Timetable for Diploma in Christian Studies, Theological Studies Strand

Henderson campus

Semester 2, 2024

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Morning (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)	This course aims to develop and apply a broad understanding of Old Testament foundations, and their interpretation and application within church, mission, and community contexts. 120.515 Reading the Old Testament John de Jong, Richard Neville Ruru *	Aim: To explore systematic theology and teach learners to think theologically. It examines God’s self-revelation, how that revelation can be understood, and why it is foundational for Christian faith. To then explore the arrangement of this revelation into a set of core beliefs and their application to everyday living. 201.515 Engaging Theology Greg Liston, Myk Habets Weka *		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 Weka *
Afternoon (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Evening (6:30 - 9:30 pm)		(6:30 - 9 pm) This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts. 401.515 Formation Maja Whitaker, Ryan Lang Weka *

* 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.