Theological Methods – Onsite Day Course

Theological Methods (TS506, 3 Credits, Onsite)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Fridays, 9.00 am-12.00 pm

Learn and critically evaluate the various ways theology has been practiced throughout church history as well as its practice in the contemporary context.  As a result students will be better able to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of these various methods and develop a consistent theological method which will help them to become more biblically-minded and theologically responsible in approaching various issues in life and ministry.

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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Theology 1 – Concurrent Onsite & Online Day Course

Theology 1 (TS510, 3 Credits, Concurrent)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Fridays, 9.00 am-12.00 pm

Examines basic theological method, the doctrine of God, His existence and nature, as well as the doctrines surrounding the nature, authority and reliability of His revelation, including the inspiration, collection and transmission of the Bible.  The course also examines the doctrine of Jesus Christ including His identity, nature, and work on behalf of humanity, as well as the Holy Spirit’s nature, activities, and significance.  Prerequisites: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics, TS560 Worldview & Biblical Decision Making or IS520 Contextualisation.

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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Building Spiritual Movements – Concurrent Onsite & Online Day Course

Building Spiritual Movements (IS501, 3 Credits, Concurrent)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Fridays, 9.00 am-12.00 pm

This course provides the “big picture” of building disciples in a movement context.  Students learn the biblical basis of spiritual movements and analyze a few historical and current examples.  This course is intended to motivate and equip students to be more effective in their personal ministry of evangelism and discipleship and trust God to build communities of Spirit-filled multipliers wherever He calls them to minister.  Prerequisite: IS400 Evangelism & Follow-Up Seminar.

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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New Testament Narratives – Onsite Day Course

New Testament Narratives (NT510, 3 Credits, Onsite)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Thursdays, 1.30 pm-4.30 pm

An expositional study of the Gospels and Acts.  Attention will be given to the historical and cultural contexts of these narratives as well as biblical themes and theology.  Emphasis will be given to Christ’s teaching and ministry and the work of the Holy Spirit in building the Church. Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics.

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics – Concurrent Onsite & Online Day Course

Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics (BS510, 3 Credits, Concurrent)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Thursdays, 1.30 pm-4.30 pm

A skills-oriented course covering two parts.  In Part (1) Bible Study Methods, students will learn and practice the principles, methods and procedures of inductive Bible study involving the steps of observation, interpretation and correlation (hermeneutics), and application.  In Part (2) Hermeneutics, students will be introduced to important hermeneutical features and guidelines in interpreting the different Bible genres.  The practice of principles and skills will be applied in the study of several Bible passages, as well as selected Bible books.  Prerequisite: LF500 Research & Writing for Christian Leadership.

Auditors are expected to complete the asynchronous portions of each week’s lesson so that they can participate in class discussions and to maximise their learning experience.

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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