Mbs Semester Ii 2009

The Epistle to the Hebrews Rev. Dr. Eddy Ho

Course Objectives 1. To get a better understanding of the background and contents of the Epistle to the Hebrews. 2. To understand the purpose and theology of the Epistle. 3. To develop the necessary tools for the correct interpretation of the Epistle and to be able to preach and/or teach from the Epistle. 4. To apply the contents of the Epistle to personal life. Course Approach: The class periods will be devoted to an in-depth study of the Epistle to the Hebrews with references to the Greek language whenever necessary. The readings on the Epistle will help the student gain more familiarity with the Epistle. The lectures will also try to be practical and devotional, without sacrificing the academic aspects of the study.

Venue: Malaysia Bible Seminary Date: Oct. 5-9, 2009 Time: 9.00am-5.00pm

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Course fees for all modules: Programme: Graduate - RM 300 Undergraduate - RM 180 Audit - RM 100 For registration or enquiries please contact Ms. Anne Lim at Malaysia Bible Seminary 03-33427482 or fax in 03-33412094.

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Ecclesiastes Dr. Leong Tien Fock Course Description: This course of study is based on Our Reason for Being, a book-length exposition of Ecclesiastes available at http://ourreasonforbeing.blogspot.com, which substitutes for core lectures. Ecclesiastes presents a comprehensive theology on the meaning of life and how to experience it. So it speaks powerfully to Christians as well as nonChristians. But it is also one of the most difficult Biblical books to interpret. The purpose of this course is to help Christians overcome this obstacle and apply the theology, whether in a personal, pastoral or a missional context. Course Format: Students will mostly be studying on their own. There will be four 2-hours class sessions during the course of the study, with one at the beginning and one towards the end. There are prescribed readings to be completed before each session, except for the first. In between sessions students can interact with the instructor through email. Schedule of Class Sessions: Venue: MBS Recreation & Training Centre, Rawang Date: June 30, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, 2009 Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Mentoring Rev. Dr. Tony Lim

Course Description The role of a mentor is a time honoured position. Mentors help shape, mould and influence lives that in turn will make a difference in families, churches and societies. The need for a mentor is never more pressing than today. For we are living in turbulent, difficult and perplexing times. The old ways of doing things do not seem to work anymore. Relationships more often than not inexplicably become treacherous leaving people confused and hurt. Thus the role of a mentor will have to include helping Christians discover their real self in Christ as well as to find meaning in life. However mentoring as understood biblically and theologically also has a deeper emphasis that is intrinsically different. As Dr. Houston exhorts us in his book the The Mentored Life, fundamentally we go to a Christian mentor: “...who will help us be all we can be by Christ. The mentored life is one in which we constantly look to Christ for guidance, answers and fulfilment.” This course on mentoring will major on the brick and mortar of being such a mentor. We will discover that the focus of attention in Christian mentoring is Christ and not ourselves. We will explore together how to invite the Holy Spirit to come alongside us in the journey to know Christ, to love Christ and ultimately to live out Christlike lives in the midst of the uncertainties, doubts and vicissitudes of life.

Venue: Damansara Utama Methodist Church, P. J. Date: July 21-Oct. 13, 2009 (Every Tuesday evening) Time: 7.30pm-10.00pm

Christian Educational Psychology: Children and Adolescence Dr. Saik Oy Mooi, Ph.D

Course Synopsis: This is an inter-disciplinary course. Participants will interact with the educational psychology of children and adolescence from a Christian perspective. While developmental characteristics are a primary focus, this course is designed to raise awareness of the issues and challenges of working with children and youths; how to effectively address those issues. This is also a hands-on course. Participants will participate in a group presentation using the teaching method of Larry Richards. Course Objectives: 1. To help participants gain a better understanding of the developmental characteristic of children and youths. 2. To increase awareness of the learning experiences that are more suitable and effective for teaching children and youths. 3. To equip Christian educators to effectively address issues and challenges of working with children and youths, to formulate spiritual formation practices that are healthy in the nurture of God’s people. 4. Equip Christian educators to evaluate children, youth curriculums and programs. Venue: Malaysia Bible Seminary, Klang Date: Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2009 Time: Monday - Friday; 7.00pm-10.00pm