Morning
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
This course offers a survey of major developments in the history of Christianity from the early church through to the 21st century with attention to the life and thought of key individuals.
308.515
Christian History: Our Story
Stuart Lange
LR7
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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, Maja Whitaker
LR8
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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 2024: For distance learning it is strongly encouraged that students attend the two weekly classes (as per the Henderson Theology timetable) via Zoom to get the most out of the course.
106.515
Hebrew 1
Julia van den Brink
Muriwai
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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
Amy Page-Whiting, Maja Whitaker
LR8
*
This course surveys contemporary understandings of human development in conversation with Christian theological descriptions of human being.
857.515
Human Development
Sam Forde
LR7
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(1-15 Mar; 29 Mar - 12 Apr; 3 May - 7 Jun)
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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
Mark Keown, Richard Neville
LR8
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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
Maja Whitaker, Reuben Munn
LR8
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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
LR8
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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
LR8
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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
Chris Northcott
LR8
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This course seeks to draw together student’s prior internship courses, and wider academic learning through the formulation of a personal philosophy of ministry. Ministry experience along with formal reflection will foster the clarification of ministry skills, knowledge and personhood while integrative tutorials seek to prepare students to transition into new ministry environments.
466.715
Philosophy of Ministry
Graeme Flett
Muriwai
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(1:30 - 3:30 pm)
This course explores an introductory study of biblical Hebrew, including basic vocabulary and key points of grammar.
Note for 2024: For distance learning it is strongly encouraged that students attend the two weekly classes (as per the Henderson Theology timetable) via Zoom to get the most out of the course.
106.515
Hebrew 1
Julia van den Brink
Muriwai
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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)
Mark Keown
LR8
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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
LR7
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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
Ryan Lang
LR8
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This course introduces students to biblical and theological foundations for youth ministry, including effective and sustainable youth ministry, engagement with theory and practical approaches, and responses to the pastoral needs of young people.
500.515
Connecting with Youth & Young Adults
Matt Maslin, Zara Maslin
Muriwai
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