Intercultural
Internships
in Europe
Discover God's call
for your life
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND 2024: MISSION INTERNSHIPS WITH ECM AND BISHOPDALE COLLEGE
- Immerse yourself in a new intercultural context in New Zealand.
- Develop a deeper understanding of God’s transforming work in the world.
- Be equipped with practical skills for intercultural ministry.
- Deepen your faith as you experience God in new ways.
- Dive deep into the Bible
- Live, learn and study as you grow your intercultural skills.
- Receive coaching and mentoring in your journey as a disciple of Jesus.
ECM and Bishopdale Theological College are partnering to offer people of all ages an opportunity to learn, grow and be discipled in intercultural skills right here in Aotearoa New Zealand (Level 5) and Europe (Level 6).
Level 5 Diploma in Christian Studies (NZDipCS)
Students who complete a New Zealand based intercultural focused internship with ECM and Bishopdale College, will gain a Diploma in Christian Studies (NZDipCS) in leadership, through Laidlaw College. Students who are accepted for a Level 5 internship will study full-time for one year in which half of the credits come through the internship placement hours in an intercultural context in New Zealand.
Level 6 Diploma in Christian Studies (NZDipCS)
Students with a Level 5 diploma (or equivalent) can go on to complete a level 6 intercultural focused internship with Bishopdale College and ECM. They will complete some of their internship hours in an intercultural context in NZ, and the rest 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 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 the internship components of their studies with a missions focus (in NZ and 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 5 and/or 6 Diploma in Christian Studies.
- Placements for both diplomas will be individually tailored to suit each intern’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.
- Cost per year: student fees $6,300*. In some circumstances scholarships and government funding could be available.
