Calendar for the 2010 class
We will follow the pattern of recent years of 3 modules of 5 topics each with an assignment to be completed at the end of each module.
Welcome and Introductions (10 -16 May)
Module One: Foundations. 17 May to 20 June
Lesson 1: What does Presbyterianism look like?
Lesson 2: The Celtic and Medieval Backgrounds
Lesson 3: The Reformation to 1564
Lesson 4: The Reformation to 1622
Lesson 5: Confessions and Covenants
Assignment 1: Due date 5 July
Module Two: Towards a Global Church. 5 July to 8 August
Lesson 6: Revival and Party in Scotland 1690 to 1796
Lesson 7: Renewal and Disruption 1796 to 1843
Lesson 8: Merchants, Migrants, Missionaries
Lesson 9: Presbyterians in New Zealand to 1901
Lesson 10: Presbyterians in New Zealand to 2000
Assignment 2: Due date 23 August
Module Three: Diversity and Renewal. 23 August to 26 September
Lesson 11: Leadership for ministry and mission
Lesson 12: Sacraments and Ceremonies
Lesson 13: Worship: Word and Song across cultures and generations
Lesson 14: Community, change, controversy and mission
Lesson 15: Theology and mission into a new era
Assignment 3: Due date 18 October.
