The Diploma in Christian Studies (with a strand in either Christian Leadership or Theological Studies) is a one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) programme. 

The aim of this programme is to provide Christian churches and their agencies with graduates who have broad understanding of theological principles, biblical foundations, evaluative thinking, and applied ministry leadership skills which enables them to lead in a wide range of Christian and community contexts.

Students can study towards the DipCS on campus in Henderson, Manukau, Christchurch, by Distance Learning or at one of our Partner Colleges. This programme also allows for a range of flexible learning options, including a combination of on campus and Distance Learning courses, as well as part-time study.

Students choose to enrol in either the Christian Leadership strand or the Theological Studies strand.

Christian Leadership Strand (DipCS (CL))

The aim of the Christian Leadership strand is to provide graduates who are able to apply a range of key leadership skills to build, lead, and contribute to teams that fulfill organizational goals within church, mission, and community contexts.

The DipCS (CL) programme is made up of four level 5 courses (15 credits each) and two level 5 internship courses (30 credits each).

Courses

115.515               Biblical Theology

201.515               Introduction to Systematic Theology

401.515               Formation

505.515               Mission, Church and Community

215.515               Beginning Theology

474.530               Leadership Internship I

475.530               Leadership Internship II

Theological Studies Strand (DipCS (TS))

The aim of the Theological Studies strand is to provide graduates who are able to integrate a broad understanding of theology based on scriptural foundations and ministry practices, and apply these to church, mission, and community contexts in ways that are culturally and ethically appropriate.

The DipCS (TS) programme is made up of eight level 5 courses (15 credits each).

Courses

115.515               Biblical Theology

120.515               Old Testament: Introduction

140.515               New Testament: Introduction

201.515               Introduction to Systematic Theology

215.515               Beginning Theology

401.515               Formation

505.515               Mission, Church and Community

611.515               Intercultural Studies