Course Code: 10741NAT
This course is only available to domestic students (those not requiring a student visa).
Description
This course is intended to provide participants with the following knowledge and skills to deepen their understanding of Christian theology and to perform limited functions associated with serving in a Christian church group or ministry context:
- Knowledge of theological sources
- Understanding of theological information
- Understanding of Christian practice
- Skills to identify theological insights
- Ability to communicate theology effectively
In some locations, this course is offered face to face in conjunction with Youth Dimension.
Delivery locations
- Online (Full)
- Donvale Christian College (Full)
- Heatherton Christian College (Full)
- Belgrave Heights Christian School (Full)
- Victory Christian College (Full)
- Albany (Full)
Admission Criteria
This course is only available to domestic students (those not requiring a student visa).
English Language Requirement
An applicant for this course will be deemed to have sufficient LLN proficiency if they can demonstrate the following minimum ACSF levels:
- Level 2 in learning, reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication.
Initial pre-training assessment will be conducted by reviewing the prospective student’s qualifications, on-line application and/or written application form. As a general guide the following will meet the minimum requirements:
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The applicant was born in a country where the official language is English and they have completed at least one year of a senior secondary qualification or at least one year of full-time study at a minimum AQF level 2 (or equivalent).
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They were not born in in a country where the official language is English, but have completed at least one year of a senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time study at a minimum AQF level 2 (or equivalent) in which the qualification was undertaken in English.
Further pre-training assessment shall be conducted during the mandatory face-to- face interview. Where pre-training assessment suggests ACSF levels are below the recommended level the prospective student may be directed to complete a foundation skills course (at their expense) prior to acceptance into the course.
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 6 core units and two electives.
Specialisations
Competencies attached to this course
| Competency | Hours | Core |
|---|---|---|
| CMTMIN301 Apply theological knowledge to contemporary ethical issues | 70 | Core |
| CMTMIN302 Communicate theology in everyday language | 70 | Core |
| CMTTHE301 Research Christian Scripture and Theology | 70 | Core |
| CMTTHE302 Identify theological data | 70 | Core |
| CMTTHE303 Present information on a theological theme or issue | 70 | Core |
| CMTTHE304 Apply new theological insight | 70 | Core |
| BSBCMM401 Make a presentation | 30 | Elective |
| BSBCRT101 Apply critical thinking techniques | 20 | Elective |
| BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills | 30 | Elective |
| BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities | 30 | Elective |
| BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | Elective |
| CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies | 65 | Elective |
| CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people. | 30 | Elective |
| CHCGRP001 Support group activities | 30 | Elective |