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In 2024, Trinity College Theological School will be offering the following face-to-face intensive subjects (for-credit or audit).
1 Corinthians ( BN3211T/BN9211T)
Dates: 15-17 Feb AND 29 Feb-2 Mar 2024 (both required)
Location: Sydney, St James, Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenter: Bob Derrenbacker
This unit studies Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians. It focuses especially on Paul's perception of the problems arising in the life of the young church in Corinth, and his responses to them. It examines the way Paul's theology adapts itself to new situations and new contexts. The specific context of the church in Corinth is explored, and different scholarly opinions canvassed. The relationship to other Pauline writings is investigated, along with the question of their ongoing relevance for the context of the church today.
Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $500
Further information and enrolment:
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 or tcts@trinity.edu.au
Handling Texts of Terror (DM3600T/DM9600T)
Dates: 13-15 June AND 4-6 July 2024 (both required)
Location: Sydney, St James, Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenter: Fergus King
Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $500
This unit starts with the recognition that some Biblical texts seem to endorse behaviour which is harmful. Students will be encouraged to identify these “texts of terror” and develop apologetic, hermeneutic and transformative strategies to dismantle oppressive readings.
Further information and enrolment:
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 or tcts@trinity.edu.au
Reading Trauma in the Book of Jeremiah (BA3520T/BA9520T)
Dates: 30 September to 4 October
Location: Trinity College Theological School, 100 Royal Parade, Parkville Victoria
Presenter: Liz Boase
The book of Jeremiah is a complex, pain-filled, and difficult book to read. Beginning with an understanding of the socio-political context which gave rise to the book, this unit will introduce students to trauma as effective lens through which to interpret prophetic literature. The impact of trauma on communal groups will be emphasised, and themes such as divine violence, forced deportation, diaspora and return, communal identity formation and communal memory will be explored.
Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $500
Further information and enrolment:
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 or tcts@trinity.edu.au
Faith, Work, and Economics (CT3333T/CT9333T)
Dates: 16-18 October AND 31 October-1 November (both required)
Location: Sydney, St James, Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenters: Paul Oslington and Kara Martin
Economics has replaced theology as the master language of Western culture, and is a particularly powerful influence on Australian culture. This unit considers the complex historical, theological and scientific issues involved in the relationship between economics and theology. It is especially concerned with the interaction between issues for individuals and organisations that the contemporary faith–work movement has taken up, and the system issues that economists study. As such, this unit will engage with with the intellectual issues as they occur at the nexus of the various practical problems and dilemmas of Christian discipleship in a culture that is shaped by economics.
Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $500
Further information and enrolment:
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 or tcts@trinity.edu.au