Christian Worker's Certificate
First Semester, 2024
(Year 1)
Attendance and texbooks
Please note that Year 1 is the Christian Worker’s Certificate which is also the first year of the Certificate of Ministry (a three-year course).
Most classes are conducted online in real time with live attendance required. Please contact us about attending on campus. Registration is due by January 26th, 2024.
Textbooks should be purchased before the start of class whenever possible.
1st Semester 2024 Term Dates:
Term Dates
Term 1: 29th January- 26th March
Term 2: 22 April - 20 June
Monday Classes
Survey of Bible Doctrines
Times: 10am - 11:50am
Lecturer: Kevin Currell
Subject Description:
This subject gives an overview of all the major doctrines in the Bible. It is designed to show their relationship to each other, and their practical value in the life of the believer today. It also serves as an introduction to all other doctrine classes.
Textbooks:
The Great Doctrines of the Bible - William Evans (more than one ISBN)
New Testament Survey
Times: 1pm - 2:50pm
Lecturer: Robert Apps
Subject Description:
This subject studies each book in the New Testament with the purpose of giving the student a comprehension of the New Testament as a whole. In the course of study, the student will read the entire New Testament while receiving an overview of each book, insight into how it fits in with the rest of the Bible, and a basic outline and exposition of the book. Key information is also given regarding authorship of each book, its historical and cultural background, its place in the time line of biblical history, etc.
Textbooks:
New Testament Survey by Hester (sourced by VBBC textbook is $20 and the workbook is $15)
Bible Study Methods
Times: 7pm - 8:50pm
Lecturer: Alan Parry
Subject Description:
This subject focuses on learning the basic Bible study skills to properly interpret the Word of God. The student learns to do basic inductive Bible study and word studies according to proper interpretative principles.
Textbook:
Please note that students need only read one of the following textbooks.
Living by the Book, Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks, Moody Press
OR
How to Study the Bible For Yourself (30th Anniversary Edition) by Tim Lahaye
Tuesday Classes
Old Testament Survey*
*This class will continue in the 2nd Semester
Times: 10am-11:30am
Lecturer: Richard Hester (rec.)
Subject Description:
This subject studies each book in the Old Testament with the purpose of giving the student a comprehension of the Old Testament as a whole. In the course of study, the student will read the entire Old Testament while receiving an overview of each book, insight into how it fits in with the rest of the Bible, and a basic outline and exposition of the book. Key information is also given regarding authorship of each book, its historical and cultural background, its place in the time line of biblical history, etc.
Textbooks:
Old Testament Survey by Hester (sourced by VBBC textbook is $20 and the workbook is $15)
Manners and Customs
Times: 7pm - 9:30pm
Lecturer: Kevin Currell
Subject Description:
This subject equips the student with a greater knowledge about what it was like to live during Bible times in the land of Israel. It teaches how people did various activities (manners) and how people interacted with each other (customs). It also provides the student with essential information about such things as geography, climate, political and social factors, and language. The student comes to appreciate the necessity for every Christian to understand these fundamental (everyday) matters in order to avoid confusion, frustration, poor exegesis, and even false doctrine.
Textbook:
Essential Bible Insights - Kevin Currell (sourced by VBBC $25)
Thursday Class
IT and Ministry
Times: 7pm - 8:50pm
Dates: 24th April - 20th June (Second Term only)
Lecturer: TBC
Subject Description:
This subject is intended to give the student the understanding of technological tools – both software and hardware – that can aid in the ministry. It aims to help the student maximize the use of IT for the furtherance of the Gospel.
Textbooks: TBC
Textbooks should be purchased before the start of class whenever possible
Bible Study Meth