Timetable for Theology Graduate Courses

Genesis makes a unique and important contribution to the biblical canon. We will explore that contribution by looking at the distinctive place Genesis occupies in the biblical narrative, and investigating its rich theological content. We will take the opportunity to explore the sophisticated composition of the book and its carefully crafted narrative episodes. The student will also encounter the book’s remarkable capacity for speaking to contemporary concerns.

This course explores a directed course of study of a chosen discipline of theology. Through a selection of tutoring, class time, guided, and self-directed study, the student will demonstrate a mastery of a specific area of theological study and will communicate effectively relevant theories, principles, and applications over a series of essays.

This course enables students to develop and deepen, in more specialized areas of study, the skills and knowledge acquired through successful completion of the BTh (or equivalent). Students, in discussion with a supervisor, decide on a research project and conduct their research under supervision. The project must reflect the methodologies and skills appropriate to the subject area in which they are working. This course allows students to develop their theological thinking in a systematic capacity, subject to the constraints and rigours of research methods appropriate to the respective disciplines. As part of the supervision process the student will present regular summaries of their progress to the lecturer and receive feedback on the progress of their proposal.

This is the second of two courses which comprise a Postgraduate Certificate in Theology, designed to equip graduates to offer professional supervision in a range of ministry contexts (understanding ministry in the broad sense of Christian vocation). Through the integration of theory, practice, and theology, it enables practitioners to develop a framework for supervision appropriate to their own cultural and professional contexts, and to engage in critically reflective practice.

This course equips Christian leaders to cultivate intentional, transformative discipleship within their church communities and ministry settings. Students will explore the biblical vision of discipleship and develop a theologically informed understanding of how Christian communities are shaped by the Spirit into the increasing likeness of Christ. Drawing on historical and contemporary models of discipleship, as well as local case studies from diverse New Zealand churches, the curriculum will examine discipleship through a holistic, embodied and relational lens. The course culminates in students developing contextually appropriate discipleship strategies for their own church or ministry settings, sensitive to the socio-cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Break-out tracks in youth and adult discipleship enable focused application within specific ministry demographics.