The purpose of this qualification is to provide:
A sound theological undergraduate qualification to meet the increasing demand of the Pentecostal constituency for ministry education;
A qualification used by students who also achieve other professional degrees because they want to construct a robust Christian worldview that will enhance their service in their chosen profession;
A qualification that articulates into higher level ministry and theological qualifications;
Korean NZ Residents with opportunity to obtain theological education in NZ using their primary language. This may be for any of the following purposes:
- to obtain a qualification required for ministry employment in churches, mission organisations or other Christian ministry agencies in NZ or overseas.
- to obtain skills and knowledge required for volunteering in a wide range of Christian agencies in NZ or overseas.
to obtain an undergraduate degree as a basis for carrying on to postgraduate study and research in NZ or overseas
- personal interest and development.
Korean Churches in NZ with the opportunity to professionally develop current and future staff with the capability of working in the churches and to become involved in starting new congregations or churches.
The Korean community in NZ with the opportunity to preserve Korean language through education in a subject area that has significant community, cultural and personal significance.
International students with the opportunity to do theological study in New Zealand. This may be for any of the following purposes:
- to complete all or a part of their studies in an overseas context before returning to Korea for employment or further study
- to do the study with the intention of future migration to NZ.
Additional educational pathways for the network of Korean churches and communities in New Zealand, Australia and Korea as well as other countries.

Graduates of this qualification 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.

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.

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