Short courses
New Testament Epistles
This module aims to equip students with the tools and skills to interpret and apply New Testament epistles. The tutor will teach and demonstrate exegetical skills while also acting as a facilitator, enabling students to practice and develop their skills. The course will benefit students by providing a more informed understanding of selected New Testament writings while practically enhancing their exegetical ability. Skills learnt in the module will be transferable to other Bible books.
Old Testament Theology
This course seeks to cultivate in students a vision for God’s divine purpose and activity within Old Testament history. An appreciation for the big picture that moves through the Old and New Testaments will be built through identifying and studying the major theological themes and demonstrating how they develop through the canon.
Issues in Contemporary Theology
This course introduces you to a selection of significant contemporary theologies influencing the church today. Some will be quite radical and challenging.
Developing Biblical Interpretation
This course studies the Biblical basis and practice of Christian mission. We’ll ask and begin to answer questions like: “What is the Missio Dei (the Mission of God), and how has that mission been understood and pursued in Ireland?” We'll aim to understand some implications of the biblical call to mission in the context of an increasingly secularised..
Teaching and Preaching the New Testament
This course studies the Biblical basis and practice of Christian mission. We’ll ask and begin to answer questions like: “What is the Missio Dei (the Mission of God), and how has that mission been understood and pursued in Ireland?” We'll aim to understand some implications of the biblical call to mission in the context of an increasingly secularised..
The Story of the Bible
One of the most remarkable things about the Bible is that, while it is made up of 66 books written by numerous authors in different languages over centuries, it nevertheless takes the form of one great overarching narrative or story.
The purpose of this course is to help us grow to know God better, enjoy God more, and discern God's call to work in the world and the church. To do this we will explore God's grand metanarrative.