ARCHIVED 102 Studying Theology 2019/20 S2 Mon 14.15

This unit provides an introduction to the process of studying Christian theology. After considering various approaches to the theological task; the unit explores an integrated, theological approach which gives due weight to Scripture, tradition and context. Far from being an irrelevance, such faith seeking understanding is vital to the health and mission of the Christian church. The unit considers various aspects of critical thinking, and illustrates the significance of critical thinking for an academic study of theology. In addition, a range of learning activities provides students with the opportunity to refresh essential study skills or be introduced to them for the first time.

ARCHIVED 103 Reading and Using the Bible 2019/20 S1 Mon 11:15

ARCHIVED 110 Basic Hebrew 2019/20 S2 Mon 11.15 & Thu 8.30

ARCHIVED 112 Introduction to the Bible 2019/20 S2 Monday 11:15

ARCHIVED 115 Interpreting the Old Testament (Z.Schwab) 2019/20 S1 Tue 2.15

This unit builds on the discussion of introductory issues in unit 112 Introduction to the Bible and on skills acquired in unit 103 Reading and Using the Bible. It helps students to improve their exegetical skills and to read and use commentaries and other aids independently. It also pays attention to contemporary use of the Old Testament.

ARCHIVED 123 Jesus and the Synoptic Gospels 2019/20 S2 Tue 8.30

ARCHIVED 124 Introduction to Paul 2019/20 S1 Mon 2.15

ARCHIVED 126 New Testament Greek A 2019/20 S1 Tue 2.15 & Thu 8.30

This unit focuses on basic grammar and syntax as contained in the textbook; it also offers a brief historical treatment of language and of the transmission of the text, and pays attention to idiomatic expressions in New Testament Greek. Reading from the original text is emphasised from the start of the unit. The biblical text used is Johns Gospel, with selections from the Letters of John. The teaching of grammatical forms and structures is supported by teacher-prepared handouts with forms being introduced in the context of New Testament examples.

ARCHIVED 127 New Testament Greek B 2019/20 S2 Thu 11.15

ARCHIVED 133 Introduction to Christian Doctrine 2019/20 S1 Tue 8.30

ARCHIVED 134 Ethics 1 2019/20 S2 Thu 11.15

ARCHIVED 150 Introduction to Mission 2019/20 S1 Mon 8.30

ARCHIVED 153 Missional Church 2019/20 S2 Mon 14:15

This unit provides the theological foundations for a missional ecclesiology and explores contextualised expressions of mission in various shapes of contemporary church. The missiological significance and potential of both inherited and emerging churches is explored, and emphasis is placed on critically evaluating these. Consideration is given to building missional churches in a range of settings, including urban, rural and cross-cultural environments, and the dynamics of both large and small mission-shaped churches are discussed. Throughout the unit students are encouraged to reflect theologically and critically on the models.

ARCHIVED 162 Spirituality 2019/20 S2 Mon 8:30

ARCHIVED 163 Pastoral Theory & Practice 2019/20 S2 Tue 14.15

ARCHIVED 164 Worship and Preaching Skills 2019/20 S1 Mon 2.15

ARCHIVED 176 Philosophy 2019/20 S1 Thu 11.15

ARCHIVED 176 Philosophy 2019/20 S2 Mon 8.30

ARCHIVED 190 Independent Study Unit 2019/20

ARCHIVED 211 Pentateuch 2019/20 S1 Mon 8.30

ARCHIVED 214 Old Testament Writings in English 2019/20 S2 Tue 11.25

ARCHIVED 223 A Pauline Letter in English 2019/20 S1 Mon 11.15

ARCHIVED 224 Acts and Hebrews 2019/20 S1 Mon 2.15

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ARCHIVED 232 Doctrine of the Church & Ethics 2019/20 S1 Wed 2.15

ARCHIVED 233 Early Church History 2019/20 S1 Tue 2.15

ARCHIVED 234 Incarnation & Atonement 2019/20 S2 Tue 8.30

ARCHIVED 235 Ethics 2 2019/20 S1 Tue 11.25

ARCHIVED 240 Reformation Church History 2019/20 S2 Mon 11.15

ARCHIVED 256 Evangelism and the Local Church 2019/20 S1 Mon 2.15

ARCHIVED 260 Contemporary Homiletics 2019/20 S2 Tue 14.15

ARCHIVED 261 Pastoral Care and Counsel 2019/20 S1 Tue 8.30

ARCHIVED 273 Apologetics 2019/20 S2 Mon 8.30

ARCHIVED 274 Transforming Congregations 2019/20 S2 Mon 14.15

ARCHIVED 315 Old Testament Prophetic Texts 2019/20 S2 Tue 8.30

ARCHIVED 317 Old Testament Theology 2019/20 S2 Wed 8.30

ARCHIVED 323 New Testament Theology 2019/20 S1 Tue 8.30

Starting with brief orientations on the discipline of Biblical Theology and on the relationship between OT and NT, this unit reviews the major theological contributions within the NT (Matthew, Luke, John, Paul, Hebrews, Peter). Issues such as salvation history, unity and diversity, and NT ethics receive specific attention. The students are encouraged to think through the implications of the biblical texts for Gods people today and they will increase their skills in interpretation and application.

ARCHIVED 324 John - Gospel and Letters 2019/20 S1 Wed 11.15

ARCHIVED 332 The Doctrine of the Spirit and the Ethics of Responsiveness 2019/20 S1 Tue 2.15

ARCHIVED 333 The Doctrine of the Church and the Ethics of Distinctiveness 2019/20 S2 Tue 14.15

ARCHIVED 334 Resurrection Theology and Hope 2019/20 S1 Wed 8.30

ARCHIVED 344 English Baptist History in Context 2019/20 S1 Wed 2.15

ARCHIVED 345 Ecumenism 19/20

ARCHIVED 346 Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies 2019/20 S2 Wed 14.15

ARCHIVED 362 Chaplaincy 19/20

ARCHIVED 364 Chaplaincy 19/20

ARCHIVED 372 Evangelism and Pioneer Ministry in Context 2 19/20

ARCHIVED 385 Educating the Church 2019/20 S2 Wed 11.15

ARCHIVED 390 Dissertation 2019/20

ARCHIVED 391 Independent Study - Short Dissertation 2019/20

ARCHIVED 392 Independent Study 2019/20

ARCHIVED 401 Biblical Hermeneutics 2019/20 S1 Wed 8.30

The unit introduces the theme of biblical hermeneutics in the context of the history of biblical interpretation since New Testament times.  Key movements, theories and strategies will be examined and assessed, including recent developments such as reception history (including the artistic reception of the Bible) and ‘ordinary hermeneutics’.  The potential of these various approaches will be explored in relation to specific biblical genres and texts.  The practical outworking of the subject in the life of the Church will be kept in view.

ARCHIVED 402 Theological Enquiry and Interpretation 2019/20 S1 Tue 2.15

ARCHIVED 402 Theological Enquiry and Interpretation Residential 2019/20

ARCHIVED 403 Theological Research 19/20

ARCHIVED 404 The Mission of Justice and the Theology of Law 19/20

ARCHIVED 409 Reading and Using the Bible 2019/20 S2 Wed 2.15

ARCHIVED 420 NT Greek Texts 2019/20 S1 Thu 11.15

Normally Luke, Acts or 1 Corinthians will be studied.  Introductory questions such as sources, genre, readers and theme(s) are discussed.  The emphasis of the unit is on matters of historical and theological interest and difficulty.  Comparison is made with related texts inside and outside the canon of the NT.  The unit deals with the original purpose(s) of the book and its relevance for today.  Throughout the unit the Greek text is used and relevant passages are translated and analysed.  Class tests may be used in preparation for the exam.

ARCHIVED 425 New Testament Theology (Romans) 2019/20 S2 Wed 8.30

ARCHIVED 430 Studying Christian Theology 2019/20 S1 Wed 8.30

This unit provides a critical examination of various approaches to the theological task. It also explores the potential of an integrated approach to the process of doing theology, which gives due weight to Scripture, tradition and culture. Key themes, such as soteriology, Christology and the doctrine of the Trinity, will be outlined and critically explored. These central themes will help to demonstrate the relevance of theologys critical and constructive tasks. This focus upon specific doctrinal loci will further demonstrate the value of drawing upon the resources of Scripture, tradition and culture. The unit provides foundations for thinking theologically and critically, and enables students to deepen their appreciation of mainstream Christian belief.

ARCHIVED 435 The Doctrine of Creation and Environmental Ethics 2019/20

The historical development of the doctrine of creation is reviewed and this forms the basis for a more detailed investigation of particularly influential modern constructions of the doctrine. The implications of these differing approaches are explored within a wider theological context, with particular attention being played to the concepts of divine agency and the manner of God’s action in creation. This leads to an examination of differing approaches to the engagement between modern science and the Christian doctrine of creation. The implications of the doctrine of creation are explored in relation to contemporary ethical issues relating to the environment.

ARCHIVED 436 Contemporary Issues in Theology 2019/20 S1 Tue 8.30

The unit focuses on three contemporary challenges to orthodox Christian belief – atheism, pluralism and changing notions of truth - seeking to deepen an understanding of their origins within a wider historical and cultural context. Particular attention focuses on the rise of the so-called ‘new atheism’ and the contrast with older forms of atheism. The social reality and theological challenge presented by religious pluralism is critically examined using a variety of theological resources. The related notion of truth, the rise of dogmatic pluralism and the associated breakdown in notions of authority are examined. Differing theological responses to these issues are examined through engagement with significant texts; the response of the local church to these challenges is addressed in a way that is theologically consistent with the Christian Faith and practically relevant.

ARCHIVED 448 Baptist History and Principles 2019/20 S2 Tuesday 14.15

ARCHIVED 456 Worship, Preaching and Pastoral Care 2019/20 S2 Tue 8:30

ARCHIVED 462/467 Spirituality 2019/20 S1 Wed 2.15

ARCHIVED 475 Chaplaincy 19/20

ARCHIVED 490 Dissertation 19/20

ARCHIVED 741 Preaching - Theology and Practice 2019/20

ARCHIVED 743 The Gospel and Film 2019/20

ARCHIVED 746 Personal & Corporate Aspects of Preaching 2019/20

ARCHIVED 760 Ministry and Mission in Contemporary Society 19/20

ARCHIVED Congregational Studies 2019/20

ARCHIVED PMP 1 (2019-20)

ARCHIVED PMP 2 (2019-20)

ARCHIVED PMP 3 (2019-20)

ARCHIVED Study Skills 2019/20 S1 Mon 4.15