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Theology at Otago 2004
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Otago University has just announced the papers available for its 2004 Theology programme. The Department offers many opportunities for the study of Christian theology both on-campus and to many across New Zealand through its distance study programme. Papers are offered in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History and Pastoral Theology. People anywhere in the country can take the undergraduate papers for the Bachelor of Theology via audio conferences (the Department pays for the phone calls) or by intensive block courses, held in Dunedin or in one of the other main centres, with assessment during the semester. The Department also offers postgraduate degrees by distance: Master of Ministry and Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry, both in conjunction with the School of Ministry, Knox College, Master of Theology and PhD.
The distance papers on offer in 2004 are: Christians in The Roman World, NZ and Pacific Christianity, Church and Society in NZ 1890-1990, Pastoral Counselling, Research Methods, New Testament Introduction, Old Testament Writings, Early Christians in Ephesus, Modern Church, Theological Reflection, Clinical Pastoral Education, The Trinity, Theological and Pastoral Perspectives on the Contemporary Family, Teaching Religious Education and Worship and the Performing Arts. Enrolments close on 10 December for 2004 papers.
For further information about any of these courses, please contact: The Secretary, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, Tel 03 479 8901, Fax 03 479 5158 or email theology(at)stonebow.otago.ac.nz, or look at the website www.otago.ac.nz/theology
Introduction Workgroup
Thank you to Boards of Nomination that have supplied Profiles to the Introductions Workgroup. By the time you read this Boards that have not been linked with an Ordinand should have received their Profiles back.
We still need Profiles from Boards who are looking for a Minister. Some preferences indicated by Ordinands that you might find helpful in deciding whether to offer a Profile are:
suburban/city/large town by location;
evangelical/charismatic by theology.
Geoffrey Skilton
Email geoffrey.skilton(at)paradise.net.nz
Last chance to register - Children and Families Conference
Urgent message for all parishes:
This is your last chance to arrange for someone from your parish to participate in the "Inspiration, Ideas and Interaction" Conference 10 - 11 October 2003 at Knox Church, Lower Hutt.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE ANYONE INTERESTED IN MINISTRY WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO REGISTER AND COME.
Participants will be inspired, meet others involved in similar ministries, attend workshops relevant to their sphere of ministry, receive a resource manual and lots of helpful ideas.
This may be a once only opportunity for this kind of conference. Please make sure your key people are there.
Contact Mary Petersen, National Co-ordinator Ministry with Children and Families, for further details:
45 Motuhoa Road, Tairua 2853, fax 07 864 8819,
email: mjpetersen(at)xtra.co.nz
Operation Jericho - Prison Fellowship of New Zealand
"The mission of Operation Jericho (OJ) is to encourage, train and support local churches in building their capacity to more effectively minister to Christian prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. Our primary goal is to unite those returning from the prison church with a local church in the community and assist the inmate to make a successful transition back into society.
Operation Jericho will provide re-integrative services for inmates released from the new Faith Based Unit, Rimutaka Prison, Upper Hutt.
YOU CAN HELP!
(Please note that for the first two years Operation Jericho will operate in the wider Wellington area, including Kapiti and the Wairarapa)
The power of the Gospel - shared through the living witness of committed Christians - will transform criminals and change society for the better. Men and women of God who share their faith, their time, and their talents with prisoners today will help to restore peace and security to our communities tomorrow.
Operation Jericho offers you and your Church the following range of opportunities:
Mentoring; facilitating small groups; tutoring; providing employment after release; assisting with administration; partnering in prayer; working with offenders' families; offering financial support
For more information contact Audrey Moonlight/Nga Tokorangi on (04) 5684893 or email: ojpfnz(at)xtra.co.nz
New Zealand Turkey Network Conference
"Answering the Call"
Theme: responding to the call from the Turkish Church
Dates: Friday 17 October 7 - Saturday 18 October 7
Venue: Northcross Community Church, East Coast Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland.
For registrations or more information contact New Zealand Turkey Network,
P O Box 89 049, Torbay, Auckland. Phone 09 473 7800 or e-mail nztnetnews(at)clear.net.nz
Special Scriptures for Rugby World Cup
Bible Society has produced two Scriptures especially for participants and visitors to the Rugby World Cup which kicks off in Sydney on October 10.
The first is an edition of the New Testament - "Beyond the Try-line" - which uses the popular Contemporary English Version (CEV) translation and also features stories (and photos) of the Christian walk-of-faith of such notable previous World Cup winning players as Michael Jones (New Zealand) and Nick Farr-Jones (Australia). Others whose testimonies are included are Jason Robinson (England), Andre Vos (South Africa) and Inga Tuigamala (Samoa).
Beyond the Try-line also explains what the New Testament is and how to get the most from reading it including a section titled How to Become a Follower of Jesus.
The second Scripture is the Gospel of Mark. It is also in the CEV and features the testimonies of rugby 'greats'. And it deals with issues such as God and You, How to Become a Christian, and What next?, all of which provide positive, helpful information for people wanting to know more about the Christian faith.
Limited copies of the New Testament only will be available in New Zealand.
Contact: Errol Pike
Phone: (04) 384-4119
Fax: (04) 385-4624
E-mail: bibles(at)biblesoc.org.nz