This course includes a brief survey of the origin and development of some of the main churches in Asia, with special emphasis on the origin and expansion of the Church in India and Missionary and Ecumenical movements in the region.
This survey course considers how various Asian Christian thinkers have approached Christ and the Gospel. Special emphasis is given to theological reflection in India.
An introduction to the elements and types of preaching in today's world. Emphasis will be upon the preparation of the message and the messenger. The practicum part of this course includes step-by-step sermon building, delivery and evaluation.
This course will provide an overview of major world religions. Hinduism and Islam will receive particular focus, with students examining the relationship between culture and religion in these traditions. Special attention will be given to people living out their beliefs through ritual, artistic expression, and social conduct. Field research in the growing local multi-faith community will be included.
This course introduces leadership principles from various biblical models and seeks to relate them to specific areas in the ministry environment. Management principles applicable to Christian ministry are introduced.
This is a study of the gospel of John and the letters of John, intending to discover doctrinal truths and their relevance to the present age. The Christology of these books will be the main focus of the course.
An introduction to the principles and skills of counselling as applied to Christian ministry. Attention will be given to both the processes and ethics of pastoral counselling. Various types of practical situations will be dealt with.
This course offers an introduction to the moral and ethical aspects of Christian conduct in relation to God, self and society. It includes a study of Old Testament and New Testament ethics, a review of modern interpreters, and an examination of the Christian approach to various ethical issues.