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COURSE PRESCRIBTION (A)
OLD TESTAMENT (B)
NEW
TESTAMENT (C)
THEOLOGY (D)
CHURCH
HISTORY (E)
PASTORIAL
THEORY PT 101 Homiletics
& the Congregational Christian Church in A study of the
theory and practice of preaching with the purpose of helping students develop
the basic skills in sermon making and public speaking. Introduction and
Familiarisation with EFKS, especially in relation to the aspects of Church
Authority, Church government and Church structure at all levels – local
(village church), sub-district (Pulega), district (Matagaluega) and National
(General Assembly). PT 201 Introduction
to Pastoral Theology Introducing students to the nature, scope, and function of pastoral
theology in relation to the ministry of the church. This involves exploring various aspects of
ministry; roots/foundations of biblical & contemporary models of pastoral
care; role of pastor and church; doing the work of pastoral ministry and
dealing with various forms of crises. PT 202 Christian Ethics and Contemporary Issues The course is designed: (i) To introduce students to the ethical
teachings of the Old and New Testaments.
(ii) To introduce students to ethical reasoning and decision making
processes. (iii) To enable students to
develop and approach to some of the contemporary ethical questions. PT 203 Foundation
of Practical Theology This course will assist students to do practical theological
reflections on the practices of ministry.
Such reflections on the events or praxis of ministry have to be
carried out together by the pastor and the concern community of faith. It will discuss: (i)
the
identity of the pastor that is open to doing theological reflection for
service; (ii)
the
identity of the congregation that is called to reflect theologically together
with the pastor; (iii)
methods
for doing theological reflections for ministry; (iv)
the use of
case studies for theological reflections. PT 301 Christian
Education An introduction to the foundations and context of Christian
Education; the developmental movement (theories of human development) in
education and its influence for good upon education in the Christian
community. Education in a parish
setting; its importance, implementation, objectives/goals, the minister as
educator and initiator of the education process. PT 302 Pastoral
Theology: Field Work The overall aim of the course is to help students become familiar
with the complexities of parish ministry.
The main purpose is to enable students to gain first hand experience
of what actually goes on out there in the local congregation by means of
observation, conversation, participation and reflection. Fieldwork is designed to give students the
much needed opportunity to find out and learn about the nature and scope of
the pastoral task. PT 303 Pastoral
Care And Family Systems Theory This course will explore the relationship between the Individual
Model approach and the Family Systems Theory approach in counselling and
therapy. The course aims at studying the theory and practice of the
“Family Systems Theory” and its application to families in PT 401 Christian
Worship A survey of its early beginning from its Jewish setting to the
Reformed traditions. Emphasis is given
to the study of liturgical practices and specific features of worship in each
tradition. The course helps students
appreciate their own way of worship and reflect on new ideas and initiatives
for improvements. PT 402 Ministry
in a Changing Society An inter-disciplinary approach to the study of the Pastoral
Ministry. The course is designed: (i)
to provide a conceptual and social analysis of the changes that are
occurring within Samoa and countries where the CCCS serve; (ii)
to relate that analysis to the Pastoral Ministry of the Congregational
Christian Church in PT 403 Integrating
Theological Education The Course pursues the vision for the integration of theological
education on the holistic model of Divine Work. It therefore utilises the
Holistic Approach especially in its wider focus and concentration on the
whole “Art of Life”. The
guiding question: What should be the nature, character, and content of the
theological education necessary for the modern pastor? It is inter-disciplinary in the mode
teaching, and its subject content. And
it should help students in finding the proper approach to PT 404
Pastoral Care and Family Systems Theory This course will explore the relationship between the Individual
Model approach and the Family Systems Theory approach in counselling and
therapy. The course aims at studying the theory and practice of the
“Family Systems Theory” and its application to families in PT 405
Christian Education (Practical Application) The Minister as a Christian educator: the development, delivery, and
evaluation of available Christian education for children, young people and
adults. This course would also
evaluate Christian education. (The
course is a continuation of PT 301) PT 480 Thesis The course consists of writing a research paper, the
length of which must comply with the requirements as defined in the section
on Subject Requirements for the degrees of Bachelor of Divinity and Bachelor
of Theology, respectively. Students
shall be required to undertake independent research under the personal
supervision of a designated member of Staff.
Students must decide upon a topic (in outline, at least) and discuss
it with a member of Staff before beginning work on the Thesis. |
