Courses

Vocational Courses

Vocational courses are designed for the Christian who wants to be better equipped and more informed to serve God effectively in his or her local church.

Emmaus offers three courses that will meet many needs of the local church member. A key component of all courses under this qualification pathway is that students must demonstrate, typically over time, that they can apply their learned skills in appropriate real world contexts. Thus it would be expected that all students be actively involved in either their local church or in a para-church ministry.

In addition, as a member institution of The Sydney College of Divinity we are able to offer the Diploma of Christian Studies, Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice and the Bachelor of Theology.

Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology

Certificate III in Christian Ministry is a program designed to teach basic theology and the practices of local churches. This Certificate is the equivalent of 6 months fulltime study.

Subject offerings within this course are as follows

Core (Compulsory) Units

  • Identify how Christian Scripture, life and practice are understood today
  • Identify theological data
  • Identify a range of information within a theological theme or issue
  • Identify new theological insights
  • Identify theological knowledge in relation to the Christian way of life
  • Communicate theology in everyday language

Electives

Students must complete an additional two units from the subjects listed below or from any other accredited course at Certificate III level or higher. Please contact the college for further information.

  • Organise personal work priorities and development
  • Work within specific communities
  • Deliver and monitor service to clients
  • Work effectively with young people
  • Provide care and protection for young people

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry & Theology

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry builds on Certificate III.

More time will be spent on getting to know the Bible better. Certificate IV is the equivalent of one year’s full-time study.

Subject offerings within this course are as follows

Core (Compulsory) Units

  • Discuss the nature of the Bible and present day Christian life and practice
  • Interpret theological data
  • Investigate information within a theological theme or issue
  • Gain new personal revelation
  • Explore ideas about God in relation to the way we live as Christians
  • Communicate theological information in a clear, easy to understand form

Electives

Students must complete an additional two units from the subjects listed below or from any other accredited course at Certificate IV level or higher. Please contact the college for further information.

  • Support community participation
  • Support community leadership
  • Plan and conduct group activities
  • Support young people to address their circumstances
  • Support young people in crisis