New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies
Carey Baptist College
Subject area
Religious Studies
Qualification
Duration
20 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,237
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Christian churches, agencies and community organisations with people who are able to develop, evaluate and deliver programmes that provide guidance and direction to groups to support both individual and community spiritual development in a range of ministry and/or education contexts.
Graduates will benefit by having a qualification which recognises their theoretical knowledge and skills in developing, evaluating and delivering such programmes; enhancing their employment opportunities and/or ability to work in a voluntary capacity.
This qualification focuses on the underpinning principles of Christian theology, and depending on the strand chosen, also Christian ministry principles and/or the Religious Education curriculum. It is targeted at people who are ready for positions of responsibility in a variety of roles in Christian church ministry, agencies or community organisations, or as teachers or administrators in Christian integrated schools.
The Christian Ministry strand allows people to gain the knowledge and skills for managing the spiritual and pastoral care of Christian communities, agencies or community organisations in a variety of contexts.
The Religious Education strand allows teacher-trainees, or those who have already gained a teaching qualification, to gain the additional core knowledge and skills required for teaching Religious Education in integrated Christian schools, early childhood centres and parish-based programmes, and for positions associated with maintaining the special character of the school as defined in the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act (1975).
Graduates will be capable of working autonomously within established parameters and may have some responsibility for the management of learning and performance of others.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
For General Admission, all applicants must have achieved one of the following: (1) National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), with both (a) minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, and (b) a minimum of 8 credits in English at Level 2 (or higher); 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits in writing. OR (2) A grade of C or higher in each of 3 subjects in New Zealand University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships (NZUEBS) examinations. For Special Admission, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who do not meet the General Admission requirements but who will have reached the age of 20 by the first day of the semester for which admission is sought and who are able to provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience may be granted Special Admission, in exceptional cases, an applicant who does not hold a university entrance qualification and has not reached the age of 20 by the first day of the semester for which admission is sought may apply for special admission. In assessing whether to grant special admission in exceptional cases, the primary focus will be on the applicant's level of preparedness for tertiary study. Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic) or equivalent.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
20 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
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Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,237 | $3,237 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$2,757 | $2,757 |
| Total | $5,994 | $5,994 |
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Student Success
69%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 773 776
Phone: (021) 303432
Fax: (021) 303432
Email: enquiries@carey.ac.nz
Web: http://www.carey.ac.nz
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