Part-time Courses

Course Description

Theology is not only an academic discipline, it is practical. For a Christian, theology is practised daily, not only through our words but by our conduct.

This module will explore the practices which enhance and bring value to our understanding of God and our relationship with the divine.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of different spiritual practices
• Consider the role of spiritual practices in faith development
• Develop effective communication skills within the context of their spiritual formation
• Develop an understanding of healthy spiritual wellbeing
• Deepen individual understanding of their vocation and ministerial formation.

Course Description

In an ever changing world the Church continues to proclaim a message of truth, hope, love, and peace. How we facilitate our churches is always changing but the necessity of integrity and faith does not.

In this module students will be equipped with a better understanding of the practical knowledge and tools they will need for the efficient and effective running of a ministry and/or church as an organisation.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• identify different methodological approaches to establishing teams,
• consider how different models of Christian leadership shape leadership teams,
• describe legal governance of organisations,
• demonstrate the ability to safeguard yourself and others within ministry,
• reflect on your own ministry practice in relation to different roles that leadership requires.

Course Description

This module provides an overview of key Christian doctrines within an orthodox, evangelical theological worldview. These doctrines lay the foundation of faith and provide a grounding in biblical Christianity, equipping students to engage with a world full of curiosity and questions about faith.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the Christian faith
• Evaluate, through reflection, the knowledge learned in relationship to faith
• Develop an understanding of the role of different sources in theology
• Discuss examples of understandings of Christian doctrine in church life
• Critically reflect on one’s own theological views in light of scripture and the contemporary context.

Course Description

Scripture was written by authors inspired by God. It was written at a particular time, for particular purposes. In studying scripture this module seeks to develop your understanding of scripture through engaging with different approaches.

This module also invites you to consider the relationship between scripture and faith.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Describe different interpretive strategies and their theological contexts
• Evaluate, through reflection, the knowledge learned in relationship to faith
• Demonstrate an understanding of different biblical sources
• Describe and analyse in detail specific texts within the Bible, interpret them within their context
• Reflect on your own theological perspective on scripture.

Course Description

Christian leadership is based on the principles of the Kingdom of God revealed in scripture and requires humility, integrity and faithfulness.

This module will equip students to develop an understanding of leadership in a Christian context, considering personal development, and the establishment and development of leadership culture.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of different models of Christian leadership
• Consider how different models of Christian leadership shape church culture
• Discuss Christian leadership in relationship to the mission of the church
• Discuss examples of understandings of Christian leadership in church life
• Critically reflect on your own practice of leadership in relationship to the contemporary context.