NQF Ref |
1025 |
Version |
2 |
Page
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Level |
4 |
Credits |
120 |
This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2012.
The National Certificate in Christian Ministries (Level 4) is one of a set of qualifications in the Christian Theological and Ministries Education sector that provide pathways for theological education, ministry training, and Christian development.
People who have achieved the National Certificate in Christian Studies (Level 4) [Ref: 1030] may cross credit unit standards towards this qualification.
This National Certificate acknowledges the achievement of a general understanding of Christian beliefs and practices as they are expressed in one or more Christian Faith Communities. People who have achieved this qualification have a broad understanding of the nature and content of the bible and can apply basic interpretative skills. They are able to relate their understanding of Christian beliefs and practices to personal spiritual development and to service in a faith community. They are also able to communicate basic beliefs and practices to other people and, under supervision, assist others in their faith journey.
This qualification can lead on to the National Diploma in Christian Ministries (Level 5) [Ref: 1026], or the National Diploma in Christian Studies (Level 5) [Ref: 1033].
People may be granted recognition of prior learning (RPL) on application to the provider. Candidates for RPL must go through an assessment process carried out by registered assessors in accordance with NZQA guidelines.
|
Elective 1 |
Elective 2 |
Elective 3 |
Level 3 credits |
0-5 |
0-5 |
0-10 |
Level 4 or above credits |
10-15 |
10-15 |
10-20 |
Minimum totals |
15 |
15 |
20 |
|
Elective 4 |
Elective 5 |
Level 3 credits |
0-10 |
0-18 |
Level 4 or above credits |
10-20 |
0-50 |
Minimum totals |
20 |
0-50 |
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
A minimum of 120 credits at Level 3 or above
Of which a minimum of 72 credits at Level 4 or above
Elective 1 – A minimum of 15 credits as specified
Elective 2 – A minimum of 15 credits as specified
Elective 3 – A minimum of 20 credits as specified
Elective 4 – A minimum of 20 credits as specified
Elective 5 – Balance
Detailed Requirements
Elective 1
A minimum of 15 credits at Level 3 or above
Of which a minimum of 10 credits at Level 4 or above
Field |
Subfield |
Domain |
Humanities |
Christian Ministries |
Christian Leadership |
Christian Mission |
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Christian Worship and Preaching |
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Educational Practice in Christian Ministries |
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Pastoral Theology and Ministry |
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Philosophy, Theory, and Christian Theology of Education |
Elective 2
A minimum of 15 credits at Level 3 or above
Of which a minimum of 10 credits at Level 4 or above
Field |
Subfield |
Domain |
Humanities |
Christian Ministries |
Developing Christian Spirituality |
Elective 3
A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above
Of which a minimum of 10 credits at Level 4 or above
Field |
Subfield |
Domain |
Humanities |
Christian Studies |
Biblical Studies |
Elective 4
A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above
Of which a minimum of 10 credits at Level 4 or above
Field |
Subfield |
Domain |
Humanities |
Christian Studies |
Christian Ethics |
Christian Theological Studies |
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History of Christianity |
Elective 5
The balance of credits to achieve
A minimum of 120 credits at Level 3 or above
Of which a minimum of 72 credits at Level 4 or above
May come from the following sets
NQF List
Subfield List
NQF List
A maximum of 15 credits
From anywhere on the NQF
Subfield List
Field |
Subfield |
Domain |
Humanities |
Christian Ministries |
Any |
Christian Studies |
Any |
|
Religious Studies |
Any |
Version 2 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Version 1 contained the following exemptions. Standards in the Christian Theology subfield were reclassified in the new subfield Christian Studies. People who have credit for unit standards classified under the former subfield can use them to meet the elective credit requirements of this qualification.
NQF Registration Information
Process |
Version |
Date |
Last Date for Assessment |
Registration |
1 |
July 2003 |
December 2012 |
Review |
2 |
December 2009 |
December 2012 |
Standard Setting Body
National Qualifications Services
NZQA
PO Box 160
Wellington 6140
Telephone 04 463 3000
Email [email protected]
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA and the accredited organisation.
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NQF Classification |
NZSCED |
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Code |
Description |
Code |
Description |
313 |
Humanities > Christian Ministries |
091703 |
Society and Culture > Philosophy and Religious Studies > Religious Studies |
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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