Purpose of Certificate II and Certificate III in Ministry
To build Vanuatu’s churches and society by equipping people with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for ‘lay’ ministry roles or assistant pastoral roles within Vanuatu’s churches in guided capacities, and to provide a pathway to further education and training. This is achieved through a general grounding in the Bible and Christian theology, as well as training in a range of practical ministry skills and encouragement to spiritual maturity. Roles performed by graduates may include (but are not limited to): assistant pastors (or ‘lay’ pastors), elders, lay preachers, evangelistic speakers, Bible study leaders, cross-cultural missionaries to Melanesia, Sunday school leaders, children’s ministry workers, women’s ministry leaders, and youth leaders within congregations.
Length
Designed as a 2 year program at Main Campus:
Graduate with a Certificate II in Ministry after one year.
Graduate with a Certificate III in Ministry after your second year.
VQF Levels
2 & 3
Location
TTTI Main Campus, South Santo
Study Program
Certificate 2 in Ministry
Term 1
SS201 Skills for Study at TTTI Main Campus
TH201 Christ-centred Scriptures
PT211 Evangelism
NT210 Introduction to the Gospels OR NT240 Introduction to Hebrews, Revelation, and the General Epistles
MT200 Mentoring for Ministry 2
Term 2
BS201 Interpreting the Bible 1
CH301 The Origin of Today’s Churches
PT212 Discipleship
OT240 Introduction to the Old Testament Writings OR OT210 Introduction to the Pentateuch
MT200 Mentoring for Ministry 2
Term 3
BS301 Interpreting the Bible 2
TH202 Introduction to Theology
PT213 Introduction to Christian Education
NT220 Introduction to Paul and Acts OR OT220 Introduction to the Former and Latter Prophets
MT200 Mentoring for Ministry 2
Certificate 3 in Ministry
Term 1
EN301 English for Academic Study 3A
PT311 Introduction to Worship & Preaching
TH311 God, Creation, and New Creation
NT210 Introduction to the Gospels OR NT240 Introduction to Hebrews, Revelation, and the General Epistles
MT300 Mentoring for Ministry 3
Term 2
EN302 English for Academic Study 3B
PT312 Pastoral Skills
TH312 God’s Plan of Salvation
OT240 Introduction to the Old Testament Writings OR OT210 Introduction to the Pentateuch
MT300 Mentoring for Ministry 3
Term 3
EN303 English for Academic Study 3C
PT413 Cross Cultural Mission to Melanesia
TH313 The People of God
NT220 Introduction to Paul and Acts OR OT220 Introduction to the Former and Latter Prophets
MT300 Mentoring for Ministry 3
Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
Certificate I in Ministry
OR
Vanuatu Junior Secondary Certificate (Year 10) or equivalent overseas qualification
Literacy, language & numeracy
LLN Band 3 (in Bislama) – this is not formally tested except, if necessary, in the case of applicants for special entry
Other
- Endorsement from the relevant church authority (e.g. a presbytery for a Presbyterian candidate or a session for a Presbyterian private student, or equivalent for students coming from other denominations)
- A personal commitment to Christ and his church (this is done in a half-page written personal testimony)
- Be at least 18 years old
Recommendations
Ministry experience at a congregational level (e.g. leading Sunday school, youth, etc.)
Special entry
Applicants who are unable to meet the above academic entry requirements may be allowed entry if they:
– have at least three years of relevant work experience
– meet the LLN entry requirements, and
– are able to demonstrate an ability to study at this level