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Timetable for Diploma in Christian Studies, Christian Leadership Strand

Auckland campus

Semester 2, 2027

College Orientation: 19 - 23 July

College Semester begins: 19 July

Theology Intensives week: 16 - 20 August

Mid semester break: 27 September - 10 October

Theology Intensives week: 18 - 22 October

College Semester ends: 19 November

Weekly Courses

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Diploma in Christian Studies, Christian Leadership Strand, Semester 2, 2027
Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Morning
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
201.515 Engaging Theology Greg Liston, Myk Habets Ruru *

Aim: To explore systematic theology and teach learners to think theologically. It examines God’s self-revelation, how that revelation can be understood, and why it is foundational for Christian faith. To then explore the arrangement of this revelation into a set of core beliefs and their application to everyday living.

401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

* 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.