Hope Sem 2011

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BS101 New Testament Survey (3 credits)
This course is designed to offer an overview of the composition and content of the New Testament. It highlights the historical, social, economic and religious background out of which Christianity arose. This course examines the major themes of the New Testament and offers the participants a practical and contemporary understanding of God’s plan and purposes for His end-time Church.

BS103: Old Testament Survey 2 (3 credits)
This course covers the second half of the Old Testament - Wisdom books, Major Prophetic Books and Minor Prophetic Books. It gives an overview and examines the main themes of each book. Participants not only learn the historical and cultural background of these books but also how to transfer principles from the wisdom and prophetic books to present day living.

BS104 Principles of Bible Study (3 credits)
The Bible is the richest and most exciting book in the world and the Christians' most important resource. This course assists participants to develop fundamental skills in the observation, interpretation and application of the Bible. It offers a methodical approach to Bible study in which participants are equipped with necessary attitudes and tools to study the Holy Scriptures. An intensive inductive study is made of a selected passage of Scripture.

TH102 Christian Ethics (3 credits)
This course teaches theological and biblical foundations which determine the formation of moral decision-making and shapes the Christian's personal lifestyle in the light of the Kingdom. Selected contemporary moral issues will be examined in the light of biblical teachings. The course will include an overview of the Bible's call to the church to be mobilised in addressing crucial social and ethical issues which affect the whole nation and the world.

EM101 Tentmaking and Church Planting (3 credits)
The first part of this course examines the biblical and missiological definition of tentmaking which takes its name from the Apostle Paul who was a self-supporting missionary through this profession. It presents the views and strategies of various missions leaders regarding this “bi-vocational approach.” The second part is a study of the theological and biblical principles that undergird the Great Commission and the viable strategies and methods that operationalise it. This theological and conceptual framework forms the basis for the formulation of policies for global ministry, outreach practices and overseas ministries and missionary care.

TH101 The Christian Faith (3 credits)
This course deals with the fundamental question: "What is Theology?" It gives participants a basic understanding of the doctrines of Scripture, God, man, sin, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the end times. Emphasis will be placed on the application of doctrines to the level of the persons in the church and to practical Christian living.

TH103 Introduction to Church History (3 credits)
This course surveys the key historical movements and people in the history of the Church. Participants are acquainted with the basic history of the early Christians, the Medieval Catholic Church, the Reformation, revival movements and major church movements. Participants will discover how to relate historical renewals to present-day concerns in the Church and world.

All courses are on:
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 730pm-1030pm
Venue: America Room (Cuppage Plaza)

Old Testament Survey 2
8, 15, 22 Feb
1, 8, 15 March
Closing date: 6 Feb 2011

Christian Faith
22, 29 March
5, 12, 19, 26 April
Closing date: 14 Mar 2011

New Testament Survey
3, 10, 24 May
7, 14, 21 June
Closing date: 25 Apr 2011

Principles of Bible Study
28 Jun
5, 12, 26 Jul
2, 23 Aug
Closing date: 27 Jun 2011

Christian Ethics
6, 13, 20, 27 Sep
4, 11 Oct
Closing date: 29 Aug 2011

Introduction to Church History
18, 25 Oct
1, 8, 15, 22 Nov
Closing date: 10 Oct 2011

*EM101 Tentmaking and Church Planting will only be available in 2012

If you are interested to sign up for any of our courses, please follow the following steps:

BY NETS/ CASH

(1) Go to the payment counter at Nexus Reception. Obtain the NETS payment card from the counter and fill in your particulars.

(2) Under the ‘Others’ blank, write down the name of the Hope Sem course/s you are registering. For example:

* Others: Christian Ethics (Hope Sem course) S$30
OR
* Others: Christian Ethics & Introduction to Church History (Hope Sem course) S$60

(3) Upon receiving your receipt, jot down the receipt number (it is the ‘trans’ numbers found at the top right corner of your receipt. E.g. ‘Trans: 121002853’) so that you can complete the online form below.

(4) Thereafter, staple the receipt with the NETS payment card and drop them into the white drop-in box next to the payment counter.

(5) Lastly fill up the online registration form found below. Please remember to fill in your receipt number as incomplete registration form will not be processed.

BY CHEQUE

(1) Make the cheque payment to 'Hope Church (S)'. Write your name, contact number & course/s you are registering at the back of the cheque.

(2) Put the cheque in an envelope (attention it to 'Choon Yam/Hope Sem') and either drop it into the white drop-in box at the NETS counter at Nexus Reception or mail it to 'Hope Seminary, 412 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427637'.

(3) Lastly fill up the online registration form found below. Please remember to fill in your cheque number as incomplete registration form will not be processed.