Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Graduate Diploma in Ministry (Korean Language) | |||
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Qualification Type | Graduate Diploma | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 120 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Ministry (Korean Language) is to provide a Level 7 theological qualification designed for students who already hold a degree. It offers advanced undergraduate-level study to meet the growing demand for ministry education within Pentecostal and broader Christian communities. The programme supports:
* Korean New Zealand residents seeking theological education in their primary language for ministry employment, volunteer service, or personal growth. * Korean churches in NZ aiming to professionally develop current and future leaders for ministry and church planting. * International Korean students pursuing theological education in NZ, either for future migration, employment, or further study in Korea or abroad. * Korean professionals integrating Christian worldview into their vocational contexts. * The Korean community in NZ seeking to preserve Korean language and culture through theological education. * Students preparing for postgraduate study in theology or ministry. * Educational pathways across Korean churches and communities in New Zealand, Australia, Korea, and other countries. |
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Graduate profile |
GPO 1: Critically analyse and interpret biblical texts using sound hermeneutical methods, with attention to their theological significance and application within specific ministry settings.
GPO 2: Articulate and communicate a Christian worldview with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for personal living. GPO 3: Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods. GPO 4: Critically analyse contemporary issues and challenges impacting Christian ministry and formulate contextually appropriate responses informed by bicultural and multicultural perspectives within Aotearoa New Zealand and Korean ministry contexts. GPO 5: Articulate a comprehensive understanding of Christian doctrine and tradition, demonstrating theological insight and contextual awareness. |
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Education pathways |
Provides a foundation for postgraduate study in theology and ministry. The programme supports academic progression for Korean-speaking students in both local and international contexts.
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Entry Requirements |
Entry is open to degree graduates. Those who can demonstrate appropriate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience may be considered for admission through a Recognition of Prior Learning process, which will be assessed by the Academic Committee.
NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents must provide evidence of one of the following: * Native Korean speaker with secondary education in Korea and university entrance. * Completion of a degree programme in Korean at a recognised Korean university. * TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Level 4 or above. Minimum age is 18 years. |
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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 | 5590 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2025-12-23 14:21:33.6 | |||
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Next Review | 2027-09-05 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Biblical and theological knowledge for ministry application
Communication of Christian worldview Theological frameworks for ministry contexts Research and evaluation of theological sources Initiative and judgement in ministry Academic and lifelong learning in theology and ministry |
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