Certificate in Christian Ministry
The Certificate in Christian Ministry (Internship) (CertCM) provides Christian churches and their agencies with people who can support and enhance their communities and ministries. Students in the CertCM develop knowledge, skills and experience by connecting their own reflection on the Christian faith with real life practical contexts, equipping them for service in the church and wider contexts. The CertCM programme also provides a pathway into further study for further personal and professional development.
The CertCM (Internship) is a one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) programme. The programme is made up of a total of 120 credits.
Students can study in this programme through one of our Partners located around the country.
Click here for information about admissions requirements for the CertCM.
Programme Summary
| LEVEL | 4, 120 credits |
| DURATION | One year full-time, part-time options available |
| STARTS | February & July |
| PLACES | Open |
| CAMPUS | One of our Partners located around the country |
| TUITION FEE | $4,320 plus Student Services Fee (120 credits) |
Career Opportunities
- Church leadership
- Chaplaincy
- Church-based ministries
- Intercultural ministries
- Mission support workers
- Religious education
- Intercultural ministries
- Ministry with service agencies
Objectives
On completion of the CertCM (Internship), students will have developed:
- An understanding of the Bible’s development and its main themes
- An introduction to the analysis of Biblical passages
- Skills in composing and writing assignments and essays
- Skills in verbal presentation of prepared work
- Familiarity with the library system as a means of extracting and using information for assignments and essays
- Competency in reading and listening comprehension, and written expression, pre-requisite to diploma or degree level studies
Programme Requirements
The CertCM (Internship) programme is a one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) programme. Each programme is made up of a total of 120 credits respectivel.

SEMESTER ONE 2019
| SEMESTER ONE INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 17 December 2018 |
| SEMESTER ONE EARLY APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 4 January 2019 |
| SEMESTER ONE COUNSELLING AND TEACHING APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 25 January 2019 |
| SEMESTER ONE THEOLOGY APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 1 February 2019 |
| WAITANGI DAY | 6 February 2019 |
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2018-2019 ENDS | 15 February 2019 |
| SEMESTER ONE BEGINS | 25 February 2019 |
| ORIENTATION | 25 February 2019 |
| INTENSIVES WEEK | 18-22 March 2019 |
| MID-TERM BREAK | 15-26 April 2019 |
| GOOD FRIDAY | 19 April 2019 |
| EASTER MONDAY | 22 April 2019 |
| ANZAC DAY | 25 April 2019 |
| GRADUATION CEREMONY (HENDERSON & MANUKAU) | 27 April 2019 |
| SEMESTER TWO 2019 EARLY APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 31 May 2019 |
| SEMESTER TWO 2019 INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 31 May 2019 |
| QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY | 3 June 2019 |
| SEMESTER ONE ENDS | 28 June 2019 |
SEMESTER TWO 2019
| (TBC) |