Feature Courses

Feature Courses are an opportunity to study at your own pace in an area of your interest. These courses are an opportunity to stop, reflect, learn and grow. Whether you come by yourself, with a group of friends or colleagues we hope that you will be encouraged and strengthened in your faith.

These courses range from undergraduate to postgraduate, on campus or via distance learning. You can choose to do them for interest only, or for credit.

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Christian History: Our Story

Get an overview of major developments in the history of Christianity from the early church through to the 21st century with attention to the life and thought of key individuals.

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Engaging Theology

Begin a journey of theological discovery as you unravel the depths of God’s self-revelation AND understanding its significance for Christian faith. Understand core doctrinal beliefs that impact everyday life as you cultivate a thoughtful and informed approach to theology, enriching your whole self.

Join Rev. Dr Myk Habets and Dr Greg Liston for this engaging and foundational course.

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Evangelism 1

2025 | Semester 2 | Block Course
Henderson Campus
Rev. Dr Mark J. Keown
Mon - Sat | 11 - 16 Aug | 9:30am – 4:30pm

The church today is struggling to be faithful to Jesus’ call to share the gospel in Aotearoa NZ. This course will dig into the Scriptures to deepen our understanding of the task and equip and empower us for evangelism.

Evangelism 1

Formation

2025 | Semester 2 | Evening Class
Henderson Campus | Christchurch Campus | By Distance
Miriam Fisher & Dr Ryan Lang
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm & Thursdays 9:30am - 12:30pm
22 July - 13 Nov

It’s possible to follow God, and even serve him in ministry over decades, but not truly apprehend his love or know what it is to live from his life coursing through us. Coming to know this love and this life is an ongoing process of spiritual formation.

This course is an invitation to grow in depth and breadth as a follower of Jesus Christ, as we walk with him into life, by the power of the Spirit, for the glory of God and for the sake of the world. We would love to have you join us.

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Introduction to Preaching

Whether you have never preached before, or you are a seasoned veteran of the pulpit—through this course you will be encouraged and upskilled in the craft of preaching and you’ll come to have a bigger vision of the way God works through preaching to change lives..

Introduction to Preaching

Te Harinui

Explore the complex relationships of Christianity, the Māori world and colonialism in New Zealand, and the critical role of the Church in mediating the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.

Te Harinui

World Christianity

87% OF BUDDHISTS, HINDUS, AND MUSLIMS DO NOT PERSONALLY KNOW A CHRISTIAN. As a Christian do you want to engage confidently with people of other belief systems? Be equipped with the knowledge and skills to engage effectively with individuals from various faith traditions.

Join us on this transformative journey, gain a comprehensive understanding of world religions, a deeply enriched Christian faith, and the practical tools needed to engage meaningfully in God’s mission.

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Advanced Ecclesiology

2025 | Semester 2 | Block Course
Henderson Campus
Professor Kimlyn J. Bender
Monday - Thursday 9am – 5pm & Friday 9am - 1pm
28 July - 1 Aug.

Explore how people understand what the church is and God’s intention for it. Inform pragmatic decisions about how the expressions of the church are shaped and how the church should act. Be equipped to make wise ecclesial decisions based on coherent theological understanding in the complex cultural landscapes that exist within Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

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