The NZ Certificate in Christian Ministry (Christian Studies Strand) (Level 4), will provide graduates with biblical and theoretical knowledge including related skills that can be applied through a range of Christian ministries and Christian-based organisations.
The programme focuses on Christian leaders and volunteers and those starting their vocational ordination journey. It is also suitable for personal faith learners.
Graduates of this programme will gain a qualification which recognises their general knowledge of biblical principles and practical understanding of Christian ministry.
This programme qualifies individuals with theoretical knowledge and skills within Christian Ministry. Graduates will be able to integrate and apply foundational knowledge of selected biblical principles and Christian beliefs to their community contexts and ministry settings. Graduates will be able to apply these principles to that of their own faith journey and to those of others.
The course will start on the 22nd of July 2026.
2026 Block Course Dates
Discipleship: 22 – 25 July
Theology: 14 – 17 Oct
2027
Dates to be confirmed for the following block courses:
Biblical Overview
Communication
Ministry Studies
1 Corinthians
2028
Dates to be confirmed for the following block courses:
Spiritual Formation
Christian Mission
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Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact fees can be confirmed when you
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Discipleship
Key elements that align with biblical discipleship
Theology
Biblical principles and beliefs of the Christian faith
Communication
Researching and communicating Biblical content
Biblical Overview
A look at the metanarrative of the Bible and our invitation to participate in God's story
Christian Mission
Explore the story of Aotearoa and the gospel, considering contemporary challenges and global mission insights
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual growth for self and others
Ministry Studies
Biblical principles that define and encourage effective ministry in a contemporary context
1 Corinthians
Practical application of hermeneutical tools
This two-year blended program combines eight face-to-face block courses in Hamilton (four per year) with online learning between the block courses.
New Zealand Certificate in Christian Ministry (Level 4)
Our Christian Ministry programme requires you to bring your own device (BYOD) for study at Vision College.
Below are the minimum specifications required for this programme, anything less than this will not open the programmes required. (*as from 2020 anything less than Windows 10 cannot be used in Vision’s system)
Across our programmes we use Microsoft Windows based applications.