Christian Worker's Certificate
Second Semester 2024
All Classes
Year 1 and Year 2
Attendance and Textbooks
Please note that Year 1 is the Christian Worker’s Certificate which is also the first year of the Certificate of Ministry (a three-year course).
All classes are conducted online in real time with live attendance required. Please contact us about attending on campus. Registration is due by July 19th, 2024.
Textbooks should be purchased before the start of class whenever possible and are the responsibility of the student unless specifically stated that the college supplies the textbooks.
Term Dates
Term Dates Holidays
Term 3: 22 July - 19 September (10 weeks) 20 September – 13 October
Term 4: 14 October - 12 December (8 weeks) 13 December
Year 1
Monday Classes
Evangelism and Discipleship (Year 1)
Times: 12:30-2:30pm
Lecturer: Evangelist K Currell
Subject Description:
This subject teaches the student the complete plan and pattern of the Great Commission. Biblical principles and methods of witnessing and leading souls to a personal acceptance of Christ as Saviour are given, as well as principles and methods of nurturing new believers in the Faith. The discipleship aspect of the subject teaches the student how to be a disciple (Christian living) and how to disciple others.
Textbooks:
The Soul Winner - CH Spurgeon
Creation Evangelism for the New Millennium - Ken Ham
Supplied by lecturer: Unsung Heroes of the Faith - K Currell
Apologetics (Year 1)
Times: 7-9pm
Lecturer: Ps Tim Bunch
Subject Description:
This subject equips the student with a working knowledge of the major fields of apologetics, in order that they will then be able to better defend their faith, present truth, and give honest answers to honest questions for evangelism and edification.
Textbooks:
"Many Infallible Proofs" by Henry M Morris
Recommended Reading "A Defense of the Bible" by Gary Baxter
Tuesday Classes
English Grammar and Introduction to Biblical Languages (Year 1)
Times: 9:30am-11:30am
Lecturer: Evangelist Kevin Currell
Subject Description:
English Grammar is intended to give the student the necessary skills in English grammar to effectively study the truths given in Scripture. These English grammar skills are also necessary for all other Bible college subjects, especially Bible Study Methods, Hermeneutics, and Biblical Languages. This subject runs during Term 3.
Introduction to Biblical Languages is intended to give the student a grasp of the basics of the Hebrew and Greek languages used in the writing of the Scriptures. It is designed to give enough exposure to working with language that the student can make a clear determination of which major should be pursued in the second and third years of study. This subject runs during Term 4 and English Grammar is a prerequisite.
Textbooks:
Supplied by lecturer
Cults and Religions (Year 1)
Times: 7pm-8:50pm
Lecturer: Ps Joe Marshall
Subject Description:
This subject gives an overview of all the major world religions and cults. It covers their origin and history, doctrine, and practice. Where appropriate, scriptural arguments are presented to refute their errors. Insights into witnessing to people caught up in these faiths are also given.
Textbook:
World Religions in a Nutshell by Ray Comfort
Thursday Class
Teaching Methods (Year 1)
Times: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Lecturer: Ps Robert Apps
Subject Description:
This subject is designed to develop the skills required to effectively teach in all areas of ministry. Principles of both teaching and learning are studied. The student is equipped for all facets of teaching including pastoral, Sunday School, youth, and children. Special needs and unique teaching situations are also covered.
Textbook:
"Effective Bible Teaching" by Jim Wilhoit & Leland Ryken
Recorded Class
The following class is recorded. Time and date to be agreed upon with Admin. Please contact admin to register and establish a day and time.
Old Testament Survey II (Year 1)
Lecturer: Richard Hester (recorded)
Subject Description:
This subject studies each book in the Old Testament with the purpose of giving the student a comprehension of the Old Testament as a whole. In the course of study, the student will read the entire Old Testament while receiving an overview of each book, insight into how it fits in with the rest of the Bible, and a basic outline and exposition of the book. Key information is also given regarding authorship of each book, its historical and cultural background, its place in the time line of biblical history, etc.
Textbook and Workbook:
Same as the First Semester
Textbooks should be purchased before the start of class whenever possible
Year 2
Monday Classes
Biblical Languages 2* (Year 2)
*Pre-requisites are English Grammar, Intro to Biblical Languages, and Biblical Languages 1
Times: 9:30am-11:30am
Lecturer: Evangelist Kevin Currell
Subject Description:
This subject continues the work of firmly establishing the fundamentals of the structure and workings of the Greek language used in the New Testament, and expands into translation work touching on key nuances involved. It also continues to build upon the basics of the Hebrew language of the Old Testament.
Textbooks:
Provided by lecturer
Church History (Year 2)
Times: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Lecturer: Ps. Frank Guglielmo
Subject Description:
A survey of the major developments in churches from apostolic times through the present, giving special attention to documents of pivotal interest to those developments, the drifts from Biblical simplicity, and the separatist groups that tried to restore it.
Textbook:
Church History in Plain Language – Shelley
Recorded Class
The following classes are recorded. Time and date to be agreed upon with the supervising lecturer. Please contact admin to register and establish a day and time.
Pastoral Epistles (Year 2)
Lecturer: Ps. Ernie Veszely (recorded)
Subject Description:
This subject undertakes a verse by verse study of the Pastoral Epistles, and an understanding of their historical context. As well as a study of the Biblical text, the course explores the application of Church administration principles in light of the influence of liberal theology, and various “church growth” movements.
Textbook:
The KJV Bible Commentary
The Pastoral Epistles by Homer Kent
Textbooks should be purchased before the start of class whenever possible