Diploma in Christian Leadership
Develops your full leadership potential
Do you have a desire to be an influential leader? Do you want to make things happen? Would you like to work full or part-time for a church or ministry?
The Diploma in Christian Leadership is a one year intensive leadership development programme that has been designed for people who feel called to be involved in leadership roles in the workplace and in Christian ministry. It is a full-time year of study that follows on from the Certificate in Ministry (Level 4) or Diploma in Ministry (Level 5).
The Diploma in Christian Leadership programme focuses intensely on leadership - developing your knowledge and skill. Topics include leading teams, strategic leadership, personal leadership, managing a church and leading church growth. This study is combined with an internship of 15 hours per week in your local church or ministry.
These internship hours provide an opportunity to put your learning into practice and gain ministry experience. At the same time you’ll continue to develop your knowledge and skills within the course content. Internship placements must be approved by the College. Students usually complete the internship in their local church, although alternatives will be considered.
The internship is complemented by a mentoring component to ensure that the learning that takes place is supported and evaluated in a safe environment. The mentor must also be approved by the College and will usually be your Pastor or significant leader.
There are four block courses throughout the year, based in Hamilton, that complement the self-directed study you complete at home. The entire Diploma in Christian Leadership is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience that will enable you to grow into your full leadership potential and prepare you for staff roles and leading churches.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | Diploma in Christian Leadership |
| Level: | 6 |
| Length: | 1 year (following Cert. Min. or Dip. Min.) |
| Start Dates: | February or July. |
| Fee Guidelines 2010: | Domestic Student: $4495 Plus Enrolment Fee $170 |
| International Fees: $8243 Plus Adminstration Fee $200 | |
| Course Related Costs are extra |
Study Options
| Distance Learning: | Internship. Full-time. 1 year. |
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What is an Internship?
What are the Block Course Dates?
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Papers
- Leading Teams
- Strategic Leadership
- Pastoral Ministry
- Personal Leadership
- Managing a Church
- Directed Reading
- Leading Church Growth
- Integrated Project
- Leadership Internship
Availability of subjects listed may vary.
Entry Requirements
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Have a Diploma in Ministry (Level 5, 120 credits), or Certificate in Ministry (Level 4, 120 credits) with 2 years ministry experience, or similar qualification
- Supply Pastoral references
- Complete required essays and have an interview
- Students for whom English is a second language must also have an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0, or equivalent. If the student has completed a qualification in English at New Zealand Diploma level or above, the IELTS requirement may be waived.
Provisional Entry
Provisional Entry may be granted to applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme.
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates have successfully assumed leadership roles in many fields in New Zealand and overseas. Christian roles include Pastoral leadership as well as leadership within the many and varied ministries in modern churches. Graduates are often eligible to be ordained subject to the requirements of their denomination
Further Study
- Bachelor of Ministry or similar
How do I Enrol?
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| International Students: use the International Enrolment Form |
