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We offer a wide range of short and informal courses up to 10 weeks long. A great opportunity to gain additional knowledge and skills from experienced tutors. 

Please note that these courses are rigorously taught, but do not involve academic credit. 

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Spirit and Mission in Acts and Today

This course explores the nature and means of mission in the Book of Acts to aid reflection on contemporary missional practice. There is particular focus on the Spirit’s role in mission, both in Acts and today.

9 – 10 February and 13 – 14 April 2026

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Christian Leadership in Contemporary Contexts

This course is designed to help you grow in wisdom and self-reflection as a Christian leader.

9 – 10 February and 13 – 14 April 2026

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Paratext

This three-day course is for those wishing to build a foundational proficiency in the Bible translation software program Paratext.

10 – 12 June 2026

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Meaning and Translation

This 8-week course will help you understand the challenges of everyday communication in your own language, and then provide you with tools to address the added complexity when communicating the meaning of ancient texts.

11 May – 10 July 2026

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Foundations for Living and Working Cross-Culturally

This 10-week course is the crucial preparation you need if you are planning to work cross-culturally, at home or overseas.

02 September – 13 November 2026

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Scripture Engagement

This five-week course helps to prepare those who want to add an understanding of Scripture Engagement issues to their professional skill set, as well as those who plan to work as specialists in this area.

16 November – 11 December 2026

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Introduction to Literacy

This five week course will provide you with basic training for literacy and education work amongst children and adults in the developing world.

16 November – 11 December 2026

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Bible Storying

This week-long course is for you if you are interested in communicating God’s word to an oral culture through story crafting and Bible Storying.

14 – 18 December 2026

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Introduction to Master’s Level Theology

This online course prepares those whose first degree isn’t in theology, or a related subject, to commence theological studies at master’s level.’

The course is designed to take 50 hours

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Hebrew Weeks

Learn Hebrew through interactive activities and develop your understanding of Hebrew texts through these unique week-long courses.

2026 TBA