Morning
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
This course examines traditional and contemporary theologies of the person and work of Christ, theology of revelation and Scripture.
202.615/715
Christology
Greg Liston, Myk Habets
Kiwi
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(9:30 - 11:30 am)
This course explores an introductory study of biblical Hebrew, including basic vocabulary and key points of grammar.
Note for 2025: For distance learning there will be two online classes each week during the evenings on Mondays and Thursdays 7-9pm. Attendance is strongly encouraged to get the most out of this course.
106.515
Hebrew 1
Julia van den Brink
Kiwi
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This course explores how we can genuinely know and authentically live out the truth contained within the Biblical narrative. Recognising that all truth is indwelled truth leads to a posture of “proper confidence” in the gospel. This “proper confidence” is contrasted with alternative constructions of truth and meaning common in contemporary New Zealand society and beyond. The course provides and encourages the development of new examples and practical outworking’s of an indwelled gospel truth which is directly applicable to the student’s everyday experience.
219.615/715
Ngākau Maia: Christian Confidence
Greg Liston
Ruru
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(9:30 - 11:30 am)
This course explores an introductory study of biblical Hebrew, including basic vocabulary and key points of grammar.
Note for 2025: For distance learning there will be two online classes each week during the evenings on Mondays and Thursdays 7-9pm. Attendance is strongly encouraged to get the most out of this course.
106.515
Hebrew 1
Julia van den Brink
Kiwi
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This course aims to explore and evaluate a range of mission, church, and community-based programmes and applies faith-based principles in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Learners will reflect on how personal and communal expressions of faith can enhance the wellbeing of others in a range of social and cultural contexts.
505.515
Christian Leadership & Mission
Reuben Munn
Weka
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This course builds on the topics and spiritual disciplines introduced in 401 Formation. The focus is on developing approaches to life and ministry which will help to maintain balance, sustainability and growth in ourselves and others. The term “ministry” here has the broad sense of using our gifts and our time for God’s service, whatever our context.
403.615/715
Spirituality for Ministry
Miriam Fisher
Kiwi
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(9:30 am - 2:30 pm)
People of all cultures draw their own self-knowledge from their engagement with other people and the world. In the Aotearoa New Zealand context this means an honouring of the covenantal spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi and an awareness of its relational intent. This course introduces Tikanga Maori on the basis of understanding people in their contexts, and combines theological, theoretical and historical reflection with the development of practices drawn from an integration of these. The course includes regular oral activities aimed at developing fluency in the use of te reo and tikanga in a range of settings. The culmination of this oral learning is participation in the Noho Marae, where an overnight stay on a marae provides an integrated opportunity to engage with Maori culture beyond the classroom.
907.515
Bicultural Relationships
Brad Haami
Kererū
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9:30am-3:30pm at Papatuanuku marae, Mangere Friday March 1
(9:30 am - 2:30 pm)
People of all cultures draw their own self-knowledge from their engagement with other people and the world. In the Aotearoa New Zealand context this means an honouring of the covenantal spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi and an awareness of its relational intent. This course introduces Tikanga Maori on the basis of understanding people in their contexts, and combines theological, theoretical and historical reflection with the development of practices drawn from an integration of these. The course includes regular oral activities aimed at developing fluency in the use of te reo and tikanga in a range of settings. The culmination of this oral learning is participation in the Noho Marae, where an overnight stay on a marae provides an integrated opportunity to engage with Maori culture beyond the classroom.
907.515
Bicultural Relationships
Brad Haami
Kōkako
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Noho marae May 9-11; 10.30am-3:30pm field trip Friday May 17
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Afternoon
(1:30 pm - 4:30 pm) |
This course considers what a biblical theology of mission is and examines the application of the Bible to contemporary issues in mission. It also provides an overview of how these issues were debated through some of the major mission conferences in the twentieth century. It provides an opportunity to integrate biblical, theological and other studies for mission in today’s world.
605.615/715
Biblical and Contemporary Theology of Mission
Rebecca de Jong
Kiwi
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This course studies the growth of the Psalter, its present shape, theological significance and emergence and use as the Bible’s book of praise and prayer.
125.615/715
Psalms
Richard Neville
Weka
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This course is an introduction to biblical interpretation, grammatico-historical exegesis, biblical genres, historical developments, historical-critical and literary-critical methods, and hermeneutical considerations, including hands-on experience in exegeting biblical texts.
111.615/715
Interpreting the Bible
John de Jong
Weka
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This course explores pastoral approaches to significant life crises, including experiences of loss, death and dying, getting married, divorce, alcoholism, mild depression, past hurts, and developmental issues.
513.615/715
Pastoral Care in Life’s Crises
Kiwi
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This course aims to introduce the broad shape of the biblical story and show how the Christian gospel is integral to biblical theology. It explores the unity, diversity and central themes of the Bible to make sense of the relationships between the Bible, theology, and all of life.
115.515
Reading the Bible
John de Jong
Weka
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This course explores the life setting, text, and theological perspectives of either the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of Mark, or the Gospel of Luke. After exploring the background to the Gospel, selected texts from the Gospel will be exegeted in depth, key themes will be identified and explored, and the message of the letter will be applied to contemporary life and ministry.
*In Semester 1 2024, this paper will focus on the Sermon of the Mount.
150.615/715
Gospels 1 (Synoptics)
Richard Neville
Ruru
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This course explores the dispositions and practices that are required to form life-long reflective practitioners. Students are introduced to a range of models of theological reflection and will evaluate and apply these within their context. Key theological themes and practices underlying ethical behaviour are explored and students will develop a contextualised code of conduct. Students are prompted to develop self- and other- awareness, and build resilience to the experience of receiving and processing feedback from others.
480.615/715
Faithful Living: Intro to Reflective Practice
Graeme Flett
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Henderson Room 147
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