BIBLICAL STUDIES (BS)

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BS101-03: Basic Greek 1-3

This teaches students the basics of the language, including vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure, with the purpose of reading and translating Scripture comfortably.

 

BS104: Bible Culture

This introduces students to Bible cultures, including geography, history, and religious, socio-economic and political institutions, in order to develop a frame of reference in which to interpret Scripture.

 

BS105: OT Introduction

This surveys the books of the OT, locating and understanding them in the context redemptive history so that the student can articulate the message and purpose of each book.

 

BS106: NT Introduction

This surveys the books of the NT, locating and understanding them in the context redemptive history so that the student can articulate the message and purpose of each book.

 

BS201-03: Basic Hebrew 1-3

This teaches students the basics of the language, including vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure, with the purpose of reading and translating Scripture comfortably.

 

BS204: Greek Syntax

This engages the student with significant theological vocabulary, intermediate grammar and syntax, laying a foundation in basic exegetical skills so that the student can confidently understand Scripture with the flow of the context.

 

BS205-06: Greek Exegesis 1-2

This challenges the student to make exegetical decisions that affect the meaning of the text, so that students grow in their ability and confidence to interpret Scripture using a minimum of help.

 

BS207: OT Hermeneutics

This introduces the student to the variety of OT genres, showing how genre features aid in understanding the passage.

 

BS208: NT Hermeneutics

This introduces the student to the variety of OT genres, showing how genre features aid in understanding the passage.

 

BS209:General Epistles

 

 

BS301: Hebrew Syntax

This engages the student with significant theological vocabulary, intermediate grammar and syntax, laying a foundation in basic exegetical skills so that the student can confidently understand Scripture with the flow of the context.

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BS302-03: Hebrew Exegesis 1-2

This challenges the student to make exegetical decisions that affect the meaning of the text so that students grow in their ability and confidence to interpret Scripture using a minimum of help.

 

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THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (TS)

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TS101: Basic Hermeneutics

Here students learn the basic steps of understanding a passage in the English translation and summarizing it in preparation for further homiletic work.

 

TS102: Basic Doctrines

Here students will learn the basic doctrines and demonstrate their grasp of the subject content.

 

TS103: Asian Religions

This will introduce students to the main religions on Asia, with a view to discerning their basic spiritualities and worldviews.

 

TS104: Christian Worldview

Here students will learn the Christian worldview in comparison with contemporary cultural worldviews.

 

TS201: Church History

This is a survey of significant stages, events and people in church history.

 

TS202: Christianity in Asia

This is a survey of Christianity in Asia - its roots, progress and contemporary presence.

 

TS301: Advanced Theology: Father

This course engages students with biblical, systematic and contemporary theology on the topic of God, with a focus on him as worthy of sole worship.

 

TS302: Advanced Theology: Son

This course engages students with biblical, systematic and contemporary theology on the topic of Jesus Christ, with a focus on his call to discipleship.

 

TS303: Advanced Theology: Spirit

This course engages students with biblical, systematic and contemporary theology on the topic of the Holy Spirit, with a focus on his ministry in the church.

 

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MINISTRY STUDIES (MS)

 

MS101: Spiritual Disciplines

This helps students to reflect on the fundamental spiritual disciplines of personal, family and church life, in order to deepen their commitment to such practices.

 

MS102: Church Mission

This helps students wrestle with issues concerning how the church is to live in this world for God’s glory.

 

MS201: Ethics

This helps students respond to contemporary ethical issues from the framework of a strong Christian faith that is also supplied with the fruit of good research.

 

MS202: Christian Family

This helps students learn a theology of the family, while also reflecting on and responding to contemporary issues that affect the Christian family.

 

MS203: Homiletics

This helps students develop the skills needed to communicate sound biblical exposition to contemporary audiences.

 

MS204: Apologetics

This helps students respond to contemporary issues in apologetics from the framework of a strong Christian faith that is also supplied with the fruit of good research.

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MS301: Leadership

This helps students develop a theology of leadership in comparison to contemporary theories.

 

MS302: Pastoral Theology

This helps students reflect on a pastor’s many-sided roles and responsibilities, while also discussing and responding to significant issues related to them.

 

MS303: Biblical Counseling

This helps students learn the basic skills, topics and relational issues that relate to counseling an individual or group from a Christian faith perspective.