King's Church Durham are expanding their well established internship programme to provide high quality theological teaching for those engaged in church-based ministry in the North East of England and beyond. This programme offers the opportunity for those from other churches to participate in our core theological teaching programme. It is particularly suited to those starting out in theological study, interns, pastoral assistants, volunteers or others who are simply interested in deepening their own grasp of the Bible, theology and the mission and ministry of the church.

Teaching

The teaching input will include New and Old Testament, Historical Theology, Mission and Pastoral Studies. Teaching will be delivered by experienced and highly qualified staff in a combination of study blocks and teaching days. Each term will include a three day teaching block (four for the induction block) and a full teaching day every three weeks on a Thursday, providing a total of twenty contact days over the year.

Teaching is delivered at undergraduate level and students will need to be comfortable with study at this level in order to benefit fully from the programme. There will be some preparatory reading and the opportunity for students to write formal assignments to enable them to consolidate and reflect on their learning. Although the programme is not currently accredited, students who complete assignments will be able to assemble a portfolio of evidence of learning which may be accepted as part of the entry requirements for further theological study.

Syllabus

New Testament: taught by Dr Mark Bonnington, this course provides an overview of NT theology covering the Gospels, Paul’s letters, the general letters and the Apocalypse.

Old Testament: includes an introduction to the OT, an introduction to hermeneutics, detailed study of Genesis 1-10, a prophetic book and a wisdom book. It will be delivered by a variety of people including Dr Richard Briggs.

Historical Theology: includes Church History and Systematic Theology. It will primarily be taught by Melody Briggs (MA) and Wes Hill (MA).

Mission: includes theological, historical and practical teaching on engaging with the mission of the church. Melody Briggs and Paul Burgess (MA) will lead this module.

Pastoral Studies: led by Ruth Perrin (MATM) will cover a variety of theological and practical issues including Leadership development, Christian discipleship, pastoral care, ethics and spirituality.

Applications

The cost for programme is £600 per individual, including light refreshments. Teaching takes place in central Durham (20 mins walk from Durham railway and bus stations) and runs from 9.15 to 4.45pm each teaching day.

Overnight accommodation can be arranged in Durham City for a small charge. We expect applicants for the programme to be supported with a reference from their church.

You can apply online or contact us for a paper form. If you are a church leader who would like to discuss sending students please contact Ruth Perrin.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 30 August 2011.