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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Expository Preaching 1 – Onsite Day Course

Expository Preaching 1 (LF555, 2 Credits, Onsite)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Wednesdays, 9.00 am-11.00 am

This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for effective expository preaching.  Attention to key elements of sermon preparation, audience analysis and communication are provided in the course.  Students are expected to preach a sermon bringing all the elements of sermon preparation and effective communication principles into practice.  Prerequisites: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics, OT510 Old Testament Narratives, and/or concurrent with NT510 New Testament Narratives.

Course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek – Onsite Day Course

Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek (NT501, 3 Credits, Onsite)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Tuesdays, 9.00 am-12.00 pm

A study of the syntax and semantics of New Testament Greek using tools.  This course introduces both the Greek language and the basic skills of Greek exegesis.  Students will learn the essentials about morphology, grammar, and syntax of biblical Greek including vocabulary, and the use of Bible software and tools that utilise Greek.  They will apply their developing knowledge of Greek to the study of New Testament passages.  Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics.

Course is limited to program students and visiting credit students.

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Teaching & Learning 1 – Onsite Day Course

Teaching & Learning 1 (LF530, 2 Credits, Onsite)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Wednesdays, 9.00 am-11.00 am

This course equips the student with critical skills to facilitate learning groups in a relevant and life changing manner.  Building on a foundation of Bible study, the student learns to assess the audience, understand various types of groups and their dynamics, develop a lesson plan, and facilitate in order that participants are actively engaged in the learning process.  Students practice facilitation skills in small group contexts.  Prerequisite: BS510 Bible Study Methods & Hermeneutics.

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

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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Worldview & Biblical Decision Making- Onsite Day Course

Worldview & Biblical Decision Making (TS560, 2 Credits, Onsite)
17 July to 17 November 2023, Wednesdays, 9.00 am-11.00 am

Helps students better understand what a worldview is, how it works, and its importance so they will move toward and creatively apply a more biblical view of the world.  The course also briefly examines the history of ethical theory from both general and Christian perspectives to help students develop a more genuinely Christian framework for moral decision making.  Students will be encouraged and expected to apply creatively and thoughtfully what they learn to a number of case studies and scenarios as well as utilize this material in their lives and ministries.

Registration deadline is Friday, 7 July 2023.

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