Growth
Living A Life Of IMPACT We are to take Christ to the world, out into the workforce and Andrew Grant explains that a Christian College can bring this truth to its students I GREW UP IN THE BOSOM OF fundamental Baptist evangelicalism where our “worship” consisted of an excruciating twenty minute rendition of choruses drawn from a genre inspired by the hippy movement of the late 1960s. I felt most alive when throwing myself recklessly into the apparently un-spiritual pursuits of playing rugby or competing in triathlons. His perspective is that all of life, even the most mundane aspects of our everyday existence, can be an act of worship. For me, it was a burst of sunshine to finally realise
that kicking the winning field goal for my rugby team of 14 pagans is a vital expression of the Kingdom here on earth. The modern Christian College has a vital role to play if we’re to de-construct this tendency toward mythology and emerge with a Christianity that is not only informed, but practical and relevant. Every Christian can only benefit from immersing themselves in a detailed study of the gospels and Acts, particularly when they do so with an investigative eye and a picture quite different to evangelical
tradition emerges. There is no more rewarding vocation than immersing oneself in a 24/7 living out of Kingdom values that is shaped by a thorough understanding of Jesus’ teaching and the lifestyle and legacy of his disciples. The Christian education sector is in the unique situation of being able to provide knowledge and training in the reason for life – but that should not cancel it from also providing skills for a lifetime of effectiveness. For me the real business of practically imbedding a foundational Christlike worldview took place from living in a transparent and accountable community and participating in a workplace where
UndergradUate CoUrses
part-time options
BaChelor of divinity/ theology:
Year 1 of the Bachelor of Divinity Year 1 of the Bachelor of Theology Diploma of Bible and Missions Diploma of Bible and Ministry
Bachelor of Divinity (BD) (4 years – year 1 may be part time) Bachelor of Theology (BTh) (3 years year 1 may be part time)
diploma CoUrses: Diploma of Bible & Missions (DipB&Miss) (1 year / part-time available) Diploma of Bible & Ministry (DipB&Min) (1 year / part-time available)
postgradUate CoUrses: MA (Theology) M.Th. PhD (USyd) PhD (UWS)
for fUrther information Go to www.moore.edu.au or phone Alexandra Cowling on 95779928 or email Alexandra.Cowling@moore.edu.au
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