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PROSPECTUS | 2021
COURSE AND CAMPUS INFO

•   NZ CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
•   NZ DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
•   CCAMPUS LIVING AND ACCOMMODATION
•   BEAUTIFUL BAY OF PLENTY
•   INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
•   FBC LECTURERS
•   ADMISSION PROCESS

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Check out our Campus
You are welcomed to check out our
Campus. We are in Welcome Bay, Tauranga
in the heart of the sunny Bay of Plenty

                                                     WELCOME
                                                     Here at Faith Bible
                                                     College, we are training
                                                     servants of Christ who
                                                     will be part of the Body
                                                     of Christ, changing the
                                                     world by the power of
                                                     God’s Holy Spirit and the
                                                     authority of His Word.
                                                     Such a task requires
                                                     much more than just education.
                                                     Academic and spiritual excellence are the
                                                     requirements at Faith. Nothing less than total
                                                     commitment to Christ Jesus, His Word and His
                                                     Spirit will succeed at Faith Bible College or in
                                                     life itself.
                                                     Are you looking for a College committed to
                                                     you in particular – a place where, although
                                                     you are trained with many others, individually
                                                     is recognised and your expression and
                                                     development are encouraged?
                                                     If you are seeking such a place, Faith Bible
                                                     College could be for you.
                                                     Des Short
                                                     PRINCIPAL

 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 Dr. Rev. Des Short, Mrs. Carley Short, Ps. David Dishroon, Mr. Ross Pellow, Ps. Harvey Walker,
 Mr. Pat Buckley, Mr. David Turner, Ps. Russell Turner, Mr. David Cole, Ps. Peter Perumalla

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Contents
Core Values                                       04
Mission Statement                                 04
Statement of Faith                                05

About Tauranga                                    06

Campus Life                                       08
Accommodation                                     09
Student Facilities                                 10              CAMPUS LIFE 08

Studying with Us                                   12
Fees                                               13
International Students                             14

Course Information                                 16
NZ Certificate In Christian Ministry               16
NZ Diploma in Christian Studies                    17

Admission Information                              18
General Requirements                               18              COURSE INFO 16

Recognition of Prior Learning                      19
How to Enrol Graduation Requirements              20

Campus Map                                        22

Teaching Faculty                                  24

College Staff                                     26

Write to us:                                             Call us:
Faith Bible College                                      P: +64 7 544 2463
Private Bag 12006,
                                                         Find us online:
Tauranga 3143, New Zealand
                                                         www.fbc.ac.nz facebook.com/FaithBibleCollege
E: registrar@fbc.ac.nz

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GET FOUNDATIONS
 FOR MINISTRY

Faith Bible College could
be the key to unlock all that
                                Core Values
God has intended you to be      The body of Christ is diverse and just as a body, though one, has
and to do. The challenge        many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so t is with
and discipline of the           Christ. Faith Bible College (FBC) values each and every person
College is designed to bring    with their individual callings to fulfil the wider purposes of God
out the utmost of God’s         in the world today. Included in this section is the Statement of
purposes in each individual     Faith to which Faith Bible College subscribes, in keeping with
in the atmosphere of the        the Scriptural injunction: ‘Take heed to yourself and to the
Holy Spirit’s anointing.        doctrine … Speak the things that are proper for sound doctrine.’
                                1 Timothy 4:16. We trust that you will find Faith Bible College a
The world is in need of such
                                place of balance between the foundational Word of God, and
individuals mature men
                                the Word’s agreement of the empowering of the Holy Spirit.
and women patterned
                                Faith Bible College strives for unity within the body and is a
after the Word of God
                                nondenominational Bible College. The College has relationships
with ministries prepared
                                with nearly every church denomination in New Zealand, with
spiritually, intellectually
                                the understanding that all churches have something unique to
and practically for victories
                                offer in the body of Christ. Although Faith Bible College is not
God intends for His Church;
                                affiliated with any particular denomination, it was birthed out
men and women filled with
                                of the Charismatic movement in New Zealand in 1967, a move
the desire to see the earth
                                that not only influenced the Charismatic Pentecostal Churches,
aflame with the glory of
                                but all churches throughout New Zealand. Faith Bible College
the Lord.
                                retains the empowerment and supernatural functioning of the
                                Holy Spirit, at its core to this day in accordance with Scripture.
                                We hope you enjoy finding out more about Faith Bible College
                                throughout this prospectus.

                                  Faith Bible College Mission Statement
                                  To prepare servant leaders for the end time global harvest
                                  who manifest the character of Christ, and minister in the
                                  supernatural power of the Holy Spirit.

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The Course objectives encompass three essential areas of Learning:
KNOWING Academic studies, Biblical, Ministry and Theological subjects
BEING 	Personal Spiritual Development through learning in an environment which
        encourages individual spiritual development
DOING       Practical Fieldwork. Experience through weekend outreaches and longer in-
            church or mission work projects.

Faith Bible College’s Statement of Faith
01	We believe the Bible to be the inspired,          06	We believe in sanctification and
      the only infallible, authoritative Word                 holiness of heart and the overcoming
      of God.                                                 life as God’s design for the Church,
                                                              which is the bride of Christ.
02	We Believe in the triune Godhead as
      eternally existent in three persons:            07	We believe in the baptism of the Holy
      Father, Son and Holy Spirit                             Spirit as on the day of Pentecost and
                                                              in the continuing ministry of the Holy
03	We believe in the deity of Christ, in                     Spirit as evidence in charismatic gifts
      His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in
                                                              and ministries, and in His fruit in the life
      His miracles His vicarious and atoning
                                                              of the believer.
      death through His shed blood, in His
      bodily resurrection, in His ascension to        08	We believe that divine healing is
      the right hand of the Father, and in His                obtained on the basis of Atonement.
      present priestly ministry.
                                                      09	We believe in Christ’s imminent
04	We believe in evangelistic and                            personal return in power and great
      missionary fervour and endeavour.                       glory, and in His present and ever
                                                              lasting dominion.
05 We believe that for the salvation of lost
      and sinful man, regeneration by the             10	We believe in the resurrection of both
      Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.                    the saved and the lost: they that are
      We further believe in the keeping                       saved into eternal life and they that are
      power of God.                                           lost to eternal punishment.

 WHERE SPIRITUAL
 MEETS PRACTICAL

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Tauranga City
     Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cites. Well known for its
     temperate climate, beautiful beaches, and the iconic Mount Maunganui,
     Tauranga is fast becoming an important cultural and economic centre –
     as well as one of New Zealand’s premier holiday destinations.

     Tauranga City is the centre of the fifth largest                 Tauranga is a very popular lifestyle and
     urban area in New Zealand, with an urban                        tourism destination. It features many natural
     population of 134,400 (June 2016) and is the                    attractions and scenery ranging from popular
     most populous city in the Bay of Plenty Region                  beaches and harbour environments to lush
     of the North Island of New Zealand. Tauranga’s                  bush-clad mountains with waterfalls and lakes.
     nearest international airport is Auckland, which
                                                                     The area offers the two magnificent ocean
     is two and a half hours by car from Tauranga or
                                                                     beaches of Mount Maunganui and Papamoa,
     three quarters of an hour by plane.
                                                                     plus all the harbour beaches from ‘the Mount’
     Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s main centres                   to Katikati.
     for business, international trade, culture,
                                                                     Tauranga is a community orientated city, with
     fashion and horticultural science. The Port
                                                                     many hubs and shopping complexes including
     of Tauranga is New Zealand’s largest port in
                                                                     Papamoa’s Fashion Island and Plaza, Fraser
     terms of gross export tonnage and efficiency.
                                                                     Cove Shopping Centre, a Bethlehem Shopping
     Much of the countryside surrounding Tauranga                    Complex, Bayfair Shopping Centre, and more.
     is horticultural land, used to grow a wide                      There are also limitless community activities
     range of fresh produce for both domestic                        hosted throughout various parts of Tauranga
     consumption and export. There are many                          such as Jazz Festivals, Night Markets, Sporting
     kiwifruit and avocados orchards as well as                      events and others.
     other crops.

                                                                                          PLENTY TO DO IN
                                                                                          THE BAY OF PLENTY

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THE CHURCH OF TAURANGA                                           Top Ten things to do
All the tourist attractions and activities aside,                in Tauranga
Tauranga is known to Christians as being a
strong Christian City. With over 70 Churches,                    01	Climb the Mount (Mount
                                                                          Maunganui).
Tauranga has a large community of pastors
who work together to see a change in the city
                                                                 02	Visit the Hot Pools: Welcome Bay
for the Kingdom of God.                                                   (5 minutes drive from campus); the
There is a huge community of Youth                                        Mount salt water hot pools; and
Organizations, street evangelism teams,                                   Fernland Spa in Bethlehem.
community outreach organizations and
healthy, progressive, Spirit-filled churches.
                                                                 03	Surfing – or just swimming for
                                                                          that matter – at the Mount Beach
Faith Bible College is not directly affiliated
                                                                          (lessons available in summer).
with any particular denomination of Church in
Tauranga, but pastors f rom all denominations                    04	Visit Matakana Island in Tauranga
acknowledge its special place in our city,                                Harbour.
contributing leaders and missionaries into the
community locally, national and internationally.                 05	The Golf Driving Range.
We encourage all of our enrolling students to                    06	The Strand – Restaurant Central on
get planted and involved in a local church to                             the Tauranga City waterfront – also
not only grow their gifts in ministry, but also                           host to numerous festivals through
because we hold unity in the church as a value,                           summer.
and not a preference.
                                                                 07	Bayfair Shopping Centre at the
                                                                          Mount and Tauranga Crossing Mall
THE NORTH ISLAND                                                          in Tauriko.

                                                                 08	Visit and swim at the Waterfalls –
                                                                          Kaite Falls is just a 10 minute drive
                        Auckland
                        (2.5 hours by car)
                                                                          from campus.

                                                                 09	Summer Markets at Mount
                              Tauranga                                    Maunganui and Papamoa.

                                                                 10	If you are really brave, our domestic
                                                                          airport has skydiving, or you can go
                                             Rotorua
                                             (1 hour by car)              paragliding off the Mount.

                                     Taupo
  Ruapehu Ski Fields                 (2 hours by car)
  (4 hours by car)                                             one of the most beautiful landscapes in the
                                                               world – you can complete a walk known as the
                                                               Tongariro crossing to see the majestic view.
Tauranga’s central Location in the Bay of Plenty               Closer in the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
puts it in close proximity to a lot of the tourist             area there is the world famous Cathedral
and commercial centres of New Zealand. New                     Cove, Hot Water Beach and Matakana Island.
Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is only a few                 Tauranga not only has the benefit of being a
hours drive away, as is the geothermal and                     beautiful place itself, but also being close to
cultural wonderlands of Rotorua and Taupo.                     some many beautiful cultural, and geographic
A few hours further south during winter, you                   attractions.
will be in Ski and Snow territory at the beautiful
Mt. Ruapehu. During summer, Mt Ruapehu,
Mt. Tongariro and Mt. Ngauruhoe are home to

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FIND AN ATMOSPHERE
 OF DEVOTION

Campus Life
Life at Faith Bible College is an amazing experience and you get the opportunity
to live with like-minded Christians who are passionate about God, many creating
memories and relationships that last a lifetime. The college student body is
mostly made up of Kiwis, but we do have a few international students who bring
a diversity to our Campus.
The campus of Faith Bible College is located          Our strategic relationships with Youth With a
in a beautiful rural area in Welcome Bay,             Mission Furnace, and local churches contribute
nestled about half way between Tauranga City,         to bringing a diverse group of Christians, all
and New Zealand’s fastest growing suburb,             who love God, onto the Campus.
Papamoa. On leaving Tauranga City, you take
                                                      The College has suitable facilities for students
the road leading to Mount Maunganui until
                                                      to enjoy, including a dedicated Prayer House
you come to a major intersection signposted
                                                      which is available 24/7 for students to use.
‘Welcome Bay’. The campus is a quick nine
                                                      There is unlimited campus wide Wi-Fi to stay
kilometers from this intersection and the
                                                      connected with friends and family.
College property is situated on the left just
prior to Otepou Primary School.                       We also boast of a family friendly campus with
                                                      accommodation suited for families: one and
Of Mediterranean styling, the College building
                                                      two bedroom units with separate bathrooms
are set in 20 acres of gardens, lawns and
                                                      and living spaces.
shrubs, according an ideal setting for walks
and meditation. Our large campus also makes
use of the warm climate by having many fruit
trees spread around campus, bringing forth an         FAITH BIBLE COLLEGE HAS THE
abundance in their season. With a perfect mix         PERFECT MIX OF CONVENIENCE
of convenience and seclusion, you can easily          AND SECLUSION
find a quiet spot for meditation, study and
reflection as well as areas where you can have
lots of fun and great fellowship with Christians
on a similar journey as yourself.

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ACCOMMODATION
More and more Christian Colleges move                 family friendly campus with accommodation
towards correspondence programmes                     options ranging from comfortable dormitory
but Faith Bible College believes that the             style single rooms, through to family units. All
on campus living experience provides an               units are subject to availability. Check the latest
environment that immerses you with fellow             Accommodation Form on our website for the
Christians on a similar path. We have a vibrant       Room and Unit prices.

D BLOCK DORMITORIES

                                                      D Block Single Dorms are one of our most
                                                      affordable units. These single rooms have
                                                      access to communal bathrooms, a communal
                                                      kitchen and the student common room.

                                                      D Block Double Dorms can be shared with
                                                      another person or can be had all to yourself!
                                                      As per the single D Block dorms, they have
                                                      access to communal bathrooms, a communal
                                                      kitchen and the student common room.

E BLOCK TWO BEDROOM FAMILY UNITS
E Block Two Bedroom units are designed for
families with a few children. Each unit contains
two bedrooms, a bathroom, good cupboard
storage, and a large f ront room that can be a
lounge and dining area. This contains a small
kitchenette with a sink and two burner cook
top. These units also have a small f ront porch
and are in close proximity to washing machines
and clothes lines.

F BLOCK TWO BEDROOM FAMILY UNITS

F Block One Bedroom units are designed for
couples or small families. Each unit contains
its own bathroom, generous cupboard space,
a bedroom and a large f ront room which can
be used as a lounge / dining area, or can be
used as an additional sleeping area. F Block
front rooms contain a convenient kitchenette
with a sink and two burner cook top. These
units are in close proximity to washing
machines, dryers and clothes lines.

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THE PRAYER HOUSE
Faith Bible College has a Prayer House, which         Used for everything from classes, to morning
has been designated specifically for prayer and       devotions, weddings, 24 hour prayer and Bible
devotion. Open 24 Hours a Day for students, it        reading events.
has become the spiritual hub of the College.

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts...” Acts 2:46

DINING HALL
Faith Bible College has a modern vibrant              morning tea throughout the week it is
Dining Hall. The Prayer House might be the            also used for special social events such as
spiritual hub of the campus, but the Dining           our Welcome Nights, Fun Nights, &
Hall is the social hub.                               Graduation Dinners.
This is where residents of Faith Bible College
commune together. Hosting three meals and

“...They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts”
Acts 2:46

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OTHER FACILITIES
Operating for nearly 50 years, Faith Bible
College is a well resourced establishment.
Its facilities and features make it the perfect
learning and living environment for students.
This page covers some of our other resources
and facilities available for student use.

Campus Wi-Fi Service
No modern learning institute would be
complete without fast & reliable internet. Our
whole campus is covered by our Wi-Fi service,
delivering fast and reliable internet to all of our
students on their devices.

Common Rooms & Kitchens
The Faith Bible College Common Room is
equipped with a television, pool table, table
tennis table and comfortable sofas. There
is also a self contained kitchen nearby for
convenience.

Library
Our library, houses over 10,000 Christian
volumes and learning resources. The college             Laundry & Cleaning
library is periodically updated with new books
                                                        Each accommodation block is equipped with
but it also has many rare, out of print editions.
                                                        washing machines, dryers, clean cloths, mops,
The library is equipped with PC’s and print &
                                                        brooms, vacuum cleaners, ironing and hot
copy facilities to support students’ learning
                                                        water facilities – everything you need to keep
needs. Comfortable study tables and sofas
                                                        clean and healthy!
make this a popular space for students.

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A CAMPUS WITH A
                                                                         DIFFERENCE

Studying with Us
CAMPUS BASED SCHEDULE
The following is the general weekly timetable observed by all campus-based courses. While there
are always some variations from week to week, “general activities” (items in highlighted boxes –
devotions, chapels, prayer cells, sports, work times, etc.) Remain the same. All students whether
they live in, or off-campus observe this timetable.

                    Monday          Tuesday           Wednesday           Thursday        Friday

  8:45-9:35am      Devotions     Hour of Power         Devotions         Prayer Cells   Period #13

   9:40-10:30       Period #1       Period #4           Period #7        Period #10     Period #14

  10:30-10:45

   10:45-11:35     Period #2        Period #5           Period #8        Period #11     Period #15

                                                                                        Principal’s
   11:45-12:35     Period #3        Period #6           Period #9        Period #12
                                                                                         Chapel

   12:35-12:55                                      Student Duties

      1:00                                                Lunch

                                                                         Work Party
   2:15-5:30                                            Tutorials
                                                                         2:15-4:15pm

      5:30                                               Dinner

   7:15-10pm            -                -              Faith Talk            -              -

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FEES
Completed application papers must be                  Both New Zealand and International Students
returned to the College, accompanied by               Student tuition fees paid in advance and
a registration fee. The Registrar will notify         accommodation fees paid more than two
the applicant of a decision concerning their          weeks in advance are placed on deposit with
acceptance as soon as possible after receiving        the Public Trust, and independent NZQA
all appropriate forms and documents.                  approved trust account provider. The Public
                                                      Trust will then pay the deposited funds to
International Students
                                                      the College at regular scheduled intervals,
International Students must pay their full
                                                      providing the student with ‘Fee Protection’
fees in advance before applying for a student
                                                      for the duration of their course. For more
visa. This is a New Zealand Immigration
                                                      information regarding this please contact
requirement. In the event an international
                                                      the College Registrar or Finance Manager.
student is unable to commence their study
programme, these fees will be refunded in full        Public Trust Account Details:
in accordance with the College refund policy.         Bank: BNZ
                                                      Branch: North End, Wellington
New Zealand Students
                                                      Deposit Serial Number: 3160599
Both the certificate and diploma courses are
                                                      Account Number: 02 0536 0305865 01
NZQA approved and accredited, and eligible
for student loans and allowances. For more            Conflict of Interest
information about loan and allowances and             In complying with the government requiring
eligibility, please go to the StudyLink website:      all Private Training Establishments to provide
www.studylink.govt.nz or call 0800 88 99 00.          a statement for students under the “Statutory
For those not taking loans, a personal financial       Information statement for students required
plan for fee payment is arranged within the           under Section 234B of the Education Act,” the
first week of arrival at College.                     College states that there are no governing
                                                      members of Faith Bible College that have
                                                      material conflicts of interest.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Code                                                                    Eligibility
Faith Bible College has agreed to observe                               Most international students are not entitled
and be bound by the Code of Practice for                                to publicly funded health services while in
the Pastoral Care of International Students.                            New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment
Copies of the Code are available f rom the New                          during your visit, you may be liable for the
Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.                           full costs of that treatment. Full details on
minedu.govt.nz/international                                            entitlements to publicly funded health services
                                                                        are available through the Ministry of Health,
Immigration
                                                                        and can be viewed on their website ay www.
Full details of immigration requirements,                               moh.govt.nz
advice on rights to employment in New
Zealand while studying, and re-porting                                  Accident Insurance
requirements are available f rom Immigration                            The Accident Compensation Corporation
New Zealand, and can be viewed on their                                 provides accident insurance for all New
website at www.immigration.govt.nz                                      Zealand citizens, residents and temporary
                                                                        visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be
Each international student (Australia citizens
                                                                        liable for all other medical and related costs.
or residents are deemed to be “domestic
                                                                        Further information can be viewed on the ACC
students” in New Zealand) will be re-quired
                                                                        website at www.acc.co.nz
to enrol as stated, and on acceptance by the
College, payment of fees in advance, and                                Medical and Travel Insurance
return to the College of a signed “Contractual
                                                                        International students must have appropriate
Agreement,” will then be issued with a letter of
                                                                        and current medical and travel insurance while
eligibility. The student should submit this letter
                                                                        in New Zealand.
along with their visa application to the nearest
New Zealand Consulate, who will then issue a                            English Language
student visa. To commence a course at Faith                             Where English is not the first language, a
Bible College you must have the correct visa; a                         student may be required to demonstrate
visitor’s permit is not sufficient.                                     proficiency in written and/or spoken English.
                                                                        To assess this prerequisite the language
                                                                        requirements for entry to mainstream
                                                                        programmes for any student for whom English
                                                                        is a second language are:

FOR THE LEVEL 4 NZ CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
PROGRAMME

                                     TOEFL
                                                      Cambridge            NXCEL       Pearson Test
                 TOEFL Paper        Internet                                                          City & Guilds    Language
  IELTS Test1                                           English         (a) Expiring     of English
                  based test       based test                                                             IESOL          Cert
                                                     Examinations       (b) Current     (Academic)
                                      (iBT)

                                                     FCE or FCE for
  General or                                         schools with a
  Academic       Score of 530                                            (a) Level 3                       B2
                                   Score of 46       score of 162. No                     PToE                        Communicator
  score of 5.5   (with an essay                                         (Academic)                    Communicator
                                  (with a writing    less than 154 in                   (Academic)                    IESOL (LRWS)
 with no band     score of 4.5                         each skill.       (b) Level 3                   with a score
                                   score of 20)                                         score of 42                    with PASS
  score lower        TWE)                                                (Applied)                        of 42
    than 5                                           OET at Grade C
                                                     in all sub-tests

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FOR THE LEVEL 5 NZ DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME

                                        TOEFL
                                                         Cambridge            NXCEL        Pearson Test
                   TOEFL Paper         Internet                                                           City & Guilds    Language
  IELTS Test   1
                                                           English         (a) Expiring      of English
                    based test        based test                                                              IESOL          Cert
                                                        Examinations       (b) Current      (Academic)
                                         (iBT)

                                                        FCE or FCE for
  General or                                                                (a) Level 4
                                                        schools with a
  Academic                                                                  (General) or                       B2         Communicator
                    Score of 530      Score of 46       score of 162. No                      PToE
  score of 5.5                                                             (Workplace)                    Communicator    IESOL (LRWS)
                   (with an essay    (with a writing    less than 154 in                    (Academic)
 with no band                                             each skill.       (b) Level 4                    with a score    with HIGH
                   score of 5 TWE)    score of 20)                                          score of 42
  score lower                                                               (General) or                      of 42          PASS
    than 5                                              OET at Grade C
                                                                           (Employment)
                                                        in all sub-tests

For more information about these English Proficiency Outcomes, please visit the NZQA website at:
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/programme-
approval-and-accreditation/8/18/

Accommodation for International Students                                   on single room basis. Students can opt to have
In keeping with Faith Bible College’s provision                            a bigger unit at an extra cost. This is ordered
for students to provide accommodation in a                                 on a first come first served basis. Rooms are
manner consistent with the standards and                                   furnished with beds, mattresses, dressers,
requirements of the Code of Practice for                                   study tables, waste baskets, chairs, pillows,
the Pastoral Care of International Students                                bedspreads, blankets and linen including
published by the Minister of Education , Faith                             electric blankets. Each accommodation block
Bible College strongly encourages international                            is equipped with ironing and hot water
students to live on campus. Accommodation is                               facilities, coin operated laundry machines and
                                                                           dryers.

    INTERNATIONALLY
    RENOWNED

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Courses at Faith
These courses are lecture based and offered on our campus.

NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
(INTERNSHIP STRAND)
Level: 04                            Total Credits: 120                   Programme Length: 40 Weeks

Entry Requirements:                                   experience of their communities and who have
Applicants must be over 18 years (17 year olds        attained the necessary theoretical knowledge
are accepted at the discretion of the College         and practical skills to obtain employment or
Board of Trustees).This programme is an               work in a voluntary capacity as pastoral leaders
open-entry course and there are no minimum            and/or support staff associated with a variety of
academic requirements. Upon acceptance,               pastoral work. This strand combines theory and
learners are required to sit for the Adult            practical experience and will benefit graduates
Literacy Assessment Tool made available               by enabling them to experience a real life
on the TEC website, and attend compulsory             practical context.
Literacy Tutorials if applicable.
                                                      Outcome:
Course Description:                                   Graduates with the Internship strand will have
The New Zealand Certificate in Christian              the foundational theoretical knowledge and
Ministry is Faith Bible College’s first and           practical skills so as to obtain employment as
foundational year of studies in Christian             pastoral leaders and support staff. Graduates
development, ministry readiness training              will be able to engage with and support their
and formation. It is taught in three stages.          faith communities as guides, mentors and
Intakes of new students into the programme            leaders in a local church or workplace under
are taken in February and July each year (with        limited supervision.
graduations in November and June of the
                                                      Content:
following year for those commencing in July).
                                                      The programme is comprised of 7 courses.
Aim:                                                  These courses are structured so as to give
The purpose of this qualification is to provide       learners a logical learning progression and
Christian churches and their agencies with            an overall understanding of the qualification
individuals who can support and enhance the           outcomes. Each course is made up of smaller
                                                      teaching modules linked together by theme.

 Personal Integration and Transformation              Biblical Foundations
 • Prayer                                             • Women in Ministry
 • Spiritual Warfare                                  • Apologetics
 • Call of God                                        • Isaiah
 • Understanding Self                                 • Romans
 • Gifts of the Spirit                                • Feasts
 • Song of Songs                                      • Revivals
 • Study Methods
                                                      Internship I: Community Outreach
 Foundations for Biblical Studies                     • Outstations (Weekend Ministry) Evangelism
 • Inductive Bible Study                              • Preaching
 • Methods Bible Survey                               • Devotions
 • Foundations of Doctrines
                                                      Internship II: Knowledge and Practice
 • Tabernacle
                                                      • Youth Ministry
 Christian Mission in Context                         • Children’s Ministry
 • Foundation of Missions                             • Creative Arts
 • Te Ao Maori and Noho Marae                         • Leadership
 • Christian History Overview                         • Communication Skills
 • Contemporary Christianity                          • Hour of Power / Prayer Cells
                                                      Internship III: Practical Ministry
                                                      • Practical Ministry (10-weeks)

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NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES (LEADERSHIP STRAND)
Level: 05                               Total Credits: 120                   Programme Length: 40 Weeks

Entry Requirements:                                      community of practice through the delivery
Learners enrolling in the Level 5 programme              of programmes; and is targeted at individuals
must be over 20 years of age and be able to              who are ready for positions of leadership in a
demonstrate readiness to enter Christian                 variety of roles.
ministry. Learners must have completed the
                                                         Outcome:
Level 4 programme or its equivalent. Upon
                                                         Graduates with the Leadership strand will be
acceptance, learners are required to sit for the
                                                         able to integrate knowledge and key principles
Adult Literacy Assessment Tool made available
                                                         of Christian leadership and apply skills to
on the TEC website. .
                                                         facilitate team development, accomplish
Course Description:                                      organisation goals and undertake some
It’s purpose is aimed at developing students             areas of responsibility in Christian ministry.
in Christian ministry and includes field                 Graduates will benefit by having a qualification
experience learning. Applicants for this                 which recognises their broad understanding
programme have generally completed our                   of theology and Biblical foundations,
Level 4 NZ Certificate in Christian Ministry              evaluation, strategic thinking, and applied
programme or its equivalent through another              Christian leadership skills; enhancing their
Bible College, or can demonstrate a sufficient           employment opportunities and/or ability
background in Christian learning or ministry             to work in a voluntary capacity. Graduates
experience that will enable them to study                will be capable of working autonomously
within the courses purpose and educational               within established parameters with some
requirements.                                            responsibility for the management of learning
                                                         and performance of others.
Aim:
                                                         Content:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide
Christian churches and their agencies with               The New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies
people who are able to evaluate and deliver              is comprised of 6 courses which are 20 credits
ministry programmes within their specialist              each. These courses are structured so as to
area(s), and lead a wide range of Christian              give learners a logical learning progression and
operations. This qualification focuses on the            an overall understanding of the qualification
application of the principles of theology,               outcomes. Each course is made up of smaller
Biblical foundations and ministry in a                   teaching modules linked together by theme.

 Faith in Context                                        Leadership Principles & Practice I (Servant
 • Prayer II                                             Leadership
 • Church Development Spiritual Formation                • Leadership Foundations of Interpersonal
 • People of God                                         • Communication
                                                         • Practical Ministry I,II,III
 Biblical Foundations
 • New Testament Survey                                  Leadership Principles & Practice II (Pastoral Care)
 • Hermeneutics                                          • Christian Communication (Preaching)
 • Christian Worldview & Apologetics                     • Foundations of Ministry
                                                         • Ministry Practice
 Theology
                                                         · Outstations
 • Theology I
                                                         · Devotions
 • Theology II
                                                         · Prayer Cells
 • Pneumatology
                                                         · Hour of Power
 Christian History & World Religions
 • Christian History I
 • Christian History II
 • World Religions

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Accreditation                                            As a result of the above, Faith Bible College is a
Courses at Faith Bible College are approved              Category One provider. For more information
by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority              about this, please go to the NZQA website at:
(NZQA) under the provisions of the Education             http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/
Amendment Act 1990 and Faith Bible College               external-evaluation-and-review/
is accredited to teach them.                             To read a copy of the college’s EER report,
                                                         go to: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/
External Evaluation and Review (EER)
                                                         provider-reports/8567.pdf
NZQA assesses the standard of education
for tertiary education organisations through             Student Handbook
a regular system of External Evaluation and              A Student Handbook will be given to you and
Review (EER). Through periodic EER, tertiary             it contains information on College facilities,
education organisations are held accountable             social life on campus, dormitory rules, spiritual
to their stakeholders – students, employers,             life, plus some helpful steps in preparation for
churches, Christian organisations, funders,              training at Faith Bible College
quality assurance bodies and other interested
parties.                                                 Discovery Week
                                                         This is our invitation to you to come and visit
In March 2019, Faith Bible College went
                                                         the College, staying for a day or a week. During
through its third EER and the results are as
                                                         this time, you can attend lectures, meet the
follows:
                                                         students and teachers, and participate in
•   On educational performance: NZQA                     campus activities. This is a real ‘hands on’
    is highly confident in the educational               experience for anyone who is sensing a time
    performance of Faith Bible College.                  of change in his or her life, or for anyone who
•   Capability in self-assessment: NZQA                  just wants to come and have a look or take
    is confident in the capability in self-              time out.
    assessment of Faith Bible College.

Admission Information
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The following are Faith Bible College’s general admission requirements
01    Faith Bible College invites applications           03    As instruction is in the English language,
      from individuals who are committed                       proficiency in reading, writing and
      to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Such                    working in English at the level of the
      commitment should embrace:                               course’s instruction is required.
      •	an acceptance of the Bible as God’s             04     Good health is essential to successful
         uniquely inspired revelation;                         study. All applicants are required to
                                                               forward the Faith Bible College Medical
      · an evangelical position in doctrine;
                                                               Requirement Form with their Application
      •	a dedication to Christian Living; and                 Form.
      •	a desire to communicate the Gospel to
                                                         05    Attained the age of 18 by the
         todays world.                                         commencement of the programme.

02    It is understood that the working of the
                                                         Diploma Entry Requirements
      Holy Spirit in a students life is necessary
                                                         To be eligible for admission into the NZ
      for him/her to obtain the greatest benefit
                                                         Diploma in Christian Studies, you must have:
      from study. Each prospective student
      should know Jesus Christ as his/her Lord           • Attained the age of 20 by the
      and Saviour, and is expected to be a                 commencement of the programme.
      member in good standing of some local
                                                         • Evidence of previous academic achievement
      congregation of believers.
                                                           and/or ability in a related ministry

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development studies programme at Level 4
  where English is the medium of instruction;
  or
• Graduation from Faith bible College’s
  NZ Certificate in Christian Ministry with
  a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
Upon acceptance, learners are required to sit
for the Adult Literacy Assessment Tool made
available on the TEC website.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
and Transfer of Credits
Faith Bible College will consider a student’s
application for RPL and the transfer of valid
credit that has a clear correspondence to the
programme requirements of the qualification
the student has enrolled in. Such credits must
be validated and based on documentation
supplied by the student and considered be-
fore programme commencement. There is a
Recognition of Prior Learning/Transfer of Credit
Form available at the Registrar’s office.

Student Loans and Allowances (NZ
students only)
Financial assistance f rom the New Zealand
Government in the Form of Student Allowance
and Student Loan is available to all students
who satisfy the criteria. Information on both
allowance and loans is available f rom any
StudyLink office (website: studylink.govt.nz or
phone: 0800 88 99 00).

Fees Free (NZ students only)
You may be eligible for fees-f ree if this is the
first time you’re studying at a tertiary level or
training. For eligibility criteria, go to https://
www.feesfree.govt.nz/eligibility-criteria/ or
phone: 0800 687 775

                                       FAITH BIBLE COLLEGE PROSPECTUS – 19
HOW TO APPLY
Students are admitted in February or July each         Trustees in accordance with NZQA regulations.
year. Because the number of places is limited,         Withdrawal from a programme of study also
it is advisable to submit applications as far in       means withdrawal from Faith Bible College.
advance of the desired enrollment date                 There is no refund of tuition fees after the first
as possible.                                           eight days of study in any course except in
                                                       regard to paragraph ‘c’ below.
You can request an Enrolment Pack from the
Registrar by phone on 07 544 2463 extension            International Students
704 or email registrar@fbc.ac.nz. This Enrolment
                                                       If a student withdraws from their enrolment
Pack includes:
                                                       within the first ten days, up until the end of the
These are also available to download and print         tenth working day after the start of the course
yourself from our website www.fbc.ac.nz/               which is the first day (known as “the early
enrol-now/ To apply:                                   withdrawal period”), the student is entitled to
                                                       receive a full refund less a deduction for costs
• Complete the Enrolment Form, and have a
                                                       incurred by the college up to a maximum
  medical practitioner complete the Medical
                                                       of 25% of fees paid. This is the policy of Faith
  Requirement Form on your behalf. The
                                                       Bible College Board of Trustees in accordance
  Pastor’s Reference Form (Section B) should
                                                       with NZQA regulations. For more information
  be completed by your pastor.
                                                       on refunds and withdrawals visit http://www.
• Enclose your registration fee.                       legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2012/0312/
• Be sure to attach one recent passport sized          latest/whole.html. Withdrawal from a
  photo and a certified copy of either your            programme of study also means withdrawal
  birth certificate or passport. A letter of           from Faith Bible College. There is no refund
  character reference is also needed and               of tuition fees after the first ten days of study
  can be forwarded directly to us.                     in any course except in regard to paragraph
                                                       ‘c’ below.
Post the forms to:
                                                       All notices of withdrawal must be submitted
The Registrar
                                                       to the Principal using the `Student Withdrawal
Faith Bible College
                                                       Form’ available from the Registrar’s office.
Private Bag 12006
Tauranga 3143 New Zealand                              If the College Management deems there are
                                                       circumstances warranting the consideration
Withdrawal Policy                                      of a partial refund of tuition after the eight-day
Students are advised to read the following             “early withdrawal period”, such refunds will not
information carefully. This information is the         exceed 50% of the unused tuition monies held,
College’s policy statement and procedure               plus the Registration Fee. Students are also
concerning course withdrawal and refund                required to fill in the Public Trust Refund Form
of fees.                                               if refunds are to be made.

A student may withdraw from their enrolment            Subject to the provision of two weeks notice of
at Faith Bible College at any time, but not            vacating the campus, unused accommodation
without its consequences. All such withdrawals         charges will be refunded in full. When
should first be discussed with the Principal,          two weeks notice is not provided before
and after that must be in writing. Domestic            vacating campus, this will be deducted on
Students                                               an assessment against the notice period in
                                                       relationship to an actual date of vacating. The
If a student withdraws from their enrolment
                                                       College also reserves the right to retain monies
within the first eight days, up until the end
                                                       in connection to any damages incurred by the
of the eighth day after the start of the course
                                                       student to the accommodation facility.
(known as “the early withdrawal period”), the
College will refund an amount equal to the             The college will notify New Zealand
sum of the amount paid less a deduction of             Immigration Service when an international
the lesser of 10% of the fees paid or $500. This       student withdraws or if a student’s enrolment
is the policy of Faith Bible College Board of          is terminated.

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Graduation Requirements                             • Have demonstrated consistent and
The Graduation requirement in all courses             reliable participation in the worshiping life,
require the students to:                              scheduled campus-life duties, fellowshipping
                                                      and recreation activities of the campus-
• Attend and fully participate in classroom
                                                      based community.
  and other scheduled teaching and learning
  experiences                                       Assessments
• Achieve in subject related competency             Assessment for subject studies takes various
  assessments.                                      forms and is designed to enable students to
                                                    learn the knowledge elements and integrate
• Successfully complete the work and
                                                    them into life-ministry skills and practice
  competency assessments for practical field
                                                    competencies in accordance with the overall
  work stages or elements of courses.
                                                    learning purposes of the certificate or diploma
• Have paid all fees, course costs and other        for which they are enrolled. As assessments are
  accounts the student has with the College         varied they may be in written, oral or practical
                                                    demonstration formats.
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Campus Map
                                                     Houses
                                                     1.    House   One
                                                     2.    House   Two
                                                     3.    House   Three
                                                     4.    House   Four
                                                     Admin and Common Areas
                                                     5.    Main Prayer House
                                                     6.    Side Room Main Prayer House

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                                                     7.    Middle Prayer House
                                                     8.    Small Prayer House
                                                     9.    Kitchen & Dining Hall
                                                     10.   Office Block
                                                     11.   Small Classroom
                                                     12.   Library
                                                     13.   Common Room
                                                     14.   Gym Room
                                                     15.   Main Classroom
                                                     16.   Work Shop
                                                     Carparks
                                                     17.   Main Carpark

FAITH BIBLE COLLEGE PROSPECTUS – 22
                                                     18.   Kitchen Carpark
                                                     19.   Staff Carpark
                                                     Accommodation Blocks
                                                     20.   A Block
                                                     21.   B Block
                                                     22.   C Block
                                                     23.   D Block
                                                     24.   E Block
                                                     25.   F Block
FAITH BIBLE COLLEGE PROSPECTUS – 23
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Teaching Staff and Guest Lecturers
Faith Bible College has an extensive resource           on a weekly basis with a semester teaching
of experienced and qualified ministry                   load of at least 5 credit hours; and visiting
practitioners for its educational and spiritual         teachers who supplement course specialist
teaching programmes. The teaching staff                 requirements in subject modules, especially
falls into three categories: Firstly, staff faculty     providing missionary, pastoral and leadership
members who work on the campus on a                     experiential and expert insights.
weekly basis; adjunct members generally teach

     Rev. Dr. Des Short                     Stuart Dreadon                       Frank Sharplin
   FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL                     ACADEMIC DEAN                        DEAN OF MINISTRY
 Des Short administers the Bible     Stuart is in charge of our faculty,   Graduate of Faith Bible College,
  College with the guidance of        learning systems and facilities,     Frank has spent the last 4 years
 the Board of Trustees while also       our library and our general         overseeing a youth mentoring
 spiritually leading and teaching    curriculum. More info on Stuart          programme and earning a
           in the College.                 over page under Staff            Bachelor of Social Work. Frank
                                                                             is also the Worship Pastor at
                                                                              C3 Tauranga Church. Frank
                                                                           teaches in the areas of Worship,
                                                                           Youth and oversees the practical
                                                                             ministry components of our
                                                                                      programme.

   David & Linda Dishroon                  John Norsworthy                      Nick Klinkenberg
 PASTORS OF CHANGEPOINT                   COLLEGE LECTURER                     COLLEGE LECTURER
          CHURCH                       John has been a large part of       Graduate of Faith Bible College,
   Graduates & former staff of       the Christian Schools movement          Nick Klinkenberg facilitates
 Faith, David & Linda contribute      in New Zealand and Australia &         and oversees the pioneering
     hugely to the Church of          along with wife Bev have been           of new churches, networks,
Tauranga, successfully Pastoring     active members of the Christian        and movements. As an author
  Changepoint for many years              Education Community                 and leader he coaches and
                                                                           encourages believers worldwide.

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Russell Turner                    Dr. Shirley Carpenter                      Rodney Lake
DIRECTOR IMPACT TAURANGA               CARPENTER MINISTRIES                    DIRECTOR OF THINKING
      / MISSIONARY                    World class speaker/teacher,                   MATTERS
Des Short administers the Bible      Shirley travels to NZ every year          Founder/Director of Thinking
 College with the guidance of         with husband Greg to impart          Matters. Rodney Teaches apologetics
the Board of Trustees while also     strong Biblical under-standing         – a subject providing reasons and
spiritually leading and teaching       and tools into the students           a defence of the Christian Faith
          in the College.                                                         using logic and science

       Stewart Hanna                       Sharron Jessup                           Dave Mann
     COLLEGE LECTURER                    COLLEGE LECTURER                         GUEST LECTURER
 Long time friend of Faith Bible        Sharron is a qualified and          Dave is the director and initiator
  College and former Pastor of         experienced Counsellor who             of the Shining Lights Trust,
 Vibe Church Auckland, Stewart       teaches in teaches in the area of      Hope Project, and various other
 has great wisdom in Pastoring        pastoral care and interpersonal         innovations. Dave teaches
   and Church Leadership and                 communication.                  in the area of Contemporary
         Development.                                                                 Christianity.

       Huikakahu Kawe                   Mike & Jeannie Knott                        Dr. Ed Delph
       MAORI ADVISOR                    COLLEGE LECTURERS                         GUEST LECTURER
   Kaumatua (Elder) of Hairini       Mike and Jeannie have Pastored         World class speaker/teacher, Dr.
Marae, Huikakahu & his wife Jan,     Paeroa Elim, Elim International         Ed Delph is a long time friend
 advise & teach Christian Maori       Wellington very successfully,         and visiting speaker at Faith. Ed
protocol to the staff and students      growing both from small             has ministered for many years as
  of the College. Development.        numbers. They also travel the          a pastor, international speaker
                                            world speaking.                             and author.
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College Staff
MEET THE STAFF OF FAITH

     Rev. Dr. Des Short                     Stuart Dreadon                       Frank Sharplin
   FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL                     ACADEMIC DEAN                        DEAN OF MINISTRY
Des Short administers the Bible      Stuart is in charge of our faculty,    Frank is responsible for leading
College with the guidance of the     academic systems and facilities,      the Ministry out-reach on campus
 Management Team and Board              our library and our general         including practicums, weekend
of Trustees while also spiritually      curriculum. Stuart and his          out-reach activities and heading
  leading and teaching in the         wife spent 10 years working in       up the worship team and pastoral
            College.                  missions in India and currently               care on Campus.
                                     run a tutoring business for High
                                              school students.

          Sue Fever                        Aimee Sharplin                          Sharron Jessup
          REGISTRAR                      QUALITY ASSURANCE                           FINANCES
Sue is our College Registrar. She     Aimee is part of the Academic              Sharron is our finance
oversees the enrolment process,       Department and supports the          administrator. She helps students
  class scheduling and pastoral      Academic Dean with the review              with their fees, loans and
 care for international students.      of courses, assessments and           allowances, and balances the
                                               moderation.                           College books.

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Henry Campana                       Brianna Lokeni                         Mike Rex
          KITCHEN                          SECOND COOK                         CAMPUS SERVICES
  Henry is our chef and cooks       Brianna is our second chef and        Mike oversees the facilities and
 Monday to Friday. He manages           cooks in the weekends.            services offered on Cam-pus for
 the kitchen: ordering, setting                                            all our students, staff and the
     menus and cooking.                                                          wider community.

        Chrisy Te Maro                    Elizabeth Hill
         REGISTRAR                     QUALITY ASSURANCE
     Chrisy is responsible for     Having just graduated our 2 year
overseeing the student and guest     programme, Elizabeth will be
    accommodation on-site.         continuing her journey with us at
                                    FBC as our newest FBC Intern.

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Faith Bible College
749 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3175
Mail address: Faith Bible College, Private Bag 12006,
Tauranga 3143
P: + 64 7 544 2463
E: registrar@fbc.ac.nz
W: www.fbc.ac.nz
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