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Carey’s whole curriculum is designed to help students to grow in their knowledge of God and equip them to serve God’s purposes in the world—in other words, to participate in the Mission of God. Some courses have a more obvious mission focus, but whatever you study in Bible, theology, culture, ministry, reflective contextual practice, etc. can contribute to that learning and equipping.
Carey’s Mission Track. This is a group of
Alongside your study programme (certificate,
mission topics for undergraduate or
diploma, degree, postgraduate; on‑site
postgraduate research essays, MAppTheol
or distance; full-time or part-time)
theses or (through AUT) MPhil or
there is the opportunity to be part of
PhD research.
students who meet weekly (in person or by Zoom) to journey together in formation for mission participation, cultivating attentiveness to God, awareness of mission contexts and the ability to relate well interculturally. Students on Mission Track earn the additional qualification of a Carey (non-NZQA) Certificate or Diploma in Intercultural Practice. Carey encourages research relevant to mission, and there are opportunities for suitably qualified students to investigate
I did Mission Track in 2015, prior to moving to South Asia. It provided a good framework for figuring out what some of my own values, practices and theology might be upon arriving in a new country. While overseas I met my wife Lizzie. When we had the chance to spend 2018 back in New Zealand doing further study, we chose to do Mission Track together. In our context of life and mission Lizzie and I had experienced highs, lows and everything in between, and Mission Track enabled us to process much of this together while looking ahead to what we might do differently upon returning. If you are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus, enjoy mixing with people from other cultures, and want to better understand God’s mission in the world, then I really recommend joining Mission Track!”
Joel Carter
2015 Mission Track graduate
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Aim The Carey Mission Track aims to provide learning and formation that will shape and equip followers of Jesus to participate in God’s mission in dependence on God’s Spirit and in partnership with others.
Graduate Profile As a graduate of the programme you will: Understand the place and character of mission in Christian faith and life. Practice a missional spirituality of attentiveness to God, openness to others and bold obedience. Value and pursue intercultural relationships and community. Demonstrate a wide awareness of the world and the global church. Be appreciative, humble and generous partners in the transnational mission community. Live and work in a wide variety of roles, occupations and contexts, but always as agents of God’s kingdom of justice, righteousness and peace. Apply the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have acquired in faithfully following and witnessing to Jesus, depending on the Holy Spirit’s enabling.
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Mission Track Content Mission Track is not a stand-alone
practitioners and leaders who add their
programme. It is a formation track that runs
experience and insights to the mix. In this
alongside other Carey study in Christian faith
group experiences, thoughts and challenges
and practice.
are processed, support is given and received,
MISSIONAL THEOLOGY Mission Track students enroll in one of Carey’s NZQA programmes in Christian Studies or Applied Theology. This may be full-time or part-time, on-site or distance, and at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Courses are selected both to meet the requirements of the particular programme that you are enrolled in and to provide learning that will contribute to your
and deep relationships are formed that continue beyond the time at Carey. Various tools are utilized to build self‑awareness and development, such as personality or transition readiness assessments. Students select a mission mentor to walk with them and use regular journaling to process their learning. MISSION PRACTICE
preparation for mission participation.
Opportunities are taken to learn and
MISSIONAL FORMATION
mission‑related practice. This can take
Mission Track students meet every
various forms according to the student’s
Tuesday morning (9.00-11.00am) as
circumstances and commitments, but in
a mission‑oriented peer group, with the
some cases a placement may be combined
Director of Mission Training and/or other
with one of Carey’s Field Education or
facilitators. Some come together on-site
Reflective Practice courses for credit
and others join remotely by Zoom (we send
towards the NZQA qualification in which you
you a link). We are often joined by mission
are enrolled.
grow through engaging in some regular
Leadership in today’s globalised world requires a high degree of cultural intelligence (CQ). Regardless of the context, today’s minister needs to be interculturally competent. The team at Carey understand this well, developing contextually sensitive study programs that integrate theology with lived realities. Carey’s Mission Track is to be especially commended in this regard. They do a superb job helping students bridge cultural distances with the gospel in light of today’s global challenges.”
Jay Matenga
Director, Missions Interlink NZ and Executive Director, WEA Mission Commission
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And he said to them,
all the world and proclaim the good news “Go into
to the whole creation. Mark 16:15
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Distance Students Distance students are welcome on Mission Track. The one practical requirement is that you can arrange to join the Tuesday morning group meetings by Zoom. Zoom works fine for that weekly connection with the rest of the group, but most distance students
find that the relationships are deepened if they are able to come on-site occasionally (e.g. for a block course). It is also especially important for students studying on their own to find a good local mentor (we can help with that if necessary).
Mission Track has taught me how to read the Bible with a missional focus. Understanding culture, context and people in God’s Word has helped me walk and work with God in our rapidly changing world. My intention was to join Mission Track to revisit India again, two years later, my heart breaks for the mission context of Polynesia in Aotearoa. I am currently completing postgraduate studies with AUT in Violence and Trauma, where I can apply what I have learnt from Mission Track into my studies. O le ala i le pule o le tautua.”
Tanya Lameta Carey Graduate 2017. Recipient of the Brian Smith Award for excellence in the understanding and practice of mission.
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Although the love of God and the truth of the gospel remain the same, the contexts in which God’s people are called to live out their faith and pray and work for the coming of God’s kingdom are constantly, and rapidly, changing. So formation for participation in what God is doing in this changing world is a continual and life-long process. That’s why I love Mission Track! The deep relationships that form as we journey together, the amazing insights gained from the experiences of others, and the opportunities in our diverse group to practice genuine intercultural relating help to form us for mission-shaped lives.”
George Wieland
Director, Mission Research and Training
Certificate/Diploma in Intercultural Practice
MISSIONAL FORMATION
Master of Applied Theology Level 9
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Theology Level 8
Bachelor of Applied Theology Level 5-7
Graduate Diploma of Applied Theology Level 7
(NZQA qualification)
New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies Level 5
BIBLICAL/ THEOLOGICAL LEARNING
New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies Level 5
Students who complete one year on Mission Track are awarded Carey’s Certificate in Intercultural Practice. Students who complete two years on Mission Track receive Carey’s Diploma in Intercultural Practice.
Certificate (one year) or Diploma (two years) in Intercultural Practice
(Mission Track) Note: Each academic programme may also be completed part-time over a longer period.
Costs MISSION TRACK FEE The fee for one year’s participation in the Mission Track is $800.00.
NZQA PROGRAMME Check the current prospectus for course fees and other costs: carey.ac.nz/prospective-students/ application-fees/fees/
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carey.ac.nz Information For further information or to discuss how Carey could contribute to your formation for participation in God’s mission, whether here in Aotearoa New Zealand or across the world, contact: Dr George Wieland Director of Mission Research and Training
Morgan Dews Coordinator, Ministry Training Programmes
T 09 526 6593 E george.wieland@carey.ac.nz
T 09 526 6598 E morgan.dews@carey.ac.nz