The Diploma in Christian Education (DipCEd) is ideal for children’s ministry workers and volunteers, people involved in home schooling or community education programmes, or those considering a career in an educational profession, for example teacher aiding, student support or tutoring.

If you have an interest in how your faith and educational practice might come together to strengthen your work with children in your community, this programme will help you work in a range of social and cultural contexts.

The Diploma in Christian Education is currently offered at the Henderson, Manukau and Christchurch campuses.

Students who complete the DipCEd in the Primary Education track and meet all other criteria may staircase into the second year of the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) programme. Students who complete the Children or Youth Ministry track may staircase into the Bachelor of Ministries.

Click here for information about admissions requirements for the DipCEd. For any other information, please refer to the academic handbook (see e-book).

Objectives

This programme is ideal for children’s ministry workers and volunteers, people involved in home schooling or community education programmes, or those considering a career in an educational profession, for example teacher aiding, student support or tutoring across a range of contexts.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The Diploma in Christian Education is a one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) programme. It consists of a total of 120 credits, comprising foundational courses in theology, teaching and learning and the option of either the Primary Education track or Children’s or Youth Ministry track.

Please Note: The Children's/Youth Ministry Track is not offered in 2019.