11237NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology is a nationally recognised course which equips men and women for effective ministry and service in their local church and outreach to the local community. Christian Ministry and Theology builds a foundation of Biblical teachings and principles for ministry coupled with practical application in the church and community.
This qualification consists of 3 core units and 6 elective units. We have listed all the units below to help you to make an informed choice when deciding to apply for this course.
Designed for those who seek to provide effective ministry and service to their local church and community. This course will provide an opportunity to build a foundation of Biblical teaching and practical application in the church and community.
NAT11237001 Apply knowledge of the Bible
NAT11237002 Interpret biblical texts
NAT11237003 Develop and apply knowledge of key Christian beliefs
NAT11237004 Discuss a topic from a Christian perspective
NAT11237008 Use Christian spiritual practices to support own personal development
NAT11237009 Develop and implement self-care strategies in ministry
NAT11237010 Plan and lead ministry activities
NAT11237011 Prepare and preach a sermon
NAT11237012 Develop own leadership skills
To enrol in this course, you must be actively involved in your local church and complete 150 hours of either volunteer or paid work within the church. Your minister or pastor will need to verify these hours using the forms provided in each unit’s assessment.
As a Registered Training Organisation (91497), we comply with the government’s quality standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.
The 11237NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology is nationally recognised in Australia.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills evaluation to demonstrate that you can apply yourself to this level of study. If you have evidence of prior study this evaluation may be waived. To enrol in this course, you must be actively involved in your local church and complete 150 hours of either volunteer or paid work within the church. Your minister or pastor will need to verify these hours using the forms provided in each unit’s assessment.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills evaluation to demonstrate that you can apply yourself to this level of study. If you have evidence of prior study this evaluation may be waived. To enrol in this course, you must be actively involved in your local church and complete 150 hours of either volunteer or paid work within the church. Your minister or pastor will need to verify these hours using the forms provided in each unit’s assessment.
Our training and assessment has been designed for students who are employed or who volunteer in their local church. You can also apply for Recognition of your Prior Learning (RPL) or request a Credit Transfer if you have completed a specific unit previously. This is explained in depth in the Student Handbook.
For each unit of competency, you will be asked to complete a range of assessment tasks that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills on the topic being assessed. These assessment tasks may include questions, written reports, case study analysis, workplace examples and practical demonstrations of your skills. The practical demonstration of your skills will often involve video recording while completing assessment tasks, for example delivering a sermon to a group of people.
On submission of your assessment tasks, we aim to provide you with feedback within 7 working days. This time frame may be extended during school holiday periods. If your work requires more input or extra content, you will be given extra time to submit.
On enrolment, you will be allocated a qualified trainer with current experience in Christian ministry. As this course is delivered online, we offer a range of opportunities for you to engage with your allocated trainer where you can ask questions, gain clarification around the content of the course or the assessment tasks and receive training and support.
Throughout the course, you will have opportunity to schedule an individual online support session with your trainer. A booking link will be provided to you at the start of the course.
Your training and assessment resources are stored in our online platform and can be accessed when you are connected to the internet. This flexibility helps to fit your study around your work and family commitments whilst remaining within your allocated time frame. You can also print the online resources if you prefer a hard copy resource tool.
You will need to have a device to access the internet and a camera for videoing your practical assessments. You will also need an email address where we can send you instructions and updates on your studies. Further information about this is in the Student Handbook.
Yes, RPL is a great way to gain the qualification you need through an assessment process that assesses your current skills and knowledge by recognising prior and current experience and pointing it towards an industry-recognised qualification. Whether you have acquired these skills and knowledge from informal training, work history or formal training, NTS offers you an assessment pathway that utilises and recognises your prior learning without completing the whole course. You will be able to choose the option of RPL on the application form when applying.
Visit our RPL page on this website for more information.
Payment options of course fees can be selected upon application. Flexible options include instalments and monthly payment plans. See application form for more detail.
If you satisfy the requirements of the whole qualification you will receive a Certificate and a transcript of your results. If you complete one or more units but not the full qualification you will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the units you have completed.
Yes, you can call National Training Solutions on 1300 161 844, Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Our staff will be on hand to take your call and may also refer you to an industry trainer who can answer questions on the course content.
If you are applying to enrol in the 11237NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology as an online student, we can accept your application any time throughout the school year. If you are enrolling into face to face training as a part of a group program, the commencement dates will be provided to you on application. Please note that face to face training may be through an online platform or in unique situations, actual classroom training.
You can apply by using the 'apply now' button above. Follow the instructions to complete the online application forms. Please read our course information in conjunction with the NTS Student Handbook.
