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Reading the Bible

Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology, Counselling, Teacher Education

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Course Description

This course introduces students to biblical theology, exploring Scripture as a unified story centred on God’s mission in the world. Students learn how to read the Bible faithfully and responsibly, connecting biblical themes with contemporary contexts relevant to youth work. Through guided study and reflection, learners consider how Scripture shapes Christian identity, ethics, and practice, and how biblical insights can inform compassionate, hope-filled engagement with young people and their communities.

About this course

  • Course Title
  • Reading the Bible
  • Course Code
  • 115.515
  • School
  • Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology, Counselling, Teacher Education
  • Level
  • 5 NZQA
  • Credits
  • 15
  • Year
  • Year 1; 1
  • Teaching Period
  • Semester 1
  • Location Pin Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Location of Delivery
  • On-campus / Distance; On-campus; Auckland; Christchurch
  • Domestic Course Fee*
  • $912 NZD
  • International Course Fee**
  • $1824 NZD
  • Category
  • Biblical Studies
  • Prerequisite
  • No pre-requisites
  • Key Topics covered
  • Biblical Theology and The Story of Scripture

    The Old Testament Story

    The New Testament Story

    Beginnings

    Exodus

    Land & Kingdom

    Exile & Remnant

    Reading Jesus Back into Scripture

    The Ministry and Life of Jesus

    Spirit & Church

    New Beginnings

    The Contemporary Need for the Story of the Bible

    Integrating & Contextualising the Story of the Bible
  • Assessment Method
  • Essay

    Presentation

    Report
  • Required Textbooks
  • Bartholomew, Craig G, and Michael W. Goheen. The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. 3rd Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014. Available as an eBook in the library. Additional required and recommended readings are supplied on Moodle.
  • Delivery Mode
  • On-campus, blended, and distance options; Face-to-face / Blended; Weekly daytime or evening lectures over one semester. May involve video conference delivery.
  • Teaching Staff

  • Rev. Joey Millington
    Leigh Greyling

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