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VINEYARD COLLEGE 2022 PROSPECTUS
CONTENTS WELCOME Page 2 STUDY INFORMATION Page 3 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Page 3 PROGRAMME DETAILS Page 4 NZ CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Page 5 MIN401: Ministry Practicum A Page 6 MIN405: God’s Story, Our Story Page 6 MIN409: Spiritual Formation Page 6 MIN402: Ministry Practicum B Page 7 MIN403: Foundations of Faith Page 7 MIN404: Turning Points in Church History Page 7 MIN406: Reading and Living the New Testament Page 7 NZ DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP Page 8 MIN501: Ministry Practicum A Page 9 MIN503: Engaging Theology Page 9 MIN507: The Art of Pastoral Ministry Page 9 MIN509: Formation and Discipleship Page 9 MIN502: Ministry Practicum B Page 10 MIN505: Exploring the Hebrew Bible Page 10 MIN506: Portraits of Jesus in the New Testament Page 10 MIN508: Comparative Worldviews and Cultural Liturgies Page 10 PATHWAYS FOR FUTURE STUDY Page 11 ABOUT VINEYARD COLLEGE Page 11 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 12 FEES Page 12 OTHER COSTS AND REQUIREMENTS Page 12 SCHOLARSHIPS Page 12 ENROLMENT PROCESS Page 13 INCLUSIVE LEARNING Page 13 RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Page 13 WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS Page 13 DISCLAIMER Page 13 CONTACT DETAILS Page 13 VINEYARD COLLEGE 2022 PROSPECTUS
WELCOME Page 2
WELCOME TO
VINEYARD COLLEGE
It’s a privilege to serve you and offer
you the chance to be involved in our
programmes.
Vineyard College equips potential
church leaders by balancing sound
biblical knowledge with practical
application in a ministry setting.
Our students have a safe learning
environment in which they have a go
at ‘doing the stuff’ as they develop their
understanding of the Kingdom of God.
This provides a launch pad into a
“Studying at Vineyard College has had a
life-long pursuit of learning and
transformative impact on my faith journey
deepening relationship with Christ. and ministry. I have developed a greater
understanding of biblical narrative that has
Vineyard College serves the left me mesmerised by the movement of God
whole Church, working with many throughout the Bible. The focus on practical
ministry and mentorship has helped me learn
denominations to equip students
tools on how to do servant leadership well and
through mentored practical ministry receive wisdom on navigating challenges in the
and blended academic study. ministry space.
Our students stay in their own church
or organisation as they study. This year of study is a very worthwhile
investment of time and energy that will equip
you for stepping into the fullness of life as a
Jesus follower.”
- Caitlin Watson, Coast Vineyard Church
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STUDY INFORMATION & Page 3
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
STUDY ENTRY
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Vineyard College programmes use a Vineyard College is open to New
a blended-learning approach, where Zealand or Australian citizens or those
students stay in their home church with New Zealand permanent residency.
environments and supervisors assist
them in deciding what areas in the While the certificate in Christian Ministry
church to focus on. and diploma in Christian Leadership
have no formal prerequisites aside from
Course materials and tutorials are those mentioned above, we strongly
delivered via Google Classroom and recommend enrolling in the Certificate
block courses early in each semester, course if this is your first time studying at
where students develop a sense of a tertiary institution.
common purpose and hear College
staff lecture on the academic subjects Applicants who have not attained
for that semester. University Entrance may be asked to
complete a foundation exercise to
The first block course for diploma and assess which programme level is a
certificate students is in Papamoa from suitable entry point.
February 8–11. The second block course
is streamed by programmes, with
diploma students meeting in Auckland
from July 20-22 and certificate students
meeting back in Papamoa from July
5–8.
VINEYARD COLLEGE 2022 PROSPECTUS
2022 CALENDAR Page 4
SEMESTER 1 : 8TH FEB — 26TH JUN
SEMESTER 2 : 3RD JULY — 25TH NOV Block Course Practical Academic Holidays
Assessment Assessment
F M A M J J A S O N
1
2
3
4
5
CERTIFICATE
6
7
8
CERTIFICATE
+ DIPLOMA
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
DIPLOMA
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
VINEYARD COLLEGE 2022 PROSPECTUS
PROGRAMME DETAILS Page 5
LEVEL 4, 120 CREDITS
NZ CERTIFICATE
IN CHRISTIAN
MINISTRY
39 weeks including 3 weeks holidays
Students must achieve 120 credits and SEMESTER ONE
pass all learning outcomes with a grade
of 50% or more to gain the qualification. MIN401: Ministry Practicum A
30 Credits
Graduates of this programme will be
able to: MIN405: God’s Story, Our Story
• Integrate foundational knowledge 15 Credits
of selected biblical principles and
Christian beliefs and apply to specified MIN409: Spiritual Formation
communities, acknowledging bicultural 15 Credits
or multicultural contexts.
• Apply biblical and theological
SEMESTER TWO
principles to own faith journey and to
that of others.
• Apply biblical, theological and MIN402: Ministry Practicum B
ministry skills in a mentored practical 30 Credits
ministry context to support the spiritual
development of individuals and groups. MIN403: Foundations of Faith
• Organise and prioritise tasks and
responsibilities in the provision of 15 Credits
practical ministry to individuals and
groups. MIN404: Turning Points
• Set goals and make plans for providing in Church History
practical ministry to individuals and 15 Credits
groups.
MIN406: Reading and Living
Students enrol in a mix of elective and
the New Testament
compulsory courses totalling 120 credits.
To the right is an indicative schedule: 15 Credits | Available in 2023
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MIN401: MINISTRY PRACTICUM A MIN405: GOD’S STORY,
Semester 1
OUR STORY
30 Credits Semester 1
300 Learning Hours 15 Credits
150 Learning Hours
This course, delivered as the first
of a two-part ministry practicum, This course introduces students to a
provides students with essential number of different approaches
tools for developing ministry skills to reading the Bible as one big story. By
and applying knowledge from their engaging with the best
academic papers in a mentor-assisted contemporary thinking on biblical
environment. Students are introduced interpretation, students will be
to fundamental ministry skills such as equipped to critically reflect upon their
organising and prioritising tasks, setting own lives and ministry practice in light
goals, discovering their personal gifts of their place within God’s Story. Along
and strengths, working within a team, the way, students will explore the back
thinking strategically and developing story to the Bible, learning about how it
new approaches to supporting came to be, in order to gain a greater
individuals. appreciation for the Christian tradition
The course is informed by a ‘learn-by- of seeking God’s voice through reading
doing’ approach and, under the and applying Scripture.
guidance of a supervisor, students are
given room to discover their unique
calling within the life of their church.
MIN409: SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Semester 1
15 Credits
150 Learning Hours
This course introduces students to
various spiritual disciplines to broaden
the ways they are able to connect with
God. Drawing on the rich traditions of
the past, students will be equipped with
tools to sustain their inner life as they
serve their church and community.
“We have been with Vineyard College for six
years now, and each year it has been very
beneficial and instrumental to the growth of
our interns and the health of our local church.
The staff and faculty have been a pleasure
to work with and go the extra mile to see the
success of the interns.”
— Pastors James and Gemma Stevens,
Advance Church
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MIN402: MINISTRY PRACTICUM B MIN403: FOUNDATIONS
OF FAITH
Semester 2
30 Credits Semester 2
300 Learning Hours 15 Credits
150 Learning Hours
Building on the learning of Ministry
Practicum A, this course delves into This course introduces students to the
the art of leading and ministering to foundational beliefs of the Christian
groups as well as individuals. Students Church. It begins by examining how the
continue to operate under broad Church has arrived at its beliefs before
supervision, framing monthly goals and diving into such crucial topics as the
executing specific ministry projects, Trinity, the role of the Father, the Son and
but increasingly the focus moves the Holy Spirit, the nature of humanity,
toward developing key leadership skills sin, salvation, God’s mission, the Church
relevant to supporting the life of small and different theories of the end-times.
and large groups. By the end of these By the end of the course, students will
two practicums, students will have the be able to better articulate why they
necessary theoretical knowledge and believe what they believe and to use
practical skills to enhance the life of the theological frameworks to enhance their
community both within and beyond the approach to discipleship and service
four walls of the church. within the local church.
MIN404: TURNING POINTS IN MIN406: READING AND LIVING
CHURCH HISTORY THE NEW TESTAMENT
Semester 2 (Available in 2023)
15 Credits 15 Credits
150 Learning Hours 150 Learning Hours
This course introduces students to This course explores the criss-crossing
various strands of Church History to themes, genres and storylines of the
encourage a greater appreciation for New Testament. It maintains a uniquely
the practices, values and traditions that practical focus by looking at various
have informed their personal ministry ways in which the gospel message can
practices and those of their church be used to speak into the particular
community. Significant figures and social and cultural settings in which
events of the past will be studied in order students live and minister. Throughout
to deepen students’ understandings of this course, students will be supported
the ways God has been at work with all and encouraged as they develop
kinds of people, in all kinds of places, to innovative ways of communicating
advance his Kingdom. By the end of the the teachings of the New Testament,
course, students will be able to situate deepening their understanding of
themselves and their church within the the story and connecting this gospel
wider family of churches that together message to the needs of their world.
constitute the body of Christ.
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LEVEL 5, 120 CREDITS
DIPLOMA IN
CHRISTIAN
LEADERSHIP
39 weeks including 3 weeks holidays SEMESTER ONE
Students must achieve 120 credits and MIN501: Ministry Practicum A
pass all the learning outcomes with
30 Credits
a grade of 50% or more to gain the
qualification.
MIN503: Engaging Theology
Graduates of this programme will be
able to: 15 Credits
• Evaluate and apply a broad
understanding of theology and biblical MIN509: Formation and Discipleship
foundations to defined contexts based 15 Credits
on textual interpretation and religious
practice. MIN507: The Art of Pastoral Ministry
• Evaluate a ministry programme based
on strategies that integrate personal 15 Credits | Available in 2023
and communal faith journeys, and the
social, cultural and other contextual SEMESTER TWO
considerations of defined groups.
• Apply key Christian leadership
MIN502: Ministry Practicum B
principles to facilitate team
development and accomplish 30 Credits
organisational goals in particular areas
of Christian ministry. MIN505: Exploring the Hebrew Bible
Students enrol in a mix of elective and 15 Credits
compulsory courses totalling 120 credits.
MIN506: Portraits of Jesus
To the right is an indicative schedule: in the New Testament
15 Credits
MIN508: Comparative Worldviews
and Cultural Liturgies
15 Credits | Available in 2023
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MIN501: MINISTRY PRACTICUM A MIN503: ENGAGING THEOLOGY
Semester 1 Semester 1
30 Credits 15 Credits
300 Learning Hours 150 Learning Hours
This course provides students with This course is designed to help students
the opportunity to apply leadership engage in systematic theology with
principles in a practical ministry an eye toward the biblical, historical
setting, whether in the church or the and practical implications of doctrine.
community. Essential ministry skills Students are equipped to develop a
such as strategising, planning, goal- deeper and more carefully considered
setting, developing teams, reflecting on understanding of God in order to think
strengths and weaknesses, journalling and speak rightly about God within
etc are developed to assist students the context of a life governed by faith
in becoming increasingly effective in in Christ and discipleship to him in
supporting and championing the life community with other Christians.
of their church. This course is informed
by a ‘learn-by-doing’ approach to
ministry, under the broad guidance of a
supervisor and/or mentor.
MIN509: FORMATION AND MIN507: THE ART OF
DISCIPLESHIP PASTORAL MINISTRY
Semester 1 (Available in 2023)
15 Credits 15 Credits
150 Learning Hours 150 Learning Hours
This course explores the intersections This course examines the biblical and
of spirituality and discipleship. Drawing theological foundations underpinning
from the deep well of Church History, contemporary ministry practices. It
students are given opportunities to look discusses ministry in its broadest terms
at a range of ancient and contemporary in light of God’s cosmic redemptive
prayer practices to broaden their ways plan for the whole of creation. It also
of connecting with God. The course reflects on challenges and opportunities
also functions as a practical toolkit for facing ministers in New Zealand, giving
discipling others and leading them students space to consider strategies
toward a greater awareness of God in for how to move forward with wisdom
their lives. and courage in a changing world.
Along the way, students will look at a
number of practical models to unpack
what ministry looks like in reality with
particular attention given to worship,
mission and discipleship.
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MIN502: MINISTRY PRACTICUM B MIN505: EXPLORING
Semester 2
THE HEBREW BIBLE
30 Credits Semester 1
300 Learning Hours 15 Credits
150 Learning Hours
Building on the learning of Ministry
Practicum A, this course delves into This course takes a narrative approach
the art of leading and ministering to the Hebrew Bible, reading it as an
to groups and individuals. Students integrated story that leads its readers to
continue to operate under broad the New Testament while also making
supervision, framing monthly goals and its own essential theological claims for
executing specific ministry projects, Christians. It introduces students to core
but increasingly the focus moves interpretive skills such as understanding
toward developing key leadership skills Old Testament genres and literary
relevant to supporting the life of small design patterns in order to come to
and large groups. By the end of these terms with the original message of the
two practicums, students will have the biblical authors. It also brings students
necessary theoretical knowledge and into contact with cutting-edge thinking
practical skills to enhance the life of the in the area of biblical interpretation
community both within and beyond the to inspire their own journey of reading
four walls of the church. Scripture. The course maintains a
practical focus by connecting biblical
interpretation to ministry applications,
encouraging students to take the
Hebrew Bible off the bookshelf and into
the world.
MIN506: PORTRAITS OF JESUS MIN508: COMPARATIVE
IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WORLDVIEWS AND CULTURAL
LITURGIES
Semester 2
15 Credits (Available in 2023)
150 Learning Hours 15 Credits
150 Learning Hours
This course focuses on the varied
portraits of Jesus in some key New This course introduces students to the
Testament texts. Particular attention concept of worldviews as a way of
is given to the Gospels of Mark and of exploring the formation and evolution of
John, Paul’s letters to the Philippians and the different belief systems and cultural
Colossians, as well as representations liturgies of our world. Students will
of Jesus in the Book of Revelation. By critically examine the claims of various
focusing on these portraits of Jesus, belief systems, such as Islam, Judaism,
students will encounter what the early Hinduism, Buddhism and Secularism in
Christians thought of as the most order to reflect on how each of these
important features of Jesus’ identity. In worldviews shape belief and religious
doing so, they will be enabled to take practice. By the end of the course,
their place within the rich chorus of the students will be able to better articulate
Christian witness as well as playing their their faith with truth and grace to an
part in proclaiming the Gospel afresh to increasingly complex and pluralistic
today’s world. world.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ABOUT
VINEYARD
COLLEGE
Vineyard College was registered in
1997, delivering onsite, face-to-face
study. In 2003, in response to church
and student feedback, we moved to
a blended-learning approach, which
allowed students to remain in their
churches and develop in response to
their local context. We love this ‘hands
on’ approach to training people for
ministry and are always refining it to
make it even better for our students.
Our programmes work well with local
churches and enable students to stay in
a supportive, familiar environment while
studying.
Vineyard College works with all kinds of
churches from many denominations
all over New Zealand. We have a
PATHWAYS student-focused method of teaching
that flexes around the particular needs
FOR FUTURE and circumstances of each student.
Students are supported through one-
STUDY on-one supervision and mentoring in
their church or organisation, together
with pastoral care and academic
Want to go even deeper with your support from the College. This
study? Credit some of your diploma partnership approach to training means
towards the first year of a Bachelor’s we have consistently high graduation
Degree with one of our partner colleges. rates.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Our study year starts on February 8
and finishes on November 25. This
FEES
incorporates 39 weeks of study plus
three weeks of holiday. Students Certificate in Christian Ministry
do a minimum of 30 hours of study – Level 4: $4000
per week made up of directed and
self-directed learning and practical Diploma in Christian Leadership
ministry applications. Churches and – Level 5: $4500
organisations provide students with a
supervisor to help direct their practical (All tuition fees are GST-inclusive)
work and give pastoral care. This is a
great opportunity to develop leaders
who can help expand the ministry of the
local church. OTHER COSTS &
Vineyard College is funded through the REQUIREMENTS
Tertiary Education Commission and
governed by the Vineyard Churches
• A minimum of $300 a year for books
Aotearoa New Zealand board of
and study materials. A list of required
directors, who are all active in ministry.
readings will be provided.
Vineyard College is accredited to
• A reliable laptop.
provide a New Zealand Certificate
• A stable internet connection, capable
in Christian Ministry (Level 4) and a
of watching online videos and
New Zealand Diploma in Christian
video calls.
Leadership (Level 5) by the New Zealand
• Students who are eligible for student
Qualifications Authority under section
loans through Studylink can borrow
441 of the Education and Training Act
up to $1000 per year to cover course-
2020. We are a Category 2 provider.
related costs.
All Vineyard College programmes are
eligible for fees free, student loans and
allowances. Please go to our website
www.vineyardcollege.org.nz to check
your eligibility with Studylink. You will also
SCHOLARSHIPS
find a copy of Vineyard College’s full
2021 external evaluation report carried Fee scholarships are available for Māori
out by NZQA. and Pasifika students. We also have
support available for other special
circumstances (eg, If you have financial
hardship). Please contact the College for
an application form.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENROLMENT WITHDRAWALS
PROCESS & REFUNDS
To enrol, go to www.vineyardcollege.org. Fees are paid into the Public Trust.
nz/apply or get in touch directly - see Students who withdraw within eight
contact details below. days of commencement of courses
will be refunded all fees paid, less an
Please remember to include your administration fee of 10%.
completed pastoral reference letter,
certified ID and foundation exercise, with Students who withdraw later than
your enrolment application. eight days but less than 40 days after
commencement of courses may be
Once all your documents are complied, refunded a maximum of $500 or 50% of
please send your application to the tuition fees, whichever is the lesser
enrolments@vineyardcollege.org.nz. amount, at the discretion of the College.
Feel free to contact us at any time Students who withdraw later than 40
throughout the process if you have days after commencement of courses
questions. will not be eligible for any refund of
tuition fees.
INCLUSIVE LEARNING
Vineyard College is committed DISCLAIMER
to fostering an inclusive learning Information given in this publication
environment that meets the diverse may be subject to change. If there are
and variable needs of all learners. Our any changes, prospective students will
student-centred approach means we be notified.
develop strategies to ensure studying
with us is a positive and rewarding
experience. Please get in touch to
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