Elim Leadership College (ELC) has three internship programmes. Each of these build on learning gained in the previous years to form a logical progression from years 1 to 3.
The Diploma in Christian Studies (Christian Leadership) (Level 6) is a 1 year, full-time programme. It is designed for those in ministry and/or church leadership positions, or who are ready for a senior management or leadership position, both within the Elim movement and in other churches throughout New Zealand.
The aim of this programme is to produce Christian leaders who have both theoretical understanding and operational skills required to undertake a senior position within a church or church agency.
Transferable skills form a core part of this programme. These include project management, leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, critical analysis, reflection and evaluation. Interns will practically apply these core skills in order to be equipped to operate at a senior level as well as growing their employment opportunities.
Interns will learn how to:
- Apply an in-depth understanding of the theology and biblical foundations.
- Strengthen their own relationship with God.
- Lead and manage all aspects of a major project, applying their learning directly into their ministry area.
- Evaluate and respond to the needs and responsibilities required in their own setting.
- Make good strategic decisions to accomplish project goals.
Interns will:
- Participate in online lectures provided by experienced ministry leaders.
- Work independently in their own unique ministry context under the guidance of an experienced supervisor and mentor.
- Undertake a major project throughout the year.
- Participate in online forum discussions.
- Complete assessments that apply their learning in practical ways.
- Attend three 5-day block courses in Auckland.
- Have the opportunity to grow in knowledge, skills and attitudes required of those in a senior Christian ministry situation.
In undertaking this programme interns will commit to:
- 1 x 2-hr live online lectures per week (Wednesdays, 9.00am – 11am)
- 15 hours per week ministry in their local church
- 13 hours per week self-directed study and assessments
- 3 x 5-day live-in block courses in Auckland (usually March, May/June and August)
Other information:
- 3rd Year Internship Programme Overview PDF
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- ELC Student Handbook
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Programme content
This programme is made up of the following courses, each of which runs for 2 semesters and all of which are compulsory.
| Semesters 1 & 2 | |
|---|---|
| Project Management | 40 Credits |
| Exemplary Leadership | 40 Credits |
| Ministry in Practice | 20 Credits |
| Personal Growth | 20 Credits |
| 120 Credits | |
View details of the content of these courses here.
Average hours per week
| Teaching | 4.5 hours |
| Internship (project management) | 15.5 hours |
| Self-directed study and assessments | 14.3 hours |
| Total hours per week | 34.3 hours |
| Total hours for the year | 1200.0 hours |
Practical ministry per week
15.5 hours supervised internship
Online lecture times
Wednesdays 9.00am – 11.00am