Biblical Studies
BS 101 OLD TESTAMENT
- INTRODUCTION I
An introduction to the Old Testament
books of Genesis to II Kings with
special attention given to authorship
date of writing, addressees, themes
and background.
BS 102 OLD TESTAMENT - INTRODUCTION II
A continuation of BS 101 focusing on
the Latter Prophets and Writings.
Prerequisite: BS 101.
BS 111 INTRODUCTION TO THE
FOUR GOSPELS
A survey of the life and teaching of
Jesus in the Canonical Gospels with
special attention given to authorship
date of writing, addressees, themes
and background.
BS 112 INTRODUCTION TO THE
APOSTOLIC AGE
An introduction to the New Testament
books from Acts to Revelation with
special attention given to authorship
date of writing, addressees, themes
and background.
BS 103 PENTATEUCH (3 credits)
A study of Genesis through
Deuteronomy in the areas of content,
literary structure, historical and
cultural background, theology and
practical application. As this course is a
prerequisite for Old Testament
courses, it will begin with an
introduction to the Old Testament in
general.
BS 113 Luke ‐ Acts (3 credits)
Studies the formation and theology of
the Luke‐Acts, treating in detail the
theme of the coming of the kingdom
of God. Also covers the narrative of
Acts and the early church's fulfilment
of its mission to evangelise the
nations.
BS 200 NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLES (3 credits)
A study of the Pauline and General
Epistles and Revelation. Context,
hermeneutical procedures, doctrinal
emphases, critical issues and life
application will be examined.
Prerequisite: BS 101
BS 201 PROPHETS (3 credits)
The Former and Latter prophets
(Joshua ‐ 2 Kings and Isaiah ‐ Malachi)
will be studied with a view to
understanding the presentation of the
history of Israel in the Former
Prophets and the origin, development
and message of the Hebrew prophetic
movement in the Latter Prophets.
BS 205 BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION (3 credits)
This course will cover the basic
elements of interpreting scripture.
students would be required to work
with texts which demand the use of
skills from the three basic genre
strategies in biblical interpretation:
poetic, narrative, and didactic analysis.
There would also be attention given to
the historical (historical, material,
cultural, lexical) and contemporary
(pre‐understanding, biblical theology,
application) aspects of interpretation.
BS 210 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS
(3 credits)
An exegetical study of a prophetic
book with attention given to content,
literary form, historical context and
theological teaching. The course will
focus on the meaning of the text in its
original context as well as its
fulfillment in the New Testament.
BS 213 PASTORAL EPISTLES
(3 credits)
The Pastoral Epistles (1, 2 Timothy and
Titus) deal with many subjects of
direct relevance to the Church today
including leadership, the role of
women, wealth and poverty, social
action and much more. They are also
extremely rich in solid "Gospel" theology. This course is an in‐depth
study of these letters in their original
setting. It also grapples with the
application of their message to the
modern world.
BS 215 THE GOSPEL AND LETTERS OF JOHN (3 credits)
Studies these four biblical writings
section by section in an effort to arrive
at a "Johannine theology." Special
attention will be given to the unique
portrait that will emerge of what the
Christian life should be like.
Prerequisite: BS 101
BS 300 THE WRITINGS (3 credits)
A study of the thirteen books that
make up the third division of the
Hebrew Bible. The course will focus on
the literary structure, theological
teaching, and practical application of
these books. Prerequisite: BS 201
BS401 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK I (3 credits)
A beginner's course in which the basic
grammar and vocabulary of New
Testament Greek are taught.
BS402 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of GST
200 and further develops basic
grammar and vocabulary of New
Testament Greek. First John is
translated and the basic principles of
translation are introduced.
BS403 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK III
(3 credits)
A reading course involving a review of
basic grammar and extensive reading
in portions of the Greek New
Testament. Basic elements of Greek
syntax
BS501 BIBLICAL HEBREW I (3 credits)
This is an introductory course to
Hebrew alphabets, grammar, syntax
and vocabulary. It offers the students
an opportunity to acquire vocabulary
skills.
BS502 BIBLICAL HEBREW II
(3 credits)
This is a continuation of BS501. It also
introduces the students to the
translation of passages from the
Hebrew Bible.
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES TH 101CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE I
This course is an introduction to the
nature, method, and function of
theology. Major focus is on the
Christian concepts of God, revelation,
creation, humanity and sin.
TH102 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE II
The person and work of Jesus Christ, the
Holy Spirit, the experience of salvation,
the church, and eschatology are the
subjects for theological reflection.
TH103 INTRODUCTION TO
CHRISTIAN ETHICS
This course is an introduction to the
biblical basis of Christian ethics and
Christian social action.
TH 201 THEOLOGY OF THE
CHRISTIAN LIFE
This course explores major aspects of
the Christian life including topics such
as regeneration, faith, justification,
sanctification, temptation,
forgiveness, good works, conscience,
fasting, and humility.
TH 202 THEOLOGY OF PRAYER
This course explores the Scriptural
concept and practice of prayer. The
readings and assignments explore the
history of the way Protestant
theologians have developed this
crucial area of Christian thought.
TH203 THEOLOGY OF THE HOLY
SPIRIT
Biblical, historical and contemporary
theological writings are examined.
Attention is given to fundamental
theological questions regarding the
person, work and ministry of the Holy
Spirit.
TH204 CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS (3 credits)
With special focus on popular
attitudes in contemporary society
regarding faith and post‐modern
approaches to religion and truth, this
course explores carefully Christian
reasons for hope that responds to the
spiritual as well as intellectual
questions raised by modern culture.
TH205 FEMINISM AND CHRISTIAN
FAITH (3 credits)
A study of the opportunities, problems
and conflicts involved in women's
ministry in the church in lay or
professional capacities. The course
includes an overview of the role of
women in the Bible, the development
of women over the years and the
cultural influences upon today's
woman. Emphasis will be given to the
development of personal ministry skills.
TH 301 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY
The course will focus on a selected
topic such as Liberation Theology,
African Theology and others receiving
attention in current theological
writings.
TH 302 MAJOR THEOLOGIANS
This course focuses on the reading and
analysis of the writings of a selected
major theological figure, past or
present.
TH303 CONTEMPORARY CHRISTOLOGY
After a biblical and historical analysis
of the doctrine of Christ, special
attention is given to contemporary
theologians and their Christologies.
HISTORICAL STUDIES
CH 101 CHURCH HISTORY I (3 credits)
A survey of the history of Christianity from its beginning up to the Late
Medieval period, with emphasis on the
origins of Christianity, the church fathers
and their doctrines, medieval reform
movements, and the background to the
Protestant Reformation.
CH 102 CHURCH HISTORY II
(3 credits)
A survey of the history of Christianity
from the Renaissance to the present with emphasis on the Reformation,
revivalism, the rise of religious
liberalism, and the ecumenical
movement.
CH 201 HISTORY OF
PENTECOSTALISM (3 credits)
The course is an introduction to the
emergence of the Pentecostal
movement in the early twentieth
century and its growth in several
continents until present.
CH202 CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
HISTORY & POLITY
(3 credits)
A study of Christ Apostolic Church
beginnings, historical development,
distinctive doctrines, and current
issues in the church life.
CH203 DENOMINATIONALISM
(3 credits)
comparative study of major
denominations, the historical
development and present issues of
ecumenical movements, Protestant,
Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox, and
interpretations of Christian unity.
CH301 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN
DOCTRINES (3 credits)
This course explores the history of
major Christian doctrines from the
Apostolic Fathers down through the
centuries
PRACTICAL MINISTRY
CM101 HOMILETICS: PRINCIPLES
AND PRACTICE
This course introduces the student to
the fundamental principles of sermon
construction and the techniques of sermon delivery.
CM102 CONTEMPORARY
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
This is a basic introduction to the
practice of ministry in and through the
local church and its various ministries
in society. The course will focus on the
many roles of the minister such as
pastor, preacher, administrator,
equipper, caregiver, and counsellor.
Special attention will be given to evangelism, visitation, stewardship,
church renewal and some of the
practical aspects of ministry such as
weddings, funerals, dedications, and
communion.
CM103 EVANGELISM
The course acquaints the student to
congregational strategy for
communicating the Christian faith in
contemporary society. The nature of
the good news is considered biblically
and theologically with emphasis upon
its effective communication,
individually and socially.
CM201 CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
Christian worship, in both the private
and corporate senses, can be defined
as encountering God in awe and
wonder. This course has the following
objectives: The student will become
acquainted with the biblical, historical
and theological foundations or
worship. The principles of effective
worship will be explored and
discussed. The qualities of form,
content, and freedom will be
accented. The use of symbols will be
discussed and the ordinances of
baptism and the communion of the
Lord's Supper will be demonstrated.
The final objective will be to equip the
student with the knowledge and skills
to plan, prepare, and conduct worship
services which ensure the integrity of
worship.
CM202 THE CHURCH'S MISSION IN
CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
The course is concerned with an
analysis of the cultural setting in which
the church is located, including the
rural, urban and city situations.
Attention is given to the forces at work
in the contemporary culture and the
factors involved in the church's
ministry in that cultural setting.
CM203 PREACHING TO
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
The course focuses on the importance
of preaching in our contemporary
world. In a world which is both sacred
and secular, the preacher needs to
ground the message in the changeless
Word for a changing world. Emphasis
will be placed on how to interpret the
biblical text and the contemporary
situation with integrity.
CM204 LOSS, GRIEF, AND DEATH
An examination of the meaning and
expression of change, loss, and grief in
relation to body integrity, significant
others, possessions, power, self,
Participants will be helped to identify
and own their feelings as a step
toward finding effective ways to
minister to others.
CM205 MISSIONS AND THE CHURCH
The theological biblical basis and the
operational strategy of the Church and
its mission in the world will be studied.
Attention will be given to methods for
developing a greater understanding
of, and concern for, missions in the
local church.
CM300 SUPERVISED FIELD MINISTRY
This course provides opportunities for a
field placement under the guidance of a
senior pastor who serves as the Ministry
Supervisor. Opportunities are also given
for the student to integrate theory,
theology and the practice of ministry, for
the development of ministry skills and for
the discovery of the person's pastoral
identity. These goals are accomplished
through ministry experience, weekly
supervisory sessions, classroom
instruction and a small group discussion.
CM301 CHURCH PLANTING
This course will examine biblical
principles of church planting and
extension in order to provide a biblical
and theological base for the practice
of church planting. It will examine
some historical concepts of the church
and its church planting record. The
course will examine various
approaches to church planting in the
contemporary situation at house
church, local church, and
denominational levels, with a view to
providing guidelines for action.
CM302 CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH MINISTRY
The course introduces the student to
the ministerial etiquette in Christ
Apostolic Church. It focuses on the
organization structure of the church as
well as its administration strategy.
CM303 INTRODUCTION TO
PASTORAL COUNSELLING
In this introduction to pastoral
counselling, an emphasis will be
placed upon an understanding of one
model of counselling and the practice
of basic communication skills. A study
of recurring societal problems
pertinent to the practice of pastoral
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CE101 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY OF
THE CHURCH
This survey course is a comprehensive
study of Christian education in the
church and community, with emphasis
on pastoral leadership in education,
faith development, and teachinglearning
strategies relevant to specific
age groups.
CE102 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING
A study of the principles of the
teaching‐learning process and their
application to the educational
programs of the local church.
CE103 THE CHURCH AND YOUTH
This course will study the
characteristics of young people,
objectives and methods of Christian
education of youth, including ways of
relating to youth, recreation,
discipleship and service.
Methodological framework will focus
on three distinct skill levels: 1) working
with teens themselves, 2) working
with adult volunteers, and 3)
managing supervising volunteers
and/or interns, as well as working
alongside other church staff members.
Special attention will be given to
growing a healthy youth group, and to
the personal life of the youth worker.
CE201 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY
OF CHILDREN (3 credits)
A study of the nature and needs of
children and an approach to ministry
with them. Consideration will be given
to suitable methods and materials for
use in children's ministries. An analysis
will be made of the total church
counselling will also be considered.
CM303 WORSHIP AND MUSIC
(3 credits)
A study of biblical, historical,
philosophical, and theological
principles Of Christian worship. Also a
study of the function of music in
corporate worship experiences.
Elements of planning and leading
worship, use of music in worship, and
song leading are included.
program in its relationship to the child.
CE202 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF ADULTS (3 credits)
A study of the role of adult education
in society, the problems faced by
adults and the responsibility of the
church in offering an adult education
CE203 PROGRAM PLANNING
(3 credits)
This course focuses on the principles and
practices of programming with exposure
to related skills such as preparation of
materials for printing, leading
committees, budgeting, facilities
planning, and other major
responsibilities. Opportunity will be given
to do programming through the planning
and directing of actual events.
CE204 BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF MARRIGE AND FAMILY
In this course, emphasis will be placed on
the important role of scripture in
understanding marriage and family. Such
topics as the manner of biblical
interpretation and the Bible as revelation
in context of humanity and culture will be
discussed and then issues of marriage
and family will be explored from a biblical
perspective. Students will be expected to
formulate their own biblically based
understanding of marriage and family.
CE205 PRE‐MARITAL, MARITAL AND POST‐MARITAL COUNSELING
This course using the case study
method, video tapes and role play,
seeks to assist the student to
understand and minister to those
preparing for marriage, those in
marriage as they encounter the
predicaments and ambiguities of life,
and those in the loneliness, grief and
periods of adjustments in divorce
CE301 COUNSELING IN A
MULTCULTURAL CONTEXT
This course will focus on the key issues
related to cross‐cultural counselling.
Participants will be exposed to some
emerging issues in the practice and
research of pastoral counselling within a
multicultural, multiethnic, multiracial
context. Use of case studies and role
playing methods will assist students to
appreciate and understand the rich
diversities of cultures and peoples,
differences in attitudes, behaviours,
world views, beliefs, and values. The
course will help students to become
more aware of those barriers which may
impede counselling interaction and,
hopefully, equip them with the sensitivity
and skills needed to become effective
helpers.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
STUDIES
ID101 INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER
The course acquaints the students
with basic programs such as Microsoft
Words, WordPerfect and Excel. The
goal is to enable the students to use
computer in their educational
projects.
ID102 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
IN MINISTRY (3 credits)
An introduction to available software
and technologies for use in church
management, Biblical and theological
study, and education in the church.
ID103 MUSIC READING/
KEYBOARD SKILLS
A class intended to help the beginner
or non‐music reader to attain some basic musical skills. Class meets once
per week for group instruction and
supervised practice. The student is
expected to do personal practice and
some written theory assignments
outside of class.
ID201 INTRODUCTION TO
PHILOSOPHY
This course is an introduction to the
study of philosophy. Students are
introduced to the categories of
metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics
and ethics through an historical survey
of the prominent thinkers in the
Western philosophical tradition.
Particular attention is paid to the
relationship between philosophy and
Christian thought.
ID202 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
This course will examine the issues
that arise from religious claims such as
the existence of God, the problem of
evil, the nature of miracles,
immortality, religious language,
religious experience, and the nature of
religious faith. The course is largely
conducted in seminar fashion allowing
for maximum student participation
and interaction.
ID203 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD
RELIGIONS
This course will investigate the history,
thought and practice of the major
world religions from the primitive to
the contemporary.
ID204 CHURCH AND SOCIETY
This course concentrates on the role
of the church in society and the sense
of public accountability from the
perspective of the Charity Commission
legislations.
COUNSELLING
CL303 INTRODUCTION TO
PASTORAL COUNSELLING
In this introduction to pastoral
counselling, an emphasis will be placed
upon an understanding of one model
of counselling and the practice of basic
communication skills. A study of
recurring societal problems pertinent
to the practice of pastoral counselling
will also be considered.
CL204 LOSS, GRIEF, AND DEATH
An examination of the meaning and
expression of change, loss, and grief in
relation to body integrity, significant
others, possessions, power, self,
Participants will be helped to identify
and own their feelings as a step toward
finding effective ways to minister to
others.
CL204 BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING
OF MARRIGE AND FAMILY
In this course, emphasis will be placed
on the important role of scripture in
understanding marriage and family.
Such topics as the manner of biblical
interpretation and the Bible as
revelation in context of humanity and
culture will be discussed and then
issues of marriage and family will be
explored from a biblical perspective.
Students will be expected to formulate
their own biblically based
understanding of marriage and family.
CL205 PRE‐MARITAL, MARITAL
AND POST‐MARITAL
COUNSELING
This course using the case study
method, video tapes and role play,
seeks to assist the student to
understand and minister to those
preparing for marriage, those in
marriage as they encounter the
predicaments and ambiguities of life,
and those in the loneliness, grief and
periods of adjustments in divorce.
CL301 COUNSELING IN A
MULTCULTURAL CONTEXT
This course will focus on the key issues
related to cross‐cultural counselling.
Participants will be exposed to some
emerging issues in the practice and
research of pastoral counselling within
a multicultural, multiethnic, multiracial
context. Use of case studies and role
playing methods will assist students to
appreciate and understand the rich
diversities of cultures and peoples,
differences in attitudes, behaviours,
world views, beliefs, and values. The
course will help students to become
more aware of those barriers which
may impede counselling interaction
and, hopefully, equip them with the
sensitivity and skills needed to become
effective helpers.
CHURCH HISTORY
THE EARLY PERIOD UNIT THE TIME
OF CONSTANTINE
A study of the expansion and
development of the early Church from
Pentecost until the time of
Constantine. Significant characters
and movements will be covered as
well as the history of thought,
including major deviation and the
formulation of the faith.
FROM CONSTANTINE TO THE
REFORMATION
A study of the growth of the church in
alliance with the Roman Empire
including medieval Christianity, the
rise of the Papacy and the currents of
thought leading to the Reformation.
THE REFORMATION PERIOD
A study of the Reformation both on
the continent and in Britain with
emphasis on the religious, political and
social changes up to the end of the
wars of religion, including the radical
reformation and changes in the roman
catholic church.
THE CHURCH FROM THE
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY
A study of the enlightenment and the
rise of rational. The evangelical
awakenings both in both in Britain and
United States will be included as well
as twentieth century movements such
as liberalism, ecumenism,
fundamentalism, Pentecostalism and
the charismatic movement.
OTHER RELIGIONS
AND CULTS ISLAM
A study of the life and teaching of
Mohammed together with a
description of the various groups
within modern Islam, including the
Sunnis and Shiites as well as the Sufis.
WESTERNISED VERSIONS OF THESE
RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATED WITH
NEW AGE
In New Age thoughts, the holism and
occultism of primal religion has been
fused with Far Eastern doctrines of
reincarnation and pantheism. These
concepts will be further analysed in a
Western setting and some of the
current sects which promotes these
ideas will be described and evaluated.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CULTS
Using examples from such common
cults as Mormonism and Christian
Science, the course will identify typical
characteristics of Christian cultic
movement including devotion to the
founder, authoritarianism, exclusives,
obedience to extra ‐Biblical sources of
authority, and rejection of orthodox
doctrine. Fruitful methods of
evangelism cult members will be
discussed. Students also study one of
the two following deviation:
JEHOVAH WITNESSES
After the history of the movement has
been surveyed, it s main teachings will
be evaluated with special emphasis on
its rejection of the doctrine of the
deity of Christian Christ and – its
complex doctrine of the end of the
world.
CHRISTIANITY AND OTHER
RELIGIONS
Various theory concerning the origin
and source of other religious will be discusses along with the vexed
question of the fate of people not
evangelised.
RATIONAL EVIDENCES FOR THE
CHRISTIAN WORLD-VIEW
An introduction to the subject of
apologetics as the rational justification
of belief. An evaluation of the
evidence for the divine in general and
the Christian world ‐ view in particular.
Topics explored will include the
evidence for God as creator, esigner
and moral legislator as well as the
historical evidence for the resurrection
of Jesus of Nazareth.
RATIONAL THREATS TO THE CHRISTIAN
WORLD-VIEW
A consideration of possible Christian
responses to such pressing problems
as the existence of evil and suffering,
the hideous of God, the multiplicity of
competing world religions, the
scientific objections to the notions of
miracle and life‐after‐death, the
apparent failure of Christ's Second
Coming predictions, and the alleged
meaninglessness of certain Christian
doctrines such as the Trinity.
EVALUATION OF SOME
ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY
WORLD-VIEW
A Christian analysis of materialism and
secularism, humanism, Marxism and
existentialism.
PRACTICAL DISCIPLESHIP
RELATING TO GOD
A discovery of Biblical teaching on the
importance of knowing God, of faith,
prayer, study of Scripture,
dependence on the Holy Spirit, and of
forgiveness. This is linked with a series
of seminars exploring how we can
deepen and maintain this personal
relationship with God.
RELATING TO OURSELVES
A course promoting self
understanding in the areas of body,
mind and emotions as well as in the
area of social interaction. The need for
a healthy self‐imagine is taught along
with a balanced life‐style including
how to deal with stress, crises and
change. There is opportunity to
discuss the practical outworking of
these principles as they relate to
family, singleness, sexuality,
loneliness, failure and other relevant
issues.
RELATING TO WORLD AROUND
US
A presentation of the Biblical teaching
on the world and man's relationship to
it. The Christian's responsibility to
interact positivity with the world as
God's creation is discussed, including
one's responsibility towards it, one's
use of it, and one's relationship to its
physical, social and artistic dimension.
The Biblical term "the world" denoting
godless society is also noted, and
advice is offered concerning how to
overcome its temptations and how to
live a holy life before it.
RELATING TO THE CHURCH
The importance of growing to maturity
through fellowship, worship and
service in the community of the
church is considered. The practical
outworking of this in the recognition
and use of gifts, the role of woman,
and spiritual leadership and team
work is also discussed, as is the need
for continual renewal.
RELATING TO THE WORLD'S NEEDS
Who is our neighbour? Our personal
responsibility towards the spiritual
and material needs around us is
explored. How and to what extent we
can fulfil this responsibility is
considered by discussing such
concerns as giving to charity, adopting
a simple life style, and sharing our faith
by word and deed.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Building practical communicating skills
in various public speaking situations.
Further nurturing of communication
skills in public speaking
CROSS CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
An examination of cultural and
communication in order to facilitate
the effective transmission of the
gospel from one culture to another. A
critical examination of transmission of
the gospel from one culture to
another. A critical examination of
contextualisation and of competing
cultures ‐ Biblical 'modern', and nonwestern.
PUBLIC MINISTRY SKILLS
This course covers such areas as: skills
involved in chairing a meeting, leading
worship and public prayer, Bible
reading and giving testimony, with and
without a public address system.
HOMILETICS (PREACHING)
HOMILETICS THEORY
The meaning of homiletics and the
style and content of preaching in the
N.T. are considered briefly. The
importance of clearly spoken
communication of biblical truth which
is both relevant and interesting is
stressed. The preparation of the
preacher as well as the presentation
and presentation of the sermon/talk
are considered.
HOMILETICS PRACTICAL
A practical exploring student's ability
in utilising and preaching styles on
different types of sermons. It is
centred on student preaching with
emphasis on self and group
assessment.
The use of video tape will be offered.
Opportunity to prepare and present a
short expository Bible talk before the
group with feedback from tutor and
students.
EXPOSITORY WORKSHOP
(OPTIONAL)
Further opportunity to develop
expository preaching skills.
MISSIONS
BIBLICAL BASIS OF MISSION
An examination of Biblical meaning of
mission, of the foundation and
motivation for mission in the character
and activity of God himself, and of the
relationship of the 0 T and N T themes
of divine wrath and judgement to the
Christian revelation of God's love and
salvation in Christ.
MISSIONARY PROFILE QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
A description of the well prepared
missionary including those going
abroad in more informal missionary
roles ('tentmakers')
CROSS CULTURE LIVING
A
discussion of the realities of living
and working in a different culture with
special emphasis on early adjustment
('culture shock') and relationships with
indigenous Christians. Reverse culture
shock on return into home culture will
also be covered.
CROSS CULTURAL ROLE PLAY
A special designed course to stimulate
cross‐cultural awareness and thinking
by means of role play and simulation
games followed by reflection on them.
DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN
MISSION
A history of the expansion of the
modern missionary movement and its
socio‐political context, together with a
consideration of the major issues
involved in mission strategy today, in
the light of recent history.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
THE BIBLICAL BASIS OF
LEADERSHIP
A study of the patterns of leadership
found in the Bible in terms of both
individual qualities and principles of
leadership amongst God's people,
together with an analysis of the wider
implications for society.
GROUP BIBLE STUDY LEADERSHIP
Guidelines are provided for the
organisation and the leadership of
small Bible Study discussion groups.
Suggestions are made on how to
prepare Bible studies and opportunity
is giving to put this skill into practice.
TEACHING THE BIBLE
How to teach with a Biblical text so
that God's word speaks to the life of
the hearer addressing the heart,
working with distinctive Christian
dynamic and relationships
CHURCH
ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION
This course in basic managerial and
administrative skills will include:
personal management and discipline,
discovering spiritual gifts, various styles of leadership. Time
management, working in a team, and
coping with change. The issue of stress
will be covered, as will his avoidance
of conflict situation and the reparation
of breakdowns in communication.
HOLY SPIRIT IN CHURCH
ADMINISTRATION END
MANAGEMENT
Exploration of leadership issues arising
from the tension between spirit and
structures in the church. Between the
dynamic presence of the Holy Spirit
and the stabilising force of church
organisation.
EVANGELISM
FOUNDATIONS FOR EVANGELISM
This foundation course is designed to
establish a theological basis, spiritual
dynamic and practical guidelines for
evangelistic effectiveness in today's
world. It is concerned with the need
both to live out and to articulate the
gospel. The classes provide
opportunities in small group settings
to develop skills in sharing in faith
stories and in presenting the gospel in
ways appropriate to particular groups
and individuals.
BASIC EVANGELISM
An introduction to evangelism and
congregational strategy for
communicating the Christianity faith in
contemporary secular society.
Effective individual and corporate
communication of the Good News.
Explores and establish theological
basis for evangelism. It is concerned to
live out and to present the gospel
articulately. Classes provide
opportunities in small group settings
to develop skills in sharing presenting
the gospel in ways appropriate to
particular groups and individuals.
CAMPUS EVANGELISM
Communicating the good news of the
gospel to students and collegiate
world. The settings, models, theory
and content of this ministry, with field
trips to campuses.
URBAN EVANGELISM
Concentrates on the city as the focus
for the ministry at the close of the
century. Emphasis will be placed on
the peculiar ethos of the city, the
church's approach to the unban
milieu, and models of current ministry
in urban settings. Includes field trips
and exposure to persons from urban
ministry.
CHRISTIAN AND URBAN CULTURE
This course establishes Biblical bases
for evangelistic outreach in urban
setting with studies in the areas of
racism, the history and theological
understanding of minorities and civic
and religious structures.
EVANGELISING NOMINAL CHRISTIANS
A seminar patterned course to
recognise nominality with guard to
individual personal relationship with
God, the institutional church, and
impact of the secular world.
CHURCH PLANTING AND
CHURCH GROWTH
INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH
PLANTING AND GROWTH.
The provision of principle for those in
pioneer situations who are involved in
starting new churches. A discussion of
the Church Growth movement and its
insights into the spread of the gospel
by means of growing churches.
FOUNDATIONS FOR CHURCH
GROWTH
Basic principles and procedures of
church growth. A treatment of Biblical
and theological presuppositions.
Methods of thinking through
evangelistic strategy planning for
increased effectiveness in the field.
APPLIED CHURCH GROWTH
Course to examine main principle of
church growth in other to explain their
practical outworking in a local church
context for the church to achieve its
minimum growth potential and
evangelistic effectiveness.
PASTORAL CARE
PASTORAL COUNSELLING
Treats the individual, marital and
family problems normally confronting
the pastor as counsellor. Examine of
issues in cross cultural pastoral
counselling.
PASTORAL MINISTRY
A course to examine the various
aspects of pastoral ministry in a
congregation setting. Interaction with
those proficient in pastoral ministry.
Purpose and practices of shepherding
as describe in the Bible and in moral
and systematic theology.
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Theology of pastoral ministry,
theology and conduct of worship,
parish responsibility, community
relations and ministerial ethics.
COUNSELLING
BASIC COUNSELLING
Examines the relational aspects of
counselling with particular emphasis
on the practical and attainment of
relationship skills within the context of
the local congregation. Providing
models and depression, phobias and
anxiety.
PERSONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
NEEDS
An explanation of the principle of
counselling and a discussion of the
nature of personality in the context of
psychological and relational needs, all
seen from a Biblical perspective.
Counselling theory will also be
examined and some basic counselling
skills imparted.
THE COUNSELLOR: SKILLS,
TECHNIQUES AND PASTORAL PROBLEMS
A more in‐depth teaching of
counselling skills together with the
provision of some insights into dealing
with problems of depression,
bereavement, etc..
GENERAL MINISTRY
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Focuses on God as the fundamental
model of Christian character and
service and explores various spiritual
disciplines through which those
engage in ministry can more fully
reflects God's likeness.
TEAM MINISTRY
A course which focuses on working
together within others as a team.
Several passages in the Bible will be
examined to establish a proper
perspective for working together.
PRAYER AND INTERCESSION
Studied of passages throughout the
Bible relating to prayer, with a goal of
achieving a Biblical knowledge of God
through prayer and intercession.
Emphasis is on urging each to avail
themselves more fully with the
importance and power that comes
through prayer and intercession.
FAITH
Studies of passages throughout the
Bible relating of faith, with a goal of
achieving a clear Biblical and practical
knowledge of faith.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
A study of praise and worship.
Historical and New Testament
perspectives of worship will be
undertaken. Helps to develop an
awareness of worship from a Biblical
perspective and traces the
development of Morden worship
pattern. Also explores issues related to
the ministry of worship. Emphasis is on
worship as expression of God's
admiration which results on
obedience.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND MINISTRY
Relevant Biblical texts on spiritual gifts
will be examined, with attention to the
interpretation and application.
Emphasis in on pursuit of constructive
understanding of ‐spiritual gifts.
RELIGIOUS AUTHORITIES
A study of the rise and development of
denominations organisation and
administration patterns and
structures, and functions.
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