Certificate IV in Multicultural Ministry

INT03101 Attaining Competence in Basic English Skills
This course is designed to facilitate literacy skills for students from a Non English-speaking background. Students who complete this module will demonstrate competence in writing, speaking, reading and listening skills that will enable them to proceed with the Certificate IV/Diploma course.

INT03102 Demonstrating Basic Bible Knowledge
Students will be provided with an overview of the Bible. This course should prove to be very helpful to new Christians who are undertaking the Certificate IV or diploma course. The subject looks at the origins and purpose of the Bible, and its major themes, within a historical and geographical context.

BIB03103 & BIB03104 Surveying & Assessing the New Testament I & II
Students will be provided with an overview of the origins and purpose of the New Testament. This will also include a study of the contents and historical background of the New Testament books, concluding with the significance of the Epistles. Major themes will be examined, with a focus on the ministry of Jesus, and the growth of Christianity.

BIB03101 & BIB03102 Surveying & Assessing the Old Testament I & II
Students will examine the origins, background and purpose of the Old Testament. The various books, including the Pentateuch, will be studied, focusing on the content, themes and history of Israel, from Creation through to post-exilic restoration and reconstruction.

THE03104 Analysing Pentecostal Perspectives on Ministry
This module examines the particular perspectives on ministry advocated by Pentecostal and Charismatic churches. This includes a study of the Baptism and Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the place of the miraculous in today’s church, and an overview of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit.

THE03101, THE03102 & THE03103 Delineating Theological Concepts I, II & III
The subject involves an examination of bible study methods and the major doctrines of the Christian faith, including Christology (the Person and Work of Christ), Pneumatology (the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit), Soteriology (the doctrine of Salvation), the Trinity, Eschatology (a study of the End Times) as examples of themes which are the foundation to orthodox Christian belief.

COM03101 Mastering Effective Communication Skills
This module aims to develop students’ expertise in communication skills in general, focusing on a variety of essential skills (oral, listening, essay writing, research, library, Information Technology skills etc.) Students will also learn to communicate effectively on an interpersonal level.

COM03102 Demonstrating Effective Preaching Skills
Students will learn all essential aspects of good preaching. The theological foundations of preaching will be studied, as well as the various styles of past and contemporary preaching. Students will be taught the craft of sermon construction from introduction to conclusion, and will be expected to communicate a biblical message in a public setting.

COM03103 Communicating Effectively Cross Culturally
This module examines both culture and anthropology from a Christian perspective. It will include a survey of various communication theories and models of cross-cultural communication, followed by a study of the theory and practice of communicating the Christian message in a cross-cultural context. Students will learn to engage in meaningful dialogue across cultural boundaries, utilising biblical strategies to deal with common cross-cultural problems.

LED03103 Leading Dynamic Worship & Corporate Gatherings
Students will be given overview of the Biblical foundations for church gatherings, worship and music. They will learn how to lead in worship and song, and how to convene a variety of services and gatherings. Practical training will be an important feature of this course.

LED03101 Developing & Implementing Strategies for Christian Education
The biblical basis for the Church and its principle of discipleship will be introduced. Students will be provided with basic training in the process of developing and delivering Christian training. Appropriate training programmes will be examined for a range of target groups, focusing on learning styles and strategies that facilitate learning.

LED03102 Developing Strategies for Personal Growth
This modules aims to develop the personal life of students, especially in the growth of the moral, spiritual and intellectual aspects of their lives and ministry. Students will undergo a mentoring process, and required to monitor closely key aspects of their growth.

CUI03101 Surveying Asia-Pacific Nations
An historical survey of major nations and ethnic groups. This will include a brief survey of religious, political, economic and sociological systems. The coming of Christianity – missionaries and the responses to them, and a look at the future within a Christian context, will be examined.

CUI03102 Analysing Major Asian Religions
An analysis of the fundamental presuppositions and the various schools of thought within Hinduism and Buddhism, from a contemporary and historical perspective. Comparisons with Christian faith and practice, and their implications for Christian witness.