Curate College 2026 — Curate Church

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WHY CURATE COLLEGE?

Curate College exists to equip this generation and the next. A year to go deeper with God, sit with Jesus, refine your leadership and build your local church with like minded friends. Regardless of your future vocation, God has called each of us to reach the world we live in and to leave an impact for Christ. Our heart is to see you step into all God has for you! You’ll walk out equipped and empowered, with a greater understanding of your God given gifts, ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus, the salt and light in this world. Why Curate College? Why not?!

Nick & Sarah Khiroya
Curate Church Senior Pastors

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2026!

If you’re reading this and thinking about doing Curate College - you DEFINITELY should! Not too long ago, we both were Bible college students and we can genuinely say that it was such an important season of growing in faith, making life-long friends and it’s even where we really got to know each other too!

Now as the Next Gen Pastors, one of our biggest passions is teaching the generation coming through that life with Jesus is the MOST FUN and FULFILLING. College is definitely part of that! Whether you know your next step or not, Curate College is a great opportunity to explore the foundations of your faith, be equipped and to do life along some of the best people too. We can’t wait to do the journey with you!

Isaac & Tatum Smith
Curate Church Next Generation Pastors

PARTNERSHIP WITH
LAIDLAW COLLEGE

Curate College is partnering with Laidlaw College to offer the Certificate in Christian Ministry - Internship (Level 4). The academic content and support will be primarily provided through Curate staff and tutors, and the outworking of the practical internship will be undertaken with Curate Church. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to learn by being immersed in Curate’s culture and discovering who you are as we journey alongside one another.

CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - INTERNSHIP (CERTCM)

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

The Certificate of Christian Ministry - Internship (CertCM) provides a pathway for emerging Christian leaders to pursue ministry formation and theological study while serving their churches. Students develop knowledge, skills and experience by connecting their own reflection on the Christian faith with real life practical contexts, equipping them for service in the church and other areas of vocation. The CertCM also provides a pathway into further study for personal and professional development. This is a full time programme, in which students spend around half their time in ministry placement (including 210 hours per semester of Supervised Ministry Practice), while also grounding themselves in core Bible, Theology, Mission and Discipleship courses.

“IT IS SUCH AN HONOUR AND PRIVILEGE TO JOURNEY ALONGSIDE OUR AMAZING STUDENTS AND WITNESS WHAT JESUS IS DOING IN AND THROUGH THEIR LIVES. I WHOLEHEARTEDLY BELIEVE THAT CURATE COLLEGE IS FOUNDATIONAL TO WHEREVER GOD LEADS THEM IN LIFE.”

Anika Jeffries
Curate College Principal

FEES

2026 fees will be confirmed in October 2025. Initial projections are approximately $5,800. This programme is NZQA accredited, and qualifies for student loans and allowances. Students should check their eligibility with StudyLink.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

116.415 ENCOUNTERING THE BIBLE (15 CREDITS)

This course introduces students to the Bible and explores the major themes that occur throughout Genesis to Revelation. It also shows how the Bible can be read so that it speaks into our lives, ministries, and workplaces.

216.415 BASICS OF CHRISTIAN BELIEF (15 CREDITS)

This course introduces students to key ideas and concepts that form the heart of Christian belief. Students will examine how these ideas fit together and shape Christian life and faith, and how they can interact with the wider community.

416.415 DISCIPLESHIP (15 CREDITS)

This course introduces students to key aspects of Christian discipleship. Drawing on the Bible and key ideas in Christian belief students engage in personal reflection and directed exercises connecting faith, life and ministry.

506.415 FAITH IN ACTION (15 CREDITS)

This course introduces students to the basic skills for reflective practice and their application in a range of contexts where Christian faith is being lived out. Students will be introduced to a framework for action-reflection as a primary tool. They will integrate biblical and theological themes with reflection on context in order to respond to issues in ministry contexts and in personal development.

472.430 MINISTRY INTERNSHIP I (30 CREDITS)

This Internship course offers an introduction to personal development and the principles of self and task management within the student’s ministry context. It fosters reflection on the attributes and character of a leader by exploring qualities necessary for service that empowers others.

473.430 MINISTRY INTERNSHIP II (30 CREDITS)

This Internship course offers an extension of Ministry Internship I by strengthening organisational skills through service in a selected area within the student’s ministry context. Students will reflect on their own sense of call in relation to personal strengths.

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