Details for CPL007 New Testament for Church Planting

This subject is only delivered to students enrolled in the Diploma of Church Planting with Futures College.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: CPL007
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Contact studentsupport@ac.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Define the key elements of the historical, cultural, and literary background of the NT. 
  2. Interpret the message of a chosen NT passage into a modern church context with reference to critical and exegetical issues. 
  3. Identify and discuss the background, content, main arguments, themes, and theological emphases of the NT documents. 

Subject Content

  1. World of the New Testament 
  2. Introduction to the Gospels 
  3. Jesus’s teaching on the kingdom and discipleship 
  4. Jesus’s passion and the Great Commission 
  5. Pentecost and Apostolic Leadership 
  6. God’s Commitment to Global Mission 
  7. The Inclusion of Gentiles into God’s People 
  8. Paul’s Missionary Strategy for Church Planting 
  9. Pauline Letters 
  10. General Epistles 
  11. Church Leadership and Organization 
  12. Revelation 

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to face on site 
  • E-learning (online) 
  • Intensive 
  • Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  1. Debates (30%)
  2. Sermon (30%)
  3. Exam (40%)

Prescribed Text

Wright, N. T., and Michael F. Bird. The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians. London: SPCK, 2019.  

Others as specified by the lecturer