04.3 Course Structure

Owned by Stuart J
Last updated: Oct 08, 2024
2 min read

The objective of the DBT is best achieved through an integrated course design that aims for competence across the three related fields of Biblical Studies, Christian Theology and Christian Ministry. This has been achieved by establishing core units. The DBT consists of 8 units of study. There are 3 core units and 5 elective units. Each unit is six credit points.

Students are required to pass at least one elective unit from the three fields (BS, CM, CT) in order to gain their diploma.

Biblical Studies

Christian Thought

Christian Ministry

Core units – must do all three

BSD01 Biblical Theology

CTD01 Church History 1

 

BSD02 Reading the Gospel of Mark

 

 

Electives – choose five

BSD03 The Twelve Prophets

CTD02 The Written Word of God

CMD01 Engaging with Islam

BSD05 Paul and His Letters

CTD03 The Cross of Christ

CMD02 Making Disciples

BSD04 The Pentateuch

CTD04 Apologetics: Giving a

Reasoned Hope

 

Unit codes are further qualified to identify semester for the purposes of government reporting. For example, the Biblical Theology unit code is BS1D01 in semester 1 and BS2D01 in semester 2.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

The DBT aims to contribute at a foundational level to the achievement of the College’s mission statement in a way that is compatible with the stated educational ethos and that meets the demands of Christian ministry in the modern context.  

It is expected that students who satisfy the learning objectives of the units that make up the Diploma will have:   

  1. Knowledge:  deepened their knowledge of God through a broad, coherent and methodical knowledge of the contents and message of the Bible; 

  1. Skills:  acquired foundational skills of exegesis, hermeneutics, cultural analysis and communication to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ clearly within a range of social and cultural contexts; 

  1. Application of knowledge and skills:

(1) equipped themselves for effective lay ministry, under the supervision of a vocational minister in a congregational or mission context; and

(2) developed the desire and capacity, through self-directed learning, to continue deepening their knowledge, Christian faith, personal maturity, accountability and service of others.