Details for Children’s Ministry

Awards offering Children’s Ministry

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Ministry

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the biblical and historical background for children’s ministry. This includes consideration of other Christian perspectives and understandings;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of children’s ministry and discuss a variety of approaches to children’s ministry;
3. Exhibit an understanding of the importance and methods of ensuring ministry is child safe and child friendly;
4. Demonstrate an ability to use administration, resourcing and logistics necessary to facilitate an effective children’s event.
5. Demonstrate a variety of skills necessary for effective ministry to children;

Subject Content

1. Why Children’s Ministry?
2. Working with the Vision of the Church
3. Child Development
4. The Child’s World
5. Planning and programming
6. Leadership and Discipleship
7. Children and Family
8. Working in Schools

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face-to-Face, Online, Intensive and Independent Learning.

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

• Book Review (30%)
• Major Essay (50%)
• Reflective Journal (20%)