Certificate of Theology Overview
This certificate is an introduction to the theological concepts of the Bible. It helps the learner understand God and the Trinity. We learn who God is, the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We also learn about humanity and our intimate relationship with God.
Included Courses
Theology of God: Certified
This course introduces the theology of God, as you explore the relevance of theology, the Trinity in the Old and New Testament, the person and work of Christ and the Holy Spirit, as well as the gifts and fruits of the Spirit.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction & Relevance
- Talking Theology
- Introducing the Trinity
- Trinity in the Old Testament
- Trinity in the New Testament
- God as Trinity
- Trinity as Community
- Historical Misconceptions
- God the Father
- God the Son
- God the Holy Spirit
- Trinity Together
- The Work of Christ
- The Work of the Holy Spirit
- Gifts & Fruit of the Spirit
About your instructor
Theology of Humanity: Certified
In this course, you’ll learn some of what the Bible has to say about humanity. Unpack topics like the “image of God”, God’s response to sin, the humanity of God, suffering and forgiveness, sexuality, women in ministry and the environment.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- The Image of God
- A Broken & Damaged Image
- The Human Response to Sin
- God’s Response to Sin
- The Humanity of God
- God & Freedom
- Suffering & Forgiveness
- Unity
- Theology to Application
- Trinity & Family
- God & Sexuality
- God & Gendered Language
- Women in Ministry
- Church & Ethnicity
- Church & the Environment
- Trinity & the Poor
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Theology: Ministry in the Spirit: Certified
The talks in this series are presented by a number of experienced ministry leaders, with the emphasis falling on; the Holy Spirit – who He is and what He loves to do, the Spirit’s work with and through believers, and Holy Spirit empowered outreach.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction
- The Spirit the Life Giver
- The Person of the Holy Spirit
- Holy Spirit Baptism
- Relating to the Holy Spirit
- The Work of the Spirit
- Community of the Spirit
- The Gifts of the Spirit
- Experiences of the Holy Spirit at Work
- The Fruit of the Spirit (1)
- The Fruit of the Spirit (2)
- Jesus & Ministry of the Holy Spirit
- What Does Ministry in the Spirit Look Like?
- When Prayer Doesn’t Work
- Evangelism in the Gospel: Jesus
- Evangelism with Paul & the Apostles
- The Breath of the Gospel
- Different Approaches to Evangelism
- Sharing Your Testimony
- The Missional Discussion
- Talking to Non-Christians
- Spirit Led Ministry
- Discipleship & Follow Up
- Following People Up
- Developing an Understanding of the History of the Holy Spirit
- The Rise of Pentecostalism
- The Contemporary Landcape
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Who this qualification is for
- This certificate is a foundational qualification and is suitable for those who want to build a strong foundation for deepening their understanding of who God is.
- It is ideal for those seeking to get the big picture of God.
- Who are seeking to answer the questions: Who is God? Who am I in God? How do I relate to God in the day to day?
What you’ll learn
- Theology of God
- How to grasp the true nature of God revealed in the Father, Jesus & the Holy Spirit. You will also learn how to assess personal needs and grow in the gifts and fruit of the Spirit.
- Theology of Humanity
- Personal insights into the nature of humanity, how God created us to be in a perfect condition and the impact of the sin on the human condition. You will develop insights into humanity as it applies to your life, family, and ministry community. You will learn what the Bible, theology and church history says about the human condition. Discuss the implications for ministry of the nature of humanity as outlined in the Scriptures.
- Theology: Ministry in the Spirit
- How to discern insights, revelations and promptings given by the Holy Spirit and when they are for private edification or the edification of others. You will grow in the expressions of gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit and when to act on promptings of the Holy Spirit in accordance with the biblical guidelines.
Requirements
- This qualification only requires a desire to learn about the introductory concepts of the Theology (God), and who God is and why I exist.
- A love of God and a desire to be in closer relationship with God.
- Learners are welcome to commence this qualification at any time.
- A computer, tablet or smartphone is required.
- No additional software is required.
- Internet connection is required.
- Lessons are presented in English.
Enrolment & Payment Options
- One upfront payment
- (best value)
- Monthly Subscription
- (flexible choice)
* Monthly subscription gives you ongoing access to this qualification as long as you need it.
Note prices are listed in Australian dollars.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
- Included Courses: 3
- Certified = Yes
- Assessments included = Yes
- Academic Level: Certificate/Diploma
- Duration: 3-4 Months
QUALIFICATION INCLUDES
- Certification
- 14 hours on-demand video
- 58 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
- All learning resources, handouts and E library at no extra cost
- Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion
ASSESSMENT
- All assessment tasks must be completed to be certified
- Learners are required to complete all video lessons
- Each lesson has a short multiple choice quiz
- There are no essays to be written in this qualification
Related Qualifications
Certificate of the Bible
Qualification endorsements
“Through doing this course Phillip has been able to understand God’s word with greater insight and it has had practical implications with how he is involved with our outreach and pastoral care ministries at UniHill Church.”
Phillip Stewart, UniHill Church, Bundoora, Victoria