Christianity

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Pastor

A Pastor delivers sermons, conducts ceremonies, provides religious counselling, and leads discussions, supporting individuals in their spiritual journeys.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Chaplain

A Chaplain provides religious counselling and support, guiding individuals through challenges with empathy and strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $69,940
Skill level Advanced

Priest

A Priest offers spiritual leadership by conducting services, delivering sermons, and providing pastoral care to support their community's faith.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in christianity

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
11070NAT

Diploma of Chaplaincy
Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
$4,900 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant
Youth Minister
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant Youth Minister + 1 more
11237NAT

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$3,235 - $6,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Public Service Officer Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Vocational Education Trainer
English Tutor Dance Teacher Science Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher STEM Teacher Biology Teacher Italian Teacher Athletic Director Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$27,401 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher
Classics Teacher Priest
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher Classics Teacher Priest + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Studies in Religion)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,405 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain

Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Manager High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
Science Teacher Drama Tutor Humanities Teacher Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher Biology Teacher Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Deputy Principal
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$26,940 - $40,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Doctor of Philosophy
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 years
$0 - $156,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher
Research Manager Philosophy Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher Research Manager Philosophy Teacher + 2 more

Bachelor of Theology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister
Religious Education Teacher Pastor Priest Youth Minister
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Pastor Priest Youth Minister + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Theology
Blended
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Youth Minister

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$16,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain
Minister Pastor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Minister Pastor + 2 more

Bachelor of Philosophy
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
Online
24 months
$32,752
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Chaplain
CHC42315

Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Distance, On Campus, Online
9 - 18 months
$0 - $10,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastor Priest
Youth Minister
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastor Priest Youth Minister + 1 more
11237NAT

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (Church Planting)
Online
24 months
$3,235
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain

Diploma in Theology
Online
12 months
$16,376
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain

Bachelor of Ministry
Blended, Online
3 years
$49,128 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest Youth Minister
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