Diploma of Leadership
Diploma of Leadership
The Diploma of Leadership provides students with the opportunity to undertake AQF Level 5 study in Christian leadership. It is designed for those who have a less formal educational background than those undertaking the BTh or BMin awards, or those who are seeking an award requiring less overall commitment than…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Leadership provides students with the opportunity to undertake AQF Level 5 study in Christian leadership. It is designed for those who have a less formal educational background than those undertaking the BTh or BMin awards, or those who are seeking an award requiring less overall commitment than AQF Level 6 or 7 studies.
The Diploma of Leadership provides students with introductory study designed for Christians seeking a foundation for informed participation in the local church, para-church ministries, and in the wider community. It also provides some opportunity to gain knowledge and skills appropriate for practical Christian leadership, but not of the breadth or depth required for professional ministry. The award requires the completion of course units in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Christian Life and Ministry, with a special focus on Christian leadership. This special focus is achieved by completing a sub-major in designated leadership units.
Structure
The Diploma of Leadership requires the completion of 72 credit points which shall include:
at least 9 credit points in Biblical Studies;
at least 9 credit points in Theology;
at least 36 credit points from designated leadership units;
a further 18 credit points chosen from approved units.
Course units shall normally be taken from SCD units coded within the 5100 series, but may also be taken from the 6100 or 7100-7299 series.
Students enrolled in the Diploma of Leadership may exit with an Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry, or an Undergraduate Certificate in Theology, provided they have met the requirements of the award.
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will have:
technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts with introductory knowledge in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Christian Life and Ministry, with a focus on Christian leadership
wider experience of practical Christian leadership that will form the basis for further learning.
Skills
Graduates will have emerging cognitive, communication, and technical skills in a Christian leadership-related body of knowledge so that they are able to:
identify, analyse, and act on leadership-oriented information from a range of foundational sources;
express ideas and perspectives related to Christian faith;
communicate leadership-related knowledge, skills, and ideas to others.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will have the emerging ability to:
demonstrate an understanding of theological knowledge by applying it in Christian leadership,
perform technical operations within Christian leadership that have some complexity, taking personal responsibility for them,
organise, with some initiative and judgment, the work of self and others, and contribute to the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the work of teams (within broad but generally well-defined parameters).
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Diploma of Leadership requires:
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 in the Australian school system, or its equivalent; OR
Adequate grounds for Special Entry AND evidence of capacity for successful study at this level.
English Proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.
