Common Questions

How is the study material supplied?
How often do I have to come to College and will I need to participate in residential intensives?
Can I undertake some subjects by distance and then later attend lectures at Morling College?
How much time should I allow per subject?
Can I cross-cedit from Diploma to the BMin?

Q. How is the study material supplied?
A. For the Bachelor of Ministry and Graduate Diploma of Divinity subjects are supplied on CD. Therefore students undertaking these subjects will need regular access to a computer with CD Rom and Internet access to participate in chat rooms set up by the lecturers. You also must have regular access to email. The Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Theology/Ministry is supplied through work books and no computer access is necessary. Students who do not have access to the resources necessary for degree study could consider studying the Diploma instead.

Q. How often do I have to come to College and will I need to participate in residential intensives?
A. Distance students are not required at any time to come to Morling College. All work is supplied through the distance education coursework material.

Q. Can I undertake some subjects by distance and then later attend lectures at Morling College?
A. Yes, many students start studying by distance and then proceed to attend lectures on campus either full or part time.

Q. How much time should I allow per subject?
A. While demands will vary somewhat from subject to subject, students should plan to spend about ten hours per week throughout the semester.

Q. Can I cross-credit from Diploma to the BMin?
A. Yes. A completed Advanced Diploma/Theology can be granted cross credit for up to two-thirds of a degree, provided an overall average result of credit level (65%) or better is obtained.