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PLACEMENT INFORMATION
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND 2025: MISSION PLACEMENTS WITH ECM AND BISHOPDALE COLLEGE
ECM and Bishopdale Theological College are partnering to offer people of all ages an opportunity to learn, grow and be discipled in intercultural skills in Europe (Level 6).
Level 6 Diploma in Christian Studies (NZDipCS)
Students with a Level 5 diploma (or equivalent) completing a level 6 intercultural focused internship with Bishopdale College can complete some of their internship hours in a two or three month cross-cultural placement in Europe over the NZ summer months. Working alongside experienced missionaries will enable interns to gain a long-term perspective on mission, despite only being there short-term. Students will study full-time for one year in which half of the credits come through the internship placement hours (in NZ & in Europe) and the other half from advanced theological and biblical studies. Students will gain a Level 6 Diploma in Christian Leadership (Missions) from Bishopdale College.
The partnership between Bishopdale and ECM will make it possible for students to fulfil some of the internship components of their studies with a the missions focus in Europe under the leadership of ECM.
THE DETAILS
- 1 or 2 years of full-time study, which includes the practical internship time and assessments directly linked to your internship context.
- Option to complete a level 6 Diploma in Christian Studies (after completing Level 5).
- Placements will be individually tailored to suit each person's situation and circumstances. If not based in Nelson, the intern will be invited to attend on-site classes approximately once a month. Other classes will be via Zoom.
- Coaching and mentoring for the year by experienced missionaries.
