OUR PROGRAMMES
Programmes of Study or “Awards”
CERTIFICATE III IN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY
This foundational year programme introduces the student to the essential foundation to the basic beliefs and teachings of the Catholic faith, what catholics believe and why we do the things we do as Catholics. The Certificate in Catholic Theology is made up of 10 papers which totals to 120 credits. The duration of this programme is 1 year full-time. Compulsory for all full-time students.
Programme Structure:
Entry Requirements: Successful Completion and pass of the annual college examination.
CERTIFICATE IV IN MINISTRY
The Certificate in Ministry consists of 10 papers totaling 120 credits. This award builds on top of the Certificate in Catholic Theology and is one-year full-time. This programme prepares students for service in Catholic education, youth ministry, and with vulnerable populations (e.g., the poor and elderly). The programme includes classes in Catechetics, Pastoral Ministry, Church History, Liturgical Studies, and Biblical Studies.
Programme Structure:
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Catholic Theology.
DIPLOMA V IN MINISTRY
The Diploma in Ministry is the final award on the four-year journey at Moamoa Theological College and is awarded to students have successfully completed the 2-year programme. The purpose of the programme is to provide learners with practical skills and knowledge for designated ministries in a parish/pastoral area and to form them as reflective practitioners for collaborative ministry.
Programme Structure:
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Ministry
DIPLOMA IN WOMEN'S MINISTRY
The Diploma in Women’s Ministry is a new award that is being introduced in 2026. This programme has been designed specifically for the spouses of our male students (faletua). The Academic Formation requires 20 courses to be taken over the four-year programme here at Moamoa. Outside the Academic Formation, the faletua students will have their own programmes that focus on partnership in ministry, using the pillars of Human Formation, Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Formation.
