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ACOM | Australian College of Ministries
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Welcome to ACOM
We offer flexible online studies to equip Christians in their local church and workplace context
Bible, Theology, and Ministry
Chaplaincy
Church Planting
Counselling
Leadership
Mission
Professional Supervision
Research
Bible, Theology, and Ministry Courses
The Bible is foundational not only to who we are as Christians but also to the Kingdom ministry to which all our students are called. Theology, the study of the nature of God, is crucial for students to think about what it means to be a Christian and understand how God relates to all aspects of life and ministry.
Learn More
Chaplaincy Courses
You may be working for organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission. ACOM will help build greater capacity for chaplains involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises.
Learn More
Church Planting Courses
Be equipped to plant and grow healthy, missional churches. With mentoring from experienced planters, hands-on training, and strong theological foundations, you will develop skills in discipleship, contextualisation, leadership, and multiplication.
Learn More
Counselling Courses
ACOM values people, and it is our desire that our graduates are equipped to care for people in a safe and professional way. Counselling courses and units are designed to train Christian counsellors, professional supervisors, chaplains, and anyone caring for people in their ministry context—from church pastors to lay leaders.
Learn More
Leadership Courses
It’s time for a different kind of leadership – Christian leaders in this rapidly changing world need to possess deep spiritual conviction, a passion for mission and be highly skilled in organisational management.
Learn More
Mission Courses
Christian mission has undergone dramatic shifts in the last generation. More than ever, intercultural workers need biblical clarity and global awareness regarding the mission of the church. Students will develop a sound theology and practice of mission in order to develop creative responses to the pressing questions facing missionary practice today.
Learn More
Professional Supervision Courses
Professional supervisors are increasingly utilised in pastoral ministry, counselling, local church and other not-for-profit settings.
Supervision is being engaged both as a part of good oversight and governance, and to improve professional practice in complex settings, by supporting ministering people for longevity and fruitfulness.
Learn More
Research Courses
Research provides an opportunity for students to deep dive into an area of study that is unique to their interests, ministry and calling. With both guided and supervised options, research students have the opportunity to create an individual learning experience while developing academic research skills that can be built upon in other awards.
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Spiritual Formation
Why Study At ACOM?
For over 25 years ACOM has been a leader in innovative and flexible online learning. Our approach is holistic: developing head, heart and hands to engage students in a truly life-changing experience.
Discover More
Spiritual formation is integral to all we do. We do not merely teach a class on formation; we facilitate deeply transformational, holistic, learning experiences.
Spiritual formation is central to our curriculum to ensure that graduates bring strength, courage, wisdom and integrity to their future endeavours.
We personalise the support we provide students. Although students interact online, they are not forgotten. Each student has their own Student Engagement Manager (SEM) to contact for the help they need. SEMs connect with their students proactively with supportive advice, encouragement and reminders.
Our approach is intentionally mission-focused rather than classroom-focused. ACOM graduates are ready to start their ministry and vocational journey when they complete their learning.
Our students make choices to tailor their own learning experience. Students can select their study focus, pace, location and digital device to support their optimum learning style. Our e-learning is supported by facilitations: learning experiences led by ministry practitioners and academics.
Our academic standards are excellent. We know that surviving and thriving in any ministry and leadership context requires the mind of a scholar and the heart of a missionary.
Our method of delivery is designed to maximise learning-in-action. We view each of our students as practicing professionals. We are specialists in workplace learning and our approach to curriculum design reflects our instruction-action-reflection approach.
School of Bible, Theology & Ministry
Preparing students through biblical, theological and practical training for effective ministry and scholarship.
Learn More
Stirling School of Community Care
Offers counselling, supervision, chaplaincy awards, emphasising practical knowledge, academic excellence, and flexible learning.
Learn More
Alliance Institute for Mission
A practical institution with a goal to prepare students academically, but to do so in transformational contexts through which students learn what it is to grow with God in mission.
Learn More
School of Leadership
Trains Christian leaders through practical, tailored study paths and real-life assessments, emphasising thought leadership.
Learn More
Kenmore Institute for Church Planting
Prepares leaders who are equipped to establish new churches and revitalise existing congregations.
Learn More
Research & Further Studies
ACOM's research program emphasises innovative, transformational research to enhance professional practice. Students integrate theory and practice, focusing on real-world ministry, fostering thought leadership to address contemporary challenges through problem-solving, effective questioning, data collection, and clear conclusions.
Learn More
Our Students
Studying with ACOM provided me with a unique and incredible academic experience! ACOM worked with me to deliver a course that benefited and enriched my role in ministry, and that was of great benefit as it meant that I was actively able to apply the material that I had been studying. What stood out for me though while studying with ACOM was how seamlessly spiritual formation was integrated with academic learning. Instead of studying material and writing assessments that had little to do with the complexities of life in ministry, many of the units that I studied were tailored in such a way that I was engaging with God, my heart, and others which led to a deep transformation in my own character and relationship with God. I would highly recommend ACOM to anyone who desires more in their life with God!
Alec Van Bockel – Bachelor of Ministry
ACOM's flexible delivery has been instrumental in my studies. I have benefited greatly from the ability to read through the coursework in my own time, around my busy schedule. The supportive staff and excellent online resources have also been invaluable.
Natalie Crawford – Master of Theology
A lot of theology training focuses on helping you know what to do, formation helped me go deeper and learn about who I wanted to become.
As someone who learns a lot by doing, the highly practical nature of the ACOM model helped me put theory into practice immediately. The online learning helped me do that in the context I’d grown up in.
Ben Dainton – Graduate Diploma of Arts
My studies at ACOM equipped me to be job-ready by providing the ability to complete my student ministry placement in local churches, allowing me to apply what I was learning directly to real-world situations. The practical elements of the coursework gave me the hands-on experience and confidence needed to step into ministry roles, fully prepared to make a meaningful impact.
Lachie Ashworth – Bachelor of Ministry
I’ve loved my ACOM journey! Every unit has brought practical skills and theoretical knowledge I use every day with my counselling clients and beyond. I’ve grown as a person, and my confidence in academic learning has been supported by highly skilled lecturers in their field. The online learning platform has enabled me to work and balance family life and other commitments. Integrating spirituality and faith throughout every unit has been so refreshing and lovely!
Alison Bury – Bachelor of Counselling
As a person who is holding down a job, and volunteering at my local church leading in our youth ministry, my studies would not be possible without the flexibility that studying with ACOM provides. Their understanding of my ‘all of life’ and working with me to participate in study in a meaningful way that flexes to my life circumstances has been amazing. I am not sure I could have pursued my studies without it.
Tessa Sedawie – Bachelor of Ministry
About ACOM
At the Australian College of Ministries we develop healthy, effective leaders who can positively impact their own corner of the world.
Learn More
Partner With Us
For over twenty years, ACOM's partnerships have provided specialised, immersive learning pathways within local ministry contexts.
Learn More
Resources
Browse FAQs, forms, handbooks, policies, books and publications.
Learn More
Be Kingdom Ready with ACOM
1800 672 692
Apply Today
Find Us
Suite 3.01, Building B
Rhodes Corporate Park
1 Homebush Bay Drive
Rhodes NSW 2138
36 Railway Avenue
Ringwood East VIC 3135
Email
info@acom.edu.au
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About
Who We Are
Staff
Board & Governance
Study
The Basics
Apply
Courses & Units
Key Dates
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Support
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Research
Units
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Publications
Schools and Institutes
School of Bible, Theology & Ministry
Stirling School of Community Care
School of Leadership
Alliance Institute for Mission
Kenmore Institute for Church Planting
–
Events
Orientation
Graduation
Partner
Start a Learning Cohort
Start an Internship
Audit
–
Resources
Digital Learning Systems
FAQs
Forms
Open Access Studies
Handbooks & Policies
Books & Publications
ACOM Press
Connect
Contact Us
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Be Kingdom Ready
Browse Courses
Welcome to ACOM
We offer flexible online studies to equip Christians in their local church and workplace context
Bible, Theology, and Ministry
Chaplaincy
Church Planting
Counselling
Leadership
Mission
Professional Supervision
Research
Bible, Theology, and Ministry Courses
The Bible is foundational not only to who we are as Christians but also to the Kingdom ministry to which all our students are called. Theology, the study of the nature of God, is crucial for students to think about what it means to be a Christian and understand how God relates to all aspects of life and ministry.
Learn More
Chaplaincy Courses
You may be working for organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission. ACOM will help build greater capacity for chaplains involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises.
Learn More
Church Planting Courses
Be equipped to plant and grow healthy, missional churches. With mentoring from experienced planters, hands-on training, and strong theological foundations, you will develop skills in discipleship, contextualisation, leadership, and multiplication.
Learn More
Counselling Courses
ACOM values people, and it is our desire that our graduates are equipped to care for people in a safe and professional way. Counselling courses and units are designed to train Christian counsellors, professional supervisors, chaplains, and anyone caring for people in their ministry context—from church pastors to lay leaders.
Learn More
Leadership Courses
It’s time for a different kind of leadership – Christian leaders in this rapidly changing world need to possess deep spiritual conviction, a passion for mission and be highly skilled in organisational management.
Learn More
Mission Courses
Christian mission has undergone dramatic shifts in the last generation. More than ever, intercultural workers need biblical clarity and global awareness regarding the mission of the church. Students will develop a sound theology and practice of mission in order to develop creative responses to the pressing questions facing missionary practice today.
Learn More
Professional Supervision Courses
Professional supervisors are increasingly utilised in pastoral ministry, counselling, local church and other not-for-profit settings.
Supervision is being engaged both as a part of good oversight and governance, and to improve professional practice in complex settings, by supporting ministering people for longevity and fruitfulness.
Learn More
Research Courses
Research provides an opportunity for students to deep dive into an area of study that is unique to their interests, ministry and calling. With both guided and supervised options, research students have the opportunity to create an individual learning experience while developing academic research skills that can be built upon in other awards.
Learn More
Play video
Studying with ACOM
Play video
Your Journey Feature
Play video
Spiritual Formation
Why Study At ACOM?
For over 25 years ACOM has been a leader in innovative and flexible online learning. Our approach is holistic: developing head, heart and hands to engage students in a truly life-changing experience.
Discover More
Spiritual formation is integral to all we do. We do not merely teach a class on formation; we facilitate deeply transformational, holistic, learning experiences.
Spiritual formation is central to our curriculum to ensure that graduates bring strength, courage, wisdom and integrity to their future endeavours.
We personalise the support we provide students. Although students interact online, they are not forgotten. Each student has their own Student Engagement Manager (SEM) to contact for the help they need. SEMs connect with their students proactively with supportive advice, encouragement and reminders.
Our approach is intentionally mission-focused rather than classroom-focused. ACOM graduates are ready to start their ministry and vocational journey when they complete their learning.
Our students make choices to tailor their own learning experience. Students can select their study focus, pace, location and digital device to support their optimum learning style. Our e-learning is supported by facilitations: learning experiences led by ministry practitioners and academics.
Our academic standards are excellent. We know that surviving and thriving in any ministry and leadership context requires the mind of a scholar and the heart of a missionary.
Our method of delivery is designed to maximise learning-in-action. We view each of our students as practicing professionals. We are specialists in workplace learning and our approach to curriculum design reflects our instruction-action-reflection approach.
School of Bible, Theology & Ministry
Preparing students through biblical, theological and practical training for effective ministry and scholarship.
Learn More
Stirling School of Community Care
Offers counselling, supervision, chaplaincy awards, emphasising practical knowledge, academic excellence, and flexible learning.
Learn More
Alliance Institute for Mission
A practical institution with a goal to prepare students academically, but to do so in transformational contexts through which students learn what it is to grow with God in mission.
Learn More
School of Leadership
Trains Christian leaders through practical, tailored study paths and real-life assessments, emphasising thought leadership.
Learn More
Kenmore Institute for Church Planting
Prepares leaders who are equipped to establish new churches and revitalise existing congregations.
Learn More
Research & Further Studies
ACOM's research program emphasises innovative, transformational research to enhance professional practice. Students integrate theory and practice, focusing on real-world ministry, fostering thought leadership to address contemporary challenges through problem-solving, effective questioning, data collection, and clear conclusions.
Learn More
Our Students
Studying with ACOM provided me with a unique and incredible academic experience! ACOM worked with me to deliver a course that benefited and enriched my role in ministry, and that was of great benefit as it meant that I was actively able to apply the material that I had been studying. What stood out for me though while studying with ACOM was how seamlessly spiritual formation was integrated with academic learning. Instead of studying material and writing assessments that had little to do with the complexities of life in ministry, many of the units that I studied were tailored in such a way that I was engaging with God, my heart, and others which led to a deep transformation in my own character and relationship with God. I would highly recommend ACOM to anyone who desires more in their life with God!
Alec Van Bockel – Bachelor of Ministry
ACOM's flexible delivery has been instrumental in my studies. I have benefited greatly from the ability to read through the coursework in my own time, around my busy schedule. The supportive staff and excellent online resources have also been invaluable.
Natalie Crawford – Master of Theology
A lot of theology training focuses on helping you know what to do, formation helped me go deeper and learn about who I wanted to become.
As someone who learns a lot by doing, the highly practical nature of the ACOM model helped me put theory into practice immediately. The online learning helped me do that in the context I’d grown up in.
Ben Dainton – Graduate Diploma of Arts
My studies at ACOM equipped me to be job-ready by providing the ability to complete my student ministry placement in local churches, allowing me to apply what I was learning directly to real-world situations. The practical elements of the coursework gave me the hands-on experience and confidence needed to step into ministry roles, fully prepared to make a meaningful impact.
Lachie Ashworth – Bachelor of Ministry
I’ve loved my ACOM journey! Every unit has brought practical skills and theoretical knowledge I use every day with my counselling clients and beyond. I’ve grown as a person, and my confidence in academic learning has been supported by highly skilled lecturers in their field. The online learning platform has enabled me to work and balance family life and other commitments. Integrating spirituality and faith throughout every unit has been so refreshing and lovely!
Alison Bury – Bachelor of Counselling
As a person who is holding down a job, and volunteering at my local church leading in our youth ministry, my studies would not be possible without the flexibility that studying with ACOM provides. Their understanding of my ‘all of life’ and working with me to participate in study in a meaningful way that flexes to my life circumstances has been amazing. I am not sure I could have pursued my studies without it.
Tessa Sedawie – Bachelor of Ministry
About ACOM
At the Australian College of Ministries we develop healthy, effective leaders who can positively impact their own corner of the world.
Learn More
Partner With Us
For over twenty years, ACOM's partnerships have provided specialised, immersive learning pathways within local ministry contexts.
Learn More
Resources
Browse FAQs, forms, handbooks, policies, books and publications.
Learn More
Be Kingdom Ready with ACOM
1800 672 692
Apply Today
Find Us
Suite 3.01, Building B
Rhodes Corporate Park
1 Homebush Bay Drive
Rhodes NSW 2138
36 Railway Avenue
Ringwood East VIC 3135
info@acom.edu.au
Connect
–
Home
About
Who We Are
Staff
Board & Governance
Study
The Basics
Apply
Courses & Units
Key Dates
Fees
Support
–
Research
Units
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Publications
Schools and Institutes
School of Bible, Theology & Ministry
Stirling School of Community Care
School of Leadership
Alliance Institute for Mission
Kenmore Institute for Church Planting
–
Events
Orientation
Graduation
Partner
Start a Learning Cohort
Start an Internship
Audit
–
Resources
Digital Learning Systems
FAQs
Forms
Open Access Studies
Handbooks & Policies
Books & Publications
ACOM Press
Connect
Contact Us
ACOM Shop Account
ACOM delivers higher education awards as a Member Institution of the Australian University College of Divinity (CRICOS Provider: 02948J).
© 2026 ACOM
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A Handmade Website
Site protected by reCAPTCHA.
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.