The course consists of 40 cp of units, as set out below. Students are normally required to complete the 20 cp of class- based units before undertaking the 20 cp of practicums. However, students with appropriate prior studies in theology (e.g., Bachelor of Theology, Graduate Certificate in Theology) may be permitted to take class-based units simultaneously with practicums. This makes completion in one semester full-time possible for some students. Nevertheless, the recommended progression for the majority of students is as follows:
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Campus-based units will be offered face-to-face in classroom settings, with teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, and small group discussions. Between classes, students will engage in independent study, including library research, reading, analysis, synthesis and formation of ideas, and writing of assignments. Assessment will be as determined by the lecturer responsible for a course and will conform to BCT requirements. Typical assessment tasks include essays, short papers, oral presentations, journals, and exams.
Practicums (field education) will involve supervision of the field education experience, attendance at a weekly peer group seminar and the preparation of regular written reports and papers.
Students who hold a non-theology degree and complete the Graduate Certificate in Ministry will be granted 40 cp toward the Graduate Diploma in Ministry on the condition that the Graduate Certificate in Ministry is surrendered prior to graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Ministry.
RPL students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Ministry will be granted 40 cp toward the Bachelor of Theology on the condition that the Graduate Certificate in Ministry is surrendered prior to graduating with a Bachelor of Theology.