Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
This Certificate is offered by Wellington Catholic Education Centre in collaboration with the Auckland Diocese.

The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry is a programme of study that consists of courses in theology, scripture and pastoral ministry, including a pastoral experience course, which is the practical component of the programme. Open to all adult students. All courses are at the 100 level.

Students must complete the following:
  • PM 101 Church and Ministry
  • PM 102 Introduction to Liturgy
  • SC 101 Introduction to the Old Testament
  • SC 102 Introduction to the New Testament
  • TH 101 Introduction to Catholicism
  • TH 102 Introduction to Theology
  • PE 101 Experience in Ministry
Students are required to demonstrate competence in each course by the completion of set assignments. This is currently not an NZQA approved programme.

Not all of these courses are taught in Auckland at this stage, so some will need to be completed by Distance Learning. Learners are required to demonstrate competence in each course by the completion of set assignments.

For information regarding this Certificate contact Lyn Smith at CIT.

This Certificate is administered by CIT.

Course fees are due eight days after the commencement of the course.

For more information refer: www.wcec.org.nz
 
Courses for the Certificate

PM 101 Church and Ministry

This course examines different understandings of Church, with special emphasis on the Community of Disciples or "Communio" model. The significance of liturgy, the meaning of mission and ecumenism, and the role of ministers, ordained and lay, are some of the issues explored.

PM 102 Introduction to Liturgy

Using an experiential teaching method, the aim of this course is to look at the theory and principles of liturgy and how these can be adapted to practical situations that relate to the everyday liturgical practice of the Church.

SC 101 Introduction to the Old Testament

Written over a long period of time, the Old Testament describes God's relationship with the Hebrew people. Who were these people? What was this relationship about? When did it happen? This course will introduce participants to the key events, dates, places and people of the Old Testament.

SC 102 Introduction to the New Testament

The New Testament was written in the light of faith in the Resurrection by a number of people using a variety of literary forms. This course is designd to familiarise participants with the content and world of the New Testament.

TH 101 Introduction to Catholicism

What are the key distinguishing characteristics of Catholicism? How are they expressed today? In considering these questions, this course aims to provide useful background for those interested in exploring the question of Catholic identity.

TH 102 Introduction to Theology

Theology is “faith seeking understanding”. This course will examine how people “do theology” and enable participants to connect their own faith story with the story found in the Scripture and Tradition, and witnessed in the lives of Christians.

PE 101 Experience in Ministry

A course description is not available at this time.
 
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