Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GradCertLead) is an AQF Level 8 award. It is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in the field of philosophy and religious studies, who wish to pursue a further qualification an area of leadership focus as part of their continuing education for ministry….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GradCertLead) is an AQF Level 8 award. It is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in the field of philosophy and religious studies, who wish to pursue a further qualification an area of leadership focus as part of their continuing education for ministry.
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership focuses on building leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church, or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.
Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership requires the completion of 36 credit points (4 units) from 8500 and 9600 series units in the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of Units of Study.
The four units shall include:
one compulsory unit (9 cps) – P8570 Foundations of Christian Leadership
one core unit (9 cps) taken from the list of approved Master of Leadership specialist units
two elective units (18 cps)
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will have:
specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of leadership particular to the management and governance of a complex religious, non-profit, ministry enterprise;
an understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to leadership theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.
Skills
Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:
analyse critically, evaluate, and apply information to complete a range of activities associated with leadership in a ministry related context;
analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the effective governance, management and operations of a religious, non-profit, community organization;
transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will have the ability to:
apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as leaders in religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises;
plan and execute a research or field-based project in an area of work-based leadership.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Leadership requires:
Satisfactory completion of an accredited three-year AQF level 7 award from an Australian tertiary institution in the field of philosophy and religious studies (ASCED 0917) or equivalent, with English Proficiency.
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 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.
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.
