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