Worldview Courses for 2008

Worldview is a registered Higher Education Provider in Australia and all our courses are fully accredited through the Tasmanian Qualifications Authority. 

For further information visit:  Tasmanian Qualifications Authority

Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies

CRICOS Course code: 008162F 

This is designed for those already holding a university degree and runs parallel with the degree programme. It normally takes one year and includes an optional 3 weeks of mission experience.

Graduate Diploma of Intercultural Studies

CRICOS Course code: 043018A

This is designed for those already holding a university degree and runs parallel with the degree programme. It normally takes two years and includes 4 weeks of mission experience.

Bachelor of Intercultural Studies (Missiology)

CRICOS Course code: 033225K

A three year course that includes a 14 week overseas placement. This course is designed for those who wish to study at a higher academic level. Assessments and assignments are more rigorous than the Diploma course. The outcomes for the course are also different requiring analytical thinking and research.

Further information is presented in the Worldview Bachelor Handbook which can be downloaded below:

• Worldview Bachelor Handbook (pdf).

Diploma of Cross-Cultural Ministry

CRICOS Course code: 061944B

The Diploma of Cross-cultural Ministry is a two year undergraduate program for those who desire a level of training which will enable them to become competent practitioners of cross-cultural ministry within a team environment.

The Diploma draws from the main disciplines of Biblical and Theological Studies, Culture, Anthropology, Communication Theory, and Missiology. It follows a modular format, addresses the needs of the whole person, has an emphasis on church-planting  and takes place in a multi-cultural community.

Further information is presented in the Worldview Diploma of Cross-Cultural Ministry Handbook which can be downloaded below:

• Worldview Diploma of Cross-Cultural Ministry Handbook (pdf). 

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry  

Bridging English - CRICOS Course code: 062987E

The Introduction to Cross-cultural Ministry is a one year non-award program for those who desire an introduction to the theory and practice of cross-cultural ministry within a team environment.

The Intro to CCMin draws from the main disciplines of Biblical and Theological Studies, Culture, Anthropology, Communication Theory, and Missiology. It follows a modular format, addresses the needs of the whole person, has an emphasis on church-planting  and takes place in a multi-cultural community.

The Intro to CCMin is the first year of the Diploma of Cross-cultural Minsitry and is designed for those who are not able to undertake a full two year study program.

Worldview Diploma of Cross-Cultural Ministry Handbook (pdf). 

English as a Second Language (ESL) Course

Bridging English - CRICOS Course code: 036419J

Candidates Language & Orientation - CRICOS Course code: 025044D

A one year course (run concurrently) providing ESL tuition for international students wanting to progress to further studies at Worldview or to work with a mission agency. An overall IELTS (GT) band 4.0 is required for entry to the course.

• Fulfilment of appropriate study requirements as outlined for each course
• Attendance at lectures. If through sickness, pregnancy or family matters, more than 20% of lectures in any one subject are missed per semester, students will need to make up the time before awards or transcripts may be given
• Guided reflection as per Study Guide
• No awards or transcripts will be given without full payment of fees and clearance of all debts
• References will be issued as per Study Guide.

Austudy and Youth Allowance 

Australian students are eligible for Austudy or Youth Allowance for Bachelor of Intercultural Studies (Missiology), Diploma of Cross-cultural Ministry, and Graduate Diploma courses. These are subject to the Australian Centrelink rules and conditions.