Pastor with key
responsibilities across church life
including the day to day running of the
City Campus, Hillsong Sisterhood,
Hillsong Kids and Leadership
Development.
Julia has a fun-loving approach to life
which is communicated through her
message of hope and empowerment
found through Jesus!
Julia passionately loves Jesus, His
Church and her family Joel, Harmony
and Eli!

JOEL
ABELL

Executive Pastor,
Hillsong Sydney
Under Ps Brian and Bobbie
Houstons leadership, Joel
oversees the day to day minitstry
& leadership of Hillsong Church
Sydney.
He has been a minister since 1993
and a Pastor at Hillsong Church
since 1999 and is passionate about
building the church, and seeing
the lives of individuals changed by

Youth Pastors Hillsong Church

Advisor (Youth Stream)

DEBBIE
LINCON

ANITA
LAUC

Cert.IV AWT., Cert IV Bus.Man.

Trainer (TV & Media)

BEd, Ass.Dip.Bus, Adv.Dip.Min.,

Cert.IV TAA
Trainer (PASTORAL
LEADERSHIP, Bible,
Evangelism)

MICHELLE
LEANEY

KATIE
ELMORE

Cert.IV.AWT, Dip.Min.

Adv.Dip.Min., BTh, Cert.IV TAA

Trainer (PASTORAL
LEADERSHIP, Bible)

JOHN
SCOTT

Mary
CAPPER

Performing Arts Principal

& Trainer (Dance)

BEN
COCHRANE

LINDA
BADGAR

Dip.Min., Cert.IV TAA

FIELDWORK TRAINING
CO-ORDINATOR

Cert. IV AWT, Ass.Dip. Bus., Adv.

Dip.Min., B.Ed.
Trainer (DANCE)

Amanda
FERGUSSON

JUDY
SAUNDERS

ANGELA
BAChTLE

BA(Theol.), Cert.IV TAA

Trainer (BIBLE THEOLOGY)

BTh, Cert.IV AWT

Trainer (PASTORAL
LEADERSHIP)

Cert.IV TAA
Trainer (PASTORAL
LEADERSHIP)

TERRY
SCOTT

KYLIE
BEACH

AARON
WATSON

MATTHEW
CAPPER

BMus
Trainer (WORSHIP MUSIC)

REUBEN
MORGAN

Worship Pastor Hillsong Church

Advisor (Worship Stream)
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor
of Hillsong Church. He is the writer of
a number of worship songs including,
Mighty To Save, This Is Our God , Lord I
Give You My Heart and Still. His songs
are among the most sung church songs
around the world. Many renowned
christian artists of today have recorded
and performed his songs including,
Michael W Smith, Casting Crowns, Chris
Tomlin, and Soul Survivor.
Reuben has also traveled extensively as a
worship leader throughout Europe, North
America and Asia, and lives in Sydney
with his wife Sarah and their two boys
Jones and Ezra.

MA, Cert.IV AWT

SCD Degree Campus
Coordinator

BMED, Adv.Dip.Min.,CertIV TAA

Trainer (WORSHIP MUSIC)

Dip.Theo.Tr., Cert.IV TAA

Trainer (PASTORAL
LEADERSHIP)

A, Dipl.Min, Cert.IV TAA

Trainer (PASTORAL
LEADERSHIP)

BMus., Adv.Dip.Min., Cert.IV AWT

Trainer (WORSHIP MUSIC)

LIFE
ON
CAMPUS.

LIFE
A Typical Week.
Classes for four full days a week, and possibly one evening.
Three church services over a weekend.
Connect Group (small group bible study) one evening a week.
Worship Music or Dance Rehearsals on Thursday evenings
(for Worship Music and Dance students).
Youth on Wednesday or Friday night (if applicable)
Occasional Hillsong Church Leadership Vision Nights on a
Thursday evening.
Conferences.
Students participate in key conferences held throughout the year,
including Colour Your World (Womens Conference), Hillsong
Conference and Mens Conference, as part of their course. These
conferences have a national and international impact and students
will experience the life-changing privilege of being involved in them.
Church Life and Practical Ministry.
CHURCH LIFE AND PRACTICAL MINISTRY.
One of the great features of your College experience is becoming
part of the life and family of Hillsong Church. If youre from outside
Sydney youll be making Hillsong Church your church home during
your training. If you already have a home church in Sydney wed
love you to remain actively involved there, although there will be
some times throughout the College year when well need you at
Hillsong Church for College related activities. A key aspect of your
training is your involvement in practical ministry, where you get to
put your training into practice, developing leadership experience, a
track-record of fruitfulness and a legacy of changed lives. You will
be involved practically in various ministry teams during the week
and in at least two services on the weekend.
Graduation.
Each year the College celebrates graduation at the Graduation
Dinner and Ceremony.
Cost of Living.
We recommend you budget between A$300 A$400 per week.
This would include accommodation, electricity, food, local
phone calls, some transport and some general living costs.
Accommodation costs are dependent on current rental prices,
availability and the number of people you live with.

Accommodation Options.
The College can help you to find suitable accommodation.
Before the start of semester, you should contact the
Colleges Accommodation Adminstrator to discuss available
accommodation options (a fee applies).
Further information is available upon application. Please refer to
the website for latest information prior to application.
Part -time employment.
If you need to work whilst studying with us, youll need to arrange
your work hours around your College program. You will have one
day off during the week, and one day on the weekend so that you
can work. However, during our three Conferences you wont be
able to work, and will need to make special arrangements with
your employer. Hillsong Church and the College can direct you
towards employment agencies and services, but are not able to
help you find a job, or provide you with employment.
Attendance Requirements.
As leaders in training, students are expected to be diligent in their
attendance at all timetabled classes, practical ministry sessions
and other College activities. Allowances are made for exceptional
circumstances including sickness, whereupon 80% minimum
attendance is required to meet the course requirements.
Attendance at the Graduation Dinner, Graduation Ceremony
and scheduled rehearsals is compulsory for all students
(whether graduating, leaving or continuing to study with us).
Students are also not to leave for holidays until after
Graduation week has concluded.

LEADERSHIP COURSES.
The Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Ministry are
designed to give you solid, practical and life-changing training for
successful leadership in a wide range of ministries and occupations.
They are known as vocational courses because of their high
emphasis on the development of practical skills. All our training is
done in the midst of a thriving church, so that you can learn to do
ministry in a place where ministry is happening all the time, and
under the instruction of proven, successful leaders. Over
the one, two or more years that you study with us, you can develop
the leadership and ministry skills you need to impact your world
whilst developing a good grounding in Biblical studies and theology.
Course Structure.
The Certificate IV in Ministry is the same course as the first year
of the Diploma of Ministry and Advanced Diploma of Ministry.
Similarly the Diploma of Ministry is identical to the first two years of
the Advanced Diploma of Ministry (See diagram below).
All students do Core subjects, which provide you with a foundation
of Bible, theology and leadership necessary for all kinds of ministry.
You can then focus your study towards a particular gift or calling by
choosing to study in one of the following Streams :
Pastoral Leadership
Worship Music
TV & Media
Dance
You can further target your study within your Stream by choosing
a Pathway, which provides practical, hands-on training in a specific
area of ministry within Hillsong Church.

Accreditation.
The College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ). The
Certificate IV in Ministry, Diploma of
Ministry and Advanced Diploma of Ministry are recognised
nationally under the Australian Qualifications
Framework (AQF) and are accredited by the Australian Government
through the NSW Vocational
Education and Training and Accreditation Board (VETAB).
HILC is a foundation member of Asia Pacific Theological
Association (APTA) and the Association of
Pentecostal Charismatic Bible Colleges of Australasia (PCBC). It is
also a recognised training centre
with the Assemblies of God in Australia.
National Codes.
1. Registered Training Organisation National Code 1340
Organisation Name Hillsong Church Ltd trading as
Hillsong International Leadership College
2. CRICOS Provider Code: 01532G
Recognition of Prior Learning.
Hillsong International Leadership College is committed to the
recognition of students prior learning and provides advanced
standing in courses for competencies already held by students,
whether gained by previous study, work experience or life
experience. Further information is available upon request.

All Hillsong courses are run as full-time and part-time courses.

International students are only able to enrol as full-time students.
Prepare for Degree Study.
Hillsongs Diploma of Ministry and Advanced Diploma of Ministry
articulate into the SCD Bachelor of Theology degree, which in turn
provides entrance into postgraduate awards at other recognised
theological institutions.
Innovative Learning Environment.
The study program takes place in a variety of contexts including
lecture style classes, group-work, presentations, self-directed
learning activities, workshops, tutorials and fieldwork in workplace
settings. Assessment methods include written assignments such
as reports and journals, oral and written presentations, observation,
tests, examinations and work place training.

Certificate IV
in Ministry
1st Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91324NSW CRICOS: 060707A

&

Diploma
of Ministry
2nd Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91323NSW CRICOS: 060708M

&

ADVANCED
Diploma
of Ministry
3RD Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91322NSW CRICOS: 060709K

COURSE OPTIONS & INFO.

COURSE MAP.

Pastoral Leadership Stream

Worship Music Stream

(Hills and City Campus)

DANCE Stream
(Hills Campus)

The Pastoral Leadership stream is designed to equip

students to lead in every sphere of life, focusing
predominantly on leading, building and ministering within
the church setting. The stream includes additional Biblical studies,
theology, leadership and management principles.

The Worship Music stream is designed to equip students with a

heart for worship as worship leaders, vocalists, musicians and
songwriters. In addition, students are trained in the principles of
worship ministry as seen within the life and culture of the
Worship & Creative Arts department of Hillsong Church.
Students who complete this specialisation will also complete
a range of industry approved training units.

If you have a passion to use the medium of dance to worship God

and communicate the gospel, this stream will equip you with the
dance, choreography and leadership skills you need to fulfill your
dream. Training takes place in the classroom and through practical
involvement in the Dance Ministry of Hillsong Church. Students who
complete this specialisation will also complete a range of industry
approved training units.

(Hills and City Campus)

Students in this stream can customise their study further by

choosing one of the following Pathways:
Church Ministry : For students who have a passion to see Gods
church be all it can be, and are prepared to do whatever it takes to
see that accomplished.
Youth : For students who have a heart to see young people
find Jesus, discover their God given purpose, and change their
generation.
Young Adults : For students with a passion for young adults
from college-age to thirtysomething and want to build them
into a vibrant community in the life of the church building and
extending the kingdom.
Kids : For students who love kids of all ages and want to be
part of one of the worlds cutting edge kids ministries.
Pastoral Care : For students who love coming alongside those
facing challenge or crisis, and helping connect them Gods answers
and practical ways forward
Social Justice & Community Engagement : For students
with a love for justice and a passion to do practical things amongst
the vulnerable and marginalized; who arent afraid to get their
hands dirty.
Events : For students with creativity, an eye for detail and
great organising ability, to be involved behind the scenes in making
church on the weekend, and other church events throughout the
year, great!!

Students in this stream can customise their study further by

choosing one of the following Pathways:
Worship Music : For students with a passion to worship God and
serve his people through music, songwriting and worship leadership
Production : For students with a technical aptitude, who want to
get behind the scenes of producing great sound and lighting mixes
that facilitate great worship and communication

TV & Media Stream

(Hills Campus)
Purpose designed, the TV & Media stream will equip you with
training in Studio Camera Operation, Location Camera and Lighting
Operation, Sound Recording, Digital Video Editing using the Final
Cut Pro Suite, Writing for Media (including Storytelling) and Visual
Design for Video. Much of the TV & Media course is delivered
through practical on-the-job style training with students
learning-by-doing and reviewing during class. Your trainers are
current professionals within the Film and Television Production
Industry and Advertising and converging Media Industries.
As our training is developed with industry specialists in each
subject, you are assured of learning the latest techniques and skills
required for todays production requirements and media standards.
Studying TV & Media will equip you with employability skills for
Church television production ministry and beyond. On completion
of the TV & Media stream you will achieve a range of Australian
Government endorsed training units.

Certificate IV in Ministry.

CORE SUBJECTS

91324NSW CRICOS code: 060707A

The one year Certificate IV in Ministry builds a basic foundation of

Biblical teachings and principles for ministry coupled with practical application and market-place skills across streams. It trains
students with the skills needed to work within a small group ministry setting and prepares students for the roleEX
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Assistant team leader in a Worship & Creative Arts team or Youth
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needed in market-place careers in the same field as their streams
ministry specialisation.

Graduation
Students successfully completing their first year of study who are
not continuing onto the Diploma of Ministry can graduate with a
Certificate IV in Ministry. Continuing students will not graduate
until the end of their second or third year.
Course Structure
General leadership and ministry skills are developed through our
Core subjects, which all students complete. In addition, students
also choose one of our four streams, as well as one of the pathways
under each stream, and complete all of their stream and pathway

subjects, to develop their specialised ministry skills. The Core,

Stream and Pathway subjects deliver units of competency drawn
from a range of government and industry-recognised Training
Packages and Courses. The nominal duration of the course is
720 hours, which includes 240 hours of practical ministry
work experience.

Old Testament Introduction

New Testament Introduction
Christian Doctrine
SpiritFilled Living
Personal Leadership

Personal Evangelism
Teamwork
Communication
Church and Ministry
Conference Service

STREAMS ( CHOOSE ONE PATHWAY )

Pastoral Leadership.

Introduction to Pastoral Leadership

Public Speaking and Presentations
Church Histor y
World Religions
Mission and Culture

Worship Music.

Songwriting 1
Musicianship 1
Worship Band

PATHWAYS ( CHOOSE ONE STREAM )

Church Ministry Pathway :

Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Fieldwork in a church ministry role.

Certificate IV
in Ministry
1st Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91324NSW CRICOS: 060707A

Diploma
of Ministry
2nd Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91323NSW CRICOS: 060708M

ADVANCED
Diploma
of Ministry
3RD Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91322NSW CRICOS: 060709K

These Core subject s deliver the

following government recognised
units of competency:

Youth Pathway :
Introduction to Youth & Young Adults Ministry
Fieldwork in the Youth Ministry
Young Adults Pathway :
Introduction to Youth & Young Adults Ministry
Fieldwork in the Young Adults Ministry

Worship Music Pathway :

Introduction to Worship Ministry
Fieldwork in a Hillsong Creative role

MINBS101: Complete and apply a study based on

the Biblical material to your life.
MINTH101: Identif y and apply foundational theolog
ical concepts of Christianity.
MINLEA D101: Demonstrate Christian disciplines
and spirituality.
MINLEA D102: Manage personal priorities and resourc
es.
MINLEA D103: Work with others in a Christian ministr
y team.
MINLEA D104: Participate in church events.
MINLEA D105: Describe and contribute to effectiv
e Christian ministr y.

TV & Media .

Studio Camera Operation

Simple Story telling
Digital Video Editing
Simple Story telling for Media
Visual Design for Video
Location Camera Operation

TV & Media Pathway :

Film & Television in Ministry
Fieldwork in the TV & Media Ministry

Production Pathway :
Introduction to Production
Fieldwork in a Production role

Dance .

Introduction to Dance Ministry

Dance Technique Foundations
Dance Composition Foundations
Dance Performance 1&2
Dance Technique Development and Repertoire
Dance Composition and Evaluation

DANCE Pathway :
Introduction to Dance Ministry
Fieldwork with the Dance Ministry

Kids Pathway :
Introduction to Kids Ministry
Fieldwork in the Hillsong Kids Ministry
Social Justice and Community
Engagement Pathway :
Introduction to Social Justice
Fieldwork in a social justice / community engagement
role
Pastoral Care Pathway :
Introduction to Pastoral Care
Fieldwork in a pastoral care role
Events Pathway :
Introduction to Events
Fieldwork in an Events role

STREAMS & PATHWAY UNITS

MINEPAST101: Deliver a presentation.

MINEPAST102: Investigate Church history and apply
findings to a ministry setting.
MINEPAST103: Investigate and compare major non
Christian beliefs and practices.
MINECM101: Develop an approach to intercultural
ministry
Fieldwork in a pastoral care role.

These units are drawn from the Music Industry Training

.
Package (CUS01).
CUSMCP02A: Compose a simple song or tune.
CUSMPF04A: Prepare self for performance.
CUSMPF09A: Evaluate and extend performance techniq
ue.
CUSMPF11A: Perform music as part of a group.

These units are drawn from the Screen and Media

Training
Package. (CUF07)
CUFCAM402A: Shoot television content in a
multi-camera environment.
CUFCAM301A: Shoot material for screen product
ions.
CUFPOS201A: Perform basic vision and sound editing.
CUFDIG304A: Create visual design components.

MINEDAN102: Compose a dance.

SRCCAP005A: Perform warm-up stretching and cool-do
techniques before and after participation in an activity wn

SRCCAP002A: Promote the benefits of healthy eating

to
participants.
CUSMPF03A: Develop and maintain stagecraft skills^.
These units are drawn from the Community Recreat
ion
Industry Training Package (SRC04)
^ This unit is drawn from the Music Industry Training
Package
(CUS01)

DIPLOMA OF Ministry.

91323NSW CRICOS code: 060708M

Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in Ministry,

students can continue on in second year towards the Diploma of
Ministry. The Diploma course trains students with the skills needed
to lead a ministry team and allows for a deeper study into Gods
Word and its practical application, building on E
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covered
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in the Certificate IV. Graduates willObe
equipped
lead a team or
small ministry area in a local church or Christian organisation
(eg. Youth Ministry team leader, Worship Team Leader).
Graduation
Students successfully completing their second year of study who
are not continuing onto the Advanced Diploma of Ministry can
graduate with a Diploma of Ministry. Continuing students will not
graduate until the end of their third year.

Certificate IV
in Ministry
1st Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91324NSW CRICOS: 060707A

CORE SUBJECTS

Course Structure
As with the Certificate IV in Ministry, general leadership and
ministry skills are developed through our Core subjects, which all
students complete, although in the Diploma of Ministry these skills
are developed to a higher level. In addition, students continue in
their Certificate IV stream, completing all their streams subjects,
to further develop their specialised ministry skills. The Core and
Stream subjects deliver units of competency drawn from a range
of government and industry-recognised

Old Testament Studies

Ministry Safety
New Testament Studies
Conference Operations
Pastoral Care
Theology
Team Leadership
Leadership Theory
& Development

Training Packages and Courses.

The nominal duration of the course is 720 hours, which includes
240 hours of practical ministry work experience

These Core subjects del

iver the
following government
recognised
units of competency:

Diploma
of Ministry
2nd Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91323NSW CRICOS: 060708M

ADVANCED
Diploma
of Ministry
3RD Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91322NSW CRICOS: 060709K

MINBS201: Interpret
and apply the bible in
a Christian ministr y set
MINT H201: Interpret
ting.
an apply Theological
concepts to a ministr
MINLEA D201: Lead oth
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ers in a Christian min
istr y team.
PUA DEFCH002 A: Pro
vide Pastoral advice.
) This unit is drawn from
the Public Safety Tra
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MINLEA D202: Develo
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p leadership skills in
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MINLEA D203: contrib
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MINOHS201 : Impleme
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ministr y area.

STREAMS
Pastoral Leadership
.
Preaching

Ministry and Outreach

Development
Christian Ethics
Marriage and Family
World Perspectives
Team
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Minis
Mi
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stry
Safet
Sayfety

STREAM & PATHWAY

Worship Music

Worship Leadership
Songwriting 2
Worship Excellence
Musicianship 2
Theology of Worship
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a Christian ministr y con
MINLEAD203: Contr
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MINEPAST
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procedures in ministr y
MINEPAST202: Commu
VBP751: Identify and dev
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MINEPAST204: Develo
These units are drawn elop Christian worship practices
p a Ministry program
from the Music Indust
MINETH202: Analyse
ry Training
Package (CUS01)
eth
MINEPAST203: Interp ical issues in Christian context
CUSMCP04A: Compos
ret and analyse contem
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porary world
affairs from a Biblical per
CUSMGE02A: Develop
as
VBP903: Interpret and spective
CUSLRN01A: Provide mu an artist
apply the theology of ma
sical leadership in perfor
family to a ministry set
rriage and
CUSMPF17A: Develop
mance
ting
technical skills and exp
and repertoire
CUSMGE04A: Analyse
Music

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF Ministry.

91322NSW CIRCOS CODE: 060709K

Our Advanced Diploma program is specially designed to help

transition students into full-time ministry. The course gives you
the opportunity to gain real-life ministry training while furthering academic development. It also equips students with the skills
needed to lead other leaders in a ministry setting.
will
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department leader, worship pastor, youth pastor or local church
pastor. Entry into the Advanced Diploma of Ministry requires the
successful completion of the Diploma of Ministry.
The course combines classes with an internship with a local church
or recognised ministry. The nominal duration of the course is 720
hours, which includes 240 hours devoted to your internship.

Certificate IV
in Ministry
1st Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91324NSW CRICOS: 060707A

Internship
Students will train alongside a pastor or key leader at Hillsong
Church or other approved ministry/church during the week. The
College will work with you to tailor an internship that will further
develop you for your calling Ewhilst
RApositioning you to make the
AL XTministries.
greatest contribution
Students intending to
OPTIOtoNchurch
commence their Advanced Diploma of Ministry apply for their
internship placement during their Diploma year.

structure. Whilst increasing your leadership effectiveness, it will

Classes These will further develop your ministry skills whilst
challenging you to think deeply about your faith and philosophy
of ministry for the 21st Century.

Leadership Coaching
In conjunction with your internship, you will also receive individual
and small-group leadership coaching. This will explore your leadership strengths and weaknesses, and help you develop and pursue
a personalised development plan. This will combine your classwork,
the practical experience gained trough your internship and your own
self-directed learning, within an accountability and follow-through

Diploma
of Ministry
2nd Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91323NSW CRICOS: 060708M

ADVANCED
Diploma
of Ministry
3RD Year
Core subjects
+ Pathway
91322NSW CRICOS: 060709K

CORE SUBJECTS
1
Advanced Leadership
Skills
Training
Platform Ministry

&2

the
These Core subjects deliver
gnised
following government reco
unit s of competency:

STREAMS
.
Pastoral Leadership

Apologetics
Corinthian Correspondence
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Global Ministr y and Cultur
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Contemporary The
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Worship Music

Music Directing
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Musicianship 3
Worship Pastor

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MINLEA D301: Lead a Chri
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MINLEA D302: Manage
rch ceremonies.
MINLEA D303: Conduct Chu
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MINLEA D304: O rganise and
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analyse Biblical literature.
CUSMCP05A: Create original tice to refine performance technique.
MINEBS301: Interpret and
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VBP800: Interpret and appl
to a ministry setting.

SCD Bachelor Degree.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00958A CRICOS Course Code: S030923G

The three-year SCD Bachelor Degree course is designed to prepare

students for ministry in the Church of the 21st Century: a church
that promotes social justice, relates to the global community,
engages todays youth and encourages new ways to worship our
God. It is a dynamic and inspiring program that allows you to choose
the subject areas that are most suitable to prepare you for your
unique calling in ministry, combining excellence in academic study
with the dynamic ministry experience of Hillsong Church life.
The Hillsong Diploma of Ministry and Advanced Diploma of Ministry
articulate into the SCD Bachelor Degree, which in turn provides
entrance into postgraduate awards at other recognised
theological institutions.
.

Accreditation
Southern Cross College (the national training College for the
Assemblies of God in Australia), as a Member Institute of the
Sydney College of Divinity (SCD), delivers the SCD Bachelor of
Theology program at the Hillsong Campus. The Bachelor of
Theology is recognised by major Australian educational institutions.
CRICOS Provider Code: 02948J
CRICOS Provider Name: Sydney College of Divinity
CRICOS Course Code: 063703C
CRICOS Course Name: Bachelor of Theology
The SCD Bachelor of Theology Degree is accredited with the NSW
Department of Education and Training. The SCD was formed in
1983 when the principal theological colleges in Sydney constituted
themselves as a consortium to provide degrees in theology.
For more information about the SCD, visit their website at
www.scd.edu.au
The Course: SCD Bachelor of Theology
The SCD Bachelor of Theology is awarded after three years fulltime
study, or its part-time equivalent. Each students program will
consist of no less than 216 points. All students will complete
studies in Christian Studies, Leadership, Pastoral Ministry,
Theology, Biblical Studies, and Social Engagement.
Entry Requirements
A minimum entry age of 18
Australian students need a High School Certificate with a UAI of
70+ or its equivalent. Mature age students of 21 years and over can
apply for provisional entry. They will need to successfully complete
their first 8 units to be permitted to continue without this restriction.
Overseas students need an IELTS of 6.5 with no band lower than
6.0. They must maintain a full-time enrolment at all times. You may
enrol at either of two semester intakes: January and July.
Practical Ministry
As part of the accredited program, students participate in a variety
of practical ministries within the life of Hillsong Church (or their
own local church in Sydney). These include weekly ministries,
weekend services and Conference participation. In addition,
College life features a number of other activities designed to inspire
and equip students for ministry, including Chapel and Leadership
Sessions with Hillsong Church Staff during the year. In addition,
Weekly Ministry forms an integral part of the subject: Supervised
Ministry 1 and 2 (Years 2 and 3). Students participate in practical

ministry for 3 hours weekly throughout the year and have the
option of completing their weekly ministry within the life of
Hillsong Church or within the context of their local church.
Second and Third Year students also have the option of fulfilling
the Weekly Ministry requirement by becoming a Teaching
Assistant (TA). Each student who is accepted is assigned to a
faculty member lecturer and assists lecturers in their preparation
and teaching.
Chapel
Students are required to attend Chapel once a week.
Sisterhood & Hillsong Men
Students may also serve in either Sisterhood or Hillsong Men
as part of their course.

Subject Descriptions Not all subjects will be taught every year

and new subjects will be regularly added.

well as giving opportunity to reflect on both the practice and theory

of ministry.

Introduction to the Bible [BB100X]

What is the bible about? This subject introduces student to the
biblical story as developed in the Old and New Testaments.

Issues in Theological Foundations of Social Engagement [TH392X]

This unit provides the foundations of a Christian theology of social
and economic justice.

Introduction to Pastoral Ministry [PT101X]

This subject is an introduction to the practice of ministry. It is also
an opportunity to overview the biblical and theological foundations
of ministry.

Global Poverty [ET392X]

This unit explores the multi-faceted nature of global poverty and
the impact of globalisation on the worlds poor.
www.scc.edu.au/schools/units/bb329x-wisdom-literature

Biblical Interpretation & Application [BB110X]

Do you want to understand the Bible better? This subject is all
about how to read and interpret the Bible.

Wisdom Literature [BB329X]

This course unit studies Old Testament wisdom and poetic
literature against its historical, sociological and religious
background, as well as its distinctive literary forms and theology.
www.scc.edu.au/schools/units/bb362x-luke-acts-a-pentecostalreading Luke-Acts.

Recognition of Prior Learning/Transfer of Credit

Students who have undertaken Bible College Study or who
have completed courses at a recognised tertiary institution
may apply for transfer of credit. An official transcript detailing
studies undertaken must be submitted in the application process.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from life and ministry
experience will also be considered upon request.

Themes in Christian History [HS108X]

This subject provides an introduction and overview of the history of
Christianity providing thematic insights into the origin and course of
the Christian faith.
Christian Worldview [TH189X]
Whether we know it or not, what we believe about God, the nature
of the world and ourselves has a fundamental impact upon life
and ministry. This subject explores the central elements of
Christian faith.
Christian Spirituality and Vocation [SP101X]
How do we experience God? This subject looks at traditional and
contemporary Christian approaches to Spirituality.
Personal and Public Ethics [ET203X]
This subject is designed to explore theological and philosophical
bases of ethical decision making, and to facilitate guided reflection
on personal morality and societal ethical issues.
Evangelism [MS208X]
This subject covers the why and how of evangelism. While it
looks at the history and theory of evangelism, it also has a very a
practical emphasis.

A Pentecostal Reading [BB362X]

This course unit provides an investigation of the Lukan material, his
continuation of salvation history, and critiques the contemporary
Pentecostal use of the same.
Romans [BB372X]
This course unit examines the literary forms and theological
content of the letter to the Romans, with due consideration of their
historical, cultural and religious settings.
The Johannine Literature [BB368X}
This course unit examines the literary forms and theological
content of the New Testament Literature associated with John,
with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious
settings/contexts.
Isaiah [BB336X]
This course unit is a detailed examination of the specific text(s)
of Isaiah. It provides an advanced study of reading prophetic
literature.

Leadership Principles [PT262X]

This subject provides the student with an understanding of the
principles of leadership as applicable to a church context.

The Pentateuch [BB214X]

This course unit examines the literary forms and theological
content of the Pentateuch (Torah), with due consideration of its
historical, cultural and religious setting.

Supervised Ministry Internship 1 & 2 [PT282X/PT382X]

These units incorporates learning experiences at a practical level as

Theology and Film [TH363X]

This course unit, which builds upon Christian Worldview,

complements the study of doctrine with an explanation of the

interrelationship between theology and culture, using the medium
of film.
The Spirit in the Church and World [TH335X]
This course unit, which builds upon Christian Worldview, examines
the historical and modern formulations in respect to the doctrine of
the Holy Spirit, a key area in Pentecostal theology and practice.
Christology [TH231X]
This course unit is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the biblical basis and the historical and modern
formulations of the person and work of Jesus Christ, and to explore
these in the light of contemporary Christian life and thought.
Church Planting in Pentecostalism [PT229X}
This course unit provides insight into biblical, historical and
contemporary models of church planting, as well as the social and
spiritual dynamics of church planting in Australia.
Preaching [LS220X]
This course unit seeks to establish a theology of preaching that
provides an adequate theoretical foundation to preaching practice
and introduces students to the foundational skills needed for the
preparation and delivery of expository sermons.
Theory & Practice of Pastoral Counselling [CN146X}
This course unit seeks to introduce students to various counselling
models and aims to teach listening, responding and other
interpersonal skills that enable the helping process.
The Triune God [TH334X]
This course unit aims to study the nature, attributes and creative
work of the Triune God, made known to us through general and
special revelation.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
APPLICATIONS.
Students from overseas countries (excluding New Zealand) are
required to obtain a student visa. International students are
required by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
to have satisfactory attendance and academic performance as
conditions of their visa. When applying for a student visa, note the
CRICOS codes for either the Certificate/Diploma Courses or the
Bachelor of Theology listed under Course Information.

be quite high. In winter, the temperature during the day ranges

between 12C - 18C (53F - 65F). The nights can be much cooler,
down to around 4C - 6C (40F - 43F).
Season s:
Summer December to February
Autumn March to May
Winter June to August
Spring September to November

Health Cover.

Entry Requirements.

Procedure.

To obtain a student visa, contact the Australian Embassy in your

country and they can send you an application form. You may be
able to submit your student visa application online (www.immi.
gov.au). Allow plenty of time (up to 23 months) for your visa to be
processed before the course starts. To apply for your visa, you will
first need to be offered a place by the College into your full-time
course and then make the minimum fee payment. We will then
issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) that you will
need to apply for your visa.

English Language Requirements.

College requires that all students can speak and write English at
a level that will enable them to satisfactorily complete the course.
This is also a requirement of your student visa. Please refer to the
Entry Requirements below for specific details.

SCD Bachelor Degree

Work Visas.

students only.

Australian students enr

olled in the SCD Bachelor
of Theology
should be eligible to rec
eive FEE-HELP through
the Sydney College
of Divinit y. FEE-HELP is
a loan scheme that assists
eligible students
to pay their tuition fees (sim
ilar to the University HEC
S scheme).
FEE-HELP can cover all
or par t of a students tuit
ion
fee
s, up to a
lifetime limit of $50,000.

Please refer to the websi

the latest information TE
prior to application.
HILLSONGCOLLEGE.COM

All course fees are listed with the Application Forms located in the
back of this prospectus, or see www.hillsongcollege.com/fees

Student Visa Requirements.

All international students are required to obtain Overseas Student

Health Cover (OSHC) as a part of visa preparation. On arrival in
Australia you will need to verify your membership with the Health
Fund. You will then be issued with a card which can be collected at
Enrolment and Orientation.

FEE-HELP

COURSE FEES

Once you have commenced your course of study in Australia, your

student visa allows you to work 20 hours per week while your
course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled course
breaks. If you have any questions with regards to your visa, or if you
have difficulty in finding the information you need, please contact
the Admissions Team in the college office.

Living In Australia.

Climate: Australia does get hot, but it gets quite cold as well! It is a
large country and each city has variable temperatures throughout
the year. In Sydney during summer, it can be quite warm, with
temperatures around 28C - 33C (82F - 91F). Humidity can

Certificate IV in Ministry, Diploma of Ministry, Advanced Diploma of

Ministry
Students wanting to gain entry to these courses need to meet the
following requirements:
A conviction that there is a call of God upon their life
A minimum entry age of 18
A satisfactory pastoral reference
An ongoing commitment to Christ and consistent involvement in
a local church for longer than 12 months
An assessment by the College that the applicant is likely to
successfully complete the course.
Be proficient in spoken and written English. Applicants for whom
English is a second language will be required to demonstrate their
English language skills by attaining a score of 5.5 on the General
IELT S test or an equivalent assessment such as a copy of English
results from a secondary or English school. Contact your local
Australian Embassy for further information.
The academic requirements are as follows:
EITHER completed High School with:
High School Certificate/Senior Certificate (Year 12 - Australia)
High School Diploma (Grade 12/Senior - USA)
Completed A Levels (England)
OR equivalent in your country
OR at least two years post-school work experience
You may enrol at one of two semester intakes: January and July.

Hills or City Campus.

Students have the option of selecting a preference for either

campus (see application forms in the back of this prospectus).
Campus allocations are subject to the number of places available
at each campus. Students will be notified of their campus allocation
upon Offer of Place in the course.. The SCD Bachelor Degree is
delivered by Southern Cross College at the Hills Campus only.

COURSE FEES.

Payment of Fees.
Option A: Full Year fees paid up front to confirm place in course.
Option B: First Semester fees paid to confirm place in course,
second Semester fees paid before Enrolment that semester. Please
note that this option will incur an additional 10% Administration Fee
on the full year cost.

Austudy, Youth Allowance.

All of our courses are Austudy approved. Australian students

(only) may be eligible to receive a payment from Centrelink to
assist you financially. A Commencement Letter will be issued
during Enrolment to assist students with their applications for
Austudy. Contact Centrelink direct for more information on possible
entitlements:
Austudy 13 2490
Abstudy 13 2317
Youth & Student Services 13 2490
www.centrelink.gov.au

Refund Policy.

1. Where the course does not run, all fees will be refunded in full.
2. Where the student withdraws prior to the course commencing,
all course fees will be refunded in full.
3. Where the student withdraws after the commencement of the
course, fees for current term/semester and incidental fees will
not be refunded. Fees for subsequent semesters will be fully
refundable.
4. Students are required to apply in writing for fee refunds
5. The College Complaints and Appeals policy does not limit the
students right to pursue other legal remedies.

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