Timetable for Graduate Certificate in Theology

Manukau 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 Matareva *	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 Matareva *		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 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 examines traditional and contemporary theologies of the person and work of Christ, theology of revelation and Scripture. 202.615/715 Christology Myk Habets Matareva *

* 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.