Evening Courses
The RTC Evening Course series offers four different Certificates:- Certificate in Theology (2009)
- Certificate in Pastoral Ministry (2009)
- Certificate in Bible Ministry (2010)
- Certificate in Missions & Evangelism (2010)
The year long courses are designed to be low-cost programmes in basic Bible teaching, Christian beliefs and a range of ministry skills. The series has been developed specifically for busy people who want to be better equipped for God's service in their own lives and their churches.
Each year two major themes are presented:- Bible Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Theology and Missions & Evangelism (the programmes are offered on a two-year rotation).
For each course there will be four units; each of 5 weeks. There will be a break of at least 2 weeks between each course. Assessment is not onerous; generally there would be one assignment required for each unit.
When a student completes all four units of a major theme they will receive a Certificate in Bible Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Theology or Missions & Evangelism. If a student completes four units that are drawn from more than one major theme, (i.e. they study over more than one year) they will receive a Certificate in Christian Studies.
Costs
- The cost of courses is $175.00 for a four unit year-long program.
- Individual units can be paid separately at the cost of $50.
A copy of the 2009 Course Handbook can be downloaded here
An Evening course Enrolment Form can be downloaded here.
For further information or enquiries please contact the College office
Telephone: 03 5244 2955
Email: admin@rtc.vic.edu.au
Units offered in Semester Two 2009 are:
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Worship
Five Tuesdays (7.30pm) commencing 21 JulyWeek after week Christians gather for worship, but sadly, widely differing approaches to worship have been the cause of many divisions and tensions in churches. This course goes back to biblical basics. It examines some of the Bible's teaching about who it is we worship, why we worship and what biblical worship looks like. It then gives opportunity to interact with the contemporary worship scene in the light of those principles.
Pastoral Leadership
Five Tuesdays (7.30pm) commencing 6 OctoberLeadership has become one of the great issues in the church today. Grounding our study in the Bible's teaching, this course looks at basic principles of leadership, and at some of the key tasks of leaders: setting an example, persisting in prayer, discipling and mentoring, clarifying vision, setting goals, building teams, delegating etc.
THEOLOGY
What Christians Believe (Grace & Hope)
Five Tuesdays (7.30pm) commencing 21 JulyThis course introduces the main Christian teachings on the Holy Spirit and his role in the salvation of God's people, the structure and function of the Christian community, and the Christian hope for the future. We will consider why these doctrines arose, where they are to be found in the Scriptures, and how they can help us in our Christian life.
Defending the Faith
Five Tuesdays (7.30pm) commencing 6 OctoberIn this course students will be taught to identify the influence of non-Christian teachings on society's understanding of mankind, their learning, achievements and destiny, with special attention given to the teachings of some of the sciences. The weaknesses of these approaches will be exposed, and their teachings will be contrasted to the biblical wisdom on these themes.
