Diploma of Leadership
An exciting first year of study!
YEAR ONE
Course Overview
This course will cover areas such as Theology, Biblical Studies, Leadership and Ministry Development.
By the end of your First Year at iSEE COLLEGE, you can expect to have:
A general knowledge of each book of the Bible.
An established understanding of Biblical and Christian Theology.
A developed concept of Personal and Organisational Leadership.
An opportunity to serve your local church as part of our Ministry Placement.
Experienced a Cross-Cultural missions trip.
Weekly contact hours are approx. 8 hours onsite (Monday all day). Part-time options are available, please contact our team for more info.
*Diploma of Leadership is delivered by Planetshakers College Online. Planetshakers College is an authorised Third Party of Sydney College of Divinity (TEQSA:PRV12006)
Subject Outlines
Survey of the Old Testament &
Survey of the New Testament
Go deeper in God’s word with a thorough survey of the Bible. Taken in two units over the whole year, students will read through the entire Bible either individually or in groups. The lectures and assessments will focus on the books, authors, general themes, concepts, historical concepts and unifying theology of the Old and New Testaments. Students will be equipped with basic exegetical strategies to understand Scripture and will be challenged to apply the truths of Scripture to their personal lives and contemporary situations.
Survey of the Old Testament is next offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
Survey of the New Testament is next offered:
Semester 2, 2025
Mondays 10am - 12pm
Available as a Short Course
Introduction to Christian Doctrines
Introduction to Christian Doctrines is the foundational unit of Planetshakers College. It teaches a strong understanding for students to grow in their faith. Come discover what the Bible has to say about God, Creation and the Fall, the nature of humanity, angels and demons, the atonement and resurrection of Christ and much more.
Next Offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
Introduction to Christian Leadership
Introduction to Christian Leadership is a unit focused on self-leadership and personal discipleship. Students are taught spiritual disciplines, character integrity and basic self and small group leadership principles to equip them to serve the Church in greater capacity. This unit also covers the traits and behaviours of Biblically sound leadership, how to identify leaders in the real world and in turn, how to develop oneself as a leader.
Next Offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
Supervised Ministry 1
This subject gives the student 100 hours of ministry experience across their local church setting. This unit will build important skills regardless of which vocation students plan to pursue. This subject requires oversight from the referring church in order to provide a mentor for the student.
Next Offered:
Semester 1, 2026
Available as a Short Course
Transformational Leadership
Transformational Leadership teaches students how to apply basic leadership principles in a variety of Ministry and workplace environments. Covering topics like Natural Vs. Spiritual Leadership, the Art of Delegating and the Sacrifices of Leadership, students will learn practical skills as well as the theory behind leadership principles. The unit culminates in a panel with a variety of established leaders, to ensure students are learning what is used in workplaces today.
Next Offered:
Semester 2, 2025
Mondays 4pm - 5:30pm
Available as a Short Course
Basics of Pastoral Preaching
Basics of Pastoral Preaching is a unit which equips students with the tools to develop their communication skills. Not only do students learn about the art of preaching but they are given the tools to differentiate between skill and operating under the anointing. Students learn to tailor sermons in response to a variety of contexts and operate with the Holy Spirit in delivering the Gospel message. Basics of Pastoral Preaching is assessed by delivering a testimony, a sermon and a speech.
Next Offered:
Semester 2, 2025
Mondays 2:30pm - 4pm
Available as a Short Course
Person & Work of the Holy Spirit
This unit is a central part of the Diploma of Leadership at Planetshakers College and deals with our Pentecostal distinctives and philosophy of ministry. Students will study and prepare assessments about the Holy Spirit, but more than that, students will be trained to operate in the miraculous gifts of the Spirit. Each lecture and tutorial have both a scriptural and a practical component which will encourage students to grow in their understanding of the Move of the Spirit in an environment of encounter.
Next Offered:
Semester 2, 2025
Mondays 12pm - 1:30pm
Available as a Short Course