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The basic elements of biblical Hebrew grammar will be introduced. In addition, a number of verses and passages from the Hebrew Bible will be studied and read, and some text-critical problems briefly highlighted. While the student will be encouraged to practice pronouncing and reading Hebrew, the emphasis of the course will be on learning the basic elements of written Biblical Hebrew. Hebrew songs and modern Hebrew phrases will be introduced to enhance the learning process.<\/p>\n
The basic elements of biblical Hebrew grammar will be introduced. In addition, a number of verses and passages from the Hebrew Bible will be studied and read, and some text-critical problems briefly highlighted. While the student will be encouraged to practice pronouncing and reading Hebrew, the emphasis of the course will be on learning the basic elements of written Biblical Hebrew. Hebrew songs and modern Hebrew phrases will be introduced to enhance the learning process. [Pre-requisite: OT Hebrew I]<\/p>\n
Hebrew Exegesis assumes that the student has completed both an introductory course of biblical Hebrew grammar and a basic course on Bible interpretation. This course will help the student apply the principles of textual, historical, form, redactional and pastoral criticism to selected Old Testament texts in the hope that the following course objectives might be fulfilled:<\/p>\n
To increase students\u2019 basic knowledge of Hebrew and Bible interpretation;
\nTo help students see how knowledge of Hebrew assists in the task of exegesis;
\nTo give students examples and practice in interpreting and applying Old Testament passages in a pastorally responsible way; and
\nTo help students appreciate the need for both care and humility in interpreting the Old Testament.[Pre-requisites: OT Hebrew II, Old Testament II]<\/p>\n
This course seeks to help students gain a working knowledge of koin\u0113 Greek, sufficient for some elementary translation. The focus is on understanding the rudiments of the grammar and not on memory work. The emphasis will be on morphology. However, some basic syntactical matters will also be touched upon briefly. Its sequel is New Testament Greek II, where work on selected portions of the Greek New Testament becomes the focus. Thus, the philosophy of the entire two-part course is to get the students ready, as soon as possible, for engagement with the Greek text.<\/p>\n
This course is a sequel to Greek I. The remainder of the studies on morphology will be completed but the emphasis of the course will be on Greek syntax so as to prepare students to engage directly with the Greek text. A selected text will be set for study. [Pre-requisite: NT Greek I]<\/p>\n
This course aims to help students develop a valid methodology for NT exegesis. In order for this to be achieved, students will be taught the rudimentary principles of exegesis. Basic exegetical tools will also be introduced. The knowledge gained from all this will then be applied to selected passages from the NT. [Pre-requisites: NT Greek II, New Testament II]
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This course explores the question, \u2018what does it mean for my faith community (e.g. local church) to be an educating community for Christian spiritual formation?\u2019 Drawing on biblical and theological principles, and supported by insights from the social sciences and educational theory, the course helps participants understand the distinctive features of the intentional educational processes in the total life of congregations, and points to ways in which these processes might be relevantly developed.<\/p>\n
This course seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills for basic pastoral care to individuals and families in the church. It is based on a Biblical understanding of marriage and the family while drawing from key social science findings. The dynamics of interpersonal relationships and structures within the family and its life cycle will be examined. Contemporary challenges facing families will be surveyed and the church\u2019s role in building spiritual resilience in families will be explored.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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To acquaint oneself with the heritage and distinctive of one\u2019s own denomination is essential preparation for ministry. Our sense of identity and sense of belonging to the Church are built upon the foundation of such understanding and appreciation. Students of respective denominations will study with their own denominational instructor the confessions, worship and liturgy, polity and constitution, and the history of their denomination.<\/p>\n
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This course briefly covers the three areas of Anglican Church history, liturgy and pastoralia. In the first, reference is made to the source formularies of the Church (39 Articles of Religion), as well as to more recent history. In the second area, the various liturgical offices and service forms of the Church are examined. Emphasis will be placed on the practical know-how of leading liturgical services. For the third area, students are introduced to a selection of practical church ministries in Singapore.<\/p>\n
Anglicanism has sometimes been accused of lacking a distinctive theology. To a certain extent, the lack of a dominating central figure or definitive corpus of documents contributes to this accusation. But beyond this, such a characterisation is a misinformed caricature. It must be appreciated that Anglican thought and theology is intimately entangled with the Anglican Church and all its practical concerns. The English reformation was kindled at the heart of the English Church (and State), not in a university office or private study room. In other words, Anglican theology and ongoing ecclesial concerns are seldom dichotomised. One who seeks to understand Anglicanism must therefore study historical periods, important people then, and contemporaneous problems to fully appreciate its depth and richness. It is to this end that his module approaches the study of Anglicanism via a historical theology approach. [Pre-requisite: Denominational Studies (Anglicanism)]<\/p>\n
The course is designed for students for ministry in the Lutheran church. Students can benefit more from the course if they have already done some basic courses in biblical, theological and historical studies. The course consists of five main areas of studies: historical, confessional, liturgical-sacramental, constitutional, as well as Lutheran identity and the Lutheran World Federation.<\/p>\n
What is \u201creformational\u201d about the Reformation? It is Martin Luther’s theology. This course will introduce the main features of Martin Luther’s theology and what is reformational in his theology, and what remains reformational for today. It is organised around classical theological themes, using Luther’s writings as primary sources. Students will be expected to have a background in Reformation history.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This course introduces the history, theology and polity of the Methodist Church. Beginning with an account of the life and ministry of John and Charles Wesley, the course will trace the development and spread of Methodism from its inception as a movement in 18th century England to a world church. It will examine in detail the theology of the Methodist Church, from the innovations of John Wesley to the present. And finally, the course will examine the polity of the Methodist Church in Singapore, through an analysis of the Discipline.<\/p>\n
This is a Denominational Studies II (Methodism) course that offers a deeper examination of the theology of the Wesleys together with engagement with primary sources. This course explores Wesleyan theology in relation to divine presence, agency, and revelation. This course engages these questions:\u00a0How is God present and active at the sacraments? How is God present and active in the world? How does God reveal the Godself? How do human beings experience divine presence?<\/em>[Pre-requisite: Denominational Studies (Methodism)]<\/p>\n The course enables students to have a fuller grasp of the Presbyterian way of life in both its historical thrust and contemporary practices. The basic components of the course are: a) the historical development of Presbyterianism; b) the theological foundation provided by Calvin and subsequent reformed theologians; c) the Confessions and Order; d) the unique features of the Presbyterian way of life \u2014 church structure and organisation, polity, holy sacraments, liturgy and worship, social responsibility, unity and diversity; and e) Presbyterianism in historical and cultural contexts, examining the Constitutions and practices of Presbyterian churches in Southeast Asia (particularly in Singapore and Malaysia).<\/p>\n As part of Denominational Studies II, this course seeks to introduce students to the theology of the founding and preeminent theologian within our Presbyterian tradition\u2014John Calvin (1509\u20131564). Students will be orientated to the main contours of Calvin\u2019s theology through a reading of Calvin\u2019s\u00a0Institutes of the Christian Religion<\/em> (1559 ed.) The course will also cover how the main contours of Calvin\u2019s theology are received and interpreted in theological discourse today, while maintaining a keen eye for the implications of Calvin\u2019s theology on the way we conduct ministry today. [Pre-requisite: Denominational Studies (Presbyterianism)]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”25px” custom_padding=”25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] <\/p>\n This course introduces students to the historical development, beliefs and practices of the major religions of the world, within the context of Southeast Asia. It considers ways in which Christians might build bridges for more effective across-religion communication.<\/p>\n To study the genesis of Islam, its beliefs, practices, theological developments, and different movements. The various responses to the modern world by Muslims will also be studied.<\/p>\n This course seeks to provide an overview of one of the major religions in the world and in Singapore – studying the emergence of Buddhism, its beliefs, its practices, its historical and theological developments, and the different traditions and trajectories.\u00a0 It will also provide some perspectives regarding Buddhist influence in Southeast Asia and also a range of issues, such as globalisation, modernity as well as Christian\/Buddhist engagements in an increasingly multireligious and multipolar world.\u00a0<\/p>\n The course is a historical survey of the main religious traditions in China, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and popular Chinese religions. The course will explore the origins and development of key theological, religious and philosophical doctrines as well as associated traditions and rites. The purpose is to help familiarize students to the breadth (and to some depth) of Chinese religious thought and traditions and to identify dominant themes underlying Chinese values, culture and practice. Through our study we seek to explore the nature of Chinese religions as they find expression in and influence other aspects of Chinese religions and culture in the Singapore context.<\/p>\n To study the history, literature, beliefs, practices and religious movements of Hinduism and other related Indian Religions, from the Pre-Vedic age to the modern times.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”30px” custom_padding=”40px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Course Descriptions – Core with Options Biblical Language (OT Hebrew I\/ II\/ Exegesis OR NT Greek I\/ II\/ Exegesis) OT Hebrew I The basic elements of biblical Hebrew grammar will be introduced. In addition, a number of verses and passages from the Hebrew Bible will be studied and read, and some text-critical problems […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-study-at-ttc","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\nDenominational Studies (Presbyterian)<\/h4>\n
John Calvin\u2019s Theology and Its Interpretation Today (Denominational Studies II)<\/h4>\n
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\n[\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_testimonial author=”JONATHAN TAN” job_title=”BD, Class of 2018″ company_name=”Methodist, Singapore” portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Jonathan-Tan.jpg” quote_icon=”off” admin_label=”Testimonial – JONATHAN TAN” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]After experiencing TTC education, the biggest benefit will have to be the interaction with the different denominations, including even the Catholics and the Orthodox faith. Growing up in the Methodist background, the exposure opened my eyes to the different Christian practices that enriched my journey with Christ, and building bonds with the other members of the universal Church of Christ.
\n[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”ANDREA ONG” job_title=”MDiv, Class of 2018″ company_name=”Presbyterian, Singapore” portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Andrea-Ong.jpg” quote_icon=”off” admin_label=”Testimonial – ANDREA ONG” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]I am immensely thankful to God for this privilege to do theological studies at TTC. I am grateful to all the lecturers for imparting their knowledge to us and for urging us to continue to use the knowledge and tools we have acquired to further our learning and bless others.
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