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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.

2027-2028 dates TBC

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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.

11-12 February and 8-9 April 2027

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Bible and Preaching

Grow as a faithful handler of God’s word who can speak into contemporary contexts with clarity and insight.

7-8 September and 7-8 December 2026

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Christian Life and Thought in a Post-Enlightenment World

Deepen your understanding of contemporary society by exploring the interrelationship between Christianity and culture from the Enlightenment to the present day.

8-9 Feb and 5-6 April 2027

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The Church in Revelation and Today

Explore the nature and role of the church in Revelation in dialogue with contemporary debates regarding the church’s purpose and form.

8 – 9 Feb and 5 – 6 April 2027

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Ethics, Humanity and Morality

Be equipped to address and respond to complex ethical issues in their practice context.

7-8 Sept and 7-8 Dec 2026

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Justice, Ecology and Poverty in the OT and Today

Discern how the Old Testament speaks into contemporary debates regarding these three areas of concern.

11-12 Feb and 8-9 April 2027

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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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Paratext

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

02 – 04 June 2027

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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.

03 May – 07 July 2027

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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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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