Open Theological College
In this section you will find the reading lists for courses on the Open Theological College programme.Distance learning is a fantastic way of developing your knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith and how it relates to the world around us. Click Here to find out more about studying theology by distance learning with the Open Theological College
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LEVEL 1 (Certificate in Higher Education)
In all modules you will be encouraged to apply what you are learning to Christian life today:
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Introduces you to the scholarly tools for studying the Old Testament alongside a detailed study of the first five books of the Bible.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC160 Making Sense of the Old Testament 1
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Introduces you to the different books of the New Testament alongside a more detailed study of the four Gospels and the book of Acts.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC101 Making Sense of the New Testament 1
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By the end of this module you will be able to explain post modernism and understand its impact on thinking today.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC102 Making Sense of the Modern World
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At the heart of the Christian faith is a set of key beliefs. This module is the opportunity to explore their meaning and significance.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC103 Making Sense of Christian Belief
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Reading the Bible is an exciting task. This module introduces you to hermeneutics, the study of the interpretation of the Bible.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC104 Biblical Literacy
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The place of Christianity in the modern world is shaped by its history. In this module you will explore some of the most significant episodes from countries and cultures across the world.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC105 Key Episodes in the History of World Christianity
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This is your opportunity to learn about the latest thinking in effective Christian ministry. The focus will be on the ministry of every Christian, not just the ordained.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC106 Christian Engagement with the Modern World
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An opportunity to extend your knowledge of the Old Testament in a study of the Prophets.
Click here to see the reading list for OTC110 Making Sense of the Old Testament 2
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An opportunity to extend your knowledge of the New Testament in a study of the Letters and Book of Revelation.
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