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Attribute 9: Monitor developments and trends in tertiary education, technology and practice, anticipate changes and adapt teaching and learning accordingly

 

 

Christian Theological and Ministries Education Society (CTMES)

I have been involved in regular CTMES meetings during 2014.  This Society is made up of theological and biblical education providers throughout New Zealand.  During 2014 these meetings have focused on TRoQ requirements with informative workshops on curriculum mapping and alignment of assessments. 

 

Following the CTMES meeting in April 2014 I wrote a briefing paper for EMTC's Governance Board, outlining TRoQ considerations that will need to be taken into account when exploring Elim MTC’s future ministry programmes and strategies.  This included a draft EMTC Graduate Profile based on our mission statement, as this had not yet been formulated.  Below are the relevant excerpts from this briefing paper:

 

Information on the new NZQA framework

In order to continue receiving funding from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), Elim MTC will need to deliver programmes that result in New Zealand qualifications.

 

All NZQA qualifications in the religious studies sector are due to expire and will be replaced with a new framework.  Development of the new qualification framework is being undertaken by CTMES (Christian Theological and Ministries Education Society). 

 

Ninety-seven previous religious studies qualifications (levels 1-6) have been condensed into 14 standard qualifications for the sector, which were sent to NZQA for approval.  Of these, only 4 have actually been approved to date, and these will act as a guiding framework for all providers to adhere to.  The two that primarily concern Elim MTC are:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies (level 4) with an optional endorsement in Christian Ministry

  • New Zealand Certificate in Christian Ministry (level 5)

 

CTMES are now the owners of these qualifications, and Elim MTC will be required to apply for approval from CTMES to deliver these.

 

Curriculum Mapping and Elim MTC Graduate Profile

In order to ensure Elim MTC’s programmes are aligned with the new NZQA framework, each qualification needs to be mapped correctly.  Curriculum mapping is a process for recording how prescribed knowledge, skills and application is actually being taught and assessed.  It begins with the proposed National Qualification Graduate Profile and Elim MTC’s unique Graduate Profile. 

 

A Graduate Profile outlines what students at Elim MTC will be expected to know and be able to do by the end of their time.  This covers all courses (onsite and online, levels 4 and 5). 

 

The learning outcomes for each qualification are then traced through to the individual courses that make up the qualification and to all of the course assessments.  Alignment between each of these areas is required by NZQA, and is vital to accomplish the Graduate Profile and strengthen student learning.

 

 

Elim MTC’s Graduate Profile

Until now, Elim MTC has not had a prescribed Graduate Profile. Below is a proposed Elim MTC Graduate Profile which is based on its Mission Statement.  General agreement on an overall Elim MTC Graduate Profile is sought as a basis for ongoing work in formulating the detail of our programmes.

 

Mission:  To train, equip and release people for effective Christian leadership and ministry.

 

Graduate Profile (proposed):

Our graduates will be known as people who are

 

Trained:

  • They will have a broad knowledge and understanding of Christian theology and practice.

  • They will understand the fundamental principles of Christian leadership.

  • They will have foundational biblical knowledge and understanding.

 

Equipped:

  • They will have developed practical leadership and ministry skills and be able to apply these to their individual context.

  • They will be able to communicate effectively with confidence and respect.

  • They will be developing in their ability to manage themselves and others.

 

Released:

  • They will be able to apply their knowledge in practical ways.

  • They will actively participate in their local church.

 

In addition to the above, our graduates will be given opportunity to develop the following personal attributes:

  • Teamwork

  • Spiritual growth

  • Christ-like character

 

 

Curriculum mapping of internship programmes

As a result of learning how to do curriculum mapping (April 2014), I drew up the following maps of our two internship programmes - Certificate in Christian Ministries - Internship (CCMI) and Diploma in Applied Christian Ministry (DACM).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further information on TRoQ and curriculum mapping was provided at the CTMES workshop in June 2014.  Below is my report on what I learnt at this meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

The CTMES workshops have been extremely valuable for me in my current role as Manager, Programme Development.  I have been able to utilise this knowledge and understanding in many ways.  The most recent example is the Category 2 Course Change application I completed for redeveloping EMTC's Diploma internship programme.  I compiled a new curriculum map for the redeveloped programme which was included in the application.  This application went straight through NZQA's approval process without EMTC being asked for clarification or further information.  Below is the redeveloped DACM curriculum map for 2015.

 

 

 

 

 

As a result of regularly attending these meetings I have been also able to continue building relationships with other educational providers in our sector.  For instance, I contacted Peter Hart from Carey Baptist College and gained helpful input regarding including rubrics in some of the marking schedules for our internship programmes. 

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