Certificate in Ministry Supervision (Micro-credential)

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Course Information

This micro-credential is a Level 5 course of 5 credits over 8 weeks. It is comprised of three parts:

Weeks 1-3: Self-directed pre-reading and activities related to supervision theory.
Week 4: A three day, in-person block course, with the opportunity to work on assessment 1 and 2.
Weeks 5-8: Self-directed study and reading weeks to work on assessment tasks 3 and 4.

Topics covered will include:

• The importance of ministry supervision.
• Ministry supervision defined.
• Ministry supervision qualities and skills.
• The Reflective Learning Model of Supervision.
• The role of the supervisor.
• Establishing, reviewing, and ending a supervisory relationship.
• Safe and ethical practice.
• Confidentiality.
• Supervision traps and challenges.
• Supervision practice exercises.

Assessments

During the course you will be given four assessment tasks. These will be a combination of reflective writing, analysis of practice, peer observations, and critical essay work.

You will have full access to Carey’s library and student support resources.

Assessments are a compulsory part of the credential and due to the high practical component, there is a minimum of an 80% attendance requirement

Graduate Outcomes

The Certificate in Ministry Supervision will equip you to:

• • Identify and describe the purpose and distinctive features of theologically informed ministry supervision within a faith-based context, in contrast to other forms of supervision.
  • Describe the qualities, skills, and capabilities, that are required to support practitioner wellbeing, reflective learning, professional development, and safe and ethical practice within a faith-based organisation.
  • Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Reflective Learning Model of Supervision.
  • Apply the Reflective Learning Model of Supervision in ministry supervision contexts
  • Develop a ministry supervision agreement that aligns with identified, specified, professional ministry supervision standards and practices.

Please note that whilst this does qualify as a ‘recognised qualification’ for becoming a Baptist Union of New Zealand (BUNZ) Approved  Supervisor, there is a separate process to become an approved supervisor under the BUNZ and qualification is one element of the requirements that the approval panel are assessing/reviewing.

Entry Requirements

• • Admission to the Certificate in Ministry Supervision (Micro-credential) is open to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents.
  • Prospective students will typically be expected to have a minimum of 4 years combined ministry or related leadership experience (or equivalent). This ensures that participants have the necessary depth of practical experience to draw on as part of the course.
  • As most tuition is given in English, all applicants need to be proficient in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking English.

Please note: RPL is not available as part of an application or entry to this micro-credential.

In order to gain admission, applicants under 20 must have achieved the following:

• • • National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), with a minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, and
    • a minimum of 8 credits in English at Level 2 or higher, 4 credits of which must be in reading and 4  credits in writing
    • a grade of C or higher in each of 3 subjects in New Zealand University Entrance, Business and Scholarships (NZUEBS) examinations
    • NCEA equivalence which can include NZQA Level 4 certificates in a similar discipline, or other NZQA Level 5 certificates in a different discipline.

For special admission requirements (including English language) view the Academic Regulations and Calendar.

Documents Required for Application

You will need to supply/upload the following information as part of the online application process:

Verified (e.g., by JP, lawyer, or pastor) evidence of Citizenship/Residency (e.g., passport)

All verified documents MUST have the following from the verifier (e.g., JP, lawyer, or pastor):

• • The phrase, “certified true copy” or similar (i.e., “This is a true and accurate copy of the original, which I have sighted”)
  • Signature
  • Written name
  • Title
  • Date

Personal statement of approximately 500 words which describes your life and spiritual history, including:

• • How and when you came to faith in Christ
  • How you maintain and develop your Christian life
  • Significant experiences that have shaped you
  • Where and in what roles you have gained your 4 years combined ministry or related leadership experience and how you see this experience as valuable in the provision of supervision
  • Why you want to study at Carey
• If you are under 20 years of age, a verified copy of your academic transcript (e.g., NCEA) or equivalent

Students who have previously enroled with Carey Baptist College will not be required to complete a full application, but will need to provide a personal statement as outlined above. 

How much does it cost?

The tuition fees for the Certificate in Ministry Supervision (Micro-credential) are only $300.

Further Study

The successfully completed micro-credential may be suitable for entry into further study. See our Certificate, Diploma, Degree or Graduate Diploma level qualifications.