Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology (10434NAT) Course Overview 2016 Naioth College operates under the auspices of Unity College Australia (RTO 6330, VET-Fee help provider No. 73720). Last Modified 3.3.15
COURSE OVERVIEW CREATING LEADERS THAT EMPOWER Do you want to be equipped to expand the Kingdom? A two-year Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology through Naioth College is a dynamic and transformational course. It combines a broad range of subjects in church ministry and kingdom theology with workshop components that equip you to mature in a range of practical skills. The course is intended for students who want to activate and engage their leadership gifting and prepare for a life in the Kingdom. IMMERSIVE AND TRANSFORMATIONAL The study program is designed to immerse students within an active and dynamic community that is seeking to build Kingdom culture. This program utilizes a variety of learning environments including lecture-based classes, student presentations, discussion-oriented learning, ministry placement, practical workshops and on the job training. Methods of assessing competency are tailored to student strengths and include observation, book reports, oral presentations, take-home assessment tasks, and research task portfolios. COURSE STRUCTURE: Supervised Hours: 784 hours Practical Ministry & Community Involvement and Events: 600 hours Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology: 1384 hours/ 2 years This course is streamlined to involve an estimated three-days/week commitment over the two 35-week academic years. Course Contact Hours are completed through the required subjects. Practical Ministry hours are completed through the School of Kingdom Administration, as described below. Community Involvement and Events hours are completed through Leadership Placement throughout the life of the college and the wider church community. The course is two years (four semesters) part-time. Page 2
2016 Intake 2016 intake commences February 22, 2016. Late entrants may be considered up til 2 weeks after the commencement date. COMPLETION AND PATHWAYS After successfully completing the units of study detailed below you are eligible to receive a Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology. Graduation occurs at the end of each academic year for students who have completed the formal requirements of their respective course. FEES AND COSTS Click here for Course Fees and Costs. This course is approved for Youth Allowance, Austudy, and Abstudy. On enrolment, our office will provide students a notice of enrolment for this purpose. Further details about Austudy (for ages 25+) can be found here. Further details about Youth Allowance (for ages younger than 25) can be found here. Further information about Abstudy (for indigenous or Torres Strait islander students) can be found here Page 3
Units of Study SCHOOL OF KINGDOM MINISTRY Do you want to be trained and equipped to do the works of the Kingdom? Do you want to heal the sick, cast out demons, raise the dead, and bring others into an encounter with the love of the Father? The Kingdom ministry of Christ sets the compass for Christian ministry both in and out of the church. The goal of kingdom ministry is to bring people into a direct personal encounter with the truth, the power and the love of Christ. Throughout this school, we will explore the seven pillars of Kingdom ministry, the journey of the Church into the fullness of Kingdom ministry and the mandate of the church to host the glory of God. School of Kingdom Ministry I Seven Pillars of Jesus Ministry (KM101) This subject is a detailed exploration of the seven pillars of Jesus Kingdom ministry. These pillars are the Gospel ministry, the prophetic ministry, ministry to the brokenhearted, deliverance ministry, the ministry of healing, ministry to the poor, and the proclamation of the year of the Lord s favour. (22 supervised hours CMTTHE501A Analyse and interpret theological beliefs in the light of current thinking). Taught over Semester 2, 2015. Lecture Slot B. School of Kingdom Ministry II Church In Progress (KM201) This subject is an exploration of the mandate of the church to take the promised land of the Kingdom. Building on KM101, this subject explores the unique challenges and difficulties in transitioning into becoming a community that embraces the Kingdom ministry of Jesus. (22 supervised hours CMTTHE501A Analyse and interpret theological beliefs in the light of current thinking) Taught over Semester 1, 2016. Lecture Slot E. School of Kingdom Ministry III Heaven Invading Earth (KM202) This subject is an exploration of the mandate of the church to host the glory of God. The ultimate purpose of the church is to become the dwelling place of God on earth. This subject explores the definition of the glory and how the church can begin to host it. (22 supervised hours CMTTHE501A Analyse and interpret theological beliefs in the light of current thinking) Taught over Semester 2, 2016. Lecture Slot E Naioth College operates under the auspices of Unity College Australia (RTO 6330, VET-Fee help provider No. 73720). Last Modified 3.3.15
SCHOOL OF CULTURAL STUDIES Do you want to impact the culture of your family, your workplace and your city? Do you want to be equipped with the tools to change culture? Do you want to communicate Kingdom truths in ways that are culturally relevant? This school trains followers of Christ to become students of culture. The church is the cultural incarnation of the Kingdom on earth. Without a value on culture, the church has often been content to acknowledge the theological truths of scripture without witnessing transformation in our wider communities. Our desire is to produce the transformative culture of the Kingdom to impact our cities and regions. School of Cultural Studies I Counter-Cultural Discipleship (CS101) Throughout this subject we explore the basics of culture both within the church and broader western culture. We look at the discipleship mandate as a counter-cultural movement away from the culture of the world and into the culture of heaven. This subject also doubles as an orientation unit to the values and culture of Naioth College and the church community. (22 supervised hours CMTMIN502A Communicate theology in a clear form) Taught over Semester 1, 2016. Lecture Slot B. School of Cultural Studies II Reaching Postmodern Culture (CS201) This subject explores contemporary western culture to frame an understanding of the nature of ministry in the west. Building on CS101, this subject will also explore models of New Age apologetics and train students in ministry models that are appropriate for a culture where New Age beliefs are the primary spirituality. (22 supervised hours CMTMIN502A Communicate theology in a clear form) Taught over Semester 1, 2017. Lecture Slot D. School of Cultural Studies III Justice and Missions (CS202) This subject will look at the role of the church in engaging wider culture through justice and missions. The justice of heaven is directed towards transforming culture to liberate the oppressed. We will also look at the centrality of honor in our missional culture to edify and protect the uniqueness and redemptive gift of every tribe and nation while drawing them to the culture of the Kingdom. (22 supervised hours CMTMIN502A Communicate theology in a clear form) Taught over Semester 2, 2016. Lecture Slot D. Page 5
SCHOOL OF TRANSFORMATION Do you want to embark on a transformative heart journey? Do you want to see yourself as heaven does? Do you want to be trained in the tools of transformation? This school trains students to see each other and themselves as heaven does. It will empower students with the New Testament worldview on the transformative journey of the Christian. From this foundation we can explore the different aspects of personal transformation and the wisdom of heaven to fully heal and restore us. School of Transformation I The New Creation Miracle (TR101) The transformative journey is the journey to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus and it begins with recognising that we are a New Creation in Christ Jesus. This subject is a detailed exploration of Paul s New Creation theology in light of the redeeming work of Christ and is an essential foundation to understanding the New Testament paradigm for transformation. (22 supervised hours CMTMIN501A Relate theological ideas to the Christian way of life, CMTTHE503A Research and analyse information within a theological theme or issue) Taught over Semester 1, 2016. Lecture Slot C. School of Transformation II The Heart Journey (TR102) Building on the foundation of New Creation understanding this subject explores the journey of our heart to see this reality expressed in our life. Every believer is invited on the heart journey to see Christ revealed within us. This subject is a detailed exploration of the different areas of transformation the heart journey invites us into. (22 supervised hours CMTMIN501A Relate theological ideas to the Christian way of life, CMTTHE503A Research and analyse information within a theological theme or issue) Taught over Semester 2, 2015. Lecture Slot C. School of Transformation III Tools of Transformation (TR202) This subject is a detailed exploration of the tools of transformation hinted at throughout the New Testament to empower the journey of the Christian. Building on the foundation laid in TR101 and TR102, the focus is on creating a clear theological foundation for the practical use of these tools. (22 supervised hours CMTMIN501A Relate theological ideas to the Christian way of life, CMTTHE503A Research and analyse information within a theological theme or issue) Taught over Semester 2, 2016. Lecture Slot F. Page 6
SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL STUDIES Do you want to be equipped with a holistic view of theology? Do you want to know the history of Christianity from creation to the present? Do you want to be equipped with the tools of interpretation? This school is a series of surveys that in combination seeks to lay a strong foundation for biblical history and theology. Particular focus is given to the theology of the Kingdom, foreshadowed in the Old Covenant and revealed in the New. Biblical Studies I Old Testament Survey (BS101) This subject is a survey of Old Testament history from creation until the restoration of the second temple. It explores the journey of Israel and the role of prophetic literature in shaping Israel s experience of God. This subject also briefly explores biblical hermeneutics and proper interpretation of scripture. (22 supervised hours CMTTHE502A Analyse and interpret theological data) Taught over Semester 1, 2016. Lecture Slot A. Biblical Studies II New Testament Survey (BS102) This subject is a detailed survey of the New Testament beginning with the Birth of Christ and concluding with the book of Revelation. It will also briefly explore the historical proofs for the existence of Christ and a brief overview of Christian apologetics. This subject will also build on the foundation of biblical hermeneutics and proper interpretation of scripture explored in BS101. (22 supervised hours CMTTHE502A Analyse and interpret theological data) Taught over Semester 2, 2016. Lecture Slot A. Biblical Studies III Survey of Christian History (BS201) This subject is a survey of Christianity since the end of the New Testament. It is a detailed yet enjoyable journey through the varied expressions of Christianity that have risen and declined throughout the past two millennia. This subject pays extra attention to the hidden movement of Christian mysticism in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches and the relevance of these mystics to our present experience of God. (22 supervised hours CMTTHE503A Research and analyse information within a theological theme or issue) Taught over Semester 1, 2017. Lecture Slot F. Page 7
SCHOOL OF INTERCESSION & EVANGELISM Do you want to learn the practical skills of effective prayer? Do you want to be trained in power evangelism? Do you want to see the Kingdom practically affect the streets of your community? The School of Intercession and Evangelism is an intensely practical course that explores different aspects of prayer and street evangelism each week. It provides an opportunity for students to engage and be activated in a safe but challenging workshop setting. Workshops on intercession will focus on equipping students with the tools and worldview for a powerful and sustained personal and corporate prayer life. Workshops on evangelism train and equip students in a holistic paradigm of the church s evangelistic ministry to the world. This is a highly practical school and will focus on building key skills in the target areas. School of Intercession and Evangelism I (IE101) This subject lays the foundational principles for intercession and evangelism. As this school requires significant steps of risk for each student we create a safe and encouraging environment where every attempt is celebrated regardless of outcome. This subject will also include workshops on practical skills training for major cross-cultural evangelism outreaches outside of normal class hours. (45 supervised hours CMTTHE504A Identify new theological information) Taught over Semester 1, 2016. School of Intercession and Evangelism II (IE102) This subject builds on the principles of intercession and evangelism and provides marginally more challenging environments to grow students in their skills. Students will be required to demonstrate their evangelism skills on the streets. (45 supervised hours CMTTHE504A Identify new theological information) Taught over Semester 2, 2015. Page 8
THE PROPHETIC SCHOOL Do you want to grow in your prophetic gift in a safe environment? Do you want practical skills to empower your experience of the prophetic? The purpose of this school is to build a solid foundation for the development of the gift of prophecy in the life of the believer. It explores a range of prophetic experiences and biblical precedents for the ways in which God speaks to His people. This school always involves a worship component and seeks to create a safe environment for students to explore the prophetic. Prophetic School I (PR101) This school equips students to begin to move in a gift of prophecy. We ll explore a number of different types of prophecy such as prophecy through worship, dance, the creative and as well as practical skills such as prophetic etiquette. (45 supervised hours CMTTHE504A Identify new theological information) Prophetic School II (PR102) This school will build on Prophetic School 1 to explore more mature expressions of the prophetic ministry such as dream interpretation, crafted prophecy, declarative prophecy, and the lifestyle of prophetic people. (45 supervised hours CMTTHE504A Identify new theological information) SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL MINISTRY Do you want to experience hands-on ministry? Do you want to grow in working in a team to see the Kingdom grow? The call to build the Kingdom is a call to serve the body of Christ, our city, our nation and the nations of the earth. The School of Practical Ministry is an opportunity to grow in service. There will be an element of administration in each area and an opportunity to explore ways to further God s kingdom and bless His body. This is an intensely practical component of the course and is an opportunity to give practical effect to the ministry skills that the course teaches. (120 hours BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness) Taught over both Semester 1 and Semester 2 Page 9
SCHOOL OF HEART CULTURE Do you want to grow in pastoral skills in a safe environment? Do you want to be equipped with skills in prayer ministry to see effective, heart transformation? The Heart Culture electives are a series of pastoral workshops aimed at providing tools to live in a heart paradigm. The call to follow Jesus is the call to recognise that our hearts matter and our relationships are of utmost importance. This school will look at the tools of the heart and tools of building and restoring relationship. School of Heart Culture I (HC101) This subject looks at the skills of Living within a heart oriented paradigm. It explores the principles of Christian living both personally and within community. Students will be equipped not just to minister healing to their own hearts but to build the Kingdom through their relationships. (35 supervised hours CMTMIN501A Relate theological ideas to the Christian way of life) Taught over Semester 2, 2015. School of Heart Culture II (HC102) This subject builds on HC101 and explores both the power of creativity to engage the heart and advanced prayer ministry tools. A greater emphasis is placed on developing each student s potential as a pastoral leader. (35 supervised hours CMTMIN501A Relate theological ideas to the Christian way of life) Taught over Semester 1, 2016. Page 10
SCHOOL OF KINGDOM ADMINISTRATION Do you want to grow in your capacity to manage in a Kingdom environment? Do you want to learn how to administrate and account for responsibilities within your local church? Administration is a foundational skill for leadership in the Kingdom. This subject is tailored to prepare you with vocational skills that are essential in a ministry workplace. The School of Kingdom Administration complements the School of Ministry Leadership by implementing those leadership skills in a practical area of responsibility with mentoring in the students organisation, administration and basic accounting. Like a ministry workplace, students will be required to manage a small portfolio of responsibility. This may be the organisation of the healing rooms ministry, specific areas of office administration, worship administration, event administration, or other areas of responsibility. School of Kingdom Administration I (KA201) This school picks up where the School of Practical Ministry concluded at the end of the Certificate IV and looks at the practical skills needed to administrate the ministry within both a relational and kingdom paradigm. Each week this school will explore principles of administration and their application to church ministry. There will also be a detailed look at budgeting for church events, Occupational health and safety (OHS) and effective office procedures. (20 hours contact/ 100 hours practicum CHORG2352 Administrate in a business environment) Taught over Semester 2, 2016. School of Kingdom Administration II (KA202) This subject continues KA201 and focuses on furthering administration skills. This subject also focuses on the legal and ethical framework for Christian ministry; an essential requirement for involvement in a professional ministry environment. It will provide a overview of all relevant regulatory requirements and examine the role of policy and procedure in protecting the culture of the church. The subject will examine some common ethical issues associated with Christian ministry and the protection of the rights and interests of both church leaders and the wider church body. (20 hours contact/ 100 hours practicum CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework, CHORG2352 Administrate in a business environment) Taught over Semester 1, 2017. Page 11
SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Do you want to have an impact on this generation? Do you want to grow in your leadership development? Do you want to communicate powerfully and effectively? The School of Ministry Leadership is tailored to develop leadership skills and character in preparation for ministry. This is a school for anyone who wants to improve their impact and ability to lead and bring transformation. The focus of this school is to equip students with a range of practical skills for leadership in a Kingdom ministry context. School of Ministry Leadership I Communication (KM201) Kingdom leaders are people who impact their community. They shape the culture, values and vision of those around them. This subject identifies the characteristics of strong and safe leaders and assists students in identifying their own areas of growth. This subject also involves a detailed exploration of communication styles, learning styles, personal development, calling identification, the five-fold ministry, and pastoral leadership. (100 hours BSBATSIL503C Manage conflict, CMTMIN502A Communicate theology in a clear form) School of Ministry Leadership II Conflict (KM202) Kingdom leaders empower others to step into their calling. This subject explores the function of a leader to empower a strong team of people and to manage conflict and crisis. This subject will also explore vision-casting, leadership styles, leading within a relational paradigm, empowering others, dealing with conflict and accusation, healthy confrontation, and the tools of mentoring. (100 hours BSBATSIL503C Manage conflict, CMTMIN502A Communicate theology in a clear form) Page 12
LEADERSHIP PLACEMENT Do you want to gain actual experience in ministry leadership? Do you want mentoring in your leadership skills in an actual ministry placement? There are some skills that can only be gained by leading in the Kingdom. Experiencing leadership in a dynamic ministry environment is key to growing in your skills and gifting. Ministry Placement complements the School of Ministry Leadership by implementing the skills taught in a practical environment with real-time leadership mentoring. Leadership Placement I (MP201) This subject equips students with on the job leadership training. Ministry placement opportunities will arise in leadership support of intercession groups, street evangelism, prophetic school workshops, home-groups, community care, conference registration and events, hospitality, youth and children s ministry, outreach events, soup kitchen ministry and Healing Rooms ministry. (100 hours CHCORG624E Provide leadership in community services delivery) Leadership Placement II (MP202) This subject continues MP201 and focuses on implementing skills taught in the School of Ministry Leadership. Students who find themselves excelling in this area will have opportunity for increased leadership. (100 hours CHCORG624E Provide leadership in community services delivery) COMPLETION PATHWAYS After successfully completing the units of study detailed above you are eligible to receive a Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology. Graduation occurs at the end of each academic year for students who have completed the formal requirements of their respective course. Page 13
APPENDIX 1 TIMETABLE Year One Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9am Free Day Worship Lecture A Free Day Worship Free Day 9:30am Heart Culture Stream A Heart Culture Stream B 10am Intercession and Evangelism 11:30am LUNCH LUNCH 12:30pm 1:30pm Practical Ministry Stream A LUNCH Lecture B Practical ministry Stream B Sunday Service 3:30pm Lecture C 4:30pm 6:00pm 7pm Prophetic School Home-groups (if on) Chai (if on) APPENDIX 1 TIMETABLE Year One Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9am 9:30am 10am 11:30am Free Day School of Kingdom Administration Practicum Stream A Free Day School of Kingdom Administration Workshop School of Leadership Development Workshop School of Kingdom Administration Practicum Stream B Free Day 12:30pm LUNCH Sunday Service 1:30pm Lecture D 3:30pm Lecture E Lecture F 4:30pm 6:00pm 7pm Prophetic School Homegroups (if on) Chai (if on) *Note: Timetable is subject to change Page 14