Short courses
Introduction to Pastoral Caring
This module will give input on how to biblically care for each other in a way that is helpful while not going beyond our limits. It will help you think about the role of the church as a caring community and how we play our part in that. We will spend time exploring foundational principles for Christian caring and will think through some specific issues including depression, bereavement and handling conflict.
Church and Ministry
There are many and varied expressions of Church in Ireland today. This module will re-examine the biblical images and metaphors for Church and then think about the essential functions of the Church which are being expressed in different forms around us.
The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life
This course explores what the Bible says about the new covenant ministry of the Holy Spirit. There is special focus on two writers – Luke and Paul. We examine the Spirit in Acts and the Spirit in the letters of Paul. Taking a step back we also look at the 'big picture' of the Spirit's role within God's redemptive purposes for individuals and the church.