study For Semester 2 - july 2024

If you’re interested in studying in the second semester, we have some excellent options - whether you are interested in the rich depths of Scripture, studying the history of Christianity in Aotearoa New Zealand, or want to dig into theology, missions and leadership.

STUDY OPTIONS INCLUDE:

Non-Formal Study: Do some reading each week to prepare for class, and attend all lectures, but without completing assessments or gaining any formal credit. This is a great option for those who want to learn without pressure.

Certificate of Proficiency: Participate fully in a single course - do the pre-reading, attend all lectures, and complete the required assessment tasks. Your study will be formally recognised by NZQA. This is the option to choose if you want to give formal study a go, but aren’t ready to commit to a full qualification.

Any of the courses listed below may be taken by non-formal and Certificate of Proficiency students.

Enrol in a programme: If you want to gain a diploma or degree, have a chat with our team about which programme and course structure will best suit you. You can enrol for a single course, for half-time study, or in full-time study.

Level 5 - Through our partnership with Laidlaw College, you can study:

Engaging Theology (Level 5)

This course aims to introduce systematic theology and teach learners to think theologically. It examines God’s self-revelation, how we can understand that revelation, and why it is foundational for our faith. It then explores the arrangement of this revelation into a set of core beliefs and their application to everyday living.

Leadership Internship 2 (Level 5)

PRE-REQUISITE: 474 OR 476
This course aims to apply a range of key Christian leadership skills to develop and lead a team. The intern will plan and execute an assigned ministry project which will contribute to the goals of a church, mission, or community ministry.

Reading the NT (Level 5)

This course explores a broad understanding of New Testament foundations, and their interpretation and application within church, mission, and community contexts.

Christian History: Our Story (Level 5)

To develop an integrative understanding of how Christian theology, practice, culture and institutions have developed over history, such that students can better narrate the wider context of their leadership.

Biblical Hebrew 1 (Level 5)

This course explores an introductory study of biblical Hebrew, including basic vocabulary and key points of grammar.

Psalms (Level 5)

This course studies the growth of the Psalter, its present shape, theological significance and emergence and use as the Bible’s book of praise and prayer.

Formation (Level 5)  

This course aims to help students to reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings, and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. 

Level 6 - Through our Diploma programme, you can study:

Leadership and Communication (Internship Level 6)

Interpersonal dynamics in leadership will be explored through integrating leadership theory with mentored experience in a ministry or mission practicum placement context, employing specific models of reflective practice along with an examination of learners’ own leadership styles in relation to biblical models.

Ethics of Christian Leadership (Internship Level 6)

Learners will develop understanding of the ethical responsibilities and challenges of Christian leadership and develop skills relating to formulating ethical strategies and dealing with ethical issues through placement in a particular missional or pastoral context.

Level 6 & 7 - Through our partnership with Laidlaw College, you can study:

Pentateuch (Level 6 or 7)

(ENGLISH OR HEBREW EXEGESIS)
PRE-REQUISITE: 120; PRE/CO-REQUISITE: 111
PRE-REQUISITES FOR HEBREW OPTION: 106 AND 107

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.

Capstone: Integrative Practice (Level 6 or 7)

This course explores biblical, theological, and practical studies by means of a process of spiritual formation. Students will reflect on their key learnings and faith journey over their course of study and articulate a personal ethos for their vocation in the mission of God through interaction with peers and faculty members.