Course Details for Post-Graduate Diploma in Theology
Henderson campus
Semester 1, 2020
R351.830 Postgraduate Research and Writing
Postgraduate Research and Writing introduces you to the wonder and joy of research. It is a course designed to inspire students with the vast breadth of cutting edge investigations that are being done by the lecturers at Laidlaw, and then to teach them how to research themselves by partnering with one of these lecturers. Students will develop and hone the skills of research and writing by designing and implementing a short research project in their own area of interest.
R361.830 Research Paper
Dependent on supervisor availability. This course offers a student a supervised research essay on an approved topic in an aspect of Theology and/or related discipline. Students can apply to the Head of Theology for enrolment in this course upon the successful completion of R351.830 Postgraduate Research and Writing.
R504.830 Living out the Call: rising to the challenge of being a vocational leader in God's church today
The course is based on five underlying convictions: 1) God calls men and women to serve as leaders (also known as ‘ministers’ ‘pastors’, ‘priests’). 2) God has gifted all his people to serve him. 3) Within the context of shared ministry, God calls leaders to fulfil a number of specialised roles in his church. 4) Because God expects leaders to give their best in his service, they need to be passionate professionals, empowering team players and effective managers. 5) God wants leaders to live out their call. The course will look at a variety of ways in which leaders can fulfil their calling.
R505.830 Studies in Public and Contextual Theology
This course critically examines the origin, nature and methods of both public theology and contextual theology and their relationship to the wider Christian theological tradition and their application to public issues and contextual matters facing individuals and communities today.
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.