Timetable for Diploma in Christian Studies, Christian Leadership Strand
Auckland campus
Semester 1, 2027
College Orientation: 22 - 26 February
College Semester begins: 22 February
Theology Intensives week: 22 - 25 March
Mid semester break: 12 - 26 April
Theology Intensives week: 24 - 28 May
College Semester ends: 24 June
Weekly Courses
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| Time | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
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| Morning (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
115.515 Reading the Bible Joey Millington Kererū *This course aims to introduce the broad shape of the biblical story and show how the Christian gospel is integral to biblical theology. It explores the unity, diversity and central themes of the Bible to make sense of the relationships between the Bible, theology, and all of life. (NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student) |
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| Afternoon (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm) |
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| Late Afternoon (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm) |
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| Evening (6:30 - 9:30 pm) |
(6:30 - 8:30 pm) 505.515 Christian Leadership & Mission Rebecca de Jong, Reuben Munn Ruru *This course aims to explore and evaluate a range of mission, church, and community-based programmes and applies faith-based principles in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Learners will reflect on how personal and communal expressions of faith can enhance the wellbeing of others in a range of social and cultural contexts. |
* These courses will involve video conferencing from either Auckland or Christchurch
Non-Weekly Courses (Block Courses, Distance Learning Tutorials, etc.)
474.530 Leadership Internship I - Joey Millington | (Distance.) Enrolment subject to approval of Internship Coordinator (jmillington@laidlaw.ac.nz)
This course aims to evaluate Christian leadership models within the context of church, mission, and community ministries. Interns will build, lead, and contribute to teams in a way which reflects their sense of call and personal strengths, and through the application of leadership practices that enhance the goals of their chosen ministry.
Note:There is an additional course cost of about $150 to pay for CliftonStrengths online assessment and coaching.
Enrolment is subject to approval of the Internship Coordinator.
475.530 Leadership Internship II - Joey Millington | (Distance.) Enrolment subject to approval of Internship Coordinator (jmillington@laidlaw.ac.nz)
This course aims to apply a range of key Christian leadership skills to develop and lead a team. The intern will plan and execute an assigned ministry project which will contribute to the goals of a church, mission, or community ministry.
Enrolment is subject to approval of the Internship Coordinator.
476.530 Leadership Internship I - Full Year - Joey Millington | (Distance.) Enrolment subject to approval of Internship Coordinator (jmillington@laidlaw.ac.nz)
To evaluate Christian leadership principles within the context of church, mission, and community ministries. Learners will build, lead, and contribute to teams in a way which reflects their sense of call and personal strengths, and also through the application of leadership practices that enhance the goals of their chosen ministry.
477.530 Leadership Internship II - Full Year - Joey Millington | (Distance.) Enrolment subject to approval of Internship Coordinator (jmillington@laidlaw.ac.nz)
To explore leadership principles and practices learnt in Leadership Internship I, in order to develop skills for team leadership.