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SUMMARY of SUBJECTS for a THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM

A PRIORITIES CHECK-LIST A selection made from the subjects listed below may help to sort priorities of importance. 100 BIBLICAL STUDIES Introduction to the Bible OT-NT relationship Geography of Bible Lands Biblical Archaeology Transmission & Canon  Higher Criticism Translation Hermeneutics Bible Study Methods Other: 120 OLD TESTAMENT Survey of the OT Historical Outline of OT Themes of OT The Law Genesis – Exodus Deuteronomy The Prophets  “Early” (Historical)  “Later” Isaiah  “12” (Minor) The Writings  Wisdom Literature 5 Rolls (Festivals / Fasts) Daniel (Apocalyptic Ezra / Nehemiah (Hist.) Other: 160 NEW TESTAMENT Survey of the NT

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fulfilment in the NT Themes of NT The Gospels Jesus’ Life & Death Jesus’ Teaching Synoptic Gospels John’s Gospel Acts Paul’s Theology Romans Epistles (CorThes) Pastoral Epistles Hebrews Revelation Other: 200 DOCTRINE Introduction to Theology Sources of Theology Types of Theology Fundamental Doctrines Systematic Theology God The World Revelation Jesus Christ The End Times Humanity Redemption The Holy Spirit The Church Other: 300 PHILOSOPHY Areas of Philos. Enquiry Philosophical Theology Apologetics Eirenics Polemics

Hist. of West.Rel.

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Thought Other: 400 CONTEMPORARY STUDIES Modern Beliefs Contemporary Issues Contemporary Theology Cults & Sects Pluralism & Other Faiths Comparative Religion ISLAM Culture & Local Values Contextual Theology Basic Xian Communities Other:

Other Faiths Strategy of Mission Call to Mission Leadership in Mission History of Mission Other: 600 CHURCH HISTORY Early & Patristic Era The Western Church 4th-10th C Middle Ages The Reformation Counter-Ref. & Puritans E. Europe & Russia Eastern Churches Modern Era: The West Evangelical Awakening Contemporary Times Asia (incl. Persia, C.Asia) Indian Subcontinent 1st-10th C 16th-21st C Pakistan (regions) Other Countries Denominations Individuals Others:

500 COMMUNICATION Principles of Communicat. Preaching (Proclamation) Expository Preaching Other kinds of Preaching Homiletics (Craft of Pr.) Other Ways of Communic. Faith Sharing Evangelism Other: 550 MISSIOLOGY Theology of Mission 690 HISTORICAL Culture in Mission THEOLOGY LINGUISTICS H. of Hermeneutics

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A PRIORITIES CHECK-LIST A selection made from the subjects listed below may help to sort priorities of importance. H. of Spirituality H. of Sexuality Patristic Medieval Reformation Enlightenment Modernity Post-Modernity Formularies &

Creeds Controversies Doctrinal Development Others: 700 PRACTICAL THEOLOGY Personal Discipleship Conversion Obedience Guidance Spiritual Warfare Self-control & Discipline The Cost of Discipleship Imitating Christ Growth(Fruit of the Spirit) Holiness Communion with God The Means of Grace Feeding on God’s Word Prayer life Worship with others Christian Fellowship Christian Service Using Gifts of the Spirit Local Ch. Involvement

Service

to Community Work Use of Time & Money Giving & Tithing Psychology of Self Other: 720 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Principles Moral Theology Christian Virtues Values Setting Priorites Conscience & Conflicts Sexual Morality Lying and Truth Money Attitudes Vices Environmental Theol. Ecological Issues Use of Resources Use of Technology Social Theology Personal Attitudes Social Issues Global Issues Other: Community Development

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730 EDUCATION Principles Logic Study Methods Thinking Skills Reading Skills Researching Note Taking Evaluating & Organising Writing Essays Computer Skills Other: 770 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Religious Educ.(Schools) Teaching Catechists Sunday School Youth Work Marriage Preparation Parish Training Other: 780 THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION Theological Framework K Theological Reflection U Godly Character B Ministerial Skills D Other:

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Renewal Tongues & Spirit Baptism Spiritual Discernment Vital Churches Conducting 800 PASTORAL THEOLOGY Retreats Other: Pastor: gifts & character His Office & Church Order Manager Missionary Strategist Preacher Liturgist (Lead pub Wor) Spiritual Director Counsellor Psychology of Past. Care Jesus as Counsellor Care of the Individual Shepherding the wayward 830 PUBLIC Encouraging the WORSHIP faint Worship Counselling the Public aspects: troubled Rescuing the The Historical element: weak How Problems of Traditional? Families  The Universal Comforting the element: grieving How WorldMinistering to the wide? sick  The Social Visiting the parish element: Seeking the lost How Cultural Building up the faithful locally?  The 820 RENEWAL & Psychological elem: REVIVAL How adapted Personal Renewal to PerHist. & Theol. of sonalTemper Revival ament? Leading House Groups

Essential

ingredients Word Sacrament Occasional Services

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Liturgy(prescribed forms) Other: 835 CONGREGATIONAL OVERSIGHT Equipping for service Disciplining disobedient Dealing with conflict Other: 840 LOCAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP Jesus as Leader Modelling: Personal Exa mple Vision Team Work Managing Change Congregational Strategy Missionary Outreach Stewardship Other

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850 ORGANISATION Administration (Congr.) Finances & Fund Raising Property & Maintenance Legalities Church Courts (Higher) Boards of Institutions Parish Councils, etc Other: 870 DENOMINATIONS Own Denom. Ethos Other Denominations Denom. History Denom. Doctrines Denom. Worship Denom. Government Denom. Official posts Denom. Geog. Divisions W.C.C.

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