What modules make up the courses?

Old Testament & New Testament

Old and New Testaments are studied with a focus on the overarching biblical story that climaxes in God’s Kingdom announcement and enactment in Jesus. Students are introduced to the key themes of Scripture—creation, God’s work in history, the fall and the saving work of Jesus in the incarnation and at the cross, eschatology, ecclesiology, pneumatology. There is a special focus on the ways in which, going back to the original purpose in creation, God’s people are created for his Glory in mission, service and for the proclamation and works of the Kingdom. You will be given tools for lifelong study of Scripture and models to help you apply God’s word to everyday life challenges, ministry and leadership.

Spirituality & Church History

Church History is approached with a focus on spirituality and an appreciation for the ways in which God has continued to work in the church and in the world down through the ages. We read some classics in the history of Christian spirituality, discovering the ways in which they help us face the challenges of life today: life in the Spirit, life in community, pastoral care, leadership and growth into Christ’s character.

Doctrine

Students are introduced to the history and biblical shape of Christian doctrine especially as this inspires our vision for Christian worship, prayer, discipleship and mission and as it guides our thinking about the nature of healthy church and life in the Spirit. Down through the centuries great minds with big hearts have helped the church think in an organised way about God and his ways in the world. The questions these theologians faced are as pressing today as they were in the 3rd and 16th centuries. The classics in Christian Doctrine lead us deeper into worship of God for his wisdom and power.

Missiology

The theology and practice of mission is taught by specialists with decades’ of personal experience of mission, evangelism and church growth. The focus is on the challenge and inspiration of all that God is doing in our own time, the lessons of history and core concepts and debates in mission studies. Particular attention is paid to: the relationship between proclamation and action; the understanding of mission in the Pentecostal and Charismatic traditions; the role of advocacy and pursuit of justice and the nature of mission in a post-modern and pluralistic context.

Leadership, Ministry and Personal Formation

All our courses include teaching for personal formation, for ministry and for leadership; in both the Church and in the life-place. This means practical training that equips students with an understanding, for example, of team leadership, conflict management, vision casting, communication skills, the nature of power, how to develop enterprise strategies, organisational health and growth and the nature of ministry in the power of the Spirit. Training for leadership and ministry is set within the context of a personal investment in spiritual disciplines (prayer, bible study, hospitality, worship, service, fasting), comprehending individual motivational strengths and weaknesses, self-leadership, and the nature of relationships and of life in the community.