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ACADEMIC YEAR 2017: SEMESTER II

(JULY - NOVEMBER 2017)

SCHEDULE OF LECTURES:

THE OLD TESTAMENT POETIC BOOKS

This course covers both a study of the Hebrew poetry in general as well as the contents of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. These 5 books, which take up one-fifth of the Old Testament, contain some of the most beautiful and powerful literature of human history and deal with some of the most basic and universal questions asked by men. But they are also personal in character. Bullock said, “One might read the Pentateuch and see only a faint shadow of himself reflected there. The Historical books may overwhelm him with facts and events. The Prophets may pass him by with their deep convictions and concerns about their own societies and the world. But the Poetic books will find him wherever he is.”                        (2 credits)

HERMENEUTICS

A study of the general, grammatical, historical and theological principles for interpreting the Scripture. Students are introduced to the inductive method of Bible study involving the steps of observation, interpretation, application, and correlation. Principles in this method are applied to selected key passages. Other methods of Bible study will also be surveyed.        (2 credits)

Church History II: Reformation – Modern

This course addresses the relevant personalities or reformers like Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, Knox, William Tyndale and others on their lives and doctrines, and the historic events during the 16^th century reformation movement, particularly in Germany, Scotland, France, England and Switzerland. We will also study the reforms of John Calvin at Geneva and the counter measures of the Roman Catholic Church. This course will also address the events from the 18-20^th century, covering the major theological themes and controversies like Liberalism, Fundamentalism and Charismatism and other ecclesiastical concerns of the modern age. (2 credits)

The Principles and Methods of Teaching 

This course is a study of the spiritual dynamics of effective Bible teaching and the principles of learning and teaching. Special attention is given to methodologies of teaching the Bible.           (2 credits)

The Books of I & II Kings

Are the two books on Kings merely a listing of the “good, bad and the ugly” kings of Israel and Judah?  Do these two books primarily teach us to “do good” in the sight of God, and avoid all the pitfalls of those “evil” kings?  What roles do these two books serve in the Canon, and how do they illuminate God’s plan of salvation for His people?  This course will introduce the roles of these two Books as presented in the Canon, and explain various biblical-theological concepts such as Kingship, Kingdom, and Prophecy in the Old Testament, and their significance for the contemporary Bible student. Students will also be able to tap on the Books’ rich narrative texts to examine how they can preach and teach Kings to a world that has lost sight of God's awesome power, and in desperate need of his covenantal love.       (2 credits)

Anthropology & Soteriology

Christian Anthropology is the study of humanity from a Christian / biblical perspective, especially on the creation and the nature, and the fall and the depravity of man and its consequences. Christian Anthropology deals with who we are and how we should relate to a thrice holy God. This helps us to understand ourselves from God's perspective, the unconditional love of the Saviour and His redemptive work.        (2 credits)

Introduction to THE New Testament

This course is an introductory course to the New Testament. The student will study the historical background of the New Testament era, in the arena of politics, religious and social life of the New Testament people. Many of the customs found in the Gospel accounts will be explained. This study will enable the student to appreciate the text of the Gospel.

BASIC BIBLICAL GREEK II

This is part two course of the study on the basics of biblical Greek. This study will enable the student to understand the nuances and structure of Greek Grammar in the New Testament. The primary focus is to help the student appreciate the original language of the New Testament and to understand the Greek text better. A modern approach to learning biblical Greek will be adopted. Available only those who have completed Basic Biblical Greek I. (3 credits)

Academic Calendar: Year 2017 – Semester 2

Weekly Schedule:

General Information:

The courses are open to the public. No minimum education requirement is needed. For courses taken as part of ERBC Academic Programmes, please refer to the requirements given in the ERBC prospectus.

Note on Registration:

The registration form for the various modules should be completed and submitted with the fees to the College at 1 Tao Ching Road, Singapore 618720. Cheques should be crossed and made payable to “Emmanuel Reformed Bible College”. Please write your name and the words “ERBC” on the reverse side of the cheque. Students who do not register may not be guaranteed the student notes at the commencement of the module.

The College believes that Christian education should be made affordable so that anyone who desires to study God’s Word should not be deprived.  The course fees have been kept at a minimum.  The financial cost of running the seminary is borne by the support of participating churches and the goodwill of donors and supporters.