Graduate Certificate in Ministry

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Course Regulations - Graduate Certificate in Ministry (GCertMin)

  1. Entry requirement
    Entry requirement is one of the following:
    1. The BCT Bachelor of Theology degree; or
    2. An undergraduate degree from another institution approved by the Academic Committee, and the BCT Graduate Certificate in Theology or its equivalent; or
    3. Demonstrated practical or professional experience relevant to studies in Christian ministry at a level approved by the Academic Committee.
  2. Course of study
    A candidate must obtain 40cp in the manner set out in the Schedule.
  3. Must achieve grade of PP
    To obtain credit for a unit a candidate must achieve a grade of at least PP.
  4. Duration of program
    Unless the Committee of Deans otherwise determines, a candidate must pursue the course for at least one semester, with a maximum period for completion of six semesters.
  5. Credit for other study
    No credit shall be granted for studies undertaken while not enrolled for this course.
  6. Articulation
    On completion of the GCertMin -
    1. 20cp coursework credit and 20cp practicum credit will be granted towards coursework and practicum requirements in the GDipMin, on condition that the GCertMin is surrendered prior to conferral of the Diploma.
    2. 20cp coursework credit and 20cp practicum credit will be granted towards coursework and practicum requirements in the Bachelor of Theology, on condition that the GCertMin is surrendered prior to conferral of the BTh award.

Schedule

Complete 40cp, comprising-

  1. 20cp from -
    E74025 10cp Mission of the Church
    E74042 10cp Communication & Processes in Groups
    E74027 10cp Teaching Ministry of the Church
    E74033 10cp Exploring Parish Culture
    E74044 10cp Supervision as Ministry
    E74057 10cp Roman Catholic Canon Law
    E74061 10cp Reformed & Evangelical Worship
    E74062 10cp Anglican Liturgies (Host Field D)
    E73050 10cp Introduction to Christian Liturgy (Host Field C)
    E74070 10cp Liturgy of Eucharist (Host Field C)
    E74074 10cp Building Community
    E74079 10cp Christian Spiritual Tradition (Host Fields C)
    E74080 10cp Contemporary Christian Spirituality (Host Field C)
  2. 20cp from -
    E74890 10cp Practicum: Educational Ministry III
    E74891 10cp Practicum: Educational Ministry IV
    E74892 10cp Practicum: Parish Ministry III
    E74893 10cp Practicum: Parish Ministry IV
    E74894 10cp Practicum: Pastoral Care III
    E74895 10cp Practicum: Pastoral Care IV
    E74896 10cp Practicum: Worship & Preaching III
    E74897 10cp Practicum: Worship & Preaching IV
    E74898 10cp Practicum: Mission III
    E74899 10cp Practicum: Mission IV