Credit Range Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 Level 3 credits Level 4 or above credits Minimum totals

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1 NQF Ref 1025 Version 2 Page 1 of 5 National Certificate in (Level 4) Level 4 Credits 120 This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December Purpose The National Certificate in (Level 4) is one of a set of qualifications in the Christian Theological and Ministries Education sector that provide pathways for theological education, ministry training, and Christian development. People who have achieved the National Certificate in Christian Studies (Level 4) [Ref: 1030] may cross credit unit standards towards this qualification. This National Certificate acknowledges the achievement of a general understanding of Christian beliefs and practices as they are expressed in one or more Christian Faith Communities. People who have achieved this qualification have a broad understanding of the nature and content of the bible and can apply basic interpretative skills. They are able to relate their understanding of Christian beliefs and practices to personal spiritual development and to service in a faith community. They are also able to communicate basic beliefs and practices to other people and, under supervision, assist others in their faith journey. This qualification can lead on to the National Diploma in (Level 5) [Ref: 1026], or the National Diploma in Christian Studies (Level 5) [Ref: 1033]. Special Notes People may be granted recognition of prior learning (RPL) on application to the provider. Candidates for RPL must go through an assessment process carried out by registered assessors in accordance with NZQA guidelines. Credit Range Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 Level 3 credits Level 4 or above credits Minimum totals Elective 4 Elective 5 Level 3 credits Level 4 or above credits Minimum totals

2 NQF Ref 1025 Version 2 Page 2 of 5 Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NQF Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard. Summary of Requirements A minimum of 120 credits at Level 3 or above Of which a minimum of 72 credits at Level 4 or above Elective 1 A minimum of 15 credits as specified Elective 2 A minimum of 15 credits as specified Elective 3 A minimum of 20 credits as specified Elective 4 A minimum of 20 credits as specified Elective 5 Balance Detailed Requirements Elective 1 A minimum of 15 credits at Level 3 or above Christian Leadership Christian Mission Christian Worship and Preaching Educational Practice in Pastoral Theology and Ministry Philosophy, Theory, and Christian Theology of Education

3 NQF Ref 1025 Version 2 Page 3 of 5 Elective 2 A minimum of 15 credits at Level 3 or above Developing Christian Spirituality Elective 3 A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above Christian Studies Biblical Studies Elective 4 A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above Christian Studies Christian Ethics Christian Theological Studies History of Christianity Elective 5 The balance of credits to achieve A minimum of 120 credits at Level 3 or above Of which a minimum of 72 credits at Level 4 or above May come from the following sets NQF List Subfield List NQF List A maximum of 15 credits From anywhere on the NQF Subfield List Christian Studies Religious Studies

4 NQF Ref 1025 Version 2 Page 4 of 5 Transition Arrangements Version 2 Version 2 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. Previous version of the qualification Version 1 contained the following exemptions. Standards in the Christian Theology subfield were reclassified in the new subfield Christian Studies. People who have credit for unit standards classified under the former subfield can use them to meet the elective credit requirements of this qualification. NQF Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 July 2003 December 2012 Review 2 December 2009 December 2012 Standard Setting Body National Qualifications Services NZQA PO Box 160 Wellington 6140 Telephone nqs@nzqa.govt.nz Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA and the accredited organisation. Classification This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. NQF Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 313 > Society and Culture > Philosophy and Religious Studies > Religious Studies

5 NQF Ref 1025 Version 2 Page 5 of 5 Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.