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From first year to full degree
Our courses
Start with the one-year Diploma of Leadership, then keep going into an Associate Degree and a Bachelor of Arts, all at Nova Church Adelaide in partnership with Planetshakers College.
Year 1 (1 year)
Diploma of Leadership
Be equipped to lead in your area of influence, grounded in a robust Biblical and theological foundation.
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Year 2 (2 years total)
Associate Degree of Theology & Ministry
Your second year: go deeper into Christian theology and Biblical studies, building on the Diploma of Leadership.
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Year 3 (3 years total)
Bachelor of Arts (Bible & Theology)
Your third year: Greek, apologetics and New Testament exegesis, preparing you for preaching and teaching ministry.
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Built on four pillars
01
Encounter
Immerse yourself in the presence of God in a potent atmosphere of prayer, worship and breakthrough.
02
Exposure
Join our pastors and team on an international trip and see incredible moves of God across the earth.
03
Excellence
Hone your Bible knowledge, academic and leadership skills in a high-level environment of excellence.
04
Experience
Become a ministry student under one of our leaders and gain hands-on experience for impact in any ministry or industry.
“My year at Nova Discipleship College changed the way I read the Bible, pray and lead. I came for a gap year and left with a clear sense of calling.”
[Student name]
Diploma of Leadership student
This is where your calling starts
Where it can take you
The Diploma of Leadership sets you up for impact in any ministry or industry, and gives you a head start on further study.
Continue into the Associate Degree of Theology & Ministry in your second year and the Bachelor of Arts (Bible & Theology) in your third, all delivered with Planetshakers College.
Future pathways
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Minimum entry is completion of Year 10, or being aged 21 or over. Year 12 completion is beneficial. If you have any questions about your eligibility, contact us.
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What’s on
Events and visits to help you discover whether Nova Discipleship College is your next step.
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Online info session
Hear about the Diploma of Leadership, meet the team and ask your questions.
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Info night
An evening of worship, stories from students and a Q&A with our team.
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Campus visit
Book a visit to sit in on a class and see what a week at NDC looks like.
Nova Church Adelaide
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