Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin)
University of Otago
About this program
Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin) requires one year of full-time study. The aim of the diploma is to enhance contemporary ministries through the incorporation of current scholarship into the practice of ministry.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin) is also available through Distance Learning.
Duration of the program: The program may be taken by full-time candidates in one year, or by part-time candidates over more than one year. Any papers in which a candidate is enrolled in any year shall be examined in that year.
Admission requirements
- Admission to the program shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
- Every applicant must either
- have been admitted to a degree in Theology, or
- have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
If your first language is not English you need to meet our English language requirements as follows: IELTS score of 6.5 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0); Internet-based TOEFL: Score of 95 with a minimum writing score of 22; Paper-based TOEFL: score of 587 (TWE 4.5), we also accept a number of other English language tests. Due to COVID-19, we currently accept IELTS Indicator Test, and TOEFL iBT Special home Edition.
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Program content
Papers
Six papers with a value of 120 points:
- Three papers with a value of 60 points from 400-level MINS papers
- Three papers with a value of 60 points from 400-level BIBS and CHTH papers
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants should submit their online application form along with the following supporting documents: scanned copies of their previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English); Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE); and certified/notarised translations of original documents which are not in English. After completion of online application, applicant’s proof of identity document must be posted to: International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.
Tuition
International tuition fees per year: 34566 NZD
Qualification
Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
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University of Otago
Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand's first university. Otago has gained an excellent international reputation for its research and teaching. Ranked among the world’s top 1% of universities according to QS World University Rankings, Otago students...
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