Ecumenical Institute for Distance Theological Studies
CHC2052 Presbyterian (Reformed) Studies 2010
Tutor: John Roxborogh, tel. 03 473 8631

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.