CELEBRANT STUDIES IN NEW ZEALAND

Celebrant Studies are offered at the Auckland University of Technology as a Certificate in Celebrant Studies.

The Certificate in Celebrant Studies for 2008 includes:

Course Code: 144960 Ceremony and Celebration

This is an in-depth introduction to the nature of contemporary ceremonies and rituals, the role of the Celebrant and Ritual Maker, and the practical proces of design and development of these ceremonies.

The Content of the Course includes

• The Rites of Passage/Transitions
• The Nature and Role of Ceremony and Rituals
• Types of Ceremonies and Rituals
• Cross-Culture Perspectives
• The Celebrant and Ritual Makers
• Design and Implementation of Ceremony and Ritual
• Practical Work and Projects

Course Code: 144961 Marriage & Civil Unions 
This paper is designed for those who wish to be fully trained as professional marriage and/or Civil Union celebrants. It explores the full range of contemporary marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies. This paper also provides continuing education for experienced celebrants to explore new dimensions in their work.

Course Code: 144962 Funeral Celebrant Training
This paper is designed for those who wish to be fully trained as professional funeral celebrants. It also provides continuing education for experienced funeral celebrants to explore new dimensions in their work.

Course Code: 144963 Transition through Crisis
This paper provides training in the design and implementation of ceremonies for the transition through crisis. This includes the nature of contemporary life crises, the nature and stages of loss and grief, the role of ceremony and ritual for the transition through crisis.

Course Code: 144964 Professional Development* (Compulsory)
This paper will provide professional development for contemporary Celebrants and/or Ritual Makers, including communication, cultural identity, bi-culturalism, religious studies, code of ethics and practice, business skills, etc.

Please note: 
Celebrant Studies Certificate is a training programme. For those who wish to apply to become a Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant, application for registration can be made to: The Registrar General, Births, Deaths and Marriages