Timetable for Graduate Certificate in Theology

Christchurch campus

Semester 2, 2020

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Morning (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)	271.615/715 Gospel and Culture Alan Thomson LR1 *	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 David Crawley SMR *		This course explores the distinctive features of Old Testament wisdom and her texts, her key concerns, and her place in the life of faith, work and learning, ultimately to find that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Prov. 9:10). 126.615/715 Wisdom John de Jong LR1 *	This course looks at: 1) Salvation in history: a biblical overview of the doctrines of sin, grace, justification, regeneration and conversion. 2) Salvation at the fulfillment of history: biblical and historical models of eschatology; contemporary issues in eschatology. 204.615/715 Theology: Salvation in History and Beyond Alan Thomson LR1 *
Afternoon (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)			This course explores exegetical and theological study of texts from the Gospel of John. This course is an opportunity for the student to engage with the text and theology of one of these remarkable texts and reflect on the implications for Christian discipleship in today’s world. 143.615/715 Gospels 2 (John) Richard Neville LR1 *	(1:30 - 2:30 pm) 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 Linda Flett SMR (1:30 - 2:30 pm) 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 SMR
Evening (6:30 - 9:30 pm)		This course explores the integration of biblical, theological and management perspectives for church ministry. Students will critically evaluate a range of approaches and work toward a personal philosophy of church leadership and management. 575.615/715 Pastoral Leadership Reuben Munn SMR *

* 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.