CERTIFICATE III in CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY
Certificate Code:
11236NAT
RTO:
22065
Eastern College Australia
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
60 hours (throughout the course of the year, including attendance at two camps throughout the year)
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare individuals for a range of entry-level Christian ministry roles. It is also designed to equip employees in Christian organisations and not-for-profit or service contexts with an understanding of the beliefs and values that guide Christian education, health, social services, childcare or aged care so that they are able to work effectively in these sectors. Workers in these contexts are required to align their work with the vision, values and expected practices of the organisation and to operate within an ethical and moral framework. This course is delivered by Youth Dimension on behalf of Eastern College Australia.
Career Pathways
The course will provide participants with : basic knowledge of core Christian beliefs and practices; an understanding of the relevance and application of these beliefs and practices to a specific context; skills to interpret, apply and communicate Christian beliefs and practices at an introductory level; opportunities for personal ethical formation; and foundational skills for work or further vocational training in Christian Ministry. Further studies in Theology and Ministry could leave to employement opportunities in ministry and community services.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements: A laptop is required to access course materials and complete coursework and assessments. A good study bible. The recommended bible is the NLT Illustrated Study Bible (IBSN: 1496402006, which is availiable from Koorong Bookstore and Word Bookstore. Mandatory attendance at two camps: an Outreach Training Camp and a Leadership Training Camp, both held from Friday afternoon through to Sunday afternoon. Participation in a Community Day full day excursion. Dates for the camps and excursion will be provided at the beginning of the year in the Gravitate Welcome Pack. Students are required to find a Ministry Experience Supervisor within their chosen context prior to commencing their Ministry Experience. Supervisors must register with Youth Dimension and agree to their Child Safe Code of Conduct.
Additional Costs: You may need to purchase a bible, the recommended one is NLT Illustrated Study Bible (ISBN 1496402006).
Contribution to VCE
ATAR
Not scored assessment
These credits must be confirmed with the VET coordinator at your school.
Location
VCE Units
Units 1 & 2/ 3 & 4
(2 years completed in 1 year)
Day/Time
Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Location
Good News Lutheran College
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
SCORED ASSESSMENT
NAT11236006
Support ministry activities
60
N
NAT11236004
Apply elementary strategies for Biblical interpretation
60
N
BSBPEF302
Develop self-awareness
25
N
NAT11236001
Develop foundational knowledge of the Bible
75
N
NAT11236008
Explain own beliefs to others
50
N
NAT11236011
Conduct an awareness campaign on an ethical issue
60
N
NAT11237003
Develop and apply knowledge of key Christian beliefs
75
N
NAT11236003
Study and present on a biblical topic
60
N
Location
Units & Assessments