New Testament Foundations
(Intensive School for Lay Preachers and others)
Are you...
- Keen to in deepen your knowledge and understanding of Scripture?
- Interested in (or already) preaching or leading in your local congregation?
- Undertaking a Period of Discernment?
- Wanting to update your Bible and Leadership skills?
Then the Exploring the New Testament Intensive School is for you!
The ELM Centre is committed to providing learning opportunities for those seeking accreditation as Lay Preachers as well as those who wish to update their knowledge for Lay Ministry Leadership.
This is one of 4 modules:
- Proclaiming Jesus Christ (Christology)
- Exploring the Old Testament (OT Foundations)
- Exploring the New Testament (NT Foundations)
- Talking Faith (Theology—Uniting Church Perspectives)
Skills related to proclamation of God's good news and leading worshipping communities will be incorporated in each of these modules. Students who attend all 4 modules will also have completed the study components for Worship and Preaching.
These Lay Preacher modules will be competency based and use multiple methods of learning and assessment including reflections, journaling, group and individual presentations, film, workshops and lectures.
Some pre-reading will be required and there is an expectation that some preparatory work will be undertaken and brought to the LP School. The first assignment, is due on Day 1. You will need to bring this completed to the School. More information will be given on enrolment.
The Set Text is "How to Read the Bible for All its Worth" (by Fee & Stuart), available from Kentigern Books (02 9894 5364) or bookshop@kentigern.com.au.
