New Testament Epistles & Revelation (Onsite) – Day Course
New Testament Epistles & Revelation (Onsite)
NT511, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
A study of each New Testament epistle (Romans through Jude) and the book of Revelation in light of their political, cultural, historical, and literary contexts. Bible study skills learnt in the prerequisite course will be applied to selected passages. Passages that are considered challenging exegetically will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics.
Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.
Church, Society & Ethical Issues in Asia (Onsite) – Day Course
Church, Society & Ethical Issues in Asia (Onsite)
IS560, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
The Asian context raises a wide range of challenging issues for individuals and the Church. In this context, theologically grounded and philosophically informed responses are needed in order for the Christian faith community to not only “do the right thing” but also to be a witness in the wider community. This course will provide a survey of approaches to resolving these ethical dilemmas, facilitate thoughtful discussions regarding them, and give suggestions for the Christian community to be more influentially salt and light in the world.
Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.
Old Testament Narratives (Onsite) – Day Course
Old Testament Narratives (Onsite)
OT510, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Expositional study of the Pentateuch and the Historical books of the Old Testament (Genesis through Esther) giving attention to the covenant motif and theological themes. Emphasis will also be given to interpretation of narrative genre with attention to various elements such as literary, historical, political, and cultural context as well as relationship to the New Testament. Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics.
Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.
Theology 2 (Onsite) – Day Course
Theology 2 (Onsite)
TS511, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
This course helps students grow in their own biblical convictions and understanding of the Christian faith through a systematic study of theology. The course will examine the doctrines of humanity, sin, salvation, the church, and the end times. Prerequisites: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics, TS560 Worldview & Biblical Decision Making or IS520 Contextualisation.
Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.
Christian Marriage & Family in Asia (Onsite) – Day Course
Christian Marriage & Family in Asia (Onsite)
LF560, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
This course provides the major biblical foundations and precepts relating to Christian marriage and family life. The course will also draw from an extensive wealth of research available promoting healthy marriages and families. It also explores a survey of the existing major research findings of cultural values and contemporary challenges in marriage and family among representative Asian cultural groups to promote biblically healthy (the Trinitarian Model) marriages and families.
Registration deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023.