Graduate Certificate (Missionary Leadership)

School of Philosophy & Theology

The Graduate Certificate (Missionary Leadership) forms students with spiritual formation, theological knowledge, and the practical skills to become missionary leaders. Studies take place in intensives and facilitated sessions across the year. Participants are provided with the theological foundations of mission, theories of ministerial leadership, and the tools of reflection with which to integrate this learning into their practice of ministry.

• Why study this program?

  The Graduate Certificate (Missionary Leadership) is a program offered in partnership with the Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership. Students enrol through the University and gain access to the resources of University life. At the same time, they enter into a community of prayer and enquiry across the year, becoming prepared for leadership in mission.

  This Graduate Certificate will call upon both theoretical and practical learning, whereby students will participate in the activities of their local parishes, experiencing what it means to lead while serving.

• Program summary

  Students begin by learning about the society in which they want to become missionary leaders. They learn the principles of becoming missionary (missiology) and learn to reflect on what this means for them and for those they serve. They are encouraged in their Christian life so that they become formed with a deepening sense of personal spirituality.

  • The Spirituality of Missionary Leadership
  • Theological Foundations for Mission in the Australian Context
  • Ministerial Leadership: Theory and Praxis
  • Mission Practicum & Field Placement

  The program is taught in intensives and in blended modes across the year.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

• Mode of study and assessment

  On and off campus, including at Arete Centre campus, part-time with intensives. Please see Arete website for the dates for the courses across the year.

• Entry requirements

  To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission.

  To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate (Ministry Leadership), applicants must meet the following additional requirements:

  1. have completed an AQF7 award in any field, or demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, to be determined by the Arete Centre and the School of Philosophy and Theology.
  2. Demonstrate that they are engaged in a form of church ministry that will form the basis of their theological reflection throughout the program
  3. Provide a referee to the Arete Centre and be approved by the Arete Centre prior to enrolling at the University.

  Students need to be endorsed by the Arete Centre first, before applying to enrol into the program.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate (Missionary Leadership), graduates will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply an advanced body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in missiology and spiritual theology as a basis for independent lifelong learning
  2. Critically analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge
  3. Demonstrate technical skills associated with an advanced understanding of knowledge
  4. Exercise critical thinking and judgement for identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence; and
  5. Apply theological reflection, knowledge, and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well developed theoretical and practical judgement, and ethical responsibility.

• Career opportunities

  A Graduate Certificate (Missionary Leadership) can lead to careers in ministry, church leadership and chaplaincy; church-run non-governmental organisations; and missions.

• Real-world experience

  Students in this program will be involved in ministry in their own local contexts and will reflect on what this means in light of their theological formation. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  
  

  Domestic Fee-Paying
  A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost the program.

  Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  
  

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

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