Chin Academy

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course aims at enabling students read, think, and write theologically. Emphasis is placed on writing academic theological papers well. After introducing the students to the necessity of writing theology in its own contexts, the course will discuss how to write theological reflection, theological arguments, critical and constructive theological essays, book reviews, and biblical and theological research paper well. In addition, writing with theological imagination, and rewriting and revising theology will also be covered.  

• COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course aims at providing students with an understanding of basic English grammar
in order that they would be able to develop the skills to express themselves, and analyze and describe authentic. modern English discourse. The course also seeks to become aware of some common errors in English grammar usage and the ways to overcome the problems.

This course introduces the students to the history, methods, themes, and issues of biblical theology. It will deals with the whole-biblical theology, including the storyline and theological themes of each book of the Bible. It aims at equipping students with the skill to do an academic biblical theological research and use biblical theology in their local church ministry.

It is also called BT100; Prerequisites: NY survey, OT Survey, Hermeneutics or Bible Study Method, and Christian Theological Survey.

An introduction to basic interpersonal and pastoral care skills. This course aims at equipping students with the skills to identify basic human problems and appropriately respond through pastoral care and counseling. It intends to help the student to welcome the presence of God in pastoral care and counseling and develop Christian care and counseling skills through reflections on readings, class discussions, and verbatim reports.

This course provides the theology, principles, and practices of Christian worship. Building on the theological, historical, and cultural foundations of worship, the course will explore key elements in cotemporary worship and practices in leadership of worship including the use of time and space, ritual and order, music and arts, and other services such as funerals, weddings, etc. This course will include instructions on creative worship and contemporary issues.