Church History 2 (Onsite) – Day Course
Church History 2 (Onsite)
TS501, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Helps students better appreciate and understand their own faith by studying some of the key movements and ideas from the history of the Christian Church. The course will follow the history of Christianity from the Reformation up to the modern day with a special emphasis on events and happenings in Asia.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools (Onsite) – Day Course
Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools (Onsite)
OT502, 3 Credits
Fridays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Learning the principles and skills involved in exegetical work and using Hebrew study tools to apply them to narrative literature, particularly in the book of Ruth. These exegetical principles and methods will also be applied to selected passages from other genres in the Old Testament. Prerequisite: OT501 Biblical Hebrew 1: Elementary Hebrew.
Course limited to program students and visiting credit students.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
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.
Course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Spiritual Life & Transformation (Onsite) – Day Course
Spiritual Life & Transformation (Onsite)
TS532, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Examines God’s work to bring people into a life-changing relationship with Himself. It also explains our identity, position, and authority in Christ and gives biblical and practical instruction about living a holy life under the complete lordship of Jesus Christ. In addition, students will learn how to practice spiritual disciplines, resist temptation, demonic influence, and help people having spiritual conflicts find and maintain their freedom in Christ.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
New Testament Epistles & Revelation (Onsite) – Day Course
New Testament Epistles & Revelation (Onsite)
NT511, 3 Credits
Thursdays, 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: Tuesday, 31 December 2024