Fees and EnrolmentThe Fees for 2020 have not yet been set. They will be available on the University website at a later stage.

Online enrolment opens in September 2019.

To enrol go to otago.ac.nz and click on ‘Find Your Programme’.

Postgraduate Study Options from the Theology ProgrammeStudents wishing to undertake distance postgraduate study have several options: a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, a Master of Theology, a Master of Arts or a PhD.

The Programme also offers a Master of Ministry, a Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry, a Master of Chaplaincy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Chaplaincy and a Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy designed for the professional development of those involved in Christian ministry. We now also offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Faith-based Leadership and Management and a Master of Faith-based Leadership and Management.

otago.ac.nz/theology

Further information:The Theology ProgrammeUniversity of OtagoPO Box 56Dunedin 9054Tel 64 3 479 8639 Email theology@otago.ac.nz

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The Theology Programme at the University of Otago offers papers in Biblical Studies, including Ancient Hebrew and Greek, Christian Thought and History, and Pastoral Studies by Distance Learning for people throughout New Zealand and overseas. It is possible to enrol in individual papers or work towards a Diploma in Theology, Bachelor of Theology degree, and a range of other post-graduate qualifications. Theology papers can also contribute towards other university qualifications, including the Bachelor of Arts degree.

TheologyIn Theology, students explore the various dimensions of the Christian faith. This includes studying the following subject areas: Biblical Studies (BIBS) helps students to explore the historical and cultural world of the Bible and to interpret the texts. Biblical Studies papers are divided into Old Testament and New Testament.

Biblical Languages: The Biblical Studies programme includes the opportunity to study ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew. Language papers are offered at 100-, 200-, 300-, and 400-level. First year language papers assume no prior knowledge.

Christian Thought and History (CHTH) includes the study of the development of the Christian Church (Church History) and the exposition and analysis of Christian thought (Systematic Theology). It also includes papers on Christian Ethics, and on the relationship of Christianity to the wider society.

Pastoral Studies (PAST) and Ministry (MINS) present a multidisciplinary study of church life, offering students the opportunity to reflect on the practice of Christian ministry.

Papers on offer in 2020 Papers in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and Pastoral Studies are offered, at 100-, 200- and 300-level, and some at 400- level. Semester 1 Intensive: PAST 307/MINS 405 Theology and Mental Health (Dunedin, 27–31 January 2020)

Videoconference (* = plus Teaching Day):BIBS 112 Interpreting the Old TestamentBIBS 131 Introductory New Testament Greek

Language 1

In addition, it is possible for distance students to do a 400-level research essay. Contact the Programme for more details

Methods of Distance LearningDistance Learning papers in Theology are taught through videoconferences, one-week intensives, teaching days and online. This allows students to have direct contact with their lecturer and to interact with other students doing the paper. In almost all papers students receive course materials containing a study guide, reading material and general administrative information. Students also have access to the University’s Distance Library Service.

Videoconference: Students participate in videoconferences via a free desktop videoconferencing application (Zoom). Videoconferences are generally run as tutorials, with discussions around key topics essential to the paper.

Teaching day: Some papers may also include elements of face-to-face teaching (teaching days). These sessions take place near the beginning of the course and are located in Auckland and Dunedin. Students can use this time to meet the lecturer, get to know fellow classmates and discuss the course in depth.

Intensive: Students attend a compulsory one-week, full-time block course at the beginning of the semester. This week covers all the required contact hours, with students completing the rest of the paper through submission of assessments during the semester.

Online: Students participate through Blackboard in online forums to discuss questions related to the course materials. Each forum covers about two weeks’ worth of material and students can contribute at any time during the discussion. In addition to responding to questions set by the lecturer, students are encouraged to raise for discussion other matters from their reading.

You will find more details on the Theology Programme’s website: otago.ac.nz/theology

BIBS 224/324* The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the ApostlesBIBS 225/325* Approaches to Hermeneutics CHTH 111 Doing TheologyCHTH 131 God and Ethics in the Modern WorldCHTH 218/318 Person and Work of ChristCHTH 233/333* Faith in the Public SquareCHTH 314/414 The Theology of Søren KierkegaardCHTH 320/420* Public Theology and Social JusticeHEBR 131 Introductory Biblical Hebrew 1PAST 314/MINS 408* Cultures, Migration and FaithPAST 317/MINS 409* Chaplaincy Studies

Semester 2

Intensives:BIBS 226/326 Jesus in the New Testament (Intensive, 29 June–July 3, 2020, Dunedin)CHTH 217/317* Special Topic: Maori Religion and Theology (Intensive, 22-26 June, Ohope Marae, Bay

of Plenty)

Videoconference (* = plus Teaching Day):BIBS 121 Interpreting the New TestamentBIBS 132 Introductory New Testament Greek Language 2BIBS 218/318* Judaism in the Time of JesusBIBS 315/412* Israel’s Return from ExileCHTH 102 History of ChristianityCHTH 231/331* Christianity, War, and ViolenceCHTH 403* The Puritans: Working out the English

ReformationHEBR 132 Introductory Biblical Hebrew 2MINS 406* Theological Perspectives on LeadershipPAST 216/316* Current Perspectives on Pastoral CarePAST 318/MINS 410* Pastoral Care in Dying, Grief and Loss

Pre-Christmas Summer SchoolCHTH 235/335 Christian Theology and Science,

(Nov 9th – Dec 11th, 2020)

The papers marked by an asterisk (*) include a teaching day.

Full Year

Delivery by Videoconference:BIBS 213/313/411 Hebrew Old Testament ExegesisBIBS 223/323/421 Greek New Testament Exegesis

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