Diploma of Leadership

Through the introduction of foundational principles for personal and professional leadership, ministry and theology, you will be equipped to lead in your area of influence, whilst being grounded in a robust Biblical and Theological foundation. You will practise Christian leadership principles in your chosen ministry stream and on a cross-cultural mission trip, solidifying theory with practical experience.

Course outcomes

• Read through the entire Bible

• Developed a dynamic and intimate relationship with God

• Established fundamental knowledge in Biblical Studies and Christian Theology

• Gained mastery in personal and organisational leadership principles

• Practised experiential leadership within your chosen ministry stream

Semester 1

Survey of the Old Testament (B5110P). Read through the entire Old Testament, learn its cultural and historical background, and discover how to find Jesus throughout it.

Introduction to Christian Doctrines (T5105P). The foundational unit: what the Bible says about God, creation and the fall, humanity, the atonement and resurrection of Christ, and more.

Introduction to Christian Leadership (P5155P). Self-leadership and personal discipleship: spiritual disciplines, character, integrity and small group leadership.

Supervised Ministry 1 (P5171P). An internship in the local church in areas such as pastoral care, creative, youth or children’s ministry, with a mentor from Nova Church.

Semester 2

Survey of the New Testament (B5150P). Read through the entire New Testament and learn how Scripture interprets Scripture as you discover who Jesus is and who He has called the Church to be.

Person and Work of the Holy Spirit (T5116P). Pentecostal distinctives and philosophy of ministry, with scriptural and practical training in the gifts of the Spirit.

Transformational Leadership (P5161P). Apply leadership principles in ministry and the workplace, from delegation to the sacrifices of leadership, finishing with a panel of established leaders.

Basics of Pastoral Preaching (P5150P). Develop your communication skills and learn to preach with the anointing. Assessed through a testimony, a sermon and a speech.

Future pathways

The completed diploma can be used as credit equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor of Arts (Bible & Theology) / Bachelor of Theology, or a Bachelor of Arts (Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy) / Bachelor of Ministry.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry is completion of Year 10, or being aged 21 or over. Year 12 completion is beneficial. If you have any questions about your eligibility, contact us.

English proficiency: applicants whose prior study was not in English normally need an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent), with no band below 5.5.

Accreditation

Delivered in partnership with Planetshakers College (course code 112549J). Planetshakers College is a Member Institution of Australian University College of Divinity Ltd (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12045, CRICOS Provider: 02948J), a nationally recognised higher education provider whose awards it teaches.