2025 btc LEVEL 6 nZdIPCS CoURSES

Below are all the courses available for the Bishopdale Level 6 Diploma of Christian Studies (BS & CL).

Courses can be taken towards the NZDipCS (Level 6), as Certificate of Proficiency courses, or as non-formal courses.
Choose a qualification or study option, make sure the timetable is suitable, then get in touch with us about enrolling!

SEMESTER ONE

DCS611: Gospels: John Interpretation and Application

Learners will study the life setting, content, theological perspectives, and contemporary application of a selected Gospel, with a specific focus on exegesis of selected biblical text and consideration of related theological, ethical, missional and pastoral themes.

DCS641: Christian Spirituality

Focus is on developing a deep and sustainable spirituality for Christian life and work that will promote growth, encourage the discernment and use of spiritual gifts, develop self-awareness and equip students with the spiritual disciplines that will enable them to live out the fullness of God’s call upon their lives.

DCS631: Practice of Christian Leadership (internship)

Students will develop understanding of the nature and tasks of Christian leadership and develop skills relating to management of people, issues and resources through practicum involvement in a particular ministry or mission context.

DCS632: Biblical Mission in Context (internship)

Learners will integrate a biblical understanding of mission with contextual theory and deepen learning through integrative tutorials and a mentored internship which utilises models of reflective practice.

SEMESTER TWO COURSES

DCS621: Christology

Learners will study the life setting, content, theological perspectives, and contemporary application of the Gospel of John, with a specific focus on exegesis of selected biblical texts and consideration of related theological, ethical, missional and pastoral themes.

DCS633: Leadership and Communication (internship)

Interpersonal dynamics in leadership will be explored through integrating leadership theory with mentored experience in a ministry or mission practicum placement context, employing specific models of reflective practice along with an examination of learners’ own leadership styles in relation to biblical models.

DCS634: Ethics of Christian Leadership (internship)

Learners will develop understanding of the ethical responsibilities and challenges of Christian leadership and develop skills relating to formulating ethical strategies and dealing with ethical issues through placement in a particular missional or pastoral context.