Diploma in Pastoral Leadership
The Diploma in Pastoral Leadership is a programme of study that consists of courses in Scripture, Theology, Ministry, Spirituality and Leadership. Open to all adult learners. This programme is at Level 6 with 245 credits.
At the 100 level, students must complete the following courses:
  • SC 101 Introduction to the Old Testament
  • SC 102 Introduction to the New Testament
  • TH 101 Introduction to Catholicism
  • TH 102 Introduction to Theology
  • TH 110 Introduction to Christian Morality
At the 200 level, students must complete the following courses:
  • PM 202 Celebrating the Liturgy
  • PM 232 Liturgical Leadership and Practice
  • TH 203 Understanding Church
  • TH 211 Catholic Social Teaching
  • TH 219 Māori Spirituality
  • TH 231 Catholic Spiritual Tradition
  • TH 236 The New Zealand Church: Leadership in Context
At the 300 level, students must complete the following courses:
  • SC 335 Biblical Themes and Models for Leadership N.B. While not a prerequisite, it is recommended that SC 101 & SC 102 be completed before attempting SC 335.
  • TH 336 Sacraments of the Church
  • LD/PM 331 Leadership and Ministry
  • LD/PM 332 Skills for Pastoral Leadership N.B. While not a prerequisite, it is recommended that LD/PM 331 be completed before attempting LD/PM 332.
  • LD/PM 333 Values and Ethics in Pastoral Leadership N.B. While not a prerequisite, it is recommended that TH110 be completed before attempting LD/PM 333.
  • LD/PM 334 Pastoral Leadership in Synthesis N.B. While not a prerequisite, it is recommended that that all other courses are completed before LD/PM334.
Students are required to demonstrate competence in each course by the completion of set assignments.
The programme co-ordinator in Auckland is Lyn Smith.
This programme is approved by NZQA and WCEC is accredited to teach it.
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 Diploma

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 the 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.

TH 110 Introduction to Christian Morality

Christian morality seeks a faith-filled response to the ordinary and not so ordinary issues that people face. This course will examine the key principles underlying Christian morality and will introduce students to some of the different approaches to moral decision-making.

PM 202 Celebrating the Liturgy

This course will examine in some depth the many dimensions that are essential to a more extensive research of liturgy. Both theoretical and practical in delivery, the course will examine Vatican Council II and the renewal of the liturgy, the purpose of the Scripture in worship, the Eucharist, Church art and architecture, various rites and a detailed look at some of the main ministries in our liturgical celebrations.

PM 232 Liturgical Leadership and Practice

The course is designed to assist those who are called to be lay leaders in parishes, to evaluate important issues in the liturgical theology and spirituality of the Catholic Church. The course includes a practical dimension which will help participants appreciate the skills required for leadership in community prayer.

Note: PM 202 is a prerequisite for this course.

TH 203 Understanding Church

This course looks at the Catholic Church's understanding of itself from the time of the Second Vatican Council, particularly as expressed in the document The Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium).

TH 211 Catholic Social Teaching II

The People of God (laity) are called to advance the reign of God by transforming society. This course will explain the Church's social teaching in some detail and highlight essential aspects. A significant focus will be: How does Catholic social teaching relate to present issues?

TH 219 Maori Spirituality

This course will assist students to deepen their understanding of being Christian in the bi-cultural context of Aotearoa/New Zealand through an exploration of concepts and values central to Maori spirituality.

TH 231 Catholic Spiritual Tradition

After considering the meaning of 'spirituality', this course will introduce students to the major movements and people associated with Christian spirituality from the early Church until the present.

TH 236 The New Zealand Church: Leadership in Context

This course will provide students with an overview of major historical features that are the legacy of the global Church of our time. In addition, students will explore the tradition and history of the New Zealand Church with a view to being able to exercise leadership in a bi-culturally sensitive way.

SC 335 Biblical Themes and Models for Leadership

Building upon the introductory scriptural courses, this course will explore several significant biblical themes relevant to leadership such as: call, covenant, reign of God and community. It will also consider the person of Jesus and various other biblical men and women from a leadership perspective.

(Note: Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament are prerequisites for this course)

TH 336 Sacraments of the Church

This course examines the key ideas associated with the theology and practice of the Catholic sacraments and significant aspects of their historical development, as these relate to parish celebrations of the Sunday Eucharist and other sacraments.

LD/PM 331 Leadership and Ministry

This course will explore the influence a Christian world view has on the way people enter into the leadership process. It will examine the nature of the organisation where people do leadership and consider how doing leadership within the parish context can constitute ministry.

Note: It is strongly recommended that LD/PM 331 be completed before attempting LD/PM 332.

LD/PM 332 Skills for Pastoral Leadership

This course will assist students to gain insights into, and some experience of, the key organisational, management, administration and basic 'pastoral counselling' skills required in pastoral leadership. The Catholic-Christian view of the person forms the background against which this course will be conducted.

N.B. While not a prerequisite, it is recommended that LD/PM 331 be completed before attempting LD/PM 332.

LD/PM 333 Values and Ethics in Pastoral Leadership

New developments in technology have a major impact on human life. This course will help students to engage with some of the pastoral issues people face today with specific reference to the beginning and end of life. The backdrop for reflecting on these issues is the Catholic moral tradition which will include canon law.

N.B. It is strongly recommended that TH110 be completed before beginging LD/PM333.

LD/PM 334 Pastoral Leadership in Synthesis

The aim of this paper is to bring together the different learning from the academic and practical components of the diploma in Pastoral Leadership Programme. various themes will be identified and learners will be asked to apply their insights to different scenarios. It will also provide an opportunity to explore the Church and leadership of the future.

N.B. It is strongly recommended that all other courses be completed before enrolling in LD/PM 334.

 
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