COURSE INFORMATION
FORMAT
A one-year course delivered in FIVE main ways: Lecture style face-to-face teaching in the traditional format. Workshop/tutorial style, involving high levels of student research and presentation Online content Self directed learning External training or mentoring
OUTCOMES
Deepen Biblical Knowledge Develop Character and virtue Discover a Sense of Vocation
TIME TO DELIVER
Two full time days per week for 35 weeks 6 hours in class time per day. (384 hours/year) 1 hour of spiritual formation per day. (64 hours/year) One day of self directed learning/talent development/mentoring per week for 35 weeks Notional time frame – 6 hours per day (192 hours/year) 1 hour of spiritual formation (35 hours/ year) TOTAL Time commitment for a student: 672 hours TOTAL Class time commitment: 384 hours
QUALIFICATIONS
Upon graduation, students receive a Statement of Achievement. This course is equivalent to a Certificate Level 4 (NZQA)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
It is advised that students enrolling in Imprint Leadership College have competency in spoken and written English language skills. Students are recommended to have completed Year 13 and/or NCEA Level 2 as a minimum.
FEES
Fees are set at $2,950 inclusive of GST per year. Payable within 14 days of course commencement. A 10% deposit is required upon confirmation of acceptance. There are two additional course related costs – Zebra Collective membership ($60 per year), and course-related books that can be purchased in either print or electronic format: approximately $100 for the year Eftpos, Cash, Cheque and Internet Banking are available.
STRUCTURE Lecture
SUBJECT
Online
Workshop
Mentoring SDL
%
DEEPEN DEVELOP DISCOVER
A Survey of the Bible
52
0
0
0
0
10
The Life of Jesus
14
0
0
0
0
2
The Life of Paul
14
0
0
0
0
2
How To Read and Interpret The Bible
12
18
0
20
0
7
Understand the Story of the Bible
8
0
0
8
0
2
A NT Bible Book Depth Study
18
0
0
0
0
3
A Life in Proverbs – The Getting Of Wisdom
28
0
0
28
0
8
Spiritual Formation – prayer, meditation and encounter Communication and Interpersonal Social Development The Practice of Being a Disciple – a personal journey of discipline Introduction to Worldview
16
28
0
96
4
18
16
32
4
0
0
8
32
0
0
32
8
8
14
14
0
0
0
0
We Are Majestic
32
0
0
0
0
0
The Identification of Strengths and Preferences Creativity
10
0
0
0
4
4
14
16
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
4
4
280
108
8
284
20
20
35
38
27
Internship/Talent Development Program TOTAL TARGET IN CLASS SPIRITUAL FORMATION MENTORING/SDL/ONLINE TOTAL
%
384 96 200 680
100
TIMETABLE
Class times at Majestic Church are Monday/Tuesday between 9am-5pm. Other times are variable and depend on each term structure.
COURSE OUTLINE 1. DEEPEN Biblical Knowledge: A Survey of the Bible The Bible as a complete story. Examining the Old Testament in sections – Torah, Wisdom Literature, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets. A summary of the content and ideas of each Old Testament Book. The historical timeline and the breadth of historical contexts of the Old Testament. The Old Testament and the story of the people of Israel. An introduction to Ancient Hebrew – the language of the Old Testament How the Old Testament reflects Ancient Hebrew thought. A modern Jewish view of the Old Testament. Types and Shadows of Christ in the Old Testament. Examining the New Testament in sections – Gospels, Luke-Acts, Pauline Epistles, Other Letters, Revelation A summary of the content and ideas of each New Testament Book. The historical context of the New Testament. The New Testament and the story of the early church. How the New Testament speaks to the Ancient Greek worldview. An introduction to “street Greek” – the language of the New Testament. The Life of Jesus Harmonizing the Gospels into a chronology of the life of Jesus. Tracking the physical movements of Jesus. The primary themes of Jesus. Jesus methods of communication. The disciples.
Jesus and the Pharisees. Jesus the revolutionary thinker Jesus and salvation Jesus, miracles and healing The prayers of Jesus The Life of Paul A chronology of the life of Paul. The missionary journeys. Paul the apologist. Paul the evangelist. Paul the missionary. Paul and salvation. Paul and miracles. Pauline theology. Paul and the Roman believers Paul and the church in Corinth Paul and the church in Ephesus Paul and the church in Colossae Paul and the church in Thessalonica Paul and the church in Galatia Paul and the church in Philippi Paul and Timothy How To Read and Interpret The Bible Hermeneutics as a general discipline. Researching and applying historical and cultural context. A survey of Bible Versions and their strengths and weaknesses. Ancient Hebrew translation and word meaning. Ancient Greek translation and word meaning. Lexical/Syntactical analysis. Reading scripture in its context in the biblical book. Examples of taking scripture out of context. Bible interpretation within a theological framework Identifying specific kinds of literary writing in The Bible. The problem of Eisegesis. The use of complementary materials (commentaries, etc.)
A New Testament Bible Book Depth Study (varies each year) Selection of a Bible Book. Researching and identifying the historical and cultural context. Identifying the principle voice/authorship. Identifying the principle themes. Identifying specific doctrine/theology. Identifying chronology. Selection of passages for exegesis. Presentations by students on passage exegesis. Proverbs: Practical Wisdom for Living Identification of Proverbs as Wisdom Literature. Researching and identifying the historical and cultural context of Proverbs. Identifying the principle voice/authorship of Proverbs. Identifying the principle themes of Proverbs. Assigning a daily reflection for a Proverb. Selection of a weekly selection of from Proverbs for Self Directed Learning (SDL) assignment. Weekly SDL assignment to live out a Proverb and report on the experience. Presentations by students SDL and daily reflections. Understand The Story of the Bible Discover the coherent narrative of the Biblical Story Gain an understanding of the sweeping themes from Genesis through Revelation. Develop a Biblical theology, explicitly Understanding the scope of God’s redemption of all creation Our involvement as characters within the grand narrative of scripture Understanding the mission of God, the mission of Jesus, the mission of us as his church. 2. DEVELOP Character and Virtue Spiritual Formation – prayer, meditation and encounter Foundations of spiritual formation. A Majestic theology of prayer. A Majestic theology of the prophetic. A Majestic theology of engagement with the Holy Spirit.
Meditation on the Word of God. Experiential workshops. Setting individual mentoring goals for spiritual formation. Setting individual SDL goals for spiritual formation. Individual SDL activities for prayer, meditation, encounter and self-reflection. Reporting by students on their SDL activities Communication and Interpersonal Social Development Principles of interpersonal communication. Verbal, non-verbal and paraverbal communication. Conflict Resolution and Negotiation. Communication styles and preferences Active Listening Skills. Group Dynamics. Managing expectations The Practice of Being a Disciple – a personal journey of discipline Foundations of discipleship A study of Galatians 5:22. A study of the practice of Christian Love The concept of Christian maturity Identification of individual areas of development for personal growth. Setting individual SDL goals for growth in a personal discipline. Mapping out individual SDL programs for the development of a discipline as a part of personal growth. Individual SDL activities for the development of a discipline as a part of personal growth. Reporting by students on their SDL activities. An Introduction to Worldview What is a Worldview? Identifying your worldview And introduction to the Postmodern Worldview Alternative Worldviews Creation and Sin – A Biblical Worldview
Restoration – A Biblical Worldview Worldview and the Pillars of Society Faithfully living out our Biblical Worldview 3. DEVELOP a sense of Vocation Majestic: Ethos, Ministry, Mission and Cultural Mandate History of Majestic. Prophetic Words for Majestic. Vision and Mission of Majestic Culture of Majestic What should it feel like to come to church at Majestic? Belonging before Believing before Behaving Majestic initiatives that are an outgrowth of Majestic ethos. Foundations for the Cultural Mandate. Differentiating Majestic from other contemporary church expressions. Managing congregational expectations of a church like Majestic The Identification of Strengths and Preferences Study of the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12. Finding your best fit: where are you strong, what do you do instinctively, how do you prefer things to be done? Testing for strengths, personal styles, work preferences, and personality types. Development of a personal awareness of own strength/style profile. Development of a personal appreciation of the strength/style profiles of others. Analyzing the impact of profiles on group dynamics Creating the jigsaw puzzle of the different profiles. Reporting on application of profile awareness in everyday life. Creativity Understanding Creativity. A Majestic theology of Creativity. The Creative Process. The Nine Dimensions of the Creative Mind. Unlocking creative blockages. Developing resilience to produce creativity.
Principles of creative collaboration. How to make creative environments. Reporting on the impact of this knowledge in Talent Development Program Talent Development Program Identification of Gifts, Talents and Passions in mentoring session. Presentation of individual personal goals and development strategy. Engaging in personal gift/talent/passion goals in Self Directed Learning. Students purchase membership to the Zebra Collective. Once a term mentoring meeting occurs to check progress. Supervised Internship Exposure to a variety of ministry methods, skills and practices. Develop effective people and conflict resolution skills. Establish ethical standards of ministry. Learn effective ministry within your immediate church context Seek “best practice� experiences and exposure to effective ministry systems and structures. Develop skills and gifts for maximum effectiveness in ministry. Help the intern develop the disciplines of effective servant leadership. Find the connections between the study of theology and the practice of Christian ministry/gift and talent expression.
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