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1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry Office use only Course Code: 52767WA Course Title: Diploma of Biblical Ministry Accreditation: From 08/10/2015 to 30/11/2020 Agenda Item 219/15/2.2b(i) TRIM 2015/27397 Version/ 1 Amended on N/A Release no. (if applicable) Course Specifications Application Type: x Accreditation Re-accreditation: National Code: 52543WA Expiry date: 30/11/2015 Section A: Copyright and course classification information 1. Copyright Owner of the Course Legal Entity/Individual who owns copyright: Trading name: Veritas College International Inc. N/A Provider number (if RTO): Proponent Contact Details Name of person: Dr Bennie Wolvaardt Street address: 21A Pensacola Terrace CLARKSON WA 6030 Postal address: PO Box 2428 (if different from street) CLARKSON WA 6030 Telephone: (08) Fax: address: N/A 3. Copyright Acknowledgement N/A 4. Licensing and Franchising N/A bennie@veritascollege.com 5. AVETMISS Information ASCED (Field of Education): Refer to codes at BD9AC9C5CA256AAF001FCA33 ANZSCO Code: Refer to codes at okup/2965b0eaf1d64ed1ca2571e ANZSIC Code: Refer to codes at Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September / Minister of Religion 9540 Religious Services

2 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry okup/5463f15a4d2fcba0ca25711f00146d77 ASCO Code: Refer to codes at 9D252CFC8CA25697E00184D Minister of Religion Section B: Course Information 1. Nomenclature (Standard 1 for accredited courses) Name of course: Nominal duration of course: Diploma of Biblical Ministry 1050 hours 2. Vocational or educational outcomes of the course (Standard 1 for accredited courses) To train pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries in churches and Christian organizations. 3. Development of the Course 3.1. Industry/enterprise / community needs: (Standards 1 and 2 for accredited courses) The current version of the course is already running and meeting the defined needs of VCI s students. There are no other suitable courses that meet the particular needs of VCI s existing constituency of churches and the existing population of students. Students are church workers, pastors, missionaries. These may be existing personnel who need adequate skills for their positions or persons not yet in ministry who hope to become church workers, pastors, or missionaries in the future. Some students may choose to apply for particular units that suit their needs as ministry volunteers Review for re-accreditation: (Standards 1 and 2 for accredited courses) Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September 2015 The client and industry groups are Christian churches, especially those that accept the qualifications of Veritas College International as pre-requisites for ordination. In particular these are: The Reformed Evangelical Church of Australia Deaf Christian Mission Africa The Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa Other church groups also take Veritas courses. This award is not covered by a Training Package. The Training Packages do not cover specifically religious studies. This course: does not duplicate, by title or coverage, the outcomes of an endorsed training package qualification; is not a sub-set of a single training package qualification that could be recognised through one or more statements of attainment or a skill set; does not include units of competency additional to those in a training package qualification that could be recognised through statements of attainment in addition to the qualification; and does not comprise modules that duplicate the units of competency of a training package qualification. During the last accreditation period, Veritas College International has implemented a continual consultation process that comprised: 1. Validation of assessment 2. Visits with church leaders to discuss course implementation and to gather feedback 3. Visits with student groups to discuss the course and gather feedback 2

3 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry 4. Formal feedback forms from churches (employers) and students 5. Feedback from staff (instructors, assessors, and evidence-gatherers) The feedback resulted in support for the courses as they now exist, although a few minor modifications in assessment tools were suggested. The standards remain the same. No modifications to the units, assessment guidelines or packaging rules were required. 4. Course Outcomes (Standards 1, 2 and 3 for accredited courses) 4.1. Course level: According to the AQF Implementation Handbook (p. 39), Graduates of a Diploma will have: 4.2 Volume of Learning years cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge The Diploma of Biblical Ministry addresses these requirements by requiring students to: direct their own learning in biblical studies with substantial depth in any book of the Bible where they need to identify the literary type and determine the appropriate methods to analyse any type of biblical passage. They must be able to plan and initiate alternative approaches to analysis of biblical books. direct the application of programs in Christian ministry in varying situations and settings, where they must show judgement in planning and selecting appropriate services and techniques for self and others. Students must plan and initiate of ministry approaches that they adapt to a specific needs that they have to analyse before implementation. They must take personal responsibility and autonomy in leading and organising others in a team Employability Skills: (Standard 4 for accredited courses) Employability skill Communication Specific skill to be developed during the course Communication that contributes to productive and harmonious relations between employees and customers Several units are specifically about communication: Prepare and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting Provide biblically-based pastoral care to individuals Provide answers to the church on world view Prepare and deliver a series of messages for children Prepare and deliver a series of biblical messages or sermons Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

4 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study groups and prepare their leaders to lead them. Teamwork Problem solving Initiative and enterprise Prepare and deliver a series of biblical teaching sessions Teamwork that contributes to productive working relationships and outcomes Several units require teamwork skills: Prepare and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study groups and prepare their leaders to lead them. Develop and apply a biblically-based model of church leadership Problem Solving that contributes to productive outcomes Students are required to analyse and solve problems for all units in the Diploma. Initiative and Enterprise that contributes to innovative outcomes Students are required to demonstrate initiative and enterprise for the following units: Prepare and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study groups and prepare their leaders to lead them Develop and apply a biblically-based model of church leadership Provide biblically-based pastoral care to individuals Planning and organising Self-management Provide answers to the church on world view Planning and Organising that contribute to long-term and short-term strategic planning Students are required to demonstrate planning and organising for the following units: Prepare and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study groups and prepare their leaders to lead them. Develop and apply a biblically-based model of church leadership Develop a personal and a ministry stewardship plan Self-management that contributes to employee satisfaction and growth Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

5 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry Students are required to manage themselves in the following units: Learning Technology Develop a personal and a ministry stewardship plan Prepare and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study groups and prepare their leaders to lead them. Develop and apply a biblically-based model of church leadership Provide biblically-based pastoral care to individuals Provide answers to the church on world view Learning that contributes to ongoing improvement and expansion in employee and company operations and outcomes Students are required to develop skills whereby they can continue learning in the following units: Interpret the Psalms Interpret the Old Testament wisdom books Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts Identify the book of Revelation Identify the communication situation and central message of the Old Testament prophetic books Identify the communication situation and central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation N/A 4.4. Recognition given to the course (if applicable): (Standard 5 for accredited courses) 4.5. Licensing/ regulatory requirements (if applicable): (Standard 5 for accredited courses) The Reformed Evangelical Church of Australia has formally accepted the VCI qualifications as their official training qualifications. The following denominations have agreed to ordain graduates of VCI qualifications into the ministry for deaf people, subject to additional non-academic requirements: The Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa Deaf Christian Mission Africa The Diploma of Biblical Ministry comprises the second stage of the required VCI qualifications. The industry is diverse and individual churches are often free to invite suitably qualified persons onto ministry staff. N/A 5. Course Rules (Standards 2, 6, 7 and 9 for accredited courses) Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

6 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry 5.1. Course structure The Diploma of Biblical Ministry comprises of 12 core units and 1 elective unit. The Diploma of Biblical Ministry requires satisfactory completion of all twelve core units: Unit code Unit title VCIOTE501A VCIOTE502A VCIOTE503A VCIOTE504A VCINTE501A VCINTE502A VCINTE503A VCITHE501A VCIMIN501A VCIMIN502A VCIMIN503A VCIMIN504A Interpret the Psalms Interpret the Old Testament wisdom books Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books Identify the communication situation and central message of the Old Testament prophetic books Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts Interpret the book of Revelation Identify the communication situation and central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation Provide answers for the church on world view Plan and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting Provide biblically based pastoral care to individuals Develop a personal and a ministry stewardship plan Develop and apply a biblically based model of church leadership The Diploma of Biblical Ministry requires the satisfactory completion of one of the following elective units: Unit code Unit title VCIMIN505A VCIMIN506A VCIMIN507A VCIMIN508A Prepare and deliver a series of messages for children Prepare and deliver a series of biblical messages or sermons Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study groups and prepare their leaders Prepare and deliver a series of biblical teaching sessions There are no exit points within this qualification that result in an AQF qualification or particular skillset. A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency satisfactorily completed if the full qualification is not completed Entry requirements (Standard 9 for accredited courses) The requirements for admission to the Diploma are access to a ministry environment where competencies can be demonstrated and the competencies of the following units or the Certificate IV in Biblical Ministry. VCINTE401A - Interpret the New Testament Epistles VCINTE402A - Identify the Communication Situation and Central Message of the New Testament Epistles VCIOTE401A - Interpret the Pentateuch and Old Testament historical books VCIOTE402A - Identify the Communication Situation and Central Message of the Pentateuch and Old Testament historical books VCITHE401A - Interpret the Ten Commandments and make biblical ethical decisions 6. Assessment (Standards 10 and 12 for accredited courses) Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

7 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry 6.1. Assessment requirements Assessments must meet the version of the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations in force at the time of assessment. Assessments (including RPL) must: comply with the assessment guidelines lead to the issuing of a statement of attainment or qualification under the AQF when a person is assessed as competent against the unit(s) of competency be valid, reliable, fair and flexible provide for applicants to be informed of the context and purpose of the assessment and the assessment process where relevant, focus on the application of knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required in the workplace and cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills involve the evaluation of sufficient evidence to enable judgements to be made about whether competency has been attained provide for feedback to the applicant about the outcomes of the assessment process and guidance on future options in relation to those outcomes be equitable for all persons, taking account of individual needs relevant to the assessment provide for reassessment on appeal. Other than being consistent with the unit descriptions and competencies, no mode of assessment is a predetermined requirement, and assessments may be done in many ways. Moreover, biblical and ministry units are normally assessed in different ways. For example, biblical units are normally assessed through written tasks, discussion and presentations. Ministry units are normally assessed through observation of tasks done in real ministry situations. No Training Package units are used. Workplace requirements vary greatly from setting to setting, but the use of holistic assessment tasks requires students to meet other incidental local requirements. There are no mandatory workplace requirements as a simulated environment is also permissible. Any simulation must be as close to the real workplace as possible to ensure valid assessment. There are no special arrangements for Recognition of Prior learning, as long as students satisfactorily address all requirements Assessor competencies (Standard 12 for accredited courses) The assessor should hold one of the following: TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor A diploma or higher level qualification in adult education TAE00001 Assessor Skills Set or its successor In addition to the above, the assessor should have: vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed; current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment Industry experts may also be involved in the assessment judgement, working alongside the trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. There are no requirements beyond those of the Standards for RTOs 2015 Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

8 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry 7. Delivery (Standards 11 and 12 for accredited courses) 7.1 Delivery mode (Standards 11 and 12 for Accredited Courses) There are no particular delivery modes that must be used. There are no particular limitations to the delivery modes that must be used. It is desirable that distance students have a local mentor. He/she need not be a fully qualified instructor, but should be able to guide the student and minimise the risk of non-completion. The course is designed to be very flexible and to suit students from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, a wide range of denominational traditions, and different kinds of educational backgrounds. The means of assessment can also be varied. For example, deaf students do not find written journals helpful, and the evidence used for their assessment may be gathered through interview. 7.2 Trainer competencies (Standard 12 for Accredited Courses) The trainer should hold one of the following: TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor A diploma or higher level qualification in adult education In addition to the above, the trainer should have: vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed; current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment There are no requirements beyond those of the Standards for RTOs Resources (Standard 12 for Accredited Courses) No particular facilities and equipment are required for this course. 8. Pathways and Articulation (Standard 8 for accredited courses) This qualification leads to the Advanced Diploma of Biblical Ministry Students may also articulate to the degree programs of Veritas College International incorporated in the State of Colorado USA. The degree may be the Master of Arts, depending on other educational qualifications held (e.g. a Master of Arts may require that the student also has a bachelor degree.) 9. Ongoing Monitoring and Evaluation (Standard 13 for accredited courses) Veritas College International propose the following to maintain the course s relevance and currency: Reviewing and validating assessments frequently to review the relevance and implementation of the standards Ongoing consultation with stakeholders: client groups (churches and ministry organizations, program managers, instructors) Gathering feedback from students This is to confirm that, if course monitoring and evaluation procedures result in significant changes to the course, then Veritas College International will notify the course accrediting body ( of Western Australia). Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

9 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry Equivalence mapping of revised units/modules Previous New unit unit code code OT201B OT202B OT203B OT204B NT201B NT202B NT203B THE201B MIN201B MIN202B MIN203B MIN204B MIN205B MIN206B MIN207B MIN208B VCIOTE501A VCIOTE502A VCIOTE503A VCIOTE504A VCINTE501A VCINTE502A VCINTE503A VCITHE501A VCIMIN501A VCIMIN502A VCIMIN503A VCIMIN504A VCIMIN505A VCIMIN506A VCIMIN507A VCIMIN508A Section C: Units of Competency/Modules contained in the course Unit code Unit title Core/Elective VCIOTE501A Interpret the Psalms Core VCIOTE502A Interpret the Old Testament wisdom books Core VCIOTE503A Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books Core VCIOTE504A Identify the communication situation and central message of the Old Testament prophetic books Core VCINTE501A Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts Core VCINTE502A Interpret the book of Revelation Core Identify the communication situation and central message of the Core VCINTE503A Gospels, Acts and Revelation VCITHE501A Provide answers for the church on world view Core Plan and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a Core VCIMIN501A church meeting VCIMIN502A Provide biblically based pastoral care to individuals Core VCIMIN503A Develop a personal and a ministry stewardship plan Core VCIMIN504A Develop and apply a biblically based model of church leadership Core VCIMIN505A Prepare and deliver a series of messages for children Elective VCIMIN506A Prepare and deliver a series of biblical messages or sermons Elective Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

10 RTO 1 Course Document Diploma of Biblical Ministry Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study Elective VCIMIN507A groups and prepare their leaders VCIMIN508A Prepare and deliver a series of biblical teaching sessions Elective Course Document V /07776 Version 1, September

11 Veritas College International Inc Diploma of Biblical Ministry List of units Unit code Unit title Core/Elective VCIOTE501A Interpret the Psalms Core VCIOTE502A Interpret the Old Testament wisdom books Core VCIOTE503A Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books Core VCIOTE504A Identify the communication situation and central message of the Old Testament prophetic books Core VCINTE501A Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Core Acts VCINTE502A Interpret the book of Revelation Core VCINTE503A Identify the communication situation and central Core message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation VCITHE501A Provide answers for the church on world view Core VCIMIN501A Plan and lead the prayer, praise and worship Core segments of a church meeting VCIMIN502A Provide biblically based pastoral care to individuals Core VCIMIN503A VCIMIN504A VCIMIN505A VCIMIN506A VCIMIN507A VCIMIN508A Develop a personal and a ministry stewardship plan Develop and apply a biblically based model of church leadership Prepare and deliver a series of messages for children Prepare and deliver a series of biblical messages or sermons Prepare a series of Bible studies for a number of Bible study groups and prepare their leaders Prepare and deliver a series of biblical teaching sessions Core Core Elective Elective Elective Elective

12 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field VCIOTE501A Interpret the Psalms This unit describes the steps of exegesis applied to biblical poetry and the skills to do exegesis and hermeneutics of the Psalms This unit contains Employability Skills Nil This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. Old Testament Elements of competency Performance criteria 1. Identify the characteristics of biblical poetry 1. Identify repetition, parallelism and chiasm in biblical poetry 2. Identify the main types of figurative expressions in biblical poetry 2. Do exegesis on the Psalms 1. Research the communication situation 2. Establish the literary context 3. Analyse the passage using semantic discourse analysis 4. Relate message to broader biblical and theological framework 5. Evaluate one's findings in the light of the findings of others 3. Do hermeneutics 1. Make a distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 2. Identify the cultural characteristics and needs of a target group 3. Apply the absolutes of the biblical passage to the target group

13 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Identifying the characteristics of biblical poetry 2. Exegesis 3. Hermeneutics 1. Role of repetition, parallelism and chiasm in biblical poetry 2. Main types of figurative expressions in biblical poetry 3. Communication situation 4. Literary context 5. Semantic discourse analysis 6. Broader biblical and theological framework 7. Distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 8. Cultural characteristics and needs of a target group Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

14 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field VCIOTE502A Interpret the Old Testament wisdom books This unit describes the steps of exegesis applied to biblical wisdom literature and the skills to do exegesis and hermeneutics on the Old Testament wisdom books This unit contains Employability Skills VCIOTE501A Interpret the Psalms This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. Old Testament Elements of competency 1. Explain the main characteristics of biblical wisdom literature Performance criteria 1. Name the Old Testament wisdom books 2. Explain how wisdom literature deals with the issues of life 3. Explain the relationship between knowing God and gaining wisdom in biblical wisdom literature 2. Do exegesis of wisdom literature 1. Research the communication situation 2. Establish the literary context 3. Analyse the passage using semantic discourse analysis 4. Relate message to broader biblical and theological framework 5. Evaluate one's findings in the light of the findings of others 3. Do hermeneutics 1. Make a distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 2. Identify the cultural characteristics and needs of a target group 3. Apply the absolutes of the biblical passage to the target group

15 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Exegesis 2. Hermeneutics 1. Main characteristics of biblical wisdom literature 2. Relationship of wisdom literature to issues of life 3. Relationship between knowing God and gaining wisdom in biblical wisdom literature 4. Communication situation 5. Literary context 6. Semantic discourse analysis 7. Broader biblical and theological framework 8. Distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 9. Cultural characteristics and needs of a target group Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

16 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Explain the main characteristics of the Old Testament prophetic books Do exegesis on the prophetic books Do hermeneutics VCIOTE503A Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books This unit describes the process involved in doing exegesis and hermeneutics on the Old Testament prophetic books This unit contains Employability Skills VCIOTE501A Interpret the Psalms This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. Old Testament Performance criteria 1. Name the Old Testament major prophetic books 2. Name the Old Testament minor prophetic books 3. Explain the relationship between predicting the future and calling Israel to faithfulness to God 1. Research the communication situation 2. Establish the literary context 3. Analyse the passage using semantic discourse analysis 4. Relate message to broader biblical and theological framework 5. Evaluate one's own findings in the light of the findings of others 1. Make a distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 2. Identify the cultural characteristics and needs of a target group 3. Apply the absolutes of the biblical passage to the target group

17 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Exegesis 2. Hermeneutics 1. Main characteristics of the Old Testament prophetic books 2. Relationship between predicting the future and calling Israel to faithfulness to God 3. Communication situation 4. Literary context 5. Semantic discourse analysis 6. Broader biblical and theological framework 7. Distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 8. Cultural characteristics and needs of a target group Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Students do not need to do all Old Testament prophetic books, but they need to do a wide enough variety of books to demonstrate the required skills. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

18 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Discover the communication situation of Old Testament prophetic books Discover the central message of each Old Testament prophetic book VCIOTE504A Identify the communication situation and central message of the Old Testament prophetic books This unit describes how a person can analyse the communication situation and central message of the Old Testament prophetic books. This unit contains Employability Skills VCIOTE503A Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. Old Testament Performance criteria 1. Name the author and his circumstances 2. Name the recipients and their circumstances 3. Give the purpose for the writing of the book 1. Summarise the central message of Old Testament prophetic books 2. Make a basic outline of the contents of Old Testament prophetic books

19 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills 1. Exploratory biblical skills Required Knowledge 1. Communication situation of Old Testament prophetic books 2. Identity of author and their circumstances 3. Identity of the recipients and their circumstances 4. Purpose for the writing of the book 5. Central message of Old Testament prophetic books 6. Basic outline of Old Testament prophetic books Range statement Evidence guide Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Although the student does not need to do all Old Testament prophetic books, they need to do a wide enough variety to demonstrate the specified skills. Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

20 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills VCINTE501A Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts This unit describes the process involved in doing exegesis and hermeneutics on the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts This unit contains Employability Skills Pre-requisite units VCIOTE501A Interpret the Psalms VCIOTE503A Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Explain the main characteristics of the Synoptic Gospels Explain the main characteristics of John's Gospel Explain the main characteristics of Acts Do exegesis on the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts Do hermeneutics This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. New Testament Performance criteria 1. Briefly describe the main message of each Synoptic Gospel 2. Identify the main genres of narrative used in the Synoptic Gospels 3. Explain the function of miracles in the Synoptic Gospels 4. Explain the function of parables in the Synoptic Gospels 1. Briefly describe how the Gospel of John differs from the Synoptic Gospels 2. Briefly describe the major themes of the Gospel of John 1. Briefly describe the main themes of Acts 2. Briefly describe the principles for doing exegesis on Acts 1. Research the communication situation 2. Establish the literary context 3. Analyse the passage using semantic discourse analysis 4. Relate message to broader biblical and theological framework 5. Evaluate one's findings in the light of the findings of others 1. Make a distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 2. Identify the cultural characteristics and needs of a target group 3. Apply the absolutes of a biblical passage to the target group

21 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Exegesis 2. Hermeneutics 1. Main characteristics of the Synoptic Gospels 2. Main characteristics of John's Gospel 3. Main characteristics of Acts 4. Main genres of narrative used in the Synoptic Gospels 5. Function of miracles in the Synoptic Gospels 6. Function of parables in the Synoptic Gospels 7. Difference between Gospel of John and the Synoptic Gospels 8. Major themes of the Gospel of John and Acts 9. Principles for doing exegesis on Acts 10. Communication situation 11. Literary context 12. Semantic discourse analysis 13. Broader biblical and theological framework 14. Distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 15. Cultural characteristics and needs of a target group Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a

22 classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

23 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Explain the influence of the characteristics of apocalyptic literature on the exegetical process Do exegesis on passages from the book of Revelation Do hermeneutics VCINTE502A Interpret the book of Revelation This unit describes the steps of exegesis applied to biblical apocalyptic literature and the skills to do exegesis and hermeneutics on the book of Revelation This unit contains Employability Skills VCINTE501A Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. New Testament Performance criteria 1. Explain the influence of the communication situation on the interpretation of Revelation 2. Explain the characteristics of apocalyptic literature 3. Explain the purpose that apocalyptic literature serves in the communication of a message 1. Research the communication situation 2. Establish the literary context 3. Analyse the passage using semantic discourse analysis 4. Relate message to broader biblical and theological framework 5. Evaluate one's findings in the light of the findings of others 1. Make a distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 2. Identify the cultural characteristics and needs of a target group 3. Apply the absolutes of a biblical passage to the target group

24 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Exegesis 2. Hermeneutics 1. Influence of the communication situation on the interpretation of Revelation 2. Characteristics of apocalyptic literature 3. Purpose that apocalyptic literature serves in the communication of a message 4. Communication situation 5. Literary context 6. Semantic discourse analysis 7. Broader biblical and theological framework 8. Distinction between biblical absolutes and relatives 9. Cultural characteristics and needs of a target group Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

25 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Discover the communication situation of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation Discover the central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation VCINTE503A Identify the communication situation and central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation This unit describes how a person can identify the communication situation and central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation. This unit contains Employability Skills 1. VCINTE501A Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts 2. VCINTE502A Interpret the book of Revelation This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. New Testament Performance criteria 1. Name the author and his circumstances 2. Name the recipients and their circumstances 3. Give the purpose for the writing of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation 1. Summarise the central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation 2. Make a basic outline of the contents of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation

26 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Biblical exploratory skills 1. Communication situations of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation 2. Central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation 3. Name of authors and their circumstances 4. Recipients and their circumstances 5. Purpose for the writing of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation 6. Central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation 7. Basic outline of the contents of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Students do not need to do the listed books, but they need to do a wide enough variety of passages to demonstrate the required skills. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

27 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Formulate a biblical world view Analyse the world view of a target group in society and compare it with a biblical world view Provide biblical answers to the world view of a target group VCITHE501A Provide answers for the church on world view This unit covers the requirements for a person to provide answers for the church on world view. This unit contains Employability Skills 1. VCIOTE503A Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books 2. VCINTE502A Interpret the book of Revelation This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. Theology Performance criteria 1. Interpret Genesis 1 and the biblical teaching on creation to obtain absolutes for a biblical world view 2. Exegete and apply selected passages from the Old and the New Testament to obtain absolutes for a biblical world view 3. Formulate a biblical world view from the obtained absolutes 1. Analyse the world view of a target group in society 2. Compare the world view of the target group to the biblical world view 3. Identify the main elements of the world view of the target group that are incompatible with a biblical world view 1. Find biblical answers for the main world view elements of the target group that need to be addressed 2. Determine how to communicate the answers to the target group 3. Teach a group of believers how to communicate the answers to people from the target group

28 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Formulate biblical world view 2. Analyse the world view of a target group in society 3. Compare world view with a biblical world view 4. Provide biblical answers to the world view issues 1. Genesis 1 and the biblical teaching on creation 2. Biblical basis for world view 3. Main elements and issues of a target group's world view Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Some evidence used in the assessment must come from an actual workplace. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Presentation and discussion of work Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

29 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Define the purpose of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting Select and prepare the sequence of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting Select the praise and worship songs Co-ordinate the different people partaking in leading Lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting VCIMIN501A Plan and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting This unit covers the requirements for a person to plan and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting This unit contains Employability Skills VCIOTE501A Interpret the Psalms This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. Ministry Performance criteria 1. Liaise with others who will be involved in leading the meeting 2. Consider the expectations of those who will attend the meeting 3. Consider the parameters set by those who take overall responsibility for the meeting 4. Define the purpose of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting 1. Decide on each sub-part of each of the segments 2. Make sure each sub-part fits into the overall purpose of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting 3. Decide who will lead or do each sub-part 4. Finalise the sequence of events 1. Find out which songs could be used 2. Select each song to be used 3. Organise the sequence of the songs to serve the purpose of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting 1. Establish the role of each participating person or group 2. Communicate the sequence of events to all the participants 3. Communicate the overall purpose of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting to all the participants 4. Ensure that all the participants function as a team 1. Co-ordinate the contributions of each participant 2. Communicate with those who will attend the meeting 3. Ensure that the overall purpose of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting is achieved 4. Request feedback after the meeting and consider improvements for the future

30 Required skills and knowledge Required Skills Required Knowledge Range statement Evidence guide 1. Define purpose of worship-related meeting segments 2. Prepare worship-related meeting segments 3. Select worship songs 4. Co-ordinate people 5. Lead worship segments of meetings 1. Expectations of meeting attenders 2. Parameters set by those responsible for the meeting 3. Purpose of the prayer, praise and worship segments of the meeting 4. Range of songs that could be used 5. Overall purpose of worship-related meeting segments Ministry context may be: Denominational church context Local congregation context Interdenominational ministry Mission agency ministry Critical aspects of assessment Perform all elements of competency according to all performance criteria. Some evidence used in the assessment must come from an actual workplace. Required knowledge and skills are embedded in the competencies and may be assessed holistically with them. Methods of assessment The assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess the performance and the application of underpinning knowledge, and may include: Oral questioning Written reports Essays and work assignments Submission of research notes Practical ministry notes Observation of tasks done in real ministry situation Diary entries Context for assessment This unit may be appropriately assessed in a classroom or workplace environment. Assessment may contain a theoretical emphasis as well as examples covering a range of ministry situations.

31 Unit title Unit descriptor Employability Skills Pre-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Elements of competency Provide a biblical perspective on an individual's concept of their past Establish the dynamics of an individual's past and present relationships Provide a biblical solution for each weak dynamic Manage the pastoral process/ relationship VCIMIN502A Provide biblically based pastoral care to individuals This unit covers the requirements for a person to provide biblically based pastoral care to individuals This unit contains Employability Skills Nil This unit is appropriate for persons training to become church leaders, pastors, and missionaries. Ministry Performance criteria 1. Assess whether the individual sees themselves as a victim of the past 2. Explain the implications of the individual's personal renewal in Christ on their past, present and future 3. Communicate hope 1. Establish the dynamics of the individual's relationship with God 2. Establish the dynamics of the individual's relationship with other people 3. Establish the dynamics of the individual's relationship with nature 4. Establish the dynamics of the individual's relationship with self 1. Decide on which dynamics to address 2. Decide on the priority of dynamics to be addressed 3. Provide biblical principles to resolve the weaknesses in a dynamic 4. Apply the biblical principles to the individual's everyday life 5. Communicate hope 1. Define the terms and boundaries of the pastoral process 2. Provide adequate opportunity for the individual to state their problems 3. Handle periods of silence appropriately 4. Keep a healthy distance 5. Manage time well 6. Respect the individual's privacy 7. Refer to other professionals if needed