Register here for School of Ministry

School of Ministry aims to grow you in your knowledge and application of the Bible for life and ministry.

It is designed for people who want to grow in their personal knowledge of Gods Word. It is an excellent introduction to theology and gets you into the Word of God helpfully and usefully.

Participants complete a short correspondence course in a given subject area which is run over a series of weeks in group settings (with online videos for those who can not make it physically). The subjects will usually fall into one of three disciplines Biblical Theology, Biblical Book or Doctrine/Church History. Most subjects are part of the Preliminary Theology Course from Moore College.

School of Ministry is open to Christians both members of Lower Mountains Anglican Church and beyond. It is not meant to be a replacement in any way for regular Growth Groups (Bible Study Groups).

In 2026 there are three terms (enrol for as many or as few as you would like).

And there are three formats:

• Intensive - 3 half-days in January
• a-GAPe - Mondays 1-2.30pm
• Weekend - Sundays 1-2.30pm

             (specific dates delow)

2026

Tuesday 27th, Wednesday, 28th and Thursday 29th Jan 2026 at LMAP Glenbrook (1 Wascoe St).

9.30am-1.30pm at LMAP Glenbrook Seminar Rooms (with an optional online open-book exam following)

Creation to New Creation (Introduction to the Bible) shows how the books and themes of the Bible fit together. At the centre of the story is Jesus and this subject shows God's unfolding plan for salvation is revealed through the promises he made to his people.

A great course for someone wanting to learn how the sixty-six books of the Bible all work together to form one big story. And it gives a simple way to work out how to understand any passage in the Bible.

10 Mondays from 2nd Feb to 11th May 2026 – 1:00-2:30pm at LMAP Glenbrook (Seminar Rooms)

Promise to Fulfillment aims to train students in a method for reading the Bible well, paying particular attention to interpreting each passage of the Bible in light of its place in the single overarching story that binds the Bible together as a whole. The passages chosen for particular attention, represent a range of different genres and each come at a key stage in God’s unfolding plan of redemption.

A great course for someone wanting to understand and interpret a Bible passage so that you get out of it what the passage is trying to say.

(Note: Specific dates, avoiding public and school holidays are: Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,  Mar 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th, April 27th, May 4th  (with an optional online open-book exam on May 11th) 

10 Sunday from 15th Feb to 17th May 2026 – 1:00-2:30pm at LMAP Blaxland (Hall)

The Church (Doctrine 3) focuses on the doctrine of the Church along with some aspects of worship. The overarching theme is the place of the church in the purposes of God. This leads to discussions of both the fundamental nature of the church along with discussions of fellowship in the church and the continuity of the church. The aspects of worship of particular relevance to these discussions are the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.

A great course for someone wanting to gain confidence in what we can know and say about the Church, and how God’s Word ought to shape what we do when we gather.

* The Church (Doctrine 3) is only available as a paper-based unit. It is not yet available online. Exam is by short answer questions based on the PTC notes.

(Note: Specific dates, avoiding public and school holidays are: Feb 15th, 22nd, March 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th, April 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th (with an optional online open-book exam following) 

10 Mondays from 18th May to 24th Aug 2026 – 1:00-2:30pm at LMAP Glenbrook (Seminar Rooms)

(Note: Specific dates, avoiding public and school holidays are: May 18th, 25th, June 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th, July 27th, Aug 3rd, 10th, 17th  (with an optional online open-book exam on Aug 24th) 

10 Mondays from 31st Aug to 23rd Nov 2026 – 1:00-2:30pm at LMAP Glenbrook (Seminar Rooms)

(Note: Specific dates, avoiding public and school holidays are: Aug 31st, Sept 7th, 14th, 21st, Oct 12th, 19th, 26th, Nov 2nd, 9th, 16th (with an optional online open-book exam on Nov 23rd) 

One of the great things about School of Ministry is that it offers you a fair amount of flexibility.

There are different formats in which the group time can run (e.g. 10 consecutive weeks, different times and days of the week), along with online material and support. Attending the group every session is not a necessary requirement of the course. The sessions are recorded and so it is easy to catch-up.

There is guided reading, no essays and an optional online open book exam. There are no prerequisites, and you can start doing School of Ministry courses with any subject.

It is the sort of course that gives back what you put in – so for example if you give it 3-5 hours a week in addition to the face to face time (which would be at the top end of the time required), you will benefit greatly, yet less time invested will still be useful.

Generally the cost is $50 per subject ($70 for those who want the course book).

The cost includes: course notes, exam, online access and tuition.

Enrolment?

Easy; sign up through the form

Pay online and let the office know whether or not you have ordered a hard copy of the book. Feel free to come for the one or two sessions to check it out before committing and paying.

It may be helpful to see the plan for what is to come in the School of Ministry.

Planned School of Ministry Subjects

You can start with any subject, no prerequisites exist. If concerned, Introduction to the Bible (C2NC) and Promise to Fulfillment are a good place to start.

1 = PTC Level 1 band (6 subjects: C2NC, P2F, OT1, NT1, Doct 1, Eph earns a Preliminary Theological Certificate – Level 1)

2 = PTC Level 2 band (4 subjects: OT2, NT2, Doct 2, ECH + 2 electives earns a Preliminary Theological Certificate – Level 2)

3 = PTC Level 3 band (4 subjects: OT3, NT3, Doct 3, RCH + 2 electives earns a Preliminary Theological Certificate – Level 3)

Electives include: Romans, The Gospel of John, New Testament 4, Old Testament 4, Apologetics, Ethics, Worship, Prayer Book.

Please pay online before completing your registration

If you have not previously enrolled in a School of Ministry Subject and you would like to check it out before registering, please feel free to come along for up to the first two sessions before completing your registration and payment.

Online payments should be completed before progressing to your subject selection (which will appear below)

With each subject, you will receive access to the Moore Theological College online notes. If you would like these notes as a physical booklet, please select this option when making your payment.

Important:  After payment has been completed - please return to this form and check the box below to proceed with registration. Also if you paid $70 to order notes please tick the box for that. THANK YOU!

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