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March (S1) | August (S2)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Norwest Boulevard and Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills, NSW (Alphacrucis College - Baulkham Hills Higher Ed)
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Old Testament Foundations
The aim of this subject is to familiarise students with Israel's Scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians. While this subject includes a discussion of every book in Israel's Scriptures, it goes beyond this to look at how the character of God is communicated throughout.
New Testament Foundations
This unit seeks to introduce the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study. The primary focus will be on the message of each book within its historical-cultural setting with some attention being given to its contribution to the theology of the New Testament as a whole.
Special Elective in Biblical Studies: Pentecostal Theology
This special elective is designed to coincide with the Cartledge Lecture.
New Testament Foundations
This unit seeks to introduce the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study. The primary focus will be on the message of each book within its historical-cultural setting with some attention being given to its contribution to the theology of the New Testament as a whole.
Old Testament Foundations
The aim of this subject is to familiarise students with Israel's Scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians. While this subject includes a discussion of every book in Israel's Scriptures, it goes beyond this to look at how the character of God is communicated throughout.
Destruction and Hope in the Prophets
Wisdom and Worship
The books of Proverbs and Psalms are two of the most well-known and loved texts within the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. In addition to Proverbs, the books of Job and Ecclesiastes comprise what is known as Wisdom Literature, a genre of writings from the ancient Near East comprised of sayings and teachings by sages and the wise about the breadth of the human experience.
New Testament Field Study
This subject provides students with a first-hand introduction to the relevant cultural, geographical, historical, and archaeological issues for the New Testament. Students will engage with this historical context during an on-site field study program in the location of modern-day Turkey and Greece, formative for study of the biblical text.
I & II Corinthians
The Corinthian Correspondence is a fascinating exchange between the Apostle Paul and the troubled church in Corinth and is a worthwhile study for those who are interested in Paul's role as pastor and apostle. This unit addresses a variety of ethical and theological issues, such as sexual sin, drunkenness, Christians taking each other to court, dissatisfaction with style of leadership and much more.
Romans and Galatians
Paul's letters to the Romans and Galatians answer questions about why Christians don't follow the full Mosaic law and what sets Christianity apart from Judaism, and in many ways these letters reveal the heart of his theology.
Old Testament Field Study
Join us for this Field Study Trip subject to Israel and its surrounding lands. We will walk through biblically significant places and link the geography of the land to the message of biblical stories.
Acts of the Apostles
A deep dive into the Acts of the Apostles provides essential insights into the spread of the early church. In this unit, students examine the socio-historical settings, interpret key passages, and identify how these ancient narratives resonate within modern Pentecostalism.
Jesus and the Gospels
This unit enables students to evaluate the identity and mission of Jesus through diverse scholarly perspectives, set against a detailed socio-historical backdrop.
The Community in Exile
Students enter a world of imperial conquest and theological development to explore how the Jewish people wrestled with faith and survival under foreign rule, unpacking the historical context of the neo-Babylonian, Persian, Hasmonean, and Greek/Roman empires.
Isaiah
Isaiah was a prophet consumed with the vision of God as the sovereign Lord over the nations. The Book of Isaiah speaks to a crucial time in the history of ancient Israel both prior to the exile as well as re-building after the devastation.
Building Pauline Churches—The Pastoral Epistles and Thessalonians
The letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus and are located towards the end of Paul's life and ministry career. These letters give insight into the need for stabilisation and structure within the emerging Christian communities in Ephesus and Crete.
The World of the New Testament
This unit examines the culture, customs, and values of the first century. It shows how radical the Christian minority group was in the face of the Roman Empire and invites you to assess your own convictions and values as a 21st century Christian.
The Prison Epistles
The letters of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon were written from prison and yet deal with some of the most liberating concepts imaginable. We will examine how these four letters from captivity have the power to free readers from unconscious imprisoning ideas.
John's Gospel and Revelation
This unit offers a detailed analysis of the socio-historical backgrounds and diverse perspectives.
Common Questions
The Undergraduate Certificate in Bible is a one-semester program, which equates to approximately 6 months of full-time study. Students may also complete it part-time over up to 2 years.
Yes. This certificate serves as both a standalone qualification and a stepping stone to further studies in Theology, Ministry, and Leadership at Alphacrucis University College.
This course meets the theological qualification requirements to be an ordained minister in churches that are part of the Australian Christian Churches movement, which represents over 1,100 churches throughout Australia and neighbouring countries. If your church is part of another denomination, please check with your church or denomination office if this course is also recognised for credentialled ministry.
The program comprises 4 subjects: 1 core subject (a choice between Old Testament Foundations BIB104 or New Testament Foundations BIB105) and 3 electives chosen from a wide range of subjects offered by AC's School of Theology, including subjects on Acts of the Apostles, Romans and Galatians, the Prison Epistles, Wisdom and Worship, Isaiah, and more.
The minimum IELTS score required for this course is 6.0. The languages of instruction are English and Korean.
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