Course Outline (Top)

Core modules

• 0001 Study Techniques [0]
  
• 0002 Language Skills A [0]
  
• 1101.2 Creative Living 1 [4]
  
• 1107.2 Introduction to Christian Belief [4]
  
• 1109.2 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation [4]
  
• 1206.2 Ministry of the Spirit [4]
  
• 3364.2 Ministry Field Education [8]
  
  Options modules
  
• 1102.2 Old Testament Introduction [4] AND
  
• 1103.2 New Testament Introduction [4]
  
  Elective modules
  Electives, including at least 4 credit points in Counselling and 4 credit points in Intercultural Studies modules, are to be included to give a total of 80 credit points for the whole course. The following list of electives is recommended for those completing the Diploma in Ministry (Children's Ministry), however other elective modules from the Diploma in Ministry list of electives can be substituted, provided that at least 24 elective credit points are taken from Children's Ministry modules.
  
  Christian Studies/Theology
  
• 1258BS.2 Theology of Children [4]
  
• 1258FD.2 Faith Development Stages in Children [4]
  
  Counselling
  
• 2226.2 Human Lifespan Development [4]
  
• 2233CC.2 Counselling Children [4]
  
• 2233PC.2 Pastoral Care of Children and Families [4]
  
  Ministry
  
• 3214.2 Children's Ministry (Skills & Dynamics 1) [4]
  
• 3248CS.2 Contemporary Strategies to Reach Children [4]
  
• 3248L.2 Leadership in Children's Ministry [4]
  
• 3248SD.2 Children's Ministry (Skills & Dynamics 2) [4]
  
• 3343.2 Issues in Ministry [4]
  
  Intercultural Studies
  
• 4277CM.2 Ministry to Children & Their Families in a Multicultural Society [4]
  
  General Studies
  
• 5392.2 Educational Principles [4]
  

1. The course comprises modules to the value of 80 credit points. In the above course outline, credit point weightings are shown in parentheses.
   

2. All modules are taken at Tabor College's level 2.
   

3. A full-time student takes modules to the value of 20 credit points in one semester.
   

4. Module staging is indicated by the coding system: "100" modules have no prerequisites and are foundational, "200" modules build on "100" modules, and "300" modules build on both "100" and "200" modules.
   

5. Elective modules will normally be selected from those listed above, however, with the prior approval of the Course Coordinator, they may be selected from another accredited course at the appropriate level, provided that they are relevant to Christian ministry.
   

6. The elective choices in the Diploma in Ministry allow for considerable customisation. This customisation may take place to the extent that it results in one of the specific specialised diplomas, in this case, Diploma in Ministry (Children's Ministry) where at least 24 elective credit points are taken from the Children's Ministry modules.
   

7. Students must not include more than 48 credit points in "100" modules.
   

8. Module prerequisites should be noted in making module selections.
   

9. Some module combinations (in the standard Diploma of Ministry) will not be permitted because of an overlap in content. This is explained in the Module Summaries.
   

10. Not all modules will necessarily be offered every year. Some modules that are not available on campus will be available by distance education through Tabor College Adelaide. Students are advised to check with the College for details of on campus and distance education options.
    

11. A student who completes 40 credit points in appropriate modules may exit with a Certificate IV in Ministry. A student who completes 20 credit points in appropriate modules may exit with a Certificate III in Ministry. A student who completed 10 credit points in appropriate modules may exit with a Certificate I in Ministry Studies. (See separate course outlines.)
    

12. All study pathways must be approved by the Course Coordinator.
    
    
    

General Learning Outcomes (Top)

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biblical concepts underlying each of the modules completed;
   

2. answer questions and solve problems related to Christian life and doctrine and to many spiritual, personal and relational issues related to life and ministry in church and parachurch settings;
   

3. apply practical skills in Christian teaching, preaching, leadership and pastoral situations;
   

4. collect, analyse, organise, summarise and evaluate information on a broad range of topics from a wide range of sources on theological and ministry issues;
   

5. make appropriate choices by applying a knowledge and understanding of the Bible to situations in daily life;
   

6. help others to understand the content of the Bible, including major doctrines, and to apply biblical principles in their daily lives; and
   

7. exercise self-discipline in study and express knowledge, understanding and suggested applications in a clear, coherent, well-reasoned manner.