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Christian Beliefs in a Nutshell (without assessment)

This course is designed to give a short, straightforward overview of the central elements of the Christian faith, their basis in the Bible, and what they mean for life today. Centred on the Christian understanding of God, the course covers the core aspects of Christian doctrine and practice in a creative and interesting way. It is designed to work for a range of people, from those who have never been to church through to long-term members who want to refresh their understanding.

 

This course can be undertaken online, or through face to face teaching. 

What will be covered
The course covers the core aspects of Christian doctrine, including:
  • the identity of God as Creator, Judge, Saviour, Life-Giver, and Trinity
  • Creation
  • sin and evil
  • salvation by grace
  • the Christian life
  • the church.
Course Format
The course can be undertaken in one of three ways:
  • Online (including assessment) — refer to our Short Course option
  • Face to face with assessment — refer to our Short Course option
  • Face to face without assessment
You will be given a copy of the book used in the course as part of the course fee. If you’d like to do this course with assessment in order to receive a Statement of Attainment for VET Unit CMTTHE501A Analyse and interpret theological beliefs in the light of current thinking, please apply online.
Course fees

The cost to attend this series without assessment is $150.

Key Dates and Locations

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 24 August.

This is a short course. Our 2018 dates and times are as follows:

  • Tuesday evenings: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 September, 2 and 9 October

Canberra

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