The New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies (Level 5) can be studied full-time for a year, or part-time over three years, from anywhere in New Zealand!
The full-time option consists of six core papers delivered around block courses, plus a ministry internship in your local church or Christian organisation working 15 hours per week (Minimum 500 hours over the year).
If taking a year off for study isn’t practical, our part-time option allows you to receive the same powerful teaching as our full-time students, but with minimal disruption to your employment. This part-time option consists of 8 papers delivered at block courses over three years.
This diploma is designed to build a deep biblical foundation in your life, and prepare you for a lifetime of Christian ministry and influence in your workplace.
A blended approach is used with students learning through a mixture of: block courses spaced throughout the year, individual tutor contact, work based learning and online learning.
If you are working full-time, our weekend block courses are designed for people just like you. The weekend block courses run from Friday lunchtime until Monday lunchtime (North Island) and Thursday to Saturday (South Island).
You can study from anywhere in New Zealand, as the only class time required is in these block courses where students will travel from all across the country to meet and receive quality teaching from our amazing lecturers.
These block courses will give you in-depth biblical and theological understanding, without having to learn everything out of textbooks. You will also be developed in ministry skills such as preaching and leadership.
Click HERE to download the Application Booklet. This will give you a clear understanding of all of the required documents and the process to follow to enable you to enrol.
Youth workers support young people, work with them and their families, help them build healthy connections, and give guidance in health, education, training and employment.
Community workers support people to develop and implement plans to make improvements in their community.
Social workers provide advice and support to people with personal or social problems, and help with community and social issues.
| Campus | Start Date | Domestic | International * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 22 July 2019 | $5995 | $15450 |
| Christchurch | 22 July 2019 | $5995 | $15450 |
Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact
fees can be confirmed when you enquire or apply.
* International
learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses
or programmes. These additional costs include medical and travel insurance
cover.
| Minimum requirements
Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification.
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Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and demonstrate an ability to study at this level. Pastoral references and an interview are required. |
| 1 Year |
| Total qualification | |
|---|---|
| Student fees | $5,945
The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this
qualification, additional to what the government contributes.
(This is an average based on recent course enrolments.
Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.)
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| Government tuition subsidy | $6,071
The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition
fees for this qualification, additional to what the student
pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy
paid by government to tertiary providers last year.)
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| TOTAL | $12,016
The combined total of the amount paid by both the student
and government towards the total tuition fees for this
qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course
enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to
tertiary providers last year.)
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| Student loan information
Click here for more information on loans and allowances.
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StudyLink |
| Successful course completions |
79% |
| 3 years after completion | |
|---|---|
| Median earnings
The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young
graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area
at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically
to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC New Zealand.
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$33,865 |
| Earnings range
The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings
of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject
area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range.
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$22,470 - $40,396 |
| In employment
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
|
55% |
| In further study
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
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39% |
| On a benefit
This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification
in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate
specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at ATC
New Zealand.
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1% |
Note: All KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic
students only.
Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students
You will need to contact StudyLink for the answer to this. All of our programmes have been approved by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) and, as such, all New Zealand students that enrol in a programme of study, that includes a study fee, can apply to StudyLink.
No, the Diploma in Christian Studies gives you all the knowledge and skills you need through block courses, online learning, individual tutor contact and (if full-time) an internship.
This Diploma can build you for a future in the church as a leader, youth pastor or minister.
More importantly, this course will build your knowledge and relationship with God.
