This unit provides an in-depth examination of the events associated with the Reformation of the 16th century.

This unit aims to develop an understanding of the history of the early Church, up until the Council of Chalcedon in 451.

This unit aims to help students develop a theology of Biblical preaching; recognise the hermeneutical issues in preaching; apply insights from hermeneutical issues identified to the biblical genres addressed in the course; adapt their preaching in the light of those contemporary issues; and demonstrate ability in the hermeneutical practice of preaching.

895 Block Placement

These units cover the basic grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew language as basis for translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible for preaching and teaching. Biblical Hebrew B incorporates the translation and basic exegesis of a portion of the Hebrew Bible.

This unit is the second half of first-year New Testament Greek.

The major issues in contemporary study and the central themes of 1 Corinthians.

This unit introduces students to features of the theology and expansion of the early church, particularly as they are reflected in the Acts of the Apostles and to the study of the background to and teaching of selected epistles of the New Testament.

This unit aims to provide a general understanding of the contents of the second section of the Old Testament (from the 8th century prophets) - its background, history, literary forms and theology, as a preparation for ministry.

1 The theology of the Former Prophets, with special reference to 1 and 2 Samuel, including such motifs as prophecy, temple, kingship, the people of God, the Ark of the Covenant, Deuteronomistic History.
2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of 1 Samuel 9:11, 2 Samuel 5:7 (or comparable passages).

This subject aims :

(a) To develop candidates’ understanding of the theology and dynamics of leadership, challenging them to a commitment to excellence;

(b) To promote the process of personal development, assisting candidates to become facilitators in the leadership development of others;

(c) To equip candidates with the ability to structure, reform and manage congregations and other Christian organizations, with a specific focus on Presbyterian organizations.

This unit seeks to establish the Biblical basis and characteristics of pastoral care; to develop an understanding of people in social relationships; to discuss pastoral opportunities and approaches in certain crisis situations and to begin to develop skills in pastoral care.

Experience-based supervised learning through observation, participation and reflection related to major areas of pastoral ministry. For details see the FES Manual.

The purpose of this unit is to encourage students to reflect upon their living of the Christian life in the light of their theological studies and to integrate belief and ministry. Students will be expected, during the course, to be active in participation in a local Christian church community.

This unit seeks to establish the Biblical basis and characteristics of pastoral care; to develop an understanding of people in social relationships; to discuss pastoral opportunities and approaches in certain crisis situations and to begin to develop skills in pastoral care.

This subject surveys the development of Western thought and introduces students to the major philosophical concerns of that tradition. It provides important background for understanding theology as well as encouraging students to think critically.

This unit aims to introduce students to the doctrines of the Holy Spirit, grace and Christian hope.

This subject is an introduction to the discipline of Systematic Theology. It examines the foundations of Systematic Theology, its methods and relation to other disciplines and introduced some of the various approaches and traditions in which Systematic Theology is done. The topic of Church and Ministry is taken as a case study in the unit.

Section A : The Christian Doctrine of God
1 The being and attributes of God;
2 The Person of Christ, his humanity and deity;
3 The Holy Spirit;
4 The Holy Trinity;
Section B : The Work of Christ
1 His incarnation and ministry;
2 The death and resurrection of Jesus;
3 His ascension and session.

Theology/Church History/Pastoral Theology seminar

Ministry Training for Women

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This is Peter Moore's pastoral care group. Welcome!

This is for John Davies' Pastoral Care Group

The place to share general information and chat about anything happening at PTC.

You will find all kinds of information pertaining to the running of the library.

In here you will find all the policies relating to study at PTC.

In this area there is opportunity to discuss matter regarding you ministries and ministry development.

Pastoral Care Field Education

Information and resources for FES Students and Trainers

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The Annual Lecture of the PTC

Get to Know the Classics is a series of seminars held at PTC once a month during 2009. Each month a speaker will introduce an classic piece of Christian writing. You don’t need to read up before hand, though we hope to give you a few pages to read before each evening, just to whet your appetite.

I also hope that these Monday evenings will create a community of people who want to read and discuss Christian thinking. The presentations will not be long, so there should be time to stay around for coffee and discussion afterwards.

Here is the full plan for the year.

2nd February Athanasius, On the Incarnation of the Word – Peter Barnes
2nd March Augustine, Confessions – John McClean
6th April Anselm, Cur Deus Homo – Murray Smith
4th May Luther, Bondage of the Will – Mark Glanville
1st June Samuel Rutherford, Lex Rex – Steve Chavura
6th July Blaise Pascal, Pensees – Peter Moore
3rd August Jonathan Edwards, History of the Work of Redemption – Stuart Piggin
7th September Charles Spurgeon, Autobiography - tba
12th October Bonhoeffer, Letters and Papers from Prison – Mark Mitchell
2nd November C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity – David Thurston

A conference held at PTC on August 7-8th 2009.