Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry

— accredited through Alphacrucis College

Units offered as part of this Award:

• ANL101 - Old Testament Hebrew 1

  • Description: Have you ever wanted to read the bible in its original language? Have you ever wondered about the context, culture and worldview of the Old Testament and how its language contributes to this? Have you wanted to see how a great story telling language works? The study of OT Hebrew will provide you with these insights. The Old Testament Hebrew 1 & 2 units aim to present you with the tools, vocabulary and grammar to not only understand OT Hebrew, but also enable you to translate simple OT Hebrew texts into English. Further, by having these tools, you will gain foundational knowledge of the richness, light and shade, and wonder of the story-telling nature of the Hebrew language (which can be hidden in our English translations), as well as its unique poetic techniques. Haim Nachman Bialik (Jewish Poet, 1873-1934) states, "Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your new bride through a veil." So come study OT Hebrew for yourself and experience the joys of reading; without the veil(!). Unit detail page >>

• ANL151 - New Testament Greek 1

  • Description: While it may come as a shock to some, the truth is that Jesus did not speak Shakespearean English! Indeed, our Old and New Testaments were written in languages different to our own, in times far removed from our own. The fact is that, while they can be very good, translations of the Bible can only do so much. Inevitably, translation teams have to make interpretive decisions regarding how to bring out the meaning of the Biblical text into the target language, and this can sometimes reflect theological bias or simply miss some of the richness and subtlety present in the original languages. Here at Alphacrucis, we will help to equip you with all the necessary tools to negotiate the sometimes difficult terrain of understanding the text on its own terms; not just to be able to bring out simple English (or other) transliterations, but to interact with and grasp the meaning of the original texts. Biblical Greek is an extraordinarily rich and expressive language that was the perfect choice for recording the continuing story of God’s eternal plan. As the lingua franca of basically the whole known world at the time of Jesus and his first followers, this language was used to put the word of God into the hands of anyone who would care to listen. Using innovative linguistic research, we will help you to grasp this extraordinary language so that you can go deeper into the word of God; not just for yourself, but also for all those you minister to. Unit detail page >>

• ANL201 - Old Testament Hebrew 2

  • Description: Have you ever wanted to read the bible in its original language? Have you ever wondered about the context, culture and worldview of the Old Testament and how its language contributes to this? Have you wanted to see how a great story telling language works? The study of OT Hebrew will provide you with these insights. The Old Testament Hebrew 1 & 2 units aim to present you with the tools, vocabulary and grammar to not only understand OT Hebrew, but also enable you to translate simple OT Hebrew texts into English. Further, by having these tools, you will gain foundational knowledge of the richness, light and shade, and wonder of the story-telling nature of the Hebrew language (which can be hidden in our English translations), as well as its unique poetic techniques. Haim Nachman Bialik (Jewish Poet, 1873-1934) states, "Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your new bride through a veil." So come study OT Hebrew for yourself and experience the joys of reading; without the veil(!).  Unit detail page >>

• ANL251 - New Testament Greek 2

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit continues the examination of NT Greek grammar, and introduces basic concepts of syntax, textual criticism and sentence diagramming. Unit detail page >>

• ANL301 - Old Testament Hebrew 3

  • Curriculum objective: This course builds upon 2 previous units of OT Hebrew and aims to bridge the gap between an understanding of OT Hebrew grammar and an advanced understanding of OT Hebrew syntax. This has a view to equipping students for the reading, translation, exegesis and exposition of the OT. Unit detail page >>

• ANL351 - New Testament Greek 3

  • Curriculum objective: This course builds upon 2 previous units of NT Greek and aims to bridge the gap between an understanding of NT Greek grammar and an advanced understanding of NT Greek syntax. This has a view to equipping students for the reading, translation, exegesis and exposition of the NT. Unit detail page >>

• BIB101 - Introduction to the Bible

  • Description: Understanding the Bible is foundational for the Christian life. This unit introduces students to the Old and New Testaments and how to interpret them. We explore the historical and thematic developments of the Bible, and how the narrative of Scripture should be applied today. There are two textbooks for this course used for all levels of study: Grey, J., Them Us & Me: How the Old Testament Speaks to People Today, (Sydney: SCD/ APSS, 2008) AND Witherington, B, III., The New Testament Story, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 2004). Unit detail page >>

• BIB201 - Biblical Interpretation and Application

  • Description: Many people think that they just read the Bible and believe it. But in reality, they are not just reading but interpreting the Bible. So how can we effectively interpret the Bible? This is the key question of this unit. To explore this question we will consider the original languages of the Bible as well as the type of writings (genre) found in its pages. This will provide the foundation for developing skills in the interpretation and application of the Bible. Unit detail page >>

• BIB210 - The Pentateuch

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit examines the literary and ideological themes and structures evident in the Pentateuch, with particular focus on the world it constructs and the influences it exerts on the remainder of the OT and modern culture Unit detail page >>

• BIB211 - Wisdom Literature

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit examines the wisdom literature of the OT by redefining ‘wisdom’ itself in the light of the scribal, cultic and cultural practices of Israel and its ‘neighbours,’ but also in the light of the more formal qualities of the texts themselves. Unit detail page >>

• BIB212 - Minor Prophets

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit examines the book of the Twelve (Prophets) as a collage, with particular emphasis given to the themes, rhetoric and portrayals of Yahweh.  Unit detail page >>

• BIB251 - The Johannines

  • Curriculum objective: By highlighting the way in which the symbolism and theology of the Fourth Gospel and the Johannine Letters draw on the OT intertextually, a bridge is built between OT and NT, bringing greater focus to the student’s reading of the Christian Bible. Unit detail page >>

• BIB252 - The Prison Epistles

  • Description: The letters of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon were written from prison and yet deal with some of the most liberating concepts imaginable. We know Ephesians from its famous spiritual warfare passage, but what exactly did Paul picture as the greatest of all battles? Philippians is a letter of instruction, providing models to follow. In it we will find Paul, Jesus, Timothy and Epaphroditus offered as those whom we should seek to copy. Colossians is an enigma one needs to play detectives trying to recover from the clues what Paul was likely confronting. Finally, Philemon is gigantic in its implications contrary to its miniature word length. It will prove fertile ground to wrestle with how a first century document can impact a twenty-first century audience. Four letters from captivity which will release any of us from unconscious imprisoning ideas. Time spent with these letters will be richly rewarded and equip us for life in multiple dimensions; spiritual, relational, personal and corporate. Bring your Bibles and your brains, and be prayed up ready for the challenge God’s word will present to bring behaviour in line with belief. Unit detail page >>

• BIB253 - The Pastoral Epistles

  • Curriculum objective: To examine the so-called Pastoral letters ascribed to Paul; 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. The issues of pseudonymity, literary dependency and the various world-views developed from the text(s) are examined. Unit detail page >>

• BIB260 - Biblical Theology of Mission

  • Curriculum objective: This unit provides a study of the theological foundations of missions, examining the Old and New Testament and, in particularly, the missionary mandate arising from the gospel of Jesus Christ.It aims to engage students in the process of examining Christian missionary activity in the light of the Scriptures, and provide the theological basis grounding missionary strategy and facilitating effective practice Unit detail page >>

• BIB311 - Psalms and Song of Songs

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit is a detailed examination of the specific texts of Psalms and Song of Songs, and relates this to the challenges of the universal human condition Unit detail page >>

• BIB312 - Isaiah

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit is a detailed examination of the specific text(s) of Isaiah. It provides an advanced study of reading prophetic literature. Unit detail page >>

• BIB313 - Esther

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit is an examination of the book of Esther and its narrative world. Unit detail page >>

• BIB314 - Daniel

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit provides a detailed examination of the specific book of Daniel and its apocalyptic worldview. Unit detail page >>

• BIB350 - Biblical Theology

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit is a detailed examination of the specific compilation of themes highlighted in a synthesised reading of biblical texts. Unit detail page >>

• BIB351 - Luke-Acts

  • Description: The title for this subject might appear a little odd, so let me explain. I am convinced that Luke wrote one work but since there was no scroll big enough, he had to use two – hence Luke-Acts. The hyphen is meant to indicate one work but in two volumes. This means it is the only work in the New Testament which tracks the transition from Jesus to the early church and beyond; surely a must for Bible believing Christians to investigate! Then the title reads, ‘A Pentecostal(‘s) reading.’ Since we all read through pre-loaded opinions, I’ve advertised mine up front. I’m a Pentecostal and so I’ll read Luke through my life experience. But I hope my (the ‘s in the title) reading is not unique, but reflects the wider Pentecostal community (hence I put ‘s in brackets). I guess the only way to prove this is come and do the subject. Let’s read Luke together (a Pentecostal reading) and in that way you can alert me to my blind spots and we can help each other continue the work of Jesus and the early church. Unit detail page >>

• BIB352 - Romans Galatians and Pauls Narrative World

  • Curriculum objective: An examination of Romans with the epistolary and rhetorical conventions that dictate its message. After the “New Perspective” is examined through Galatians, the unit then moves from the particularity of the letters to the generality of Pauline worldview, and the constraints posed by the epistolary mode itself. Unit detail page >>

• BIB353 - I & II Corinthians

  • Description: The Corinthian Correspondence is a fascinating exchange between the Apostle Paul and the troubled church in Corinth, and is a worthwhile study for those who are interested in Paul’s role as pastor and apostle. Addressing a variety of ethical and theological issues, in 1 Corinthians Paul must set about to correct the actions of a community that is struggling with leaving behind previous morals and values that reflect the culture of Corinth and do not represent the body of Christ well. From sexual sin, to drunkenness, to Christians taking each other to court, 1 Corinthians addresses many ethical issues which can help frame and inform our Spirit inspired ethics today. In 2 Corinthians, Paul must defend himself in light of the Corinthian church’s dissatisfaction with his style of apostleship. The relationship between Paul and the Corinthian community is seriously strained in the face of other ‘super apostles’ (as Paul described them) who appear to embody the ideals which the Corinthians expect in an apostle, ideals which they perceive Paul to lack. Rather than being respected as a leader, Paul struggles to defend all that he has achieved with the church in Corinth and is danger of being ostracized by a community he founded. The Corinthian Correspondence is a snapshot into the practical ministry of the church and its leadership in the first century. If you wish to understand more about the early Christian community, its organization, its problems and its strengths, then this course is for you! Unit detail page >>

• BIB354 - Hebrews, 1 Peter and the NT use of the OT

  • Curriculum objective: This unit applies insights from rhetorical criticism and sociology to examine the roles that intertextuality, symbolic universe, rhetoric and pseudonymity play in community formation and maintenance. Unit detail page >>

• BIB355 - Revelation

  • Description: Understanding the Book of Revelation is kind of like scaling Mount Everest: if you don’t have the right equipment for the task, then the climb can very quickly become perilous. There is no doubt that Revelation is one of the most puzzling books of the Bible, with many either simply ignoring it altogether or framing their entire outlook on life with misunderstandings of this seemingly bizarre text. We offer the student the chance to equip themselves with the right tools for the task of interpreting the Apocalypse, providing the opportunity for the student to discover that, while the book wasn’t written directly to us, it still has a very important message for us. Indeed, when it is reached, the view from the summit is breathtaking. Unit detail page >>

• COM302 - Intercultural Communication

  • Description: This subject provides students with an opportunity to study the principles and processes of communication theory and how to apply that in the process of the contextualization of the Christian message. These tools are important for ministry anywhere in the world including in cross-cultural mission. It will also introduce students to the communication prototypes inherent in the Scriptures as well as preparing students for Christian witness in their own ministry context. Unit detail page >>

• EXP201 - Ministry Internship 1

  • Curriculum objective: This unit incorporates learning experiences at a practical level as well as giving opportunity to reflect on both the practice and theory of ministry. This reflection occurs with an appointed supervisor as well as the formal classroom situation. The mentoring would be with experienced ordained pastors or those in recognised specialist ministries. Unit detail page >>

• EXP301 - Ministry Internship 2

  • Curriculum objective: Building upon the experience of the Supervisory Ministry 1, this course seeks to increase the student’s confidence and expertise in the practice of public ministries of the church. The process should equip the student to develop skills in order to be able to exercise their own mentoring ministry. Unit detail page >>

• HIS101 - History of Christianity: Framework and Functions

  • Curriculum objective: This course provides students with a thematic understanding of the origin and development of the Church from the times of Christ to the Modern period. Unit detail page >>

• HIS206 - World Religions: An historical overview

  • Curriculum objective: This unit seeks to introduce students to the academic study of religion and of world religions, and to the great world religious traditions. Primal or “oral” religions will also be studied, and contrasted with “historical” religions. The course examines the historical evolution, the fundamental doctrines and beliefs, the practices, institutions and cultural expressions of these religious traditions. Unit detail page >>

• HIS208 - History of Christian Missions

  • Curriculum objective: This unit seeks to provide students with an overview of Christian missionary motivation and historical endeavour both from the perspective of institutions, and in terms of the cultural/globalising impulse of Christianity. Unit detail page >>

• HIS210 - Renewal Movements in Christianity

  • Curriculum objective: This unit provides a basis for students to integrate their experience of church (in the charismatic/Pentecostal movements of Christianity) with their broader studies. Unit detail page >>

• HIS301 - Australian Church History

  • Curriculum objective: This unit provides an overview of the major trends surrounding the foundation, settlement and development of European Australia in relation to Christian religion. Unit detail page >>

• LEA101 - Leadership Principles

  • Description: Leadership is a buzz word in our contemporary society, yet we often don’t really know what leadership is. This course unit provides the student with an understanding of the principles of leadership as applicable to a Christian context. We will explore contemporary leadership theory in the light of a Christian worldview and consider the important question of what makes a leader great. Unit detail page >>

• LEA220 - Developing Women Leaders

  • Description: Are there any distinctive characteristics of women leaders? This unit explores this question looking at current theories of leadership and the contribution of women leaders. In particular, we will explore how to raise and develop women leaders for the church and community. Unit detail page >>

• LEA301 - Group and Organisational Behaviour

  • Curriculum objective: This unit is a study of the dynamics of individual and group behaviour and will encourage students to develop an understanding of how an organisation can encourage effective social and ethical behaviour. It covers traditional theoretical and recent developments arising out of psychology and sociology, different organisation structures, value systems and leadership styles which influence behaviour. Unit detail page >>

• LEA302 - Strategic Thinking and Planning

  • Description: What it is, why you might want to choose it and who you should bring.What is Strategy? Strategy is an abused term. In sentences such as ‘my role is strategic’, we could probably replace the word ‘strategic’ by ‘important’ without loosing any of the intended meaning. If someone comes to you with a request for budget to purchase ‘a strategic resource’, be prepared. ‘Strategic’ in this context often means ‘important’ and ‘expensive’. The formal body of knowledge related to Strategy and Strategic Thinking finds its origin in the military. How do we defeat our enemy considering the position we find ourselves in and the resources we have available to us? In broader terms, strategy is about being effective in the pursuit of a purpose and a vision. The discipline of strategic thinking offers wisdom, skills and tools that help you to be more effective in truly delivering outcomes. Why you may want to choose this unit: There is no shortage of ideas and visions in our world, in particular in the church. But there is a serious shortage of people who know how to make it happen. A few years ago Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek church, confronted his church team with the question: “Are we making a difference?” Hybels leads a mega-church, has written multiple best-selling books and is a sought after speaker…yet he asks himself and his team this question: “Are we making a difference?” Hybels is a strategic thinker. Strategic thinkers constantly remind themselves and their team of the purpose of their organisation and ask in the light of this purpose: Where are we now (are we making a difference), where do we want to be and how are we going to get there? In the unit Strategic Thinking and Planning we unpack these questions and look at what the Bible as well as contemporary management texts offer us to help us in our quest to turn our visions into reality. Who should you bring? No matter what you want to achieve in life, no matter how big or small the vision is that God gave you, strategic thinking is a life-skill for those who want to make a difference. I suggest that you try to bring members of your church or youth leadership team with you to go through this program together. Together you will learn how to move from good to great; from being successful to being significant. Unit detail page >>

• LEA303 - Strategic Challenges, Innovation and Change

  • Curriculum objective: The course looks at the development of business strategy in a global and constantly changing environment. It integrates key elements of earlier courses into a holistic analytical approach to case studies approximating real world business challenges. It discusses the need for change, the challenges of change and introduces students to the stages-and-gates process for innovation. This unit also looks at how innovative and entrepreneurial thinking can be used to expand God’s kingdom. Unit detail page >>

• MAN205 - People Management

  • Curriculum objective: This unit introduces the student to the key tasks of people management Unit detail page >>

• MAN210 - Legal and Governance Issues for Christian Leadership

  • Curriculum objective: With the massive growth in law suits, sexual abuse cases and the like, the legal and constitutional context of churches is an essential part of pastoral formation. This unit aims to raise an awareness of the importance for church life of the legal and regulatory environment in which Christian leaders (both in church employ and in profit/ non-profit pursuits) have to act. Unit detail page >>

• MAN215 - Foundations of Marketing

  • Curriculum objective: This course offers an introduction to marketing, both as a management philosophy and a practical managerial discipline. It covers basic marketing theories and terminology, processes and tools for consumer focused strategy development and the creation of sustainable competitive advantage, as well as tools for analysis of both domestic and international real case studies. Unit detail page >>

• MAN216 - Strategic Marketing for Non-Profit Organisations

  • Curriculum objective: This unit is designed for students who want to study the specific marketing issues facing churches and Non Profit Organisations (NPO’s) in today’s post-modern society Unit detail page >>

• MAN220 - Finance and Accounting for Non-Profit Organisations

  • Curriculum objective: This course gives an introduction to managerial finance and accounting with focus on the not-for-profit organisation. It involves financial planning, analysis and control as well as a discussion on sources and cost of capital, emphasising the importance of intelligent and ethical accounting to provide reliable information systems for management decision-making and reporting. Unit detail page >>

• MIN101 - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry

  • Curriculum objective: This unit is an introduction to the practice of ministry. It is also an opportunity to overview the biblical and theological foundations of ministry. Common aspects of ministry will be considered. Unit detail page >>

• MIN201 - Church Dynamics

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit offers the student an introduction to the philosophy of church growth, including the ‘scientific principles’ developed in the field of church growth, the relevant contemporary literature, and the basic skills necessary for diagnosing the ‘pathology’ of a local church. Subsequent developments are also investigated. Unit detail page >>

• MIN202 - Evangelism in the Postmodern Context

  • Curriculum objective: This unit is a practical examination of the history, theology and practice of evangelism. It stresses the empowering role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism. Unit detail page >>

• MIN203 - Contemporary Preaching

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit gives an opportunity to develop an understanding and practical application of communicating that has been learnt in the foundational theological and biblical units of first year. The unit addresses the relationship between exegesis and application, and contemporary communication theory and practice. Unit detail page >>

• MIN204 - Healing Ministry

  • Curriculum objective: This unit addresses the phenomena and significance of healing in the life and ministry of the Christian church. Unit detail page >>

• MIN220 - Youth Ministry in Australasia

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit provides an introduction to the problems and prospects facing youth ministry in Australasia, including adolescent needs, pressures of sexuality, identity and community, para-church organisations and the basic skills of establishing youth oriented programs in the local church. Unit detail page >>

• MIN221 - Childrens Ministry

  • Description: One of my heroes is called Horton. He is a real hero, in that he stood up against the whole community to save a group of little people. In his endeavour to protect this small community he cried a phrase which echoes throughout the world today, ‘A person’s a person, no matter how small.’ Yes, Horton the elephant saved Whoville from annihilation. In the end he not only saved a whole village he influenced others to do the same. Horton Hears a Who is a modern day parable of God’s heart for the little people. The Introduction to Children Ministry unit will encourage you to be like Horton. Our purpose is to protect, train and release our little people. We will be looking at the why, the what and the how for children’s ministry. The world needs more ‘Horton’s. Will you be someone’s Horton? Unit detail page >>

• MIN222 - Child Development

  • Curriculum objective: This unit examines child development and the issues faced by children from birth to adolescence.  The major theories of child development are considered and their implications for children’s ministry.  Unit detail page >>

• MIN225 - Adolescent Development

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit is an examination of adolescent development and the issues and problems faced by adolescents.  It considers the major theories of adolescent development and their implications for youth ministry.  Unit detail page >>

• MIN230 - Women and Christian Ministry

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit examines the place and function of women in ministry, and the nature of ministry to women in Australasian society in general and Pentecostalism in particular from biblical, theological, historical, and cultural perspectives. Unit detail page >>

• MIN301 - Integrative Seminar Pastoral Ministry

  • Curriculum objective: This seminar based course unit discusses the theological issues involved in pastoral ministry at an advanced level in light of growing practical and theoretical experience. Unit detail page >>

• MIN303 - The Sociology of Christian Community and Practice

  • Curriculum objective: This course brings the contextualisation of the student’s training into the Australian present, introducing students to a range of sociological thought and technique, and to the megatrends that make Australian society a particular place. Unit detail page >>

• MIN304 - Church Planting

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit provides insight into biblical, historical and contemporary models of church planting, as well as the social and spiritual dynamics of church planting in Australia. Unit detail page >>

• MIN320 - Issues in Youth Ministry

  • Curriculum objective: This advanced course builds on the earlier course ‘Youth Ministry in Australasia’ and considers the skills and knowledge for ongoing youth programs in the local church and beyond. Unit detail page >>

• MIN321 - Female Gender and Identity

  • Curriculum objective: This advanced course builds on the earlier course ‘Women and Christian Ministry’ and considers the history and development of the Women’s movement and its contribution to Australian society, particularly regarding the contemporary discussion of gender and identity. Unit detail page >>

• MIN322 - Contemporary Issues Concerning Women

  • Curriculum objective: This advanced course builds on the earlier course ‘Women and Christian Ministry’ and considers specific issues that concern and are concerning to women in contemporary Australian church and society. Unit detail page >>

• MIN323 - Childrens Pastoring

  • Curriculum objective: This unit builds on the introductory skills and concepts learned in Children’s Ministry and Child Development to equip the student to build a children’s ministry team and minister effectively to children and their families. Unit detail page >>

• MIN330 - Relationships in Contemporary Society

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit explores the issues of marriage and family within society and more specifically within a church/Christian context. Biblical foundations and understandings are examined. The unit also considers the related areas of singleness and divorce. Unit detail page >>

• MIS101 - Introduction to Cross Cultural Mission

  • Curriculum objective: This unit lays a foundation for cross cultural ministry, by broadly examining cultural and lifestyle issues vital to contemporary missions. Unit detail page >>

• MIS102 - Local and World Missions

  • Curriculum objective: This unit aims at training future pastors and church leaders to lead Australasian churches with a world mission focus, in all of its biblical, historical, cultural and strategic dimensions. Unit detail page >>

• MIS203 - Missionary Methods and Strategies

  • Curriculum objective: This unit builds on ‘Introduction to Cross Cultural Missions’ (MIS101) by developing a personal and ministry strategy for effective missionary life and work. Unit detail page >>

• MIS205 - Living and Ministering in Cross Cultural Contexts

  • Curriculum objective: This unit builds on ‘Introduction to Cross Cultural Mission” (MIS101) and complements ‘Missionary Methods and Strategies’ (MIS203) by examining the religious world in which missions takes place, and the personal challenges and growth that are part of the process. Unit detail page >>

• MIS301 - Ministry in Animistic Contexts

  • Curriculum objective: This unit provides an advanced study of the animistic world. Ministry approaches that are essential for their effective integration into Christian faith will be examined in detail. Unit detail page >>

• MIS303 - Anthropology for Contemporary Ministry

  • Curriculum objective: This unit provides students with an understanding of anthropological concepts and insights as tools for contemporary ministry. It also sets out an anthropological analysis of Christianity, and enables students to develop the capacity to exegete any cultural context in which they find themselves ministering. Unit detail page >>

• MIS305 - Introduction to Islam

  • Curriculum objective: This unit will provide an introduction to Islam and a developing basis for ministry to Muslims. It will provide students with the historical background and information necessary for understanding the complex cross-currents of Christian-Muslim Relations in contemporary society. It will also point the student towards effective approaches to Muslim evangelism and discipleship. Unit detail page >>

• MIS310 - Practicum in Cross Cultural Ministry

  • Description: Aimed to be used early or late in one’s development in missions, the practicum in mission enables a student to get up close and personal with cross cultural ministry. It is initially facilitated by attending a seminar. Then there are two alternatives for the practical aspect: 1. Go on a short term missions trip of at least two weeks duration, or 2. Getting involved in a church in another language in one’s own town for a minimum of three months. Additionally, there will be personal involvement with people from that language group. Whichever path is chosen, the experience is then documented through a series of predefined writing projects coming out of a daily journal from the period of involvement. Unit detail page >>

• SOC101 - Theological Foundations of Social Engagement

  • Curriculum objective: This unit sets out the theological foundations for social engagement. It will provide a Biblical theology of holistic mission that takes into account the physical, social, cultural and spiritual implications of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, as well as examining Christian teaching on poverty and economic justice. Unit detail page >>

• SOC201 - Global Poverty

  • Curriculum objective: This unit examines the nature and causes of global poverty. Unit detail page >>

• SOC202 - Community Development

  • Curriculum objective: This unit introduces the learner to the biblical, ethical and social science foundations of faith based community development work. It explores the relationship between church and world and sees the Christian church as both a subject for and an agent of community development. The unit provides an introduction to the practical skills and competencies of community development work. Unit detail page >>

• SOC301 - Political and Social Engagement

  • Curriculum objective: This unit sets out the theology of political engagement as well as describing strategies used by Christians to engage civic leaders at all levels in order to bring about social change consistent with God’s character and mission in the world. Unit detail page >>

• SOC302 - Social Entrepreneurship

  • Curriculum objective: This unit offers an introduction to the emerging field of social entrepreneurship in a Christian context. It explores the theology of social engagement and how entrepreneurial enterprises can exert influence for systemic and sustainable social change. Practical skill will be developed to build and manage creative and profitable business models for positive change. Unit detail page >>

• THE101 - Understanding the Faith: A Survey of Christian Doctrine

  • Description: Broadly speaking, our worldview is the way we perceive reality. It relates to the meaning we attribute to every aspect our existence, from relationships, work and leisure, to health and spirituality. Our worldview is informed by a variety of factors and provides us with a way of seeing the world. This way of seeing is not always explicitly reflected on, instead, it is typically a more intuitive set of ideas derived from our experience. Interestingly, everyone’s worldview is slightly different, constructed by various influencing factors and informed by different schools of thought. In this unit on Christian worldview, we do not assume that every believer’s worldview is the same, but we do set out to reflect on those ideas, derived from scripture and the tradition of the church, which contribute to Christians’ perception of reality. As such, this unit provides an overview of Christian faith, and reflects on the ways in which this faith informs our everyday life and calling. The topics addressed range from sin and the problem of pain, to discussion on the person and work of Christ, and the nature of the coming kingdom of God. Unit detail page >>

• THE201 - Christian Spirituality and Vocation

  • Curriculum objective: This unit introduces students to traditional and contemporary Christian approaches to Spirituality. It focuses particularly on the way in which pentecostal/charismatic movements have experienced God. Unit detail page >>

• THE203 - Personal and Public Ethics.

  • Curriculum objective: This unit is designed to explore theological and philosophical bases of ethical decision making, and to facilitate guided reflection on personal morality and societal ethical issues. Unit detail page >>

• THE301 - Triune God and Creation

  • Curriculum objective: This unit builds on Christian Worldview, and is designed to provide students with an understanding of the biblical basis and the historical and modern formulations of the Christian God and his creation. Unit detail page >>

• THE302 - Christ and Salvation

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• THE310 - Pentecostal Pneumatology

  • Curriculum objective: This unit, which builds upon Christian Worldview, examines the historical and modern formulations in respect to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, a key area in Pentecostal theology and practice. Unit detail page >>

• THE315 - Theology and Popular Culture

  • Description: The modern world in which we live is a complex network of people and places, ideas and motivations. Trying to understand contemporary society and the various cultures that contribute to it can be somewhat overwhelming. Even so, the call of every Christian involves, firstly, being in the world and, secondly, making a difference to society when the values of God’s kingdom, proclaimed by Christ, are not being met. Yet, this is often easier said than done. To make a difference to society we need, as the Apostle Paul did, to meet people where they’re at. We need to understand where they are coming from and the ideas that inform their perceptions of the world. We need to understand their hopes and their motivations and, we need to explain the Christian Gospel using concepts that makes sense to them. Accessing the ideas, philosophical understandings and values of society can be challenging, but one medium through which we can access a wide range of the ideas that make up contemporary pop culture, is that of film. As such, this unit explores the meanings and values of popular culture by studying film. Classes involve listening to podcast lectures and gathering together to watch and discuss a series of movies, analyzing these from a theological perspective. Unit detail page >>

• THE320 - Anthropology from Theological and Psychological Perspective

  • Curriculum objective: This unit considers the theological concepts of grace sin and freedom as found within traditional Christian anthropology in interaction with the discipline of psychology Unit detail page >>

• XXX390 - Independent Guided Study

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit enables students with initiative and creativity to pursue ideas and areas of interest in the subject area. It affords the student an opportunity to develop independent research and study skills. Unit detail page >>

• XXX391 - Research Project

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit enables a bachelor level student to research in greater depth a particular topic relating to material in the subject area. Unit detail page >>

• XXX392 - Advanced Seminar

  • Curriculum objective: This course unit enables students to engage in reflection and research relating to a particular topic, chosen from the various disciplines of the BCM degree. Unit detail page >>

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  • CRICOS Course (Award) Code: 068422E
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