Eastwest College of Intercultural Studies
Programme Detail: Diploma in Intercultural Studies (Level 6)
Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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Name of Programme / Training Resource | Diploma in Intercultural Studies (Level 6) |
Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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Description | Normally completed over two semesters (1 year full-time), residential with February and July intakes. This diploma programme (120 credits) offers cross-cultural ministry experience together with foundational academic subjects delivered in the following 6 courses. • Ministry Leadership and Facilitation • Christian Theologies and Worldview • Contemporary and Historical Ministry • Biblical Interpretation • Personal Faith and Professional Development • Planting: Establish Christian Communities • eXCeL: Intercultural Leadership Skills Development This Diploma programme is registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority no. 2773. |
Keywords | missions biblical foundations intercultural bible survey anthropology global christianity |
Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
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Country and region where programme is available | New Zealand / Waikato |
Area of Ministry and Focus | Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Internet and Broadcast Evangelism |
Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
Level | Diploma |
Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost | NZD $12,355 |
Bursaries/scholarships available | |
Actual Length | One year |
Average hours of study per week | 40 |
Methods of instruction | community living, ministry placements, teamwork, lectures and assignments, pastoral group studies, journaling, prayer, worship |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 40 hours per week |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 10 hours per week |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 10 hours per week |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 20 |
Prerequisite Programmes | Applicants will normally have completed Level 5 before entering Level 6. If not, they should have an appropriate standard of English, if this is not their first language. If this is the case, they will be required to sit the IELTS (Academic) test. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority requires an average pass of 6.0 (with no part lower than 5.5) for international students wishing to enrol in the Diploma in Intercultural Studies programme. |
Other Prerequisites | International students wishing to enrol at the college can apply for student visas. Please be in contact with the college while you do this. This process can be quite slow sometimes, so allow plenty of time. Student visas are only granted by the government after the fees for the duration of the visa have been paid to the college in full. |
Qualifications gained | Diploma in Intercultural Studies (Level 6) |
Qualifications this programme is part of | Diploma in Intercultural Studies (Level 6) |
Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
Other Accrediting Bodies | NZQA |
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