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Six papers with a value of 120 points:
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The programme shall consist of six papers and a research project, worth a total of 210 points: |
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MINS papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
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| 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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