Block Course
13 – 14 August 1 – 3 October
How do we live out the Christian faith—from a biblical, theological and historical perspective?
This very practical course introduces students to the major traditions and classic writings within Christian spirituality and engages with a selection of the most pressing issues in contemporary spirituality and ministry.
Students will discover, practice and discuss a range of spiritual disciplines that will nurture their spiritual growth and sustain their witness and ministry.
13 – 14 August & 1 – 3 October 2020
Carey Baptist College, 473 Great South Road, Penrose
9.45am – 4.45pm each day
$746.00 for credit of full course
Full attendance is compulsory.
Study this course as part of our Bachelor of Applied Theology or Graduate Diploma of Applied Theology
Alan Jamieson is the General Director of NZBMS (New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society) and the Senior Pastor at South West Baptist Church in Christchurch. Alan has trained as a teacher, Air Force Officer, sociologist, pastor and is now in the process of training as a Spiritual Director in the Ignatian tradition.
His PhD, and subsequent books and articles were based on his research on why people leave their church and their journeys of faith beyond regular church involvement.
Alan is a member of the International Society for Empirical Research in Theology and holds a Ph.D., B.Ed.; B.A. (hons); and B.D. and is working towards a Post Grad Certificate in Strategic Leadership.