This qualification can only be started once the Certification of Bible and Theology has been completed.
Degree/Postgraduate
9-12 Months
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Online
The Licentiate of Exegesis and Apologetics gives you the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to exegete the Bible and discuss the Christian faith with others. It gives you the apologetic skills to discuss any passage of Scripture.
The Licentiate of Exegesis and Apologetics qualification is for people who want a comprehensive and systematic approach to studying some of the most important and challenging topics in the Bible.
Start your journey of in-depth critical analysis and learn for yourself what the Bible is saying in the past, present and future. Understanding the Bible is a critical part of your relationship with people in the workplace and community. It gives meaning and answers to your faith.
What is a Licentiate of Exegesis and Apologetics? Licentiate comes from the Latin licentia, “freedom” which is applied in the phrases licentia docendi meaning permission to teach and licentia ad practicandum signifying someone who holds a certificate of competence to practise a profession i.e. Bible teacher, pastor, ministry, theology or church life.
The Licentiate of Exegesis and Apologetics is a part of the Axx Bible and Theology stream. This stream is a systematic approach to understanding the Bible and Theology. It starts by building a foundation of introductory concepts and grows into discussing some of the most interesting and important passages of the Bible doctrines about God.
Fundamental to any Christian’s effectiveness in the world is the question of how they think. Thinking Christianly is what makes us able to evaluate the things going on around us and make a valuable contribution to our world under the lordship of Christ. Every person is trained to think within certain boundaries and along certain lines imbibed from their culture: this is the worldview everyone begins with. But as Christians we also need to bring a biblical perspective to bear on these assumptions, to critically evaluate them and where necessary replace them with truly Christian views.
This course enables students to analyse differing views and definitions of worldview discussing the shifts in worldview from the 17th century until today. Christian worldview in the light of the current context and construct their Christian worldview.
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe.
This is great experience to understand that the Bible narratives of creation, the fall of man, the floods and exodus, the captivity, Jesus and the end are answering the big question of who am I,what am I, where am I and is still giving the solution of the whole matter.
I have learnt how to construct a Christian worldview,not being hostile to other worldviews and not to be carried away by the world views with
I have been challenged to study and do a personal research on building a Christian world view.
I have been equiped to serve the purpose of God for my life here in Earth.
Am self centered in monotheism and. Jesus Christ as the only saviour. A will not be challenged by any worldview idealistics
This course has given me good affirmation that God is the sovereign and almighty Lord of all existence. And this course becomes a driving force in life,giving me a sense of God’s plan and purpose for this world.
Fundamental to any Christian’s effectiveness in the world is the question of how they think. Thinking Christianly is what makes us able to evaluate the things going on around us and make a valuable contribution to our world under the lordship of Christ. Every person is trained to think within certain boundaries and along certain lines imbibed from their culture: this is the worldview everyone begins with. But as Christians we also need to bring a biblical perspective to bear on these assumptions, to critically evaluate them and where necessary replace them with truly Christian views.
This course examines how worldview has changed since the medieval days, especially on the European Enlightenment and the development of modernism and more recent postmodernism. Finally forming a Christian worldview based on biblical teaching.
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe.
This is great experience to understand that the Bible narratives of creation, the fall of man, the floods and exodus, the captivity, Jesus and the end are answering the big question of who am I,what am I, where am I and is still giving the solution of the whole matter.
I have learnt how to construct a Christian worldview,not being hostile to other worldviews and not to be carried away by the world views with
I have been challenged to study and do a personal research on building a Christian world view.
I have been equiped to serve the purpose of God for my life here in Earth.
Am self centered in monotheism and. Jesus Christ as the only saviour. A will not be challenged by any worldview idealistics
This course has given me good affirmation that God is the sovereign and almighty Lord of all existence. And this course becomes a driving force in life,giving me a sense of God’s plan and purpose for this world.
This is great experience to understand that the Bible narratives of creation, the fall of man, the floods and exodus, the captivity, Jesus and the end are answering the big question of who am I,what am I, where am I and is still giving the solution of the whole matter.
I have learnt how to construct a Christian worldview,not being hostile to other worldviews and not to be carried away by the world views with
I have been challenged to study and do a personal research on building a Christian world view.
I have been equiped to serve the purpose of God for my life here in Earth.
Am self centered in monotheism and. Jesus Christ as the only saviour. A will not be challenged by any worldview idealistics
Christians face apologetic issues that affect people on a daily basis. This course gives the key evidence and reasons for the Christian faith and develops clear and well-organised arguments for presenting the Christian faith.
All Christian leaders face apologetic issues as they try to meet the needs and challenges facing the people they are leading or ministering to. How they deal with such issues can strongly affect their credibility and the spiritual growth of the people concerned. Therefore, developing good apologetic strategies is a highly relevant and significant part of ministry.
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.
I have learnt the various issues with apologetics.
The arguments about the existence of God and the origin of the world.
I have learnt that God is the creator and all creation cries out for a supreme creator irregardless.
I have been challenged to study and do a personal research on the issues and challenges that accompanies apologetics.
I have been challenged to study and do a personal research on the issues and challenges that accompanies apologetics.
Christians face apologetic issues that affect people on a daily basis. This course gives the key evidence and reasons for the Christian faith and develops clear and well-organised arguments for presenting the Christian faith.
All Christian leaders face apologetic issues as they try to meet the needs and challenges facing the people they are leading or ministering to. How they deal with such issues can strongly affect their credibility and the spiritual growth of the people concerned. Therefore, developing good apologetic strategies is a highly relevant and significant part of ministry.
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.
I have learnt the various issues with apologetics.
The arguments about the existence of God and the origin of the world.
I have learnt that God is the creator and all creation cries out for a supreme creator irregardless.
I have been challenged to study and do a personal research on the issues and challenges that accompanies apologetics.
I have been challenged to study and do a personal research on the issues and challenges that accompanies apologetics.
By studying this course, you should develop a real feel for reading Scripture carefully, develop skills in exegesis and basic hermeneutics and learn how to wrestle with issues of translating Paul’s writings into a 21st century local church context.
The Corinthian correspondence is highly relevant to issues faced by the modern evangelical-pentecostal-charismatic minister, not just because of the discussion of spiritual gifts but because of other highly relevant issues to contemporary churches, such as leadership and status, sexual ethics and marriage, raising and handling money and managing disputes.
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.
I have discovered that it’s only Through proper Exegesis that the gospel can genuinely transform an individual.
I have discovered that it’s only Through proper Exegesis that the gospel can genuinely transform an individual.
By studying this course, you should develop a real feel for reading Scripture carefully, develop skills in exegesis and basic hermeneutics and learn how to wrestle with issues of translating Paul’s writings into a 21st century local church context.
The Corinthian correspondence is highly relevant to issues faced by the modern evangelical-pentecostal-charismatic minister, not just because of the discussion of spiritual gifts but because of other highly relevant issues to contemporary churches, such as leadership and status, sexual ethics and marriage, raising and handling money and managing disputes.
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.
I have discovered that it’s only Through proper Exegesis that the gospel can genuinely transform an individual.
I have discovered that it’s only Through proper Exegesis that the gospel can genuinely transform an individual.
This course seeks to develop in students a greater skill in exegesis through the study of specific methods for studying the text and application of these methods to specific passages.
It builds on the simpler and less technical exegetical study in Exegesis: Corinthian Correspondence
Graham has had extensive experience in teaching, pastoral work and training. He is skilled in teaching, training, leadership and administration developed there. His experience in church life and ministry developed alongside this and was first ordained as an Ephesians 4 Teacher with the Apostolic Church in the early 1980s and serves in a lay capacity as an Assistant Minister for some years in numbers of Apostolic Churches.
I have learnt about parables.
I have learnt about how the parables were a suitable way of teaching in those days and why certain Parables were cited in some gospel accounts and omitted in others for the sake of achieving purpose.
I have learnt about the 4 different gospels as presented by the various witnesses of Jesus’ ministry.
I have also learnt about the way each gospel was tailored to suit a specific purpose
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring an individual to the point where a proper application of the text.
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring an individual to the point of clarification.
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring clarity to an individual.
This course seeks to develop in students a greater skill in exegesis through the study of specific methods for studying the text and application of these methods to specific passages.
The course is primarily focused on exegetical method with particular focus on the two main genres in the New Testament: Gospels and Letters.
It builds on the simpler and less technical exegetical study in Exegesis: Corinthian Correspondence
Graham has had extensive experience in teaching, pastoral work and training. He is skilled in teaching, training, leadership and administration developed there. His experience in church life and ministry developed alongside this and was first ordained as an Ephesians 4 Teacher with the Apostolic Church in the early 1980s and serves in a lay capacity as an Assistant Minister for some years in numbers of Apostolic Churches.
I have learnt about parables.
I have learnt about how the parables were a suitable way of teaching in those days and why certain Parables were cited in some gospel accounts and omitted in others for the sake of achieving purpose.
I have learnt about the 4 different gospels as presented by the various witnesses of Jesus’ ministry.
I have also learnt about the way each gospel was tailored to suit a specific purpose
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring an individual to the point where a proper application of the text.
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring an individual to the point of clarification.
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring clarity to an individual.
This course seeks to develop in students a greater skill in exegesis through the study of specific methods for studying the text and application of these methods to specific passages.
It builds on the simpler and less technical exegetical study in Exegesis: Corinthian Correspondence
It gives a comparative analysis of Pauline letters plus a structural analysis of the form and topics integrated into Paul’s writings.
Graham has had extensive experience in teaching, pastoral work and training. He is skilled in teaching, training, leadership and administration developed there. His experience in church life and ministry developed alongside this and was first ordained as an Ephesians 4 Teacher with the Apostolic Church in the early 1980s and serves in a lay capacity as an Assistant Minister for some years in numbers of Apostolic Churches.
I have learnt about parables.
I have learnt about how the parables were a suitable way of teaching in those days and why certain Parables were cited in some gospel accounts and omitted in others for the sake of achieving purpose.
I have learnt about the 4 different gospels as presented by the various witnesses of Jesus’ ministry.
I have also learnt about the way each gospel was tailored to suit a specific purpose
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring an individual to the point where a proper application of the text.
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring an individual to the point of clarification.
Knowing that the gospels were written in view of the immediate audience, only Exegesis can bring clarity to an individual.
These course analyses the nature and content of ethics, and examines various approaches to ethics. It examines the biblical and non-biblical approaches to various ethical questions and controversies. It also discusses the nature and destiny of man, the meaning of being a divine image-bearer, and how personhood should be regarded in the light of the current ethical debates.
Prior to Bible teaching Grant served as full time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Transformed positively to fulfill the mandate of God in my ministry life.
All assessment tasks must be completed to be certified
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