Graduate Certificate in Church Planting

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Church Planting is designed for those possessing an AQF Level 7 undergraduate degree in any field who wish to acquire transferable knowledge and skills in Church Planting as part of their continuing professional development for employment and further learning. 

The Graduate Certificate in Church Planting focuses on building capacity for people involved in the development of new churches.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 36 credit points (4 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 8

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Australian College of Ministries
  • NSW
  • Domestic

Course Details

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Church Planting requires:

  • Satisfactorily completed an AQF 7 award or equivalent in any discipline (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by the Academic Board; OR
  • qualify for professional or special entry in accordance with the AUCD Enrolment Policy; AND
  • Satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.

 

English Proficiency

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 with no score less than 6.5 in all bands of the test.

The Graduate Certificate in Church Planting requires the completion of 36 credit points (4 units) which shall include:

  • at least 18 credit points of Specified Electives chosen from Schedule 1; AND
  • at least 9 credit points of Specified Electives chosen from Schedule 2; AND
  • a further Specified Elective from either Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 to complete the award, if required.

 

SCHEDULES

 

SCHEDULE 1

  • M8132 Framework for Church Planting
  • M8134 Developing a Church Plant in Teams
  • M8193 or M9292 Seminar in Church Planting
  • M9235 Characteristics of Effective Church Planters
  • M9293 Minor Independent Guided Study in Mission
  • P9233 Church Planting Through Neighbourhood Engagement

 

SCHEDULE 2

  • M8101 Missiological Hermeneutics and Contextualisation
  • M8109 Framework for Discipleship
  • M8110 Evangelising Mission Today
  • M8160 Gospel, Culture & Communication in Australia & New Zealand
  • P8104 Foundations of Theological Study
  • P8105 Foundations of Ethical Professional Practice
  • P8145 Dynamics of Church and Ministry
  • P8159 Denominational Distinctives
  • P8171 Theory and Practice of Ministry I
  • S8101 Formation in Christian Leadership
  • S8103 Personal Transformation
Knowledge

Graduates will have:

  • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of Christian mission particular to the development of new churches

 

Skills
Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in church planting within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able to independently:
  • analyse critically, evaluate, and apply information to complete a range of activities associated with leadership in the context of a new church initiative;
  • analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems in the development of a new church;
  • transmit church planting-related knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

  • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as leaders in the development of new churches;
  • plan and execute a research or field-based project in an area of church planting

 

The Unit Learning Outcomes of any units taken into the award contribute to the attainment of the Discipline Learning Outcomes and the Generic Learning Outcomes of the AQF level, as well as the Graduate Attributes of the Award.

Candidates from other institutions or with other awards may seek credit up to a maximum of 18 credit points in the Graduate Certificate in Church Planting.

 

Credit will be granted in accordance with the AUCD Credit Policy.

 

Progress to Further Awards

 

Students who satisfactorily complete this award will be eligible to:

  • Be admitted to the Master of Church Planting
  • articulate with full credit to the AUCD Graduate Diploma of Church Planting on condition that the Graduate Certificate in Church Planting will be surrendered prior to graduation in the further award.
  • articulate to other AUCD Graduate awards, provided that they meet the entry requirements of that award.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.

The Graduate Certificate in Church Planting is offered through the individual colleges and an application for enrolment must be made to the Registrar of the teaching institution. The registrar will be able to help you with any information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery and timetable.

 

A domestic student at the Australian University College of Divinity is designated as full-time if enrolled in three units (27 credit points) or more in a semester or part-time if enrolled in less than three units (27 credit points) per semester. AUCD offers a wide range of units and students have the option to study one or more units across the colleges delivering AUCD awards, whilst enrolled with one college.

 

International students

International students are subject to the conditions of their Australian student visa and are required to maintain a full-time enrolment of four units (36 credit points) per semester. If you are planning to enrol as an international student, you have the responsibility to ensure that you comply with your visa conditions at all times. Learn more about your responsibilities, rights, and what studying in Australia can offer you. Not all our teaching institutions offer study programs for international students.

 

Check out the locations and courses offered to international students, and for more information email us at aucd@aucd.edu.au