Diploma (Internship)

Programme: Diploma in Christian Studies 

This programme is offered in partnership with Laidlaw College

 

Starts Feb 2019 (2nd Year, Duration 1 Year) 

120 Credits, NZQA Level 5

Domestic Fee: $6,684 (inc. GST)

International Fee: $8,000 (inc. GST)

 

Papers and Credits 

  • Biblical Theology (15 credits)

  • Theology: Introduction (15 credits) 

  • Formation (15 credits) 

  • Mission, Church and Community (15 credits)

  • Internship I (30 credits)

  • Internship II (30 credits)

 

You will learn:

Head

  • Leadership theory & effective practice

  • How to understand and interpret the Bible accurately

  • Theological view-points

Student Success

Successful Completion: 100%

National Graduate Outcomes (3 years after completion)

  • Median Earnings: $33,865

  • Earnings range: $22,470 to $40,396

  • In employment: 55%

  • In further study: 39%

  • Other: 6%

 

Vocational Pathways

  • Church Leadership

  • Chaplaincy

  • Church-based ministries

  • Intercultural ministries

  • Religious Education

  • Youth work

Heart

  • How to strengthen your Character

  • How to build stronger spiritual disciplines

  • How to develop a greater awareness of God’s calL

 

Hand

  • How to lead teams and departments

  • How to manage projects

  • Effective ministry skills

 

How it works:

  • Typical week: 16-20 hours practical ministry

  • Independent study of academic material

  • Block course teaching from significant ministry leaders

  • Serving across Sunday services

  • Key roles in Conferences and Events

  • Lead teams