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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
  • 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)
  • Programme Abbreviation
  • CertCM
  • School
  • Bible & Theology
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Please refer here for full entry requirements.

  • Distinctives
  • Real World Experience
    Learn from Experienced Practitioners
    Grow in Wisdom & Knowledge.

Additional Information

This programme is not open to international students.

Graduate Outcomes
  • 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.