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Course Details for Bachelor of Theology (pre 2022)

Distance Learning campus

Semester 2, 2020

107.515 Hebrew 2

Dr Richard Neville

This course is a continuation of 106.515 Hebrew 1 and develops students in preparation for translation and exegesis of biblical Hebrew. Note for 2024: For distance learning it is strongly encouraged that students attend the two weekly classes (as per the Henderson Theology timetable) via Zoom to get the most out of the course.

109.515 Greek 2

Dr Julia van den Brink

This course is a continuation of 108.515, a study of the grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek, and its application in translation and exegesis. Note for 2024: For distance learning there will be two online classes each week during the evening on Mondays and Thursdays 7-9pm. Attendance is strongly encouraged to get the most out of this course.

115.515 Reading the Bible

Jethro George

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.

120.515 Reading the Old Testament

Elivia Ng

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.

122.615/715 Pentateuch

Dr Phil Church

This course engages students in detailed exegesis of the English [or the Hebrew] text of selected parts of the Pentateuch, as well as studies in the theology of the Pentateuch with particular focus on the book of Deuteronomy.

143.615/715 Gospels 2 (John)

Aitee Koh

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.

201.515 Engaging Theology

Dr Myk Habets

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.

205.615/715 Church: Theology and Practice

Dr David Wells

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.

211.615/715 Theological Ethics

Jacob Sawyer

This course introduces students to ethical decision-making and Christian ethics, including the biblical underpinnings of ethics, morality, justice, and virtue. It is also an introduction to individual and social ethics, and concepts of justice, virtue and vice.

215.515 Beginning Theology

Dr David Wells

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.

271.615/715 Gospel and Culture

Aitee Koh

308.515 Christian History: Our Story

Dr Alan Thomson

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.

401.515 Formation

Dr David Wells

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.

406.615/715 Models of Spirituality

Dr David Wells

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.

463.615 Ministry in Context

Linda Flett

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.

466.715 Philosophy of Ministry

Graeme Flett

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.

505.515 Christian Leadership & Mission

Dr David Wells

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.

550.615/715 Theology & Experience of Disability

Immanuel Koks

This course surveys the ways the experience of disability is understood both in the church and beyond. Biblical Texts and doctrines relating to disability are then investigated, before considering how we might minister effectively in the context of disability.

575.615/715 Pastoral Leadership

Reuben Munn

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.

611.515 Intercultural Studies

Rebecca de Jong

This course aims to examine how culture, context and theological understanding influences engagement in intercultural ministry and mission. This prepares learners for church, mission or community leadership and direction in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

612.615/715 Majority World Theology

Aitee Koh

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.

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.