Course Details for Diploma in Christian Studies, Christian Leadership Strand
Distance Learning campus
Semester 2, 2024
Orientation: 15 - 19 July
Semester begins: 15 July
Theology Intensives week: 12 - 16 August
Mid semester break: 30 September - 11 October
Theology Intensives week: 14 - 18 October
Semester ends: 15 November
201.515 Engaging Theology
Aim: To explore systematic theology and teach learners to think theologically. It examines God’s self-revelation, how that revelation can be understood, and why it is foundational for Christian faith. To then explore the arrangement of this revelation into a set of core beliefs and their application to everyday living.
401.515 Formation
This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.
474.530 Leadership Internship I
This course aims to evaluate Christian leadership models within the context of church, mission, and community ministries. Interns will build, lead, and contribute to teams in a way which reflects their sense of call and personal strengths, and through the application of leadership practices that enhance the goals of their chosen ministry. Note:There is an additional course cost of about $150 to pay for CliftonStrengths online assessment and coaching.
475.530 Leadership Internship II
This course aims to apply a range of key Christian leadership skills to develop and lead a team. The intern will plan and execute an assigned ministry project which will contribute to the goals of a church, mission, or community ministry.
Distance students may attend classes in person or on zoom. See the Theology timetable for details
This timetable is correct at the time of publication; however the College reserves the right to cancel courses, or alter lecture times should circumstances arise. Up to date information is available at any time by contacting the College.