Certificate in Ministry Supervision (Micro-credential)

All students, irrespective of Christian denomination are welcome to apply to study with us to prepare for offering ministry supervision within a Christian faith-based context.

For General Admission, all applicants must have achieved one of the following:
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), with a minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, and
- A minimum of 8 credits in English at Level 2 (or higher); 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits in writing.
- A grade of C or higher in each of 3 subjects in New Zealand University Entrance, Business and Scholarships (NZUEBS) examinations. - NCEA equivalence which can include NZQA Level 4 certificates in a similar discipline, or other NZQA Level 5 certificates in a different discipline.

Prospective students will typically be expected to have a minimum of 4 years combined ministry or related leadership experience (or equivalent). This ensures that participants have the necessary depth of practical experience to draw on as part of the course.

As most tuition is given in English, all applicants need to be proficient in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking English. Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic), or its equivalent in accordance to NZQA Rule 22 and/or other NZQA accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide specialised training for professionals providing theologically informed ministry supervision for faith-based organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. The course aims to equip supervisors with the skills, knowledge, and capabilities to provide effective and professional ministry supervision.

The micro-credential is designed to cater for senior leaders (including pastors and chaplains), who may have some experience in supervision, but have no formal qualifications in supervision. These senior leaders may have formal theological or other professional qualifications, but not at a level to undertake a postgraduate certificate in supervision.

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