Certificate in Biblical Preaching (Micro-credential)

• Evaluate the essential elements of effective Christian preaching;
• Utilise the observational and exegetical processes necessary to understand a passage of Scripture and conceive a biblical message birthed in that text;
• Effectively explain, illustrate and apply biblical truth so that listeners can hear and respond to God’s transforming word to them in their context. Design a structure for a sermon presentation that leads listeners on a clear and engaging journey;
• Utilise the core skills necessary for clear and cohesive oral delivery.

Assessments are a compulsory part of the credential. There are three assessments:

1. View 5 sermon recordings and write a brief commentary/reflection on each.

2. Prepare and deliver a sermon from a prescribed passage of Scripture.

3. Watch a video recording of their own sermon and write a self-reflection. 

• Admission to the Certificate in Biblical Preaching (Micro-credential) is open to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents.
• Prospective students should have some foundational knowledge of scripture. No prior experience in preaching is necessary (although it may be helpful).
• Prospective students will be expected to have the support of their faith community leadership to present their sermon as part of the assessment
• As most tuition is given in English, all applicants need to be proficient in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking English.

Please note: No credit recognition or RPL recognition of prior learning) will be recognised towards 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.

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
• Confirmation that you have a foundational knowledge of scripture and the support of your faith community leadership to present a sermon as part of the assessment
• 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.