ETS Saturday Theology Course 2017-18
Edinburgh Theological Seminary have released details for the Saturday Theology Course beginning in September. You can do it online or come to our church hall once a month to join in the live Video Conferencing to the lectures in Edinburgh. It's well worth doing, and the topics this year are hard to beat!
Lectures in 2017/2018
BIBLICAL STUDIES
God's Plan of Redemption: The Covenant
Lecturer: Rev Will Traub
For many, the OT is a bit of a mystery. We are familiar with individual ‘stories’ or episodes from the OT, but how we are to understand it as Christians today is often difficult. This course will help you to understand how the OT ties together and how it all points us to Christ. It will introduce you to the Biblical notion of God’s Covenant as the key to understanding of not only the OT, but the NT as well.
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
The Exalted Christ
Lecturer: Rev Alasdair I Macleod
Jesus is Lord! The whole New Testament was written in the unshakeable confidence that the crucified Jesus was now the exalted Lord. We will look at our theme from four perspectives: first, the reality and significance of his resurrection and ascension; secondly, his heavenly activity as prophet, priest and king; thirdly, our present connectedness with him in union and communion; and fourthly, the end-time events of his return and the renewal of all things in him.
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
Living as Reformed Christians in the 21st Century
Rev Dr John Nicholls
The ‘Reformation’, whose 500th anniversary is celebrated in October 2017, was not merely a rediscovery of certain crucial Christian teachings. Rather, it was a movement of God’s Spirit that revolutionised the whole life of societies and individuals. The influence of the ‘Reformation’ has spread across the whole planet, so that today there are vibrant “Reformed” churches in every continent and most countries. What are the characteristics of a ‘Reformed Christian’ and a ‘Reformed Church’? This course will give you a great opportunity to explore the effect of the ‘Reformation’ on the daily life and worship of believers, whatever culture they belong to.
Awards
There are two levels of award available in these courses:
Certificate in Theology
This course is a 2-year part-time course in Biblical Studies, Practical Theology, Christian Discipleship and Christian Doctrine. To qualify for the Certificate in Theology, the student is required to submit six essays (normally up to three essays each year).
Diploma in Christian Studies
This is a further 2-year course for those who have already gained their Certificate in Theology. To qualify for the Diploma in Christian Studies, the student is required to complete the Certificate in Theology and to submit a further six essays (normally up to three essays each year).
Dates & Locations
When do the courses take place?
These courses take place one Saturday a month (10.00am to 3.15pm), from September through to April.
The lecture dates for 2017/2018 are as follows:
• 2017: 16 September, 7 October, 11 November, 9 December
• 2018: 13 January, 17 February, 17 March, 14 April
Where can I do these courses?
You can join us at one of these venues or complete the courses online.
• Edinburgh Theological Seminary
• Stornoway Free Church (by live video-conferencing)
• Ayr Free Church
Course Fees
• Veterans (four or more years’ faithful attendance): £40
• Full-time Students: £35
• Auditors (no essays): £40
• 18 and under: free!
• Standard: £240 a year
