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Carey Baptist College

Programme Detail: New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description 1 year full time (8 courses) Can be done part time at own pace
Keywords Bible Old Testament New Testament Theology Worldview History Mission Old Testament Pastoral Care Worship Youth Ministry Church History
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available New Zealand / Countrywide
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range From US$1,000 to less than US$10,000
Actual Cost NZ$6000 yr -fulltime
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 1 yr full time
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction distance or onsite classes, field education, online, self guided study/reading
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 25
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 5
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 49
Prerequisite Programmes 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 of which must be in reading and with the remaining 4 in writing. A grade of C or higher in each of the three subjects in New Zealand University Entrance or Bursaries and Scholarships (NZUEBS) examinations. International students - IELTS Level 5.5
Other Prerequisites International student admission requirements, including English language requirements, can be found on our website www.carey.ac.nz
Qualifications gained New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies New Zealand Qualifications Authority