Foundations: The Basics of Theology
Foundations: The Basics of Theology is a course that is taught in the evenings in various locations covering a diverse selection of biblical, theological and practical topics. You can study in whichever location suits you best: Moira (Irish Baptist College), Ballymena (Baptist Church), Dublin (Jamestown Road Baptist Church) or online (Zoom). Our aim is to provide rich theological training and fellowship for those who are not employed in a ministry context.
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Online |
Moira |
Ballymena |
Dublin |
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Module 1: Life of Moses Teacher: David Cameron Start Date: 24/9/24 Length: five weeks
Module 2: The Reformation Teacher: Jared Mays Start Date: 5/11/24 Length: five weeks |
Module 1: OT Book: Exodus Teacher: Andrew Curry Start Date: 23/9/24 Length: five weeks
Module 2: Introduction to the Bible Teacher: Stephen Archer Start Date: 4/11/24 Length: five weeks |
Module 1: Life of Moses Teacher: Paul Simpson Start Date: 26/9/24 Length: five weeks
Module 2: NT Book: Romans Teacher: Bobby Jennings Start Date: 7/11/24 Length: five weeks |
Module 1: Basic Christian Doctrine Teacher: Martin Parker Start Date: 23/9/24 Length: five weeks
Module 2: Communicating the Gospel Teacher: Alan Neely Start Date: 4/11/24 Length: five weeks |
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Module 3: World Mission Survey Teacher: Karen Scott Start Date: 7/1/25 Length: five weeks
Module 4: Family Life Teacher: Colin Creighton Start Date: 18/2/25 Length: five weeks |
Module 3: Life of Paul Teacher: Gareth Bell Start Date: 6/1/25 Length: five weeks
Module 4: Family Life Teacher: Ian Grant Start Date: 17/2/25 Length: five weeks |
Module 3: Life of Paul Teacher: Simon Curry Start Date: 9/1/25 Length: five weeks
Module 4: The Story of the Church Teacher: Andy Dalrymple Start Date: 20/2/25 Length: five weeks
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Module 3: The Story of the Church Teacher: Richard McConnell Start Date: 6/1/25 Length: five weeks
Module 4: OT Book: Isaiah Teacher: Cormac Walsh Start Date: 17/2/25 Length: five weeks |
Each evening will follow the same format:
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7:00–7:50pm (Dublin: 7:30–8:20pm) |
Lecture 1 |
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7:50–8:10pm (Dublin: 8:20–8:40pm) |
Tea and Coffee Break |
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8:10–9:00pm (Dublin 8:40–9:30pm) |
Lecture 2 |
Sixteen modules will be offered over the course of four years and each module will carry an essay. Attendance at a module secures one credit. Successfully completing the essay for a module secures one credit. Each module therefore provides the opportunity to gain two credits.
Awards:
The following awards could be earned in within a four-year window:
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Diploma in Christian Education |
16 Credits (effectively two full years) |
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Certificate in Christian Education |
8-15 Credits (effectively one full year) |
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Attendance Certificate |
5-7 Credits |
Throughout a four-year window the following modules will be taught in all locations:
OT Book NT Book OT Overview NT Overview Life of Moses Life of Paul
Basic Christian Doctrine Introduction to the Bible Issues Facing Christians The Reformation
The Story of the Church Care and Counselling Communicating the Gospel
Discipleship Family Life World Mission Survey
