Courses
Iona Columba College offers nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) courses in Christian Ministry and Theology, Counselling, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care.
ICC’s courses are delivered and assessed in Korean. Each course is a separate nationally recognised qualification with its own purpose, structure, duration, entry and suitability requirements, assessment requirements and qualification outcome.
Domestic and international course brochures are provided below for each qualification. Each brochure provides detailed information about the course, including its content, delivery and assessment arrangements, study requirements, fees, entry requirements and student support.
Christian Ministry and Theology
ICC offers four qualifications in Christian Ministry and Theology at progressively higher Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels.
These courses develop biblical, theological, ethical, ministry and leadership knowledge and skills. Students learn to interpret and communicate Christian beliefs and practices and to apply their learning within church, ministry, Christian organisation, community and service contexts.
Students may undertake Christian Ministry and Theology studies to different levels according to their previous education and experience, the applicable course entry requirements, and their personal, educational and ministry goals.
Some ministry and church-related roles may also require commissioning, recognition or approval by a church, religious institution or other relevant organisation.
11237NAT Certificate IV in
Christian Ministry and Theology
This qualification develops foundational biblical, theological, ethical, ministry and leadership knowledge and skills for application in Christian ministry and related service contexts.
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11238NAT Diploma of
Christian Ministry and Theology
This qualification develops broader and more advanced knowledge and skills in Christian beliefs and practices, biblical interpretation, ministry, teaching and leadership.
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11239NAT Advanced Diploma of
Christian Ministry and Theology
This qualification develops advanced biblical, theological, ministry and leadership capabilities for specialised and independent roles within churches, Christian organisations and other ministry contexts.
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11232NAT Graduate Diploma of
Christian Ministry and Theology
This qualification develops advanced capabilities in biblical and theological interpretation, the analysis and communication of complex Christian beliefs, and specialised guidance and leadership in senior ministry and related contexts.
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Counselling, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
ICC offers nationally recognised qualifications in counselling and in chaplaincy and pastoral care.
These courses are delivered within ICC’s Christian educational context while retaining the distinct purpose, content and requirements of each qualification. They develop complementary vocational capabilities for working with individuals through counselling communication, structured helping relationships, person-centred support, pastoral care, spiritual care and chaplaincy practice.
CHC51015 Diploma of
Counselling
This qualification develops communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and the use of established counselling modalities to assist clients with personal and psychological issues.
The qualification prepares graduates for defined and supported counselling roles within established agencies rather than independent counselling practice.
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CHC42315 Certificate IV in
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
This qualification develops competencies for providing ongoing ethical, moral, pastoral and spiritual support using a person-centred approach.
The course includes professionally supervised practice and mentoring and requires students to complete the practical-work requirements described in the course brochures.
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Planning Your Study Pathway
ICC’s Christian Ministry and Theology courses and its counselling, chaplaincy and pastoral care courses offer related but distinct areas of study.
You may begin by developing your biblical, theological, ethical, ministry and leadership knowledge through one or more Christian Ministry and Theology qualifications. The level and length of your study will depend on your previous education and experience, the relevant course entry requirements, and your personal, educational and ministry goals.
Extending Ministry Formation
into the Practice of Care
Christian ministry and theological study can help students develop a deeper understanding of Christian faith, Scripture, ethics, ministry and leadership. It can also shape how they understand the responsibilities of serving God through churches, Christian organisations and the wider communities with which they engage.
Such service is often expressed through relationships with people. Ministry practitioners may encounter individuals and families experiencing grief, isolation, conflict, personal distress, uncertainty, significant life transitions or questions of faith and meaning.
Theological and ministry formation provides an important foundation for engaging with these experiences. Further study in counselling, chaplaincy and pastoral care can complement that formation by developing specialised capabilities in listening, communication, ethical decision-making and person-centred support.
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling develops structured communication, interviewing and helping skills for defined and supported counselling roles. The CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care develops more context-specific capabilities for providing ethical pastoral, spiritual and chaplaincy support in community and institutional settings.
These areas of study also encourage students to consider how their own experiences, assumptions, strengths and limitations may affect the care they provide. Attention to self-awareness, professional boundaries, supervision, referral and reflective practice helps students understand that responsible service involves both a willingness to assist others and the judgement to recognise what kind of assistance is appropriate.
In this way, counselling and chaplaincy studies can extend and complement Christian ministry and theological education by helping students bring their knowledge, convictions and formation into thoughtful and responsible engagement with the people and communities they may be called to serve.
Students who complete Christian Ministry and Theology studies may choose to apply for the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling and, after completing that course, may apply for the CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. ICC considers admission to each course, and the suitability of any proposed course sequence, on an individual basis.
Applicants who have completed relevant theological or ministry studies elsewhere, such as a diploma or degree in theology, may apply to commence within ICC’s counselling, chaplaincy and pastoral care course area, subject to the entry and suitability requirements for the proposed course and any proposed course sequence.
Each course is a separate nationally recognised qualification with its own purpose, entry and suitability requirements, training and assessment requirements, and qualification outcome. Completion of one course does not guarantee admission to another course. Credit Transfer may apply to equivalent units, while Recognition of Prior Learning is assessed separately against the requirements of the relevant training product.
Information for
Prospective Students
Before applying, prospective students should read the course brochure and Student Handbook applicable to them.
Domestic applicants should read the Domestic Student Course Brochure for the proposed course and the Domestic Student Handbook.
International applicants should read the International Student Course Brochure for the proposed course and the International Student Handbook.
Current student handbooks are available on ICC’s Forms and Documents page.
The course brochure provides course-specific information, including entry and suitability requirements, duration, delivery and assessment arrangements, study requirements, fees and available student support. The Student Handbook provides broader information about enrolment, student rights and responsibilities, support services, College policies and procedures, fees and refunds, and complaints and appeals.
International applicants should also ensure that they understand the requirements associated with studying in Australia as an overseas student.
Current information about student visas is available from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Student visa requirements may change. ICC does not provide migration advice or guarantee the grant of a student visa or any other migration outcome. Applicants who require migration advice should consult a registered migration agent.