New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies
Carey Baptist College
Subject area
Religious Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
There are no prerequisites.
International students: A minimum English Language IELTS (Academic) 5.5 or equivalent is required.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Christian churches and their agencies with people who are able to evaluate and deliver ministry programmes within their specialist area(s), and lead a wide range of Christian operations.
This qualification is stranded in order to recognise the specific knowledge and skills required in a variety of occupations and contexts in Christian churches, the wider affiliated sectors, and in not-for profit organisations.
Graduates will benefit by having a qualification which recognises their broad understanding of theology and biblical foundations, evaluation, strategic thinking, and applied Christian leadership skills; enhancing their employment opportunities and/or ability to work in a voluntary capacity.
This qualification focuses on the application of the principles of theology, biblical foundations and ministry in a community of practice through the delivery of programmes; and is targeted at individuals who are ready for positions of leadership in a variety of roles. This qualification is also targeted at current practitioners who want to upskill in a particular area of management and/or leadership.
Graduates will be capable of working autonomously within established parameters with some responsibility for the management of learning and performance of others.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Philosophy and Religious Studies at this level can earn:
$21,864
Median earnings one year after study
$29,261
Median earnings two years after study
$35,137
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
49%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
University of Otago New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Otago - Scholarships Administrator
Website:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/
Value:
Between $2,500 and $5,000 (dependent on the level of academic achievement at school)
Stewart Mackay Sanderson Scholarship
Provided by:
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand - The Registrar
Website:
http://www.presbyterian.org.nz/
Value:
$2,000.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 773 776
Phone: (09) 525 4017
Fax: (09) 525 4096
Email: enquiries@carey.ac.nz
Web: http://www.carey.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.