Moodle

Course Description:

This course deals with the theology, nature, purpose and function of the Church (both in its universal and local expression) by combining systematic and practical theology. Students are introduced to key aspects, such as the sacraments, public worship, spiritual gifts, pastoral care, the relation between the church and Kingdom of God, various ministries of the church in relation to its surrounding context, the role of the church in society at large etc. There is a particular focus of doing church ministry in the Namibian context.

Learning Outcome:

Critically evaluate a biblical ecclesiology and its application to the practice of local church ministry and social witness.

Course Description:

This course deals with the theology, nature, purpose and function of the Church (both in its universal and local expression) by combining systematic and practical theology. Students are introduced to key aspects, such as the sacraments, public worship, spiritual gifts, pastoral care, the relation between the church and Kingdom of God, various ministries of the church in relation to its surrounding context, the role of the church in society at large etc. There is a particular focus of doing church ministry in the Namibian context.

Learning Outcome:

Critically evaluate a biblical ecclesiology and its application to the practice of local church ministry and social witness.

This course focuses on the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew to Luke) and the book of Acts, including their purpose, themes and structure. Students will also be introduced to the issue of interpreting parallel passages in the various Gospels. Further, this course will also provide students with some insight into events of the Intertestamental Period and their relevance for studying the Gospels and Acts. This course will also investigate the relevance and applicability of these books to the Namibian context. There will be an emphasis on developing exegetical skills, and some key passages in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts will be subject to focussed exegetical study.

This course is a selective study of the prophetic books of the Old Testament (Isaiah to Malachi), including their background, origin, structure, theological themes and content, and their contribution to the broader biblical narrative. An introduction will also be given to the meaning of prophecy (particularly in light of contemporary Namibian understandings of the concept), and the rise and functions of the prophets in Israel. This course will investigate the relevance and applicability of the Prophets to the Namibian context. There will be an emphasis on developing exegetical skills, and some key passages in one or more of the prophetic books will be subject to focussed exegetical study.

This course explores the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit in the light of Scripture, the historical heritage and the contemporary context. The focus is on the person of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit’s role in the life of both the church as a whole and of individual Christians. The theological framework that will be developed in this course helps the students to understand the eschatological orientation of the Christian life and life of the Church. Various eschatological topics, such as the phrase ‘already and not yet’, the Kingdom of God, sanctification, the resurrection of the body, the renewal of this earth etc will be discussed from within the developed pneumatological framework. A special emphasis is further on the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian conversion and growth. This will be discussed with a view on the practice of maturing Christians in the local church.

This course involves a selective study of the General Epistles and the book of Revelation. After a brief introduction to these books as a whole, this course will examine the historical context and structure of 1 Peter and Revelation and some of the critical issues surrounding the study of these books. This course will also investigate the relevance and applicability of the General Epistles and Revelation to the Namibian context. There will be an emphasis on developing exegetical skills, and some key passages from 1 Peter and Revelation will be subject to focussed exegetical study.

This course studies the particular needs and ways of communicating Biblical truths to children and youth. The course aims at developing a biblical understanding of the place of children and youth in the church and at reflecting on ways of discipling them. It is also intended to help those leading children and youth ministries to develop solid, God and Bible-centered programs, which will challenge attendees in their spiritual walk with God. This is to be done considering that both children and youth in Namibia (or Sub-Saharan Africa) have particular problems and needs facing them (such as orphanhood, poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, HIV/AIDS, etc.). This course is designed to be practical throughout.

This course focuses on the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew to Luke) and the book of Acts, including their purpose, themes and structure. Students will also be introduced to the issue of interpreting parallel passages in the various Gospels. Further, this course will also provide students with some insight into events of the Intertestamental Period and their relevance for studying the Gospels and Acts. This course will also investigate the relevance and applicability of these books to the Namibian context. There will be an emphasis on developing exegetical skills, and some key passages in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts will be subject to focussed exegetical study.

This course explores the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit in the light of Scripture, the historical heritage and the contemporary context. The focus is on the person of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit’s role in the life of both the church as a whole and of individual Christians. The theological framework that will be developed in this course helps the students to understand the eschatological orientation of the Christian life and life of the Church. Various eschatological topics, such as the phrase ‘already and not yet’, the Kingdom of God, sanctification, the resurrection of the body, the renewal of this earth etc will be discussed from within the developed pneumatological framework. A special emphasis is further on the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian conversion and growth. This will be discussed with a view on the practice of maturing Christians in the local church.

Biblical Hebrew 2 builds on the information and skills learned in Biblical Hebrew 1. Old Testament Hebrew 2 has a greater emphasis on reading and translating, and the various resources and tools that are available to use the Old Testament Hebrew language in exegetical studies. Old Testament Hebrew 2 can only be taken after successful completion of Old Testament Hebrews 1.

The course will provide an introduction to the study of Paul’s letters in the New Testament, with reference to their historical backgrounds. The course will briefly raise the questions of authorship, date, occasion and purpose of writing, and the context of the individuals and groups who were the original recipients of each of the letters. A brief overview of the contents of each book will be presented. This course will also investigate the relevance and applicability of Paul’s letters to the Namibian context. There will be an emphasis on developing exegetical skills, and some key passages of EITHER Romans OR Galatians will be subject to focussed exegetical study, including an exploration of their structure and main themes.

This course studies the particular needs and ways of communicating Biblical truths to children and youth. The course aims at developing a biblical understanding of the place of children and youth in the church and at reflecting on ways of discipling them. It is also intended to help those leading children and youth ministries to develop solid, God and Bible-centered programs, which will challenge attendees in their spiritual walk with God. This is to be done considering that both children and youth in Namibia (or Sub-Saharan Africa) have particular problems and needs facing them (such as orphanhood, poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, HIV/AIDS, etc.). This course is designed to be practical throughout.

The main focus of this course is the person and work of Jesus Christ. The course introduces students to the biblical teaching and historical perspectives on various key Christological topics such as Christ’s deity, incarnation, ministry, resurrection, ascension and present as well as future work of Christ. Various images of salvation will be discussed. The other focus of this course is on disciple making and how the results of Christ’s work can be mediated to people who want to come to faith in Christ, as well as how Christ sustains (new) believers through his presence, through his Spirit and through other believers.

This course focuses on the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew to Luke) and the book of Acts, including their purpose, themes and structure. Students will also be introduced to the issue of interpreting parallel passages in the various Gospels. Further, this course will also provide students with some insight into events of the Intertestamental Period and their relevance for studying the Gospels and Acts. This course will also investigate the relevance and applicability of these books to the Namibian context. There will be an emphasis on developing exegetical skills, and some key passages in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts will be subject to focussed exegetical study.