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    Six papers with a value of 120 points:

    • Three papers with a value of 60 points from 400-level MINS papers
    • Three papers with a value of 60 points from 400-level BIBS and CHTH papers

    Papers

      The programme shall consist of six papers and a research project, worth a total of 210 points:

      • Three papers with a value of 60 points from 400-level MINS papers

      • Three papers with a value of 60 points from 400-level BIBS and CHTH papers

      • A research project (MINS 5) with a value of 90 points

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    MINS papers

    Paper Code Year Title Points Teaching period
    MINS405 2025 Special Topic 20 points 1st Non standard period (27 January 2025 - 18 June 2025)
    MINS406 2025 Theological Perspectives on Leadership 20 points Semester 2
    MINS407 2025 Preaching and Communication in a Contemporary Context 20 points Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026
    MINS408 2025 Cultures, Migration and Faith 20 points Semester 2
    MINS410 2025 Pastoral Care in Dying, Grief and Loss 20 points Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026
    MINS411 2025 Chaplaincy in Diverse Contexts 20 points Semester 1
    MINS412 2025 Church in Mission: Theology in Changing Cultures (Advanced) 20 points Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026
    MINS413 2025 Missional God, Missional People (Advanced) 20 points Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026
    MINS414 2025 Christian Theology and the Arts (Advanced) 20 points Semester 2
    MINS415 2025 Christian ministry in te ao Māori (the Māori World) (Advanced) 20 points Not offered in 2025
    MINS424 2025 The Chaplain as Ceremonial Leader (Advanced) 20 points Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026
    MINS590 2025 Research Project 60 points Full Year, 1st Non standard period (28 February 2025 - 20 February 2026), 2nd Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 3 July 2026)
    MINS592 2025 Research Project 15 points Semester 1, Semester 2

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