The classes provided
in the School are divided into the following modules (click
on a name for a description):
Classes marked  are available by correspondence as
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information.
Class Content
- Biblical Survey Modules
Introduction to Bible
The origin,
transmission and translation of the Bible,
including its revelation and inspiration,
together with a study of English translations.
Bible Geography
A study of the geographical
background to the Old and New Testaments,
together with relevant archaeological discoveries
relevant to the biblical text. - Doctrinal Modules
- Discipleship
An examination of the principles of Discipleship,
their significance in the lives of the disciples
of Jesus and their application in church and
individual life.
- Bible Doctrines I
A study of God and his character, together with
the doctrines concerning the Godhead and their
significance in the teaching of the church and
the lives of Christians.
- Bible Doctrines II
A study of other important doctrines relevant
to the basis of Christianity, especially
redemption, church unity and eschatology, and
their application to congregational teaching.
- The Church
An examination of the
principles of the church including its
membership, organisation, worship, work and
leadership, and the relationship of the church
with the community. Protestant Doctrines
Major doctrines of the Protestant and other
denominations such as Calvinism,
Denominationalism and Millenialism. Catholic Doctrines
The development and application of major
doctrines of the Catholic church on subjects such
as authority, salvation, the sacraments and Mary.
Restoration Movement
A study of the principles of restoration and
their historical application in the Restoration
Movement, especially in the UK, USA and Australia.
- Language
Modules
NT Greek IV
New Testament Greek language and usage in nouns,
verbs, adjectives, prepositions and pronouns.
Introductory translations of New Testament texts.NT
Greek V
New Testament Greek language and further usage in
nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions and
pronouns. Further translations of New Testament
texts.
- Educational
ModulesTeaching
I
An introduction to the goals of
teaching and the basics of self-preparation,
knowledge of students, lesson planning and
presentation.Teaching II
Principles and objectives of lesson planning and
the instruction techniques of lesson presentation. Teaching III
Advanced lesson presentation and classroom
management techniques and problems. Teaching IV
Lesson evaluation and personal and congregational
outcomes and development. Christian Education
Christian education principles, curriculum,
organisation, administration and development,
including teacher training. Practical
Teaching I, II, III and IV
Each of these modules include supervised lesson
preparation, presentation and evaluation in
simulated and on-job situations. Textual
Modules
Bible Study I
An introductory study of the
principles of Bible study and usage of
relevant study resources, illustrated
with practical exercises in studying. Bible Study II
A more advanced study of the principles
of Bible study and usage of relevant
study resources, illustrated with
practical exercises in studying and
applied in the preparation of teaching
materials.
Pentateuch
A study of the first five books of the Old
Testament, their origins, structure, messages and
teaching value for the contemporary church.Hebrew History
An examination of the Old Testament History of
the Jews and its connection with the books and
messages of the Old Testament and the personal,
religious and political life of the nation.OT
Poetry
A study of the books of Poetry, including Jewish
poetic literature, and the relevance of these
messages to the lives of their writers, their
audience and us today.OT Prophecy
A study of the Old Testament books of Prophecy
and the principles of prophetic proclamation and
their application and fulfilment.Gospels
I
A study of the synoptic gospels Matthew, Mark and
Luke, their structure, purpose and content and
teaching value for today.Gospels
II
A more advanced and detailed study of the
synoptic gospels Matthew, Mark and Luke, their
structure, purpose and content and teaching value
for today.John
A study of the gospel of John, its structure,
purpose and content and teaching value for today.NT
History
An examination of the book of Acts, its purpose,
structure, themes, and relevance to the church
today.NT Letters I
A study of New Testament books of Romans &
Galatians, their structure, main themes, and
application in the life of the early church and
the church today.NT Letters II
A study of the background and text of the New
Testament Letters to the Corinthian church, the
problems they address, their solutions and
practical value for us.NT Letters III
A study of the NT prison epistles, Ephesians,
Philippians, Colossians & Philemon and their
relevance to the life of Paul, the early church
and to current congregations.NT Letters IV
Studies in the New Testament letters to
preachers, Timothy and Titus, their messages
about church organisation, work and preaching and
their application in contemporary churches.NT Letters V
The outline, message, value and applications of
the New Testament book of Hebrews, including its
connection to Jewish & Gentile Christians and
application to churches today.NT Letters VI
The outlines, themes and text of the general
epistles of the New Testament, James, 1 and 2
Peter, 1, 2 and 3 John and Jude, together with
the application to the contemporary church.NT Prophecy
An examination of the content and message of the
New Testament book of Revelation, its
interpretations and application, and practical
teaching values.
- Ministerial Practice
ModulesPreacher's Life
and Work I
Principles and practise involved in the
work of a preacher including motivation
and methods, organisation, planning and
evaluation.Preacher's Life
and Work II
Further principles & practise
involved in the work of a preacher
including motivation and methods,
organisation, planning and evaluation.Evangelism I
Elementary principles involved in
personal evangelism and their application
including actual studies with new
Christians.Evangelism II
Further principles involved in personal
evangelism and their application
including actual studies with non-Christians.Evangelism III
Further principles involved in personal
evangelism and their application,
development of evangelism in a
congregational setting, including actual
studies with non Christians.Evangelism IV
Further development of evangelism in a
congregational setting, including actual
studies with non-Christians.Church Seminar I / Church Seminar II / Church Seminar III
Seminars on matters of relevance to the
operation of churches presented by a
range of lecturers.Homiletics I
Principles of sermon design and delivery,
and class preparation and presentation of
sermons.Homiletics II
Advanced principles of sermon design and
delivery, and class preparation and
presentation of sermons.Homiletics III
Planning, preparation and delivery of
sermons to groups of individuals and
congregations.Homiletics IV
Further planning, preparation and
delivery of sermons to groups of
individuals and congregations.Youth Work
Principles,
planning, application and operation of
activities design to meet the needs of
youth.Christian Home
Biblical principles
of organisation, development and roles in
the home and their application.Women's Studies I
Studies in the needs and women in a range
of areas of personal and congregational
living.Women's Studies II
Further studies in the needs and women in
a range of areas of personal and
congregational living.
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