3rd Year Internship Courses

Diploma in Christian Studies (Christian Leadership) (Level 6)[Ref: 2773]

Course Content

Project Management (40 Credits)

This is a year-long course where students set up and manage a major project through the year providing regular progress reports, and evaluating project delivery and outcomes. The project will be specific to their ministry responsibility be conducted under broad supervision.

Major topics covered in this course include:

• Project management
• Project implementation and reporting
• Project evaluation
• Needs analysis

Exemplary Leadership (40 Credits)

This is a year-long course that covers a range of leadership topics including models of Christian leadership, exemplary leadership practices, emotional intelligence, and leading through crisis. Students will critically evaluate each of these areas, applying them both in their own lives and in their ministry context and integrating biblical and theological understanding.

Major topics covered in this course include:

• Team development
• Leading through crisis
• Exemplary leadership
• Emotional intelligence
• Officiating at life events

Ministry in Practice (20 Credits)

In this course students will examine various responsibilities within their area of ministry, and evaluate at least one the areas identified from several viewpoints including practical, biblical and theological perspectives. They will then reflect as to how they have practically responded to these issues.

Major topics covered in this course include:

• Ministry stocktake
• Pastoral Ministry
• Communication

Personal Growth (20 Credits)

In this course students will critically reflect on their own personal, spiritual and leadership development, formulating actions for improvement and evaluating the results.

Major topics covered in this course include:

• Personal development
• Spiritual development
• Leadership development