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New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies

Good Shepherd College - Te Hepara Pai

Subject area

Religious Studies

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$4,656

over 1 Year - details

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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 operate as senior administrators and leaders, and/or managers.

This qualification is stranded in order to recognise the specific knowledge and skills required in a variety of roles and contexts ranging from the administration of a parish, teaching Religious Education or holders of other roles of responsibility in integrated Christian schools as defined in the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act (1975), to managers of churches, agencies or community organisations.

Graduates will benefit by having a qualification that recognises their advanced evaluation, research, leadership, administration and strategic management skills and knowledge, enhancing their employment opportunities, and/or ability work in a voluntary capacity in Christian churches and their agencies.

This qualification is targeted at individuals who are ready for managerial and senior leadership positions in a variety of roles. This qualification is also targeted at those who want to further their theological studies at undergraduate level; or for current practitioners, such as teachers of Religious Education, who want to upskill in a particular area of Christian ministry.

Graduates will be able to apply in-depth theological and biblical skills and knowledge to inform managerial and strategic decisions; be responsible for leadership and may supervise others.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Open entry for school leavers over 17 years of age who are NZ citizens, permanent residents or otherwise eligible to study as a domestic student. Pre-requisites are either the NZ Certificate in Christian Studies (Level 5) with strands in Christian Ministry or Religious Education, or a registered Level 5 (or higher) qualification in Ministry, Leadership, Theology, Biblical Studies or Religious Education or evidence of equivalent relevant work experience and successful prior tertiary study at Level 5 or higher

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$4,656 $4,656
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,881 $4,881
Total $9,537 $9,537

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (09) 361 1053
Fax: (09) 361 1054
Email: r.blucher@tekupenga.org.nz
Web: http://www.tekupenga.ac.nz/catholic-theological-college/

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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