Timetable for Diploma in Christian Studies, Christian Leadership Strand
Christchurch 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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| Time | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
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| Morning (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
201.515 Engaging Theology Greg Liston, Myk Habets LR2 *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. |
(9:30 am - 1:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox LR1 *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.