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VINEYARD COLLEGE 2021 PROSPECTUS
VINEYARD
COLLEGE
2021
PROSPECTUS
VINEYARD COLLEGE 2021 PROSPECTUS
VINEYARD COLLEGE 2021 PROSPECTUS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME                                                 Page 2

STUDY INFORMATION                                       Page 3

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                                      Page 3

PROGRAMME DETAILS                                       Page 4

NZ CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY                    Page 5

Practical Ministry Internship                           Page 6
God’s Story                                             Page 6
Exploring Spiritual Growth                              Page 6
Christian Beliefs                                       Page 7
Introduction to Church History                          Page 7
Understanding the Bible - New Testament                 Page 7

NZ DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP                      Page 8

Project Ministry Internship                             Page 9
Christian Foundations                                   Page 9
Introduction to Ministry                                Page 9
Spiritual Growth and Discipleship                       Page 9
World Religions and the Christian Worldview             Page 10
Survey of Old Testament and New Testament               Page 10

PATHWAYS FOR FUTURE STUDY                               Page 11

ABOUT VINEYARD COLLEGE                                  Page 11

GENERAL INFORMATION                                     Page 12

FEES                                                    Page 12

OTHER COSTS AND REQUIREMENTS                            Page 12

SCHOLARSHIPS                                            Page 12

ENROLMENT PROCESS                                       Page 13

INCLUSIVE LEARNING                                      Page 13

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS                                 Page 13

DISCLAIMER                                              Page 13

CONTACT DETAILS                                         Page 13

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WELCOME                                                                               Page 2

WELCOME TO
VINEYARD COLLEGE
Welcome to Vineyard College! It’s a
privilege to serve you and offer you
the chance to be involved in our
programmes.

Vineyard College equips potential
church leaders by balancing sound
Biblical knowledge with practical
application in a ministry setting.
Our students have a safe learning
environment in which they have a go
at ‘doing the stuff’ as they develop their
understanding of the Kingdom of God.
This provides a launch pad into a                  “My year of study at Vineyard College was
life-long pursuit of learning and            incredible, and life changing. I was challenged
deepening relationship with Christ.            to learn more about God, expand my thinking
                                              about Christianity and grow my own personal
Vineyard College serves the                      relationship with Jesus. Every staff member I
                                                 had contact with showed a genuine interest
whole Church, working with many               in my journey, and I felt so well supported and
denominations to equip students              understood. I highly recommend studying with
through mentored practical ministry            Vineyard College — you become a part of the
and blended academic study.                     Vineyard family, and I know this year of study
Our students stay in their own church                has set me in good stead for my future.”
or organisation as they study.                              Olivia Smits (Pictured above) —

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STUDY INFORMATION &                                                          Page 3
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STUDY                                    ENTRY
INFORMATION                              REQUIREMENTS
Vineyard College programmes use a        Vineyard College is open to New
a blended-learning approach, where       Zealand or Australian citizens or those
students stay in their home church       with New Zealand permanent residency.
environments and supervisors assist      When English is not the first language of
them in deciding what areas in the       the student, an (IELTS) academic score
church to focus on.                      of 5.5 with no band score lower than
                                         5.0 is required.
Course materials and tutorials are
delivered via Google Classroom.          While the Certificate in Christian Ministry
The College also offers two block        and Diploma in Christian Leadership
courses, early in each semester, for     have no formal prerequisites aside from
students to develop a sense of common    those mentioned above, we strongly
purpose and hear College staff lecture   recommend enrolling in the Certificate
on the academic subjects for that        course if this is your first time studying
semester. Block courses run from         at a tertiary institution.
Tuesday afternoon to Friday morning,
with the overall course fees covering    If University Entrance has not been
accommodation and food.                  attained by an applicant, they may
                                         be asked to complete a foundation
Our 2021 block courses are in Papamoa    exercise to assess which programme
from February 9-12 and July 5-8.         level is a suitable entry point.

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2021 CALENDAR                                                                                  Page 4

     SEMESTER 1 : 1ST FEB — 16TH JULY
     SEMESTER 2 : 19TH JULY — 17TH DEC       Due Date       Block Course   Study Weeks     Holidays

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PROGRAMME DETAILS                                                             Page 5

LEVEL 4, 120 CREDITS

NZ CERTIFICATE
IN CHRISTIAN
MINISTRY
46 weeks including 6 weeks holidays         FULL YEAR
                                            Practical Ministry Internship
Students must achieve 120 credits and
                                            60 Credits | Compulsory
pass all learning outcomes with a grade
of 50% or more to gain the qualification.

Graduates of this programme will be         SEMESTER ONE
able to:
                                            Exploring Spiritual Growth
• Integrate foundational knowledge          15 Credits | Compulsory
of selected biblical principles and
Christian beliefs and apply to specified    God’s Story
communities, acknowledging bicultural       15 Credits | Elective
or multicultural contexts.

• Apply biblical and theological
principles to own faith journey and to      SEMESTER TWO
that of others.
                                               SELECT TWO:
• Apply biblical, theological and
ministry skills in a mentored practical     Christian Beliefs
ministry context to support the spiritual   15 Credits | Elective
development of individuals and groups.
                                            Introduction to Church History
• Organise and prioritise tasks and
                                            15 Credits | Elective
responsibilities in the provision of
practical ministry to individuals and
groups.                                     Understanding the Bible - New
                                            Testament
• Set goals and make plans for providing    15 Credits | Compulsory
practical ministry to individuals and
groups.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS                                                                    Page 6

PRACTICAL MINISTRY INTERNSHIP                     GOD’S STORY
Compulsory – Full Year                            Elective – Semester 1
60 Credits                                        15 Credits
600 Learning Hours                                150 Learning Hours

This course provides students with                This course introduces students to a
essential tools for developing ministry           number of different approaches
skills and applying knowledge from their          to reading the Bible as one big story. By
academic papers in a mentor-assisted              engaging with the best
environment. Students are introduced              contemporary thinking on biblical
to fundamental ministry skills such as            interpretation, students will be
organising and prioritising tasks, setting        equipped to critically reflect upon
goals, discovering their personal gifts           their own lives and ministry practice in
and strengths, working within a team,             light of their place within God’s Story.
thinking strategically and developing             Along the way, students will explore the
new approaches to supporting                      backstory to the Bible, learning about
individuals and groups.                           how it came to be, in order to gain a
The course is informed by a ‘learn-by-            greater appreciation for the Christian
doing’ approach and, under the                    tradition of seeking God’s voice through
guidance of a supervisor, students are            reading and applying Scripture.
given room to discover their unique
calling within the life of their church.

EXPLORING SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Compulsory – Semester 1
15 Credits
150 Learning Hours

This course introduces students to
various spiritual disciplines to broaden
the ways they are able to connect with
God. Drawing on the rich traditions of
the past, students will be equipped with
tools to sustain their inner life as they
serve their church and community.

“We have been with Vineyard College for six
years now, and each year it has been very
beneficial and instrumental to the growth of
our interns and the health of our local church.
The staff and faculty have been a pleasure
to work with and go the extra mile to see the
success of the interns.”
— Pastor James Stevens, Advance Church

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PROGRAMME DETAILS                                                               Page 7

CHRISTIAN BELIEFS                              INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH
                                               HISTORY
Elective – Semester 2
15 Credits                                     Elective – Semester 2
150 Learning Hours                             15 Credits
                                               150 Learning Hours
This course introduces students to the
foundational beliefs of the Christian          This course introduces students to
Church. It begins by examining how the         various strands of Church History to
Church has arrived at its beliefs before       encourage a greater appreciation for
diving into such crucial topics as the         the practices, values and traditions
Trinity, the role of the Father, the Son and   that have informed their personal
the Holy Spirit, the nature of humanity,       ministry practices and those of
sin, salvation, God’s mission, the Church      their church community. Significant
and different theories of the end-times.       figures and events of the past will be
By the end of the course, students will        studied in order to deepen students’
be able to better articulate why they          understandings of the ways God has
believe what they believe and to use           been at work with all kinds of people,
theological frameworks to enhance              in all kinds of places, to advance his
their approach to discipleship and             Kingdom. By the end of the course,
service within the local church.               students will be able to situate
                                               themselves and their church within the
                                               wider family of churches that together
                                               constitute the body of Christ.
UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE - NEW
TESTAMENT
Compulsory – Semester 2
15 Credits
150 Learning Hours

This course explores the criss-crossing
themes, genres and storylines of the
New Testament. It maintains a uniquely
practical focus by looking at various
ways in which the gospel message can
be used to speak into the particular
social and cultural settings in which
students live and minister. Throughout
this course, students will be supported
and encouraged as they develop
innovative ways of communicating
the teachings of the New Testament,
deepening their understanding of
the story and connecting this gospel
message to the needs of their world.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS                                                               Page 8

LEVEL 5, 120 CREDITS

DIPLOMA IN
CHRISTIAN
LEADERSHIP
46 weeks including 6 weeks holidays         FULL YEAR
                                            Project Ministry Internship
Students must achieve 120 credits and
                                            60 Credits | Compulsory
pass all the learning outcomes with
a grade of 50% or more to gain the
qualification.
                                            SEMESTER ONE
Graduates of this programme will be
able to:                                       SELECT TWO:

• Evaluate and apply a broad                Christian Foundations
understanding of theology and biblical      15 Credits | Elective
foundations to defined contexts based
on textual interpretation and religious     Introduction to Ministry
practice.                                   15 Credits | Elective
• Evaluate a ministry programme based
on strategies that integrate personal       Spiritual Growth and Discipleship
and communal faith journeys, and the
social, cultural and other contextual       15 Credits | Elective
considerations of defined groups.
• Apply key Christian leadership            World Religions and the Christian
principles to facilitate team               Worldview
development and accomplish                  15 Credits | Elective
organisational goals in particular areas
of Christian ministry.
Students enrol in a mix of elective and     SEMESTER TWO
compulsory courses totalling 120 credits.   Survey of Old Testament and New
                                            Testament
To the right is an indicative schedule:
                                            30 Credits | Compulsory

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PROGRAMME DETAILS                                                              Page 9

PROJECT MINISTRY INTERNSHIP                CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS
Compulsory – Full Year                     Elective – Semester 1
60 Credits                                 15 Credits
600 Learning Hours                         150 Learning Hours

This course provides students with         This course is designed to help students
the opportunity to apply leadership        engage in systematic theology with
principles in a practical ministry         an eye toward the biblical, historical
setting, whether in the church or the      and practical implications of doctrine.
community. Essential ministry skills       Students are equipped to develop a
such as strategising, planning, goal-      deeper and more carefully considered
setting, developing teams, reflecting on   understanding of God in order to think
strengths and weaknesses, journalling      and speak rightly about God within
etc are developed to assist students       the context of a life governed by faith
in becoming increasingly effective in      in Christ and discipleship to him in
supporting and championing the life        community with other Christians.
of their church. This course is informed
by a ‘learn-by-doing’ approach to
ministry, under the broad guidance of a
supervisor and/or mentor.

INTRODUCTION TO MINISTRY                   SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND
Elective – Semester 1                      DISCIPLESHIP
15 Credits                                 Elective – Semester 1
150 Learning Hours                         15 Credits
                                           150 Learning Hours
This course examines the Biblical and
theological foundations underpinning       This course explores the intersections
contemporary ministry practices. It        of spirituality and discipleship. Drawing
discusses ministry in its broadest terms   from the deep well of Church History,
in light of God’s cosmic redemptive        students are given opportunities
plan for the whole of creation. It also    to look at a range of ancient and
reflects on challenges and opportunities   contemporary prayer practices to
facing ministers in New Zealand, giving    broaden their ways of connecting with
students space to consider strategies      God. The course also functions as a
for how to move forward with wisdom        practical toolkit for discipling others
and courage in a changing world. Along     and leading them toward a greater
the way, students will look at a number    awareness of God in their lives.
of practical models to unpack what
ministry looks like in reality.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS                                                               Page 10

WORLD RELIGIONS AND THE                      SURVEY OF OLD TESTAMENT AND
CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW                          NEW TESTAMENT
Elective – Semester 1                        Compulsory – Semester 2
15 Credits                                   30 Credits
150 Learning Hours                           300 Learning Hours

This course introduces students to the       This course takes a narrative approach
concept of worldviews as a way of            to the Bible, reading it as an integrated
exploring the formation and evolution        story that leads to Jesus. It introduces
of different religions and belief systems.   students to essential interpretive skills
Students will critically examine some        such as understanding Biblical genres
of the claims of world religions such as     and literary design patterns in order
Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism,          to come to terms with the original
Animism and Secularism in order to           message of the Biblical authors. It
reflect on how these worldviews shape        also brings students into contact with
belief and religious practice. By the end    cutting-edge thinking in the area of
of the course, students will be able to      Biblical interpretation to inspire their
better articulate their faith with truth     own journey of reading Scripture. The
and grace to an increasingly complex         course maintains a practical focus
and pluralistic world.                       by connecting Biblical interpretation
                                             to ministry applications, encouraging
                                             students to take the Bible off the
                                             bookshelf and into the world.

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STUDY INFORMATION &                                                          Page 11
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

                                           ABOUT
                                           VINEYARD
                                           COLLEGE
                                           Vineyard College was registered in
                                           1997, delivering onsite, face-to-face
                                           study. In 2003, in response to church
                                           and student feedback, we moved to
                                           a blended-learning approach, which
                                           allowed students to remain in their
                                           churches and develop in response to
                                           their local context. We love this ‘hands
                                           on’ approach to training people for
                                           ministry and are always refining it to
                                           make it even better for our students.
                                           Our programmes work well with local
                                           churches and enable students to stay in
                                           a supportive, familiar environment while
                                           studying.

                                           Vineyard College works with all kinds of
                                           churches from many denominations

PATHWAYS                                   all over New Zealand. We have a
                                           student-focused method of teaching

FOR FUTURE                                 that flexes around the particular needs
                                           and circumstances of each student.

STUDY                                      Students are supported through one-
                                           on-one supervision and mentoring in
                                           their church or organisation, together
Want to go even deeper with your           with pastoral care and academic
study? Credit some of your diploma         support from the College. This
towards the first year of a Bachelor’s     partnership approach to training means
Degree with one of our partner colleges.   we have consistently high graduation
                                           rates.

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STUDY INFORMATION &                                                                     Page 12
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL
INFORMATION
Our study year starts on February 9
and finishes on November 27. This
                                                 FEES
incorporates 39 weeks of study plus
three weeks of holiday. Students                 Certificate in Christian Ministry
do a minimum of 30 hours of study                – Level 4: approximately $2,081
per week made up of directed and
self-directed learning and practical             Diploma in Christian Leadership
ministry applications. Churches and              – Level 5: approximately $2,291
organisations provide students with a
supervisor to help direct their practical        (All tuition fees are GST-inclusive)
work and provide pastoral care. This is
a great opportunity to develop leaders
who can help expand the ministry of the
local church.                                    OTHER COSTS &
Vineyard College is funded through the           REQUIREMENTS
Tertiary Education Commission and
governed by the Vineyard Churches                • Students should allow a minimum
Aotearoa New Zealand board of                     of $300 a year for books and
directors, who are all active in ministry.        study materials. A list of required
Vineyard College is accredited to                 readings will be provided.
provide a New Zealand Certificate                • A reliable laptop.
in Christian Ministry (Level 4) and a            • A stable internet connection, capable
New Zealand Diploma in Christian                  of watching online videos and
Leadership (Level 5) by the New Zealand           video calls.
Qualifications Authority under section           • Students who are eligible for student
250 of the Education Act 1989. We are              loans through Studylink can borrow
a Category 2 provider. All Vineyard                up to $1000 per year to cover course-
College programmes are eligible for                related costs.
fees free, student loans and allowances.
Please go to our website www.
vineyardcollege.org.nz to check your
                                                 SCHOLARSHIPS
eligibility with Studylink. You will also find
a copy of Vineyard College’s full 2016           Fee scholarships are available for Māori
external evaluation report carried out by        and Pasifika students if they wish to
NZQA.                                            apply. We also have support available
                                                 for other special circumstances
                                                 (eg, If you have financial hardship).
                                                 Please contact the College for an
                                                 application form.
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STUDY INFORMATION &                                                            Page 13
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

                                           WITHDRAWALS
                                           & REFUNDS
                                           Fees are paid into the Public Trust.
                                           Students who withdraw within eight
                                           days of commencement of courses
                                           will be refunded all fees paid, less an
ENROLMENT                                  administration fee of 10%.

PROCESS                                    Students who withdraw later than
                                           eight days but less than 40 days after
To enrol, go to www.vineyardcollege.org.   commencement of courses may be
nz/apply or get in touch directly (see     refunded a maximum of $500 or 50% of
details at the end of this prospectus).    the tuition fees, whichever is the lesser
Applications need to be handwritten        amount, at the discretion of the College.
and include a short bio and pastoral
recommendation letter. Our preferred       Students who withdraw later than 40
method is scanned and emailed, but         days after commencement of courses
we do accept hard copies via post.         will not be eligible for any refund of
Feel free to contact us at any time        tuition fees.
throughout the process if you have
questions.

                                           DISCLAIMER
INCLUSIVE LEARNING                         Information given in this publication
                                           may be subject to change. If there are
                                           any changes, prospective students will
Vineyard College is committed
                                           be notified.
to fostering an inclusive learning
environment that meets the diverse
and variable needs of all learners. Our
student-centred approach means we          CONTACT
develop strategies to ensure studying
with us is a positive and rewarding        Vineyard College
experience. Please get in touch to         P O Box 21-541
discuss your specific needs so we can      Henderson
make a plan to support you.                Auckland 0650

                                           (09) 940 8463
                                           021 0285 3945

                                           jacqui@vineyardcollege.org.nz
                                           www.vineyardcollege.org.nz

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