Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology

Pre-requisite: None

Certificate IV will best suit you if:

• You are seeking an entry level option that develops a sound foundation for Christian life and work.
• You wish to enter into Ministry or Christian Service as lay people or in full or part-time ministry.
• You are entering an Internship and are looking for a flexible option.
• You wish to go on to the Diploma of Christian Ministry.
• You are seeking Practical Ministry Skills Development.

See also our Emphasis in Counseling and Emphasis in Chaplaincy study options.

Subjects and Study Streams

This course can be completed in one year as a Distance Education study program. The time frame is a guide only and is dependent upon the student's own capacity and the circumstances relating to his or her study.

The student is required to complete a minimum of 9 units as follows −

• 6 Units of Biblical Theology, identified as “CMT” units
• 3 Practical Ministry Skills units

Biblical Theology Subjects

• CMT 007 Authenticity and Authority of the Bible
• CMT 008 Faith Dynamics
• CMT 009 Highly Exalted
• CMT 010 The Cross and the Crown
• CMT 011 Royal Priesthood
• CMT 012 Clothed with Power

Practical Ministry Subjects

To develop practical skills the student will be involved in a local church or community-based program under qualified leadership and document the work experience as required for each unit. Each practical unit is strengthened with a subject from Vision as listed.

• Develop Ministry Priorities (40 hours)............................... Developing a Biblical World View
• Christian Communications I (60 hours)............................. The Pentecostal Pulpit
• Planning Ministry Activities (40 hours).............................. Group Dynamics A Christian Perspective

Recognition Given To Certificate IV

Upon completion of this qualification, learners should have acquired the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to serve effectively as workers and religious instructors in churches, parishes, para-church organisations, missionary organisations, and in religious education.