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Ecumenical Institute of Distance Theological Studies courses for 2003
The Ecumenical Insitute for Distance and Theological Studies (EIDTS) offers courses in Scripture, Christian History, Theology, Ministry and Mission.
Students are provided with a study guide and readings and a qualified tutor to assist them in their learning. Written assignments are required to measure the student's progress. Each course is offered in terms of a year long programme. Students normally undertake these courses from their own homes in their own time and at their own pace but several courses are also offered as a residential school.
Students can do one paper or more and can progress to a Ministry Certificate (4 papers) and Associate Diploma (8 papers) or an L. Th (15 papers).
Courses being offered in 2003 include 'Theologies of the Hebrew Scriptures', 'Women in scripture from Eve to Mary Magdeline', Introduction to the New Testament', 'Presbyterian Studies', Introduction to Systematic Theology', 'Intorduction to Pastoral Theology', 'Children's Ministry' and 'Music and Worship'.
For further information contact the Registrar:
Mrs Sue Haley, PO Box 12286, Christchurch
Freephone 0800 667 969
Email edits(at)xtra.co.nz
Website www.eidts.ac.nz
Angel Tree Programme
Angel Tree is a Prison Fellowship programme that provides Christmas toys and the gospel to prisoners' children who might otherwise be overlooked during the Christmas season.
Executive Director of Prison Fellowship, Kim Workman says "The doors that lock prisoners in also lock their sons and daughters out... and the hardest time of all is Christmas. Prisoners grieve that they can't provide gifts for their children. Children wish for presents they aren't likely to receive. The season meant for joy turns sour and sad".
Prison Fellowship is being assisted by a number of churches who offer to sponsor prison units and are assisting in purchasing, wrapping and delivering presents. Churches accross the denominational range are involved and each church decides the level of involvement that they are comfortable with.
Donations to the Angel Tree programme can be sent to;
'Angel Tree', PO Box 45-065, Lower Hutt
Phone 04 570 1252, Fax 04 570 1252
Email pfnz(at)xtra.co.nz
Reminder, Aspiring Faith Community Summer School
Wanaka 12-17 January 2003
Enquiries/Registrations to pete.marshall(at)xtra.co.nz phone 03 443 1090
'Futurechurch' Online
Futurechurch New Zealand now has a website which has book reviews, articles, conversations, ideas and resources for groups from a range of perspectives.
Poetry from Everyday Life
Christmas is coming and Boyd Glassey has produced a new small book of poetry.
The Otago Daily Times review of his last book 'Did God Laugh?' said "I hope his next book grows a sharper edge. This will expand the readers vision even more".
His new Book 'Poetry from Everyday Life' costs $14.95 (incl GST).
To order phone 04 934 6228, email glasshat(at)clear.net.nz or write to Boyd Glassey, 24 Tiber Street, Wellington.