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Certificate in Christian Ministry – Internship (CertCM)

The Certificate in Christian Ministry – Internship is designed for emerging leaders who want to deepen their theological foundations while continuing to serve their church and community. Connecting faith with real-world practice, this programme equips you for effective, grounded ministry — and opens doors to further study. Available through our partner colleges, this is formation that fits your life.
  • Qualification Level
  • Total Credits
  • Completion Time
  • Study Location
  • Level 4 NZQA
  • 120
  • 1 year full-time
  • Distance Learning
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This qualification provides a pathway for emerging Christian leaders to pursue ministry formation and theological study while serving their churches and community ministries. Develop knowledge, skills, and experience by connecting your own reflection on Christian faith with real life practical contexts, equipping you for service in the Church and wider contexts. The CertCM also provides a pathway into further study for personal and professional development. This programme is available through our partner colleges.

  • Programme Title
  • Certificate in Christian Ministry – Internship (CertCM)
  • Post-nominal Letters
  • CertCM
  • School
  • Bible & Theology
  • Specialisation Options
  • Total Credits
  • 120
  • Programme Requirements

  • The CertCM consists of four 15-credit taught courses and two 30-credit Ministry Internship courses at level 4 that are outworked in partner churches.
  • Study Commitment
  • Full-time (1 year)
  • Location Pin Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Study Location
  • Distance Learning
  • Delivery
  • Approved Partner Site
  • Start Dates
  • February
  • Maximum Timeframe
  • Up to 4 years part-time unless extension granted by Academic Head
  • Practicum Hours
  • As a part of the Internship papers, full-time students will complete 210 hours of supervised ministry practice over each semester.
  • Formation Requirements
  • Indicative Domestic Student Tuition Fees*

(Average full-time programme for one year = 120 credits)

  • Indicative International Student Tuition Fees**

(Average full-time programme for one year = 120 credits)

  • Programme Title
  • Certificate in Christian Ministry – Internship (CertCM)
  • Career Opportunities
  • Ministry roles within churches and community organisations
  • Entry Requirements
  • General Admission Requirements
    English Language Requirements
    Must have an approved placement within a Church or Christian Organisation
    Police Clearance
    Entry Assessment (literacy test) may be required where NCEA Level 2 attainment is not met.
  • Distinctives
  • Real World Experience
    Learn from Experienced Practitioners
    Grow in Wisdom & Knowledge.

Programme Requirements

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY BIBLICAL STUDIES
(100S)		 CHRISTIAN THOUGHT & HISTORY (200-300S) PASTORAL, MISSIONAL & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES (400-600S)
Minimum credits for degree 90 75 90
A total minimum of 360 credits
A total minimum of 180 credits at level 6 or above
A total minimum of 75 credits at level 7
Level 5 115.515 Reading the Bible

120.515 Reading the Old Testment

140.515 Reading the New Testment 		201.515 Engaging Theory

308.515 Christian History: Our Story 		401.515 Formation

505.515 Christian Leadership and Mission

907.515 Bicultural Relationships: Tikanga Kawabata
Level 6 & 7 111.715 Interpreting the Bible

At least 1 OT and 1 NT exegesis paper 		202.6/715 Christology

219.6/715 Nākau Maia: Christian Confidence 		480.6/715 Faithful Living: Intro to Reflective Practice

590.715 Capstone: Integrative Practice
  • I truly believe it’s the pre-eminent theological institution in New Zealand.

It’s the breadth of study, of knowledge, the way the staff require you to think. They don’t spoon feed you. They want you to think critically, thoughtfully, prayerfully. You’re given options and required to construct a frame for yourself.”

Kyla Scrimgeour | Theology Graduate

Additional Information

General and other Specialisations

This programme is not open to international students.

Semester 1
Semester 2
On completion of the Bachelor of Theology Laidlaw College graduates will:
  • Integrate foundational knowledge of selected biblical principles and Christian beliefs and apply to specified communities, acknowledging bicultural or multicultural contexts.
    Apply biblical and theological principles to enhance own faith journey and that of others.
    Apply biblical, theological and ministry skills in a mentored practical ministry context to support the spiritual development of individuals and groups.
    Organise and prioritise tasks and responsibilities in the provision of practical ministry to individuals and groups.
    Set goals and make plans for providing practical ministry to individuals and groups.

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