Morning
(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) |
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 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
(CHC/HNS/MNK)
Psalms
Richard Neville
LR1
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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
Alan Thomson
LR3
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This course offers an intensive exploration of the minister’s sense of call in relation to their current ministry and local context. Contextual theory meets practice through the experience of ministry, mentoring, specific models of reflective practice, and a formal exploration of the student’s current context supported by integrative tutorials.
463.615
Ministry in Context
Kathy Mayes
MR1
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
Kathy Mayes
MR1
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This course explores the life setting, text, and theological perspectives of selected New Testament epistles from either Galatians, Colossians, Ephesians, or 1 John. After exploring the background to the epistle, the letter will be thoroughly exegeted, key themes will be identified and explored, and the message of the letter will be applied to contemporary life and ministry.
149.615/715
(HNS/CHC/MNK)
Epistles 1
Mark Keown
LR1
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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
Chris Hannen
LR2
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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
(HNS/CHC/MNK)
Church: Theology and Practice
Greg Liston
LR1
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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
Wendy Taylor
LR2
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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
(CHC/HNS/MNK)
Theology of Suffering & Hope
Immanuel Koks
LR1
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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
Interpreting the Bible
Charissa Nicol
LR2
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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
(HNS/CHC/MNK)
Pastoral Care in Community
Charles Erlam
SMR
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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
Elliot Rice, Sarah Rice
LR2
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
(CHC/MNK/HNS)
Mercy, Justice, and Social Transformation
Alan Thomson
LR1
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