Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry | |||
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 360 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The degree aims to Provide students with knowledge and skills with which to collect, analyse, organize, summarize and critically evaluate information on a broad range of topics and contemporary issues in Christian theology and ministry from a wide range of sources.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of Christian history, doctrine and tradition; Analyse and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text; Explain and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for personal living; Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods; Discuss and analyse contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on Christian ministry and the Pentecostal community and create solutions to these challenges; Demonstrate breadth and complexity of professional ministry skills pertinent to engagement with congregational communities, including Maori Christians; Collaborate with the broader community of Christian ministers and community leaders to provide appropriate collegial support; Demonstrate self-reflection and evaluation of ministry performance for the purpose of vocational development. |
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Education pathways |
The Level 7 undergraduate degree programme aims to provide students with knowledge and skills with which to collect, analyse, organize, summarize and critically evaluate information on a broad range of topics and contemporary issues in Christian Theology and ministry from a wide range of sources.
It is designed to prepare graduates for ministry or help people already in ministry and leadership, focusing on spiritual formation as well as practical aspects of ministry. |
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Entry Requirements |
The student must be either a New Zealand citizen or resident with either Minimum of 42 NCEA credits at Level 3 and must include a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher; 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics and a minimum of 4 credits in reading and writing at level 2 or higher in English or te reo Maori OR a qualification from another New Zealand tertiary institution at Level 5 or above OR Mature student would be considered under the special admission policy
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Education Organisation | Alphacrucis Limited | |||
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Developed By | Alphacrucis Limited | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 1851 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2012-06-05 15:38:57.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2027-09-05 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Provide students with knowledge and skills with which to collect, analyse, organize, summarize and critically evaluate information on a broad range of topics and contemporary issues in Christian theology and ministry from a wide range of sources;
Prepare students to make appropriate choices by applying biblical knowledge, and other Christian perspectives and understanding to situations in daily life; Equip students to understand and communicate biblical content and Christian worldview; Enable students to apply concepts and principles drawn from systematic and coherent bodies of knowledge to a wide range of day-to-day ministry and Christian leadership situations, where appropriate skills of insight, analysis, communication and problem solving are integrated and applied; Develop students' intellectual acumen sufficiently for the pursuit and evaluation of relevant research, and for understanding, evaluating and responding to new information, concepts and evidence from a wide range of sources; Develop skills in collaboration, interpersonal interaction, and leadership appropriate to Christian ministry and/or team-based learning; Exercise initiative and informed judgement in applying knowledge and skills to challenges and expectations of ministry and as appropriate, supervising and organising the activities of others; Prepare students to exercise self-discipline in study and express academic knowledge, understanding and applications in a clear, coherent and well-reasoned manner and thereby encourage students to embrace and pursue lifelong learning. |
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