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Old Testament Survey Bible Doctrines I NT Greek I
New Testament Survey Bible Doctrines II NT Greek II
Bible Geography The Church NT Greek III
Protestant Doctrines NT Greek IV
Catholic Doctrines NT Greek V
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Teaching I Bible Study II Preacher's Life & Work
Teaching II Pentateuch I
Lectureship Teaching III Hebrew History Preacher's Life & Work
& Feb. Classes Teaching IV OT Poetry II
OT Prophecy Evangelism I
News & Christian Education Gospels I Evangelism II
Prac Teaching I Gospels II Evangelism III
Resources Prac Teaching II John Evangelism IV
Prac Teaching III NT History Homiletics I
Distance Ed Prac Teaching IV NT Letters I Homiletics II
NT Letters II Homiletics III
Church Seminars NT Letters III Homiletics IV
Macquarie ch. Church Seminar I NT Letters IV Youth Work
Church Seminar II NT Letters V Christian Home
Contact Us Church Seminar II NT Letters VI Women's Studies I
NT Prophecy Women's Studies II
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Biblical Survey Modules
• Introduction to Bible
The origin, transmission and translation of the Bible, including its revelation and
inspiration, together with a study of English translations.
• Old Testament Survey
An overview of the historical, political and religious background to the Old Testament as
well as a survey of its structure, content and message.
• New Testament Survey
An overview of the historical, political and religious background to the New Testament as
well as a survey of its structure, content and message.
Bible Geography
A study of the geographical background to the Old and New Testaments, together with
relevant archaeological discoveries relevant to the biblical text.

Doctrinal Modules -
Discipleship
An examination of the principles of Discipleship, their significance in the lives of the
disciples of Jesus and their application in church and individual life.
Bible Doctrines I
A study of God and his character, together with the doctrines concerning the Godhead and
their significance in the teaching of the church and the lives of Christians.
Bible Doctrines II
A study of other important doctrines relevant to the basis of Christianity, especially
redemption, church unity and eschatology, and their application to congregational
teaching.
The Church
An examination of the principles of the church including its membership, organisation,
worship, work and leadership, and the relationship of the church with the community.
Protestant Doctrines
Major doctrines of the Protestant and other denominations such as Calvinism,
Denominationalism and Millenialism.
Catholic Doctrines
The development and application of major doctrines of the Catholic church on subjects
such as authority, salvation, the sacraments and Mary.
Restoration Movement
A study of the principles of restoration and their historical application in the Restoration
Movement, especially in the UK, USA and Australia.
Language Modules
• English
The principles of English grammar and their application in written English.
• NT Greek I
An introductory study of the New Testament Greek language and it's alphabet and usage
in nouns and present tense verbs.
• NT Greek II
New Testament Greek language and usage in nouns, verbs and adjectives.
• NT Greek III
New Testament Greek language and usage in nouns, verbs, adjectives and prepositions.
NT Greek IV
New Testament Greek language and usage in nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions and
pronouns. Introductory translations of New Testament texts.
NT Greek V
New Testament Greek language and further usage in nouns, verbs, adjectives,
prepositions and pronouns. Further translations of New Testament texts.

Educational Modules
Teaching I
An introduction to the goals of teaching and the basics of self-preparation, knowledge of
students, lesson planning and presentation.
Teaching II
Principles and objectives of lesson planning and the instruction techniques of lesson
presentation.
Teaching III
Advanced lesson presentation and classroom management techniques and problems.
Teaching IV
Lesson evaluation and personal and congregational outcomes and development.
Christian Education
Christian education principles, curriculum, organisation, administration and development,
including teacher training.
Practical Teaching I, II, III and IV
Each of these modules include supervised lesson preparation, presentation and evaluation
in simulated and on-job situations.

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Textual Modules
• Bible Study I
An introductory study of the principles of Bible study and usage of relevant study
resources, illustrated with practical exercises in studying.
• Bible Study II
A more advanced study of the principles of Bible study and usage of relevant study
resources, illustrated with practical exercises in studying and applied in the preparation of
teaching materials.
Pentateuch
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament, their origins, structure, messages and
teaching value for the contemporary church.
Hebrew History
An examination of the Old Testament History of the Jews and its connection with the books
and messages of the Old Testament and the personal, religious and political life of the
nation.
OT Poetry
A study of the books of Poetry, including Jewish poetic literature, and the relevance of
these messages to the lives of their writers, their audience and us today.
OT Prophecy
A study of the Old Testament books of Prophecy and the principles of prophetic
proclamation and their application and fulfilment.
Gospels I
A study of the synoptic gospels Matthew, Mark and Luke, their structure, purpose and
content and teaching value for today.
Gospels II
A more advanced and detailed study of the synoptic gospels Matthew, Mark and Luke,
their structure, purpose and content and teaching value for today.
John
A study of the gospel of John, its structure, purpose and content and teaching value for
today.
NT History
An examination of the book of Acts, its purpose, structure, themes, and relevance to the
church today.
NT Letters I
A study of New Testament books of Romans & Galatians, their structure, main themes,
and application in the life of the early church and the church today.
 NT Letters II
A study of the background and text of the New Testament Letters to the Corinthian church,
the problems they address, their solutions and practical value for us.
NT Letters III
A study of the NT prison epistles, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians & Philemon and their
relevance to the life of Paul, the early church and to current congregations.
NT Letters IV
Studies in the New Testament letters to preachers, Timothy and Titus, their messages
about church organisation, work and preaching and their application in contemporary
churches.
NT Letters V
The outline, message, value and applications of the New Testament book of Hebrews,
including its connection to Jewish & Gentile Christians and application to churches today.
NT Letters VI
The outlines, themes and text of the general epistles of the New Testament, James, 1 and
2 Peter, 1, 2 and 3 John and Jude, together with the application to the contemporary
church.
NT Prophecy
An examination of the content and message of the New Testament book of Revelation, its
interpretations and application, and practical teaching values.

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Ministerial Practice Modules

Preacher's Life and Work I
Principles and practise involved in the work of a preacher including motivation and
methods, organisation, planning and evaluation.
Preacher's Life and Work II
Further principles & practise involved in the work of a preacher including motivation and
methods, organisation, planning and evaluation.
Evangelism I
Elementary principles involved in personal evangelism and their application including
actual studies with new Christians.
Evangelism II
Further principles involved in personal evangelism and their application including actual
studies with non-Christians.
Evangelism III
Further principles involved in personal evangelism and their application, development of
evangelism in a congregational setting, including actual studies with non Christians.
Evangelism IV
Further development of evangelism in a congregational setting, including actual studies
with non-Christians.
Church Seminar I / Church Seminar II / Church Seminar III
Seminars on matters of relevance to the operation of churches presented by a range of
lecturers.
Homiletics I
Principles of sermon design and delivery, and class preparation and presentation of
sermons.
Homiletics II
Advanced principles of sermon design and delivery, and class preparation and presentation
of sermons.
Homiletics III
Planning, preparation and delivery of sermons to groups of individuals and congregations.
Homiletics IV
Further planning, preparation and delivery of sermons to groups of individuals and
congregations.
Youth Work
Principles, planning, application and operation of activities design to meet the needs of
youth.
Christian Home
Biblical principles of organisation, development and roles in the home and their
application.
Women's Studies I
Studies in the needs of women in a range of areas of personal and congregational living.
Women's Studies II
Further studies in the needs of women in a range of areas of personal and congregational
living.

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