Timetable for Graduate Certificate in Theology

Manukau campus

Semester 1, 2023

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Morning (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)		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, Paul Windsor LR1 *		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 LR1 *	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 Ryan Lang LR1 *
Afternoon (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)	This course offers an introductory look at ‘local’ theologies. It considers how cultures bring differences of emphasis and insight into their reading of Scripture and ways in which evaluation is still required and possible as the Gospel is related to the worldviews of particular contexts. 612.615/715 Majority World Theology Terry Pouono LR1 *	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 LR2 *	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 LR1 *	This course introduces students to ecclesiology: biblical and historical perspectives. Attention will be given to the development of the church’s self-understanding as the people of God and to a range of approaches to ministry and sacraments. 205.615/715 Church: Theology and Practice Greg Liston LR1 *	This course explores the story of Christianity in Aotearoa, with particular attention to the spread of the Gospel among Māori and interactions between Christianity and New Zealand identity and institutions, and the contextualization of that story in Christian leadership in Aotearoa. 310.615/715 Te Harinui Samuel Carpenter 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.