The Programme
Learning Outcomes
To develop the Intern’s skills, knowledge, understanding and practice of church life and theology such that they can more fully participate in building the Kingdom of God in their local church.
An Intern on this programme will:
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- Develop a systematic understanding of the Bible and how the principles it lays down can be applied in our daily lives.
- Develop an understanding of the local church. This will include looking at the biblical and historical context, alongside current practice.
- Learn a variety of methodologies related to the study of the Bible and the development of pulpit ministry.
- Engage in and cultivate the practice of pulpit ministry.
- Learn the biblical principles of leadership and how they are evidenced in the life of the local church.
- Be involved in the daily life of church through practical service.
The Award
Harvest City Church will award either a Certificate in Intern Studies or an Internship Certificate of Study depending on the grades achieved.
Programme Structure
Year 1 Modules |
Year 2 Modules |
Basic Doctrine |
Life of Christ |
The Local Church |
Leadership and Church |
Biblical Hermeneutics |
Homiletics |
Local Church in Practice 1 |
Local Church in Practice 2 |
Other Modules |
Mission Visit (double credit) |
Negotiated project (double credit) |
Modules are worth 1 credit except where stated.
1 credit is equivalent to 12 hours of taught time and a minimum of 12 hours self-directed study.
The mission visit and negotiated project can been taken at any time of the year by negotiation with the tutor.
Cost
£30 per credit, excluding the mission visit where students are expected to pay the full cost of the trip. There is also a recommended text for most modules that you are expected to purchase. Students will need to pay module costs in full before each term starts.
Pattern of Study – Year 1 (2023)
Term 1 |
10am-11am |
11.30am-12.30pm |
22 April |
Basic Doctrine |
The Local Church |
29 April |
13 May |
20 May |
27 May |
03 June |
17 June |
24 June |
01 July |
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Summer Break |
Term 2 |
02 September |
The Local Church in Practice – Introduction |
09 September |
Biblical Hermeneutics |
16 September |
23 September |
30 September |
The Local Church in Practice |
07 October |
Biblical Hermeneutics |
14 October |
21 October |
Pattern of Study – Year 2 (2024)
Term 3 |
10am-11am |
11.30am-12.30pm |
20 April |
The Life of Christ |
Leadership and Church |
27 April |
04 May |
11 May |
18 May |
25 May |
01 June |
08 June |
15 June |
22 June |
29 June |
06 July |
Summer Break |
Term 4 |
07 September |
The Local Church in Practice 2 – Introduction |
14 September |
Homiletics |
21 September |
28 September |
05 October |
The Local Church in Practice 2 |
12 October |
Homiletics |
19 October |
26 October |