Timetable for Bachelor of Ministries

Christchurch campus

Semester 1, 2021

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Morning (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)	This course examines the nature of Old Testament prophecy, the language of prophecy, and the eighth century prophets with special reference to the book of Amos. Either a) exegesis of selections of the English text of Amos, or b) translation and exegesis of selections of the Hebrew text of Amos. 123.615/715 Prophets John de Jong SMR * This course aims to develop and apply a broad understanding of New Testament foundations, and their interpretation and application within church, mission, and community contexts. 140.515 Reading the New Testament Mark Keown LR1 *	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 Alistair Donaldson LR2 This course introduces students to ethical decision-making and Christian ethics, including the biblical underpinnings of ethics, morality, justice, and virtue. It is also an introduction to individual and social ethics, and concepts of justice, virtue and vice. 211.615/715 Theological Ethics Stephen Garner SMR * This course surveys contemporary understandings of human development in conversation with Christian theological descriptions of human being. 857.515 Human Development Emma Christie LR1	This course looks at such issues as: the appeals to reason, evidence, experience, revelation and faith in apologetics: the role of 'points of contact': popular excuses for avoiding or rejecting Christianity: the existence of God; the problems of evil and suffering; alternatives to the Christian faith in a pluralist world; the relationship of the faith to the wider spheres of human knowledge - especially history, the social sciences and scientific method; the debates over creation and evolution; the central roles of Christ and Christian Scripture. The course aims both at answering objections and also at building bridges for the Gospel of Christ. 210.615/715 Relational and Biblical Apologetics Bob Robinson LR3	This course aims to integrate and apply theological reflection, providing opportunities for learners to develop skills for working with biblical texts in appropriate leadership, church, mission, or community contexts. 215.515 Beginning Theology Alan Thomson LR2 This course explores a variety of significant traditions within Christian spirituality, including their biblical and historical origins, and considers their contribution to spiritual life in the contemporary world. 406.615/715 Models of Spirituality David Crawley, Ryan Lang LR1 *	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 Wendy Taylor LR3 This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of pastoral care in, through and beyond the local church. The course is grounded in vision of community as a paradigm for transformation and carries a fundamental commitment to care of the whole person. Within this relational frame, various approaches to pastoral care, care in life’s stages and transitions as well as care of the carers will be explored. 511.615/715 Pastoral Care in Community Alan Thomson LR1 *
Afternoon (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)	This course explores questions about human suffering and the God who engages with humans at the level of their despair. It engages with how the scriptures acknowledge human suffering, and looks at hope from a biblical/theological/anthropological/relational perspective. 921.615/715 Theology of Suffering & Hope Immanuel Koks LR1 *	This course identifies the theological and global realities of suffering, injustice and need. It affirms the holistic nature of God’s mission to the world and the call to express mercy and justice, seeking to bring social transformation through community, national and international aid and development. This course seeks to develop creative approaches to holistic social transformation through engagement with theology, history and contemporary interventions. 617.615/715 Mercy, Justice, and Social Transformation Alan Thomson LR1 *	(3:30 - 6:30 pm) 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 Interpreting the Bible Charissa Nicol LR3	This course examines traditional and contemporary theologies of the person and work of Christ, theology of revelation and Scripture. 202.615/715 Christology Myk Habets LR1 *

* These courses will involve video conferencing from either Auckland or Christchurch

This timetable is correct at the time of publication; however the College reserves the right to cancel courses, or alter lecture times should circumstances arise. Up to date information is available at any time by contacting the College.