Subfield

Domain

Id

Christian Ministries

Christian Leadership

6038, 8671, 8709, 13178, 13179, 13447-13463

Christian Mission

6037, 8651-8670, 8672-8708, 8710-8721, 8723-8738, 9760

Christian Worship and Preaching

6046, 6047, 6050-6052, 9763, 11019-11045, 11493, 11494

Developing Christian Spirituality

6039, 6041, 6043-6045, 8507-8542, 9761, 9762

Educational Practice in Christian Ministries

13180- 13201

Pastoral Theology and Ministry

10568-10599

Philosophy, Theory, and Christian Theology of Education

13202-13220

Christian Studies

Biblical Studies

5984, 5986-5989, 5992, 5993, 5996, 9426-9437, 9439-9448, 9745, 9746, 9810-9820, 10002-10012

Christian Ethics

5972, 11832-11848

Christian Theological Studies

5970, 5974-5980, 5982, 9742, 9744, 9959-10001

History of Christianity

6024-6029, 6031, 9148-9179, 9759

All - Review category

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Category A

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID

Changes are made to SSB name, contact details or purpose statement

No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification

No transition arrangements are required

Category B

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID

Changes are made to title, rules or components

The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version

The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence

Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version

Category C

A new (replacement) qualification is published with new NQF ID

Significant changes are made to the qualification in terms of components, structure, type or level

The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification

Transition arrangements are required

Transition may be limited to phase-out dates

Category D

Qualification will expire.

There is no replacement qualification

Qualification is no longer required by industry

The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

6038

Describe leadership practices, and exercise supervised leadership of a small group

3

5

D

8671

Critically evaluate the organisational arrangement and leadership of a Christian mission agency

6

6

D

8709

Coordinate a Christian ministry event involving a team of artists

4

4

D

13178

Plan, lead, and evaluate leadership of part of a Christian ministry event for a selected group

3

2

D

13179

Organise and facilitate a temporary community for a group in the context of Christian ministry

6

8

D

13447

Examine leadership models with reference to Christian beliefs to derive a preferred leadership style

4

4

D

13448

Apply leadership principles to one's Christian leadership

5

7

D

13449

Explain how to work within the governance and structure of a selected Christian organisation

5

4

D

13450

Analyse a Christian management philosophy in the light of one's theological perspective

5

3

D

13451

Evaluate models of Christian ministry and leadership and construct a preferred model

5

8

D

13452

Describe the qualities and skills needed for Christian leadership and plan own development

3

3

D

13453

Develop a promotional plan for a particular ministry

4

5

D

13454

Develop and promote a contemporary vision of ministry with reference to a selected ministry group

5

8

D

13455

Facilitate the establishment of policy within a Christian organisation

6

10

D

13456

Work collaboratively with others toward Christian Ministry goals

4

5

D

13457

Oversee the implementation of training for people in Christian service

5

8

D

13458

Define a Christian work environment and design strategies for its implementation

5

5

D

13459

Facilitate transition in a community of faith that results from leadership change

7

10

D

13460

Provide leadership supervision for an emerging Christian leader

6

5

D

13461

Facilitate strategy development to enhance a Christian ministry programme for a ministry group

5

6

D

13462

Establish and lead a team implementing a programme of short-term ministry

4

6

D

13463

Initiate and establish a Christian ministry programme with a team

6

12

D

6037

Explain selected church teachings on social justice, and their significance to New Zealand today

3

4

D

8651

Explain the idea of Christian mission and investigate mission needs in a range of countries

2

2

D

8652

Explain the mission of God in relation to other biblical concepts and to Christian mission

4

3

D

8653

Critically evaluate how a major church document applies to a selected context of Christian mission

6

5

D

8654

Investigate the practice of a Christian mission organisation in relation to its mission statement

4

3

D

8655

Investigate, with assistance, multifaceted models of Christian mission

3

3

D

8656

Investigate Christian mission and discuss directions of one's own mission interest

5

3

D

8657

Construct an integrated theology of Christian mission from biblical themes

6

6

D

8658

Apply a theology of Christian mission to selected issues in present-day mission

6

6

D

8659

Investigate and assess the current mission statement of a selected Christian mission organisation

5

4

D

8660

Explain a multifaceted model of Christian mission and discuss implications for the church

6

6

D

8661

Explain aspects of relating the gospel to people of another culture

3

3

D

8662

Prepare to contextualise and represent the Christian gospel in a selected mission culture

6

6

D

8663

Investigate and assess modern strategies of Christian mission of four major faith communities

5

6

D

8664

Modify an approach to evangelising own social group after a period of social change

4

4

D

8665

Discuss social relocation and a Christian mission strategy to assist people facing it

5

3

D

8666

Present a Christian perspective on how to discern and confront spiritual powers

5

4

D

8667

Overview the missionary expansion of Christianity from Apostolic times to the present

4

4

D

8668

Explore the development of Christianity in a specific setting during a selected period of mission

3

4

D

8669

Clarify a mission episode related to the development of Christianity during a selected period

5

6

D

8670

Examine specified issues in relation to significant persons in Christian mission

6

6

D

8672

Evaluate a selected topic in the history of Christian mission and apply to present-day mission

5

4

D

8673

Examine, with assistance, connections between ecumenism and mission in the last 100 years

3

4

D

8674

Explore issues of Christian unity and mission in a range of present-day faith communities

5

5

D

8675

Explain foundational aspects of evangelising

5

6

D

8676

Compile story of own journey to Christian faith and tell it conversationally

2

1

D

8677

Discuss journeys to Christian faith from personal experience and biblical sources

4

3

D

8678

Provide inquirers with foundational information about Christianity

3

2

D

8679

Conduct a prescribed course for inquirers which promotes Christian belief and discipleship

3

3

D

8680

Assist a person of own culture to enter into a position of faith in Jesus Christ

3

3

D

8681

Engage in conversations and explain Christian truth and experience

2

2

D

8682

Nurture faith in a recent follower of Jesus Christ

4

3

D

8683

Train and supervise another person who witnesses to Christian faith

4

4

D

8684

Explain relational evangelising in Christian mission, and discuss with a mentor, engagement in it

4

5

D

8685

Investigate approaches and issues of cross-cultural Christian mission using workplace skills

6

6

D

8686

Relate to a social group other than own and guide people to faith in Jesus Christ

4

4

D

8687

Relate to people of a cultural group other than own and guide them to faith in Christ

5

4

D

8688

Explain communication with people of another culture and test own ability to communicate

3

3

D

8689

Communicate biblical messages with cultural relevance in differing contexts of Christian mission

5

6

D

8690

Explain, in the context of multifaith dialogue, beliefs and values taught by Jesus Christ

5

5

D

8691

Investigate a selected culture other than own for mission and present main values of Christianity

5

5

D

8692

Assess personal readiness and plan improved readiness for cross-cultural Christian mission service

5

3

D

8693

Participate with an ecumenical team for Christian mission in a period of evangelising

3

5

D

8694

Prepare and lead an ecumenical team for Christian mission in a period of evangelising

5

6

D

8695

Assist a church to prepare and evangelise, from a position in a Christian mission agency

6

10

D

8696

Propose an approach to new Christian mission activity in a selected area

5

4

D

8697

Investigate resources for evangelising and arrange one to assist a church in Christian mission

3

1

D

8698

Plan an evangelising event as an outreach of a Christian community

3

2

D

8699

Formulate principles and assess selected current approaches to evangelising

5

5

D

8700

Plan and report on the introduction of Christian faith to unchurched children

4

4

D

8701

Plan and report on the introduction of Christian faith to unchurched young people

4

4

D

8702

Plan and report on the introduction of Christian faith to unchurched adults

5

5

D

8703

Evaluate methods of evangelising after personal use in Christian mission

5

4

D

8704

Plan and implement a programme to incorporate people into a church

4

4

D

8705

Prepare a team and use the rite of Christian initiation to incorporate people into a church

5

4

D

8706

Integrate insights from biblical accounts of evangelising into a strategy of Christian mission

6

10

D

8707

Investigate and use a group performance art to communicate Christian messages

5

5

D

8708

Investigate and present communication through visual art as a means of Christian mission

5

4

D

8710

Prepare and preach to evangelise in congregational settings as an aspect of Christian mission

5

4

D

8711

Preach to evangelise in a programme initiated by a Christian church and review with help

5

5

D

8712

Preach to evangelise in Māori settings as an aspect of Christian mission

5

5

D

8713

Explain and conduct karakia to evangelise in Māori settings

5

5

D

8714

Investigate and test the use of present-day illustrations to proclaim the Christian gospel

6

5

D

8715

Relate a range of examples to the mission development of new Christian congregations

4

4

D

8716

Discuss approaches to church growth in relation to Christian mission and make recommendations

5

5

D

8717

Investigate and propose commencing a new Christian congregation in mission to a selected area

5

5

D

8718

Facilitate the attainment of a church development project related to Christian mission

6

10

D

8719

Investigate social justice in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi and the Bible

4

5

D

8720

Investigate approaches to a selected situation of social injustice and apply biblical values

5

5

D

8721

Interpret the journey of Tangata Whenua since 1840 using biblical concepts of social justice

4

5

D

8723

Research a significant present-day social justice issue and form a Christian response

6

8

D

8724

Explore New Zealand policies using theological assumptions from Christian social justice policy

6

8

D

8725

Participate as a Christian in a group which acts in respect of a selected social justice issue

4

3

D

8726

Develop a Christian definition of justice to apply to social situations perceived as unjust

5

5

D

8727

Research and propose methods of spiritual nurture to sustain Christian commitment to social justice

5

5

D

8728

Facilitate a group of Christians considering and acting for social justice

6

10

D

8729

Represent Christian perspectives on peace, just war, non-violence, violence, and social revolution

6

8

D

8730

Analyse a New Zealand social justice issue and make proposals from a Christian perspective

6

5

D

8731

Employ structural analysis to assist Christians address a social justice issue in New Zealand

4

3

D

8732

Develop and evaluate principles of social transformation in a New Zealand situation

5

6

D

8733

Analyse recent policy affecting social justice and propose changes according to Christian ideology

6

10

D

8734

Investigate, then propose an approach to empower Christian action for social justice

4

4

D

8735

Facilitate a group to study biblical narratives and its own identity in relation to social justice

5

3

D

8736

Initiate and facilitate a group to respond to social justice issues

6

10

D

8737

Facilitate an existing Christian group's analysis and planning for social justice

5

10

D

8738

Challenge established structures causing social injustice, and review from a Christian perspective

6

13

D

9760

Describe some of the results of Christian mission in a selected country

2

4

D

6046

Describe the worship of a Christian faith community

1

4

D

6047

Describe the church calendar year and its observance by a selected faith community

1

2

D

6050

Explain the purpose and elements of good preaching

2

3

D

6051

Plan, and lead a worship service with supervision

3

4

D

6052

Present, under supervision, a brief trial sermon based on supplied background material

3

4

D

9763

Describe the significance and ways of celebrating sacrament in a Christian faith community

2

3

D

11019

Outline a commonly held Christian understanding of 'worship' and some of its implications

3

4

D

11020

Explain the meaning and describe the practice of sacrament within a Christian faith community

3

4

D

11021

Explain the origins of current Christian worship practices of a selected faith community

3

4

D

11022

Describe a commonly held Christian understanding of 'worship' and explain some of its implications

4

2

D

11023

Describe places and practices of Christian worship, beliefs about worship, and how these interact

4

4

D

11024

Discuss selected stages in the history of Christian worship and how they influence current practice

5

6

D

11025

Discuss various factors that influence the expression of Christian worship

5

8

D

11026

Explain and compare the current theology and practice of sacrament in Christian faith communities

5

6

D

11027

Discuss selected movements and their effect on Christian worship in own local setting

5

4

D

11028

Analyse current understanding and practices of Christian worship with reference to their origins

6

6

D

11029

Describe and participate in the corporate worship of a selected Christian worshipping community

3

4

D

11030

Describe and contribute to 'unstructured' worship in a selected Christian worshipping community

4

3

D

11031

Plan and lead 'sung worship' in a selected Christian worshipping community

4

3

D

11032

Lead a congregation of a selected worshipping community in planned and 'unstructured' praise and worship

5

3

D

11033

Prepare and lead Christian worship on various occasions using a range of symbols

5

4

D

11034

Choreograph, plan, and use dance as a medium of expression in Christian worship

5

4

D

11035

Lead a music team in their ministry within a selected Christian worshipping community

6

5

D

11036

Facilitate a selected group in the preparation and leading of a church service

6

4

D

11037

Prepare and lead church services relating to special occasions in the church calendar

6

6

D

11038

Prepare and lead church services each of which incorporate a different Christian rite

6

6

D

11039

Facilitate congregational participation in dance as an expression of Christian corporate worship

6

4

D

11040

Explain preaching in the context of Christian worship and assess a range of examples

4

5

D

11041

Preach Christian sermons, with supervision

4

5

D

11042

Discuss purposes of Christian preaching and use established criteria to evaluate various sermons

5

4

D

11043

Develop, preach, and evaluate sermons with supervision, using one's own resource material

5

6

D

11044

Propose and use an integrated approach to Christian sermon development

6

5

D

11045

Prepare, preach, and evaluate Christian sermons suited to various occasions and congregations

6

6

D

11493

Plan, lead, and evaluate a Christian worship service with a selected focus

4

2

D

11494

Prepare, facilitate, and evaluate own Christian devotions and reflections for a selected group

5

6

D

6039

Describe personal prayer, its purpose, and variety of forms within a faith community

1

2

D

6041

Present a reflection on the life of a person who challenges people to grow

2

4

D

6043

Discuss an understanding of God's calling, to a range of vocations, ministries, and specific tasks

2

4

D

6044

Describe a process of establishing, and report on engagement with, mentor-assisted spiritual growth

3

4

D

6045

Relate different theories of human behaviour to a Christian understanding of human behaviour

4

4

D

8507

Describe a Christian understanding of communication between God and people

3

2

D

8508

Explain the processes involved in developing a personal faith relationship with Christ

4

3

D

8509

Describe Christian approaches to spiritual growth and the contexts within which these may be used

4

3

D

8510

Reflect on the life of a person who challenges Christians to growth

4

3

D

8511

Relate a Christian understanding of relationship within the Godhead to human relationships

4

2

D

8512

Discuss ways of sustaining spiritual well-being in Christian life

5

5

D

8513

Relate understandings of Christian spirituality to a personal spirituality

5

3

D

8514

Articulate a synthesised approach as a basis for Christian discipleship and spirituality

6

6

D

8515

Discuss a theology of hardship, suffering, and blessing in Christian faith and life

6

3

D

8516

Reflect on a Christian understanding of an experience which led to a perceived awareness of God

3

3

D

8517

Describe spirituality, the influence of the New Zealand context, and the development of perspectives

4

3

D

8518

Describe Māori spirituality and its influence on selected Christian faith communities

5

6

D

8519

Discuss Christian spiritual perspectives concerning relationship with the natural environment

5

4

D

8520

Analyse from a Christian perspective expressions of spirituality found in a range of artistic media

6

4

D

8521

Reflect on the implications of relating personal Christian faith beliefs to social issues

6

3

D

8522

Reflect critically on societal, spiritual, and church trends in Aotearoa-New Zealand

6

5

D

8523

Report on intentions to encourage another Christian in use of spiritual disciplines

4

5

D

8524

Enter an agreement to assist another Christian with personal spiritual growth

4

4

D

8525

Participate in a peer group of Christian spiritual directors for the purposes of supervision

5

3

D

8526

Report on renegotiation of a spiritual direction agreement

5

2

D

8527

Report on facilitating discernment of steps for another Christian to take in spiritual growth

6

4

D

8528

Report on intentions to encourage Christian spiritual growth in individuals from affinity groups

6

8

D

8529

Report on assisting another Christian to explore challenges in the context of spiritual direction

6

4

D

8530

Describe the use of the Bible and prayer in nurturing personal Christian spiritual growth

3

3

D

8531

Report on preparation for and participation in a Christian retreat

3

2

D

8532

Describe the development of Christian friendship

3

4

D

8533

Reflect on a Christian understanding of reconciliation and its implications for lifestyle

3

2

D

8534

Use a method of understanding personal functioning to set and monitor goals for Christian life

3

3

D

8535

Explain ways of establishing and maintaining a healthy self-image in Christian life

4

3

D

8536

Relate a Christian understanding of God's calling to a personal perception of God's calling

4

2

D

8537

Report on personal application of selected insights from received Christian teaching

4

3

D

8538

Participate in community in a manner consistent with Christian values

3

4

D

8539

Evaluate from a Christian theological perspective a personal experience of seeking God's direction

5

2

D

8540

Report on personal integration of Christian faith beliefs, lifestyle, and experience

4

3

D

8541

Report on personal application of Christian spiritual disciplines

4

3

D

8542

Use a method of understanding personal functioning to set and monitor Christian ministry goals

5

3

D

9761

Identify requirements for the development and maintenance of friendships from a Christian perspective

1

3

D

9762

Describe a Christian understanding of sexuality within the context of human relationships

2

4

D

13180

Explain the suitability of temporary community as a Christian ministries educational practice

4

2

D

13181

Plan and present Christian principles to a selected age group in a particular context

4

6

D

13182

Achieve teaching aims within a given time frame by adapting supplied Christian education resources

4

2

D

13183

Use interactive learning methods in the planning and leading of a Christian ministry event

4

2

D

13184

Plan to educate Christian parents to nurture their own children in the Christian faith

4

2

D

13185

Select, plan, and present related Christian principles to a selected age group

5

6

D

13186

Discuss the educational content and methods suited to Christian ministry with a selected group

5

2

D

13187

Plan, and facilitate two age groups to explore selected issues from a Christian perspective

6

6

D

13188

Facilitate discussion of various theological views and their relationship to a selected perspective

6

3

D

13189

Facilitate a group of people engaged in Christian theological reflection

6

3

D

13190

Facilitate inter-generational groups in their exploration of issues from a Christian perspective

6

4

D

13191

Describe, select, and use educational resources in a Christian ministry context

3

2

D

13192

Explain the use of art forms, and select and use applications of art forms in Christian education

4

3

D

13193

Adapt, with supervision, an existing outcome and transfer it to a new Christian ministries context

4

3

D

13194

Select, prepare, and tell stories to communicate Christian truth to a selected group

4

3

D

13195

Design, make, and use own resources to communicate truths to a group in Christian education

5

3

D

13196

Analyse and meet the needs and educational priorities of a group in Christian education

6

4

D

13197

Adapt an existing outcome and independently transfer it to a new Christian ministries context

5

3

D

13198

Facilitate spiritual response in groups through the use of story in a Christian ministry context

6

4

D

13199

Design and facilitate a series of learning sessions that reflect a model of Christian education

6

8

D

13200

Adapt an existing outcome and transfer it to a range of new Christian ministries contexts

6

5

D

13201

Design an original Christian education curriculum for a selected group

7

6

D

10568

Describe a biblical view of pastoral ministry and its value in believers' lives

3

2

D

10569

Describe how to contribute positively in pastoral situations from a Christian perspective

4

4

D

10570

Select Christian insights and explain when and how to offer them in pastoral situations

4

3

D

10571

Discuss how to facilitate growth in faith through pastoral situations, with reference to life stages

6

6

D

10572

Analyse pastoral situations and describe an approach to and methods of supporting in one situation

5

4

D

10573

Analyse pastoral situations and discuss offering selected Christian insights to those involved

5

3

D

10574

Integrate views on the nature of persons to assist thinking about pastoral ministry

6

4

D

10575

Practice and report on the practise of pastoral care in a selected context and selected situations

5

10

D

10576

Respond pastorally to someone who expresses need for assistance

4

4

D

10577

Discuss ways of understanding loss and pastoral ministry resources

5

4

D

10578

Report on accompanying someone during an experience of significant loss

5

2

D

10579

Report on interpreting Christian insights into a range of pastoral situations

6

4

D

10580

Provide a range of resources in response to different pastoral needs

6

6

D

10581

Report on expression of self in pastoral situations and facilitate exploration of personal issues

6

5

D

10582

Describe the relationship between life experiences and Christian belief

4

6

D

10583

Analyse the relationship between life experiences and Christian belief

5

8

D

10584

Reflect theologically on the relationship between life experiences and Christian belief

6

8

D

10585

Describe an issue and the pastoral effects of one theological perspective concerning it

4

3

D

10586

Survey contemporary issues and their pastoral implications

5

8

D

10587

Discuss a range of pastoral implications of a contemporary theological issue

5

3

D

10588

Explain pastoral implications which result from different biblical interpretations

5

5

D

10589

Discuss the impact of cultural issues and evaluate how pastoral practice can respond to them

5

5

D

10590

Discuss the impact of gender issues and evaluate how pastoral practice can respond to them

5

5

D

10591

Explain the purpose and models of supervision of Christian ministry

4

3

D

10592

Monitor personal functioning within Christian pastoral ministry under professional supervision

4

6

D

10593

Set goals and monitor personal learning concerning pastoral care in the context of peer supervision

5

6

D

10594

Plan, report, and reflect on Christian ministry with an individual supervisor

5

6

D

10595

Participate in a peer group for the purposes of supervision of Christian ministry

6

6

D

10596

Explain Christian beliefs and report strategies dealing with issues that cause tension in ministry

4

5

D

10597

Discuss, plan, and report on implementation of strategies to sustain Christian ministry involvement

6

6

D

10598

Explain the necessity of referral, compile a list for use, and describe how to make a referral

4

2

D

10599

Assess own and others' professional and pastoral contribution in an inter-disciplinary context

6

3

D

13202

Explain an understanding of Christian educational ministry with a selected group

4

2

D

13203

Apply a relational model of teaching and biblical examples to current teaching practice

4

4

D

13204

Explain Christian education and nurture and how each might be improved in faith communities

4

2

D

13205

Explain an understanding of Religious Education in a selected school context

4

2

D

13206

Describe a curriculum and evaluate its suitability for a selected Christian education setting

4

2

D

13207

Describe learning styles and explain how a Christian educator might take them into account

4

3

D

13208

Discuss Christian education and how theology influences its understanding and practice

5

10

D

13209

Describe Christian education models, explain a preferred model, and outline its implementation

5

4

D

13210

Discuss educational models of faith development and relate them to a selected group

5

2

D

13211

Assess influences on, and describe educational methods to facilitate faith development

5

2

D

13212

Evaluate selected social science disciplines and their contribution to Christian education

5

5

D

13213

Analyse a Christian education model and its relationship with a theological perspective

6

3

D

13214

Analyse Christian education models and justify a preference for one model for a selected group

6

6

D

13215

Analyse and respond theologically to the contribution to education of a range of philosophers

6

6

D

13216

Analyse the philosophical basis of current educational practice and evaluate it theologically

6

5

D

13217

Analyse and respond to Christian beliefs and common expectations about educational responsibility

5

2

D

13218

Explain moral and values education theories and evaluate their use in Christian education

6

6

D

13219

Discuss assessment in education and in a selected Christian education context

6

3

D

13220

Justify the use of an educational model arising from a preferred theology and educational philosophy

7

6

D

5984

Outline the origins and importance of the New Testament to Christians

1

4

D

5986

Produce a written assignment based on biblical material

1

4

D

5987

Describe the life and times of Jesus Christ, and the responses of his contemporaries

1

4

D

5988

Describe the use of the Bible in a selected faith community

2

4

D

5989

Identify the key content and themes of the Bible with reference to selected books

2

4

D

5992

Describe and apply literary approaches to the interpretation of the Old Testament

3

4

D

5993

Apply accepted principles to interpret a range of Bible passages

3

6

D

5996

Identify contemporary meaning by tracing a theme through the Bible

3

4

D

9426

Present an overview of the Bible

1

4

D

9427

Present an overview of some themes in the Bible

2

4

D

9428

Present a survey of Israel, its history, setting, and people during the Old Testament period

3

10

D

9429

Present a survey, including events and themes, of the Old Testament

4

10

D

9430

Survey the New Testament in relation to settings, gospels and other books

4

8

D

9431

Survey the history of Israel during the Old Testament period, with reference to biblical scholarship

5

10

D

9432

Survey the content, context, and themes of the Old Testament with reference to biblical scholarship

5

16

D

9433

Survey a major division of the Old Testament for content, literary forms and themes

5

8

D

9434

Discuss biblical apocalyptic literature and how it may be understood

5

8

D

9435

Survey the New Testament with reference to biblical scholarship

5

16

D

9436

Survey a selected grouping of New Testament literature with reference to biblical scholarship

5

8

D

9437

Outline purpose, content, and themes of a book of the Bible, and the meaning of some of its passages

2

4

D

9439

Describe historical and present day approaches to biblical interpretation

5

8

D

9440

Analyse a range of approaches to interpreting scripture, and evaluate contemporary approaches

6

8

D

9441

Critically examine a selected aspect of biblical literature

6

4

D

9442

Explain understandings of canon and discuss their influence

5

3

D

9443

Describe the development of major theological themes in the Bible

4

8

D

9444

Draw implications for Christian life from exegetical study of a range of biblical books

4

4

D

9445

Discuss a range of themes in the Old Testament

5

6

D

9446

Develop and evaluate an understanding of the nature of scripture

6

2

D

9447

Analyse a range of themes, and critically evaluate their contribution to the New Testament

6

6

D

9448

Develop principles for Christian life from a range of biblical books

6

8

D

9745

Describe how biblical writings are used to explain the life and ministry of Jesus Christ

2

4

D

9746

Explain contemporary meanings of Bible passages with reference to context and literary form

3

4

D

9810

Clarify the meaning and importance of types of biblical literature for the task of interpretation

4

8

D

9811

Clarify the meaning of various Bible passages that illustrate one selected type of literature

4

6

D

9812

Clarify the meaning of one book of the Bible with particular reference to selected sections

4

8

D

9813

Interpret passages from a book in the Old Testament with reference to introductory critical works

5

8

D

9814

Interpret passages from various Old Testament books with reference to introductory critical works

5

10

D

9815

Interpret passages from a book in the New Testament with reference to introductory critical works

5

8

D

9816

Interpret passages from various New Testament books with reference to introductory critical works

5

10

D

9817

Exegete passages from a book in the Old Testament with reference to current critical scholarship

6

10

D

9818

Exegete selected sections from the Old Testament with reference to current critical scholarship

6

16

D

9819

Exegete passages from a book in the New Testament with reference to current critical scholarship

6

10

D

9820

Exegete selected sections from the New Testament with reference to current critical scholarship

6

16

D

10002

Tell the 'faith story' of the Bible with reference to all the books and selected themes

3

6

D

10003

Survey each book of the Bible and outline its contribution to the 'faith story' of the Bible

4

9

D

10004

Explain the establishment of the canon and describe divisions of biblical literature

4

3

D

10005

Survey the inter-testamental period and how it contributes to an understanding of the New Testament

5

6

D

10006

Analyse selected hermeneutical issues, evaluate views and argue for a preferred view concerning them

6

8

D

10007

Explain the meaning and outline the significance of selected biblical words for Christian belief

3

3

D

10008

Describe the content and theological themes of various books of the Bible

4

9

D

10009

Discuss theological themes in a New Testament book and how they contribute to its overall message

5

6

D

10010

Analyse theological themes in a New Testament book and how they contribute to the book's theology

6

6

D

10011

Discuss literary type, theological themes and the overall message of an Old Testament book

5

8

D

10012

Analyse the theology of an Old Testament book with reference to literary type

6

8

D

5972

Relate supplied biblical or doctrinal information to given situations

1

2

D

11832

Describe two major types of ethical theory and categorise a variety of theories according to type

4

2

D

11833

Describe how conscience may affect ethical decision-making for the Christian

3

2

D

11834

Discuss how a range of sources contributes to ethical decision-making by Christians

5

3

D

11835

Discuss a variety of ethical theories and how they contribute to the decision-making of Christians

5

2

D

11836

Discuss conscience, factors that shape it, and how it may affect Christian ethical decision-making

5

3

D

11837

Examine the Treaty of Waitangi and discuss ways it informs law-making and a Christian ethic

5

3

D

11838

Analyse a variety of ethical theories and defend a preferred theory from a Christian perspective

6

3

D

11839

Describe selected ethical issues and a Christian position to each

3

2

D

11840

Explain how a Christian response may be made to a variety of ethical issues

4

3

D

11841

Explain legal and Christian ethical requirements in one profession and evaluate personal practice

5

4

D

11842

Discuss a range of responses, including a preferred Christian response, to selected ethical issues

5

5

D

11843

Analyse theological perspectives and defend a preferred Christian perspective on an ethical issue

6

3

D

11844

Explain the use of the Bible in Christian ethics, with reference to a selected ethical issue

4

3

D

11845

Outline a range of Old and New Testament ethical teaching, and explain its use in Christian ethics

5

4

D

11846

Discuss understandings of, and approaches to, scripture and how they affect Christian ethics

5

3

D

11847

Analyse and evaluate the contribution to Christian ethics of approaches to biblical interpretation

6

4

D

11848

Analyse and evaluate some Old and New Testament ethical teaching as a source of Christian ethics

6

4

D

5970

Outline the history and content of major distinguishing doctrines of a selected faith community

1

4

D

5974

Describe how religious beliefs have been reflected in art forms throughout history

2

4

D

5975

Describe current formulations and expressions of teachings of a faith community

2

4

D

5976

Describe the interaction between scientific development and Christian belief

2

4

D

5977

Describe church teachings and practices and evaluate their enduring significance

3

3

D

5978

Discuss the expression, development and implications of a faith community's doctrines

3

4

D

5979

Relate a faith community's view of work and leisure to contemporary Aotearoa-New Zealand

3

4

D

5980

Demonstrate integration of thought about a scientific development with Christian thought and belief

3

4

D

5982

Explain the significance of Jesus Christ as an historical figure

3

4

D

9742

Describe the characteristics and actions of the Holy Spirit in the world and in people's lives

1

4

D

9744

Explain aspects of traditional and modern Christian understandings of Jesus Christ

3

4

D

9959

Describe the purpose and sources of systematic theology and outline skills required to engage in it

4

2

D

9960

Discuss the nature, sources, and methods of systematic theology

5

3

D

9961

Discuss a range of theological models and their sources

5

4

D

9962

Discuss Christian theological issues concerning the use of language to express beliefs about God

5

4

D

9963

Discuss the purposes and implications of theological models

6

4

D

9964

Discuss the nature of theological language and present a preferred view concerning it

6

4

D

9965

Describe the relationship between faith and reason in examining some objections to Christianity

4

4

D

9966

Use biblically based argument to respond to questions about the validity of the Christian Gospel

4

4

D

9967

Answer common questions and objections concerning Christian belief

5

6

D

9968

Evaluate selected claims of Christianity in relation to significant critiques

6

8

D

9969

Outline a commonly held Christian understanding of Christian beliefs and their importance

1

4

D

9970

Describe a commonly held Christian understanding of Christian beliefs and explain their importance

2

6

D

9971

Explain a Christian understanding of selected Christian beliefs and their influence

3

6

D

9972

Survey a Christian understanding of a range of Christian beliefs and explain their influence

3

8

D

9973

Explain a commonly held theological understanding of three Christian beliefs and their implications

4

8

D

9974

Explain a common theological understanding of a range of Christian beliefs and their implications

4

10

D

9975

Discuss and evaluate theological perspectives on a range of Christian beliefs and their significance

5

10

D

9976

Discuss theological perspectives on a wide range of Christian beliefs and their significance

5

12

D

9977

Analyse biblical and historical development and contemporary perspectives of Christian beliefs

6

15

D

9978

Describe a selected Christian theological understanding of the development of a range of doctrines

3

4

D

9979

Survey the development of selected doctrines with reference to selected theological thinkers

4

6

D

9980

Discuss the historical and theological development of selected Christian doctrines

5

5

D

9981

Explain the doctrinal distinctives and practices of a selected Christian faith community

4

3

D

9982

Describe and critically evaluate a significant denominational practice and its theology

6

6

D

9983

Describe the course of a selected theological debate and explain its importance

4

3

D

9984

Describe the ideas and discuss the contribution to theology of a selected theological thinker

5

4

D

9985

Compare Eastern and Western theology with reference to one Christian belief

5

4

D

9986

Discuss selected Greek metaphysical themes and ways in which they have had theological influence

6

8

D

9987

Analyse a selected thinker's theology, and assess its contribution to subsequent theology

6

8

D

9988

Critically analyse a selected theological debate, and its significance

6

8

D

9989

Analyse one thinker's formulation of metaphysical themes and their theological significance

6

8

D

9990

Analyse a formulation from selected philosophical anthropologies and its theological significance

6

8

D

9991

Discuss selected themes within modern philosophy that interact with Christian theology

6

8

D

9992

Describe a selected contextual theology and its significance

4

4

D

9993

Describe two theological perspectives on a contemporary theological issue

4

3

D

9994

Describe the theological ideas of a range of contemporary theologians

4

8

D

9995

Describe a selected theology in Aotearoa-New Zealand

5

4

D

9996

Compare and contrast a contextual theology with a contemporary expression of Christian orthodoxy

5

6

D

9997

Discuss a range of perspectives, and outline a personal position on a contemporary theological issue

5

3

D

9998

Compare and contrast some distinctive ideas of two contemporary theologians

5

8

D

9999

Discuss the intention, evaluate perspectives, and defend one contextual theology perspective

6

8

D

10000

Analyse perspectives on a contemporary theological issue, and defend a preferred perspective

6

6

D

10001

Analyse contemporary theology and argue for a preferred perspective

6

6

D

6024

Show how Christian teaching has influenced aspects of New Zealand's history

1

4

D

6025

Trace the development of a faith community from the time of its origins in Aotearoa-New Zealand

1

4

D

6026

Make connections between the church and the Treaty of Waitangi

1

4

D

6027

Assess the impact of selected significant events on the history of a faith community

2

4

D

6028

Explain the origins and development of inter-church relationships in Aotearoa-New Zealand

2

4

D

6029

Describe the impact on the church of a development initiated from within

2

3

D

6031

Examine, with supervision, Christian ways of understanding the Treaty of Waitangi and biculturalism

3

6

D

9148

Overview the history of Christianity from the Apostolic period to the present

3

6

D

9149

Describe the significance in the history of Christianity of selected key issues

4

6

D

9150

Describe the significance to Christianity of selected historical people and developments

4

8

D

9151

Discuss causes, analyse features and evaluate influence of selected historical Christian movements

6

6

D

9152

Assess Christianity's attempted resolution of its internal tensions in a given historical setting

5

4

D

9153

Contrast different interpretations of a selected development in the history of Christianity

5

6

D

9154

Evaluate different interpretations of a selected development in the history of Christianity

6

6

D

9155

Discuss the history of Christianity in its first seven centuries

5

12

D

9156

Discuss the history of Christianity in the medieval period

5

12

D

9157

Discuss the history of Christianity in the Reformation period

5

12

D

9158

Describe the historical development of a selected Christian institution

4

4

D

9159

Discuss the historical development of a selected Christian spirituality

5

6

D

9160

Evaluate and compare the histories of selected Christian spiritualities

6

8

D

9161

Discuss one challenge to, and the responses of, Christian orthodoxy in a selected historical setting

5

4

D

9162

Discuss the impact of new trends in Christian use of the arts in a selected historical period

5

4

D

9163

Discuss the influence of selected external factors on Christianity in a selected historical setting

5

4

D

9164

Assess the interaction between political and Christian authority in a selected historical setting

5

6

D

9165

Evaluate the history of a selected Christian social movement

6

6

D

9166

Evaluate external attempts to control Christianity in a selected historical setting

6

4

D

9167

Evaluate Christianity's interaction with society's thought patterns in a selected historical period

6

4

D

9168

Evaluate the roles of women within Christianity in a selected historical period

6

8

D

9169

Describe the historical significance of selected Christian theological thinkers

4

4

D

9170

Evaluate Christian spiritual responses to religious developments in a selected historical period

6

4

D

9171

Evaluate the popular Christianity of a selected historical period

6

4

D

9172

Outline the contribution of a key Christian leader within their historical setting

3

3

D

9173

Evaluate the historical development of a selected Christian faith community in New Zealand

6

6

D

9174

Discuss the significance to the history of New Zealand Christianity of selected formative persons

5

6

D

9175

Evaluate the historical interaction between Christianity and society in New Zealand

6

6

D

9176

Evaluate the historical interaction between Christianity and Māori

6

6

D

9177

Discuss the distinctive historical characteristics of Christianity in a selected region

5

8

D

9178

Evaluate the historical influence on each other of Christianity and society in a selected region

6

6

D

9179

Discuss the historical impact of Christianity in one region compared to another

5

6

D

9759

Explain the relationship between the church and state in a selected period

3

4

D

Level

3

Credits

3

Subfield

Christian Ministries

Domain

Developing Christian Spirituality

Status

Expiring

Status date

11 December 2009

Date version published

11 December 2009

This unit standard is expiring.  Assessment against the standard must take place before the expiry date set out below.

Expiry date

31 December 2012

Entry information

Open.

Accreditation

Evaluation of documentation by NZQA.

Standard setting body (SSB)

NZQA National Qualifications Services

Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference

0226