Theological Study at the University of Otago
The Theology Programme at the University of Otago offers many opportunities for the study of Christian Theology, both on-campus and to many students across New Zealand through our successful distance study programme. We are committed to serving Christian communities throughout New Zealand. Enrolments for Semester 2, 2024 are now open, with Semester 2 beginning on July 15. For details of courses go to: www.otago.ac.nz/theology/study
This year we are again offering CHTH236/336, Māori Religion and Theology, which will be taught as an intensive from July 1-5 at Ōhope Christian Marae in the Bay of Plenty. This comes highly recommended. A student who has done this course comments: “Staying in the wharenui was a really unique experience for me. The fact that it was a wharenui based upon Jesus was the most interesting teaching tool I’ve ever encountered.” We are also introducing a new course, PAST225/325 Pastoral Theology: Moana-Pacific Perspectives, that will focus on church life among Pacific peoples. This paper is available by Distance and will be taught by Rev Dr Latuivai Kioa Latu.
Among other regular papers, you might consider studying ‘Doing Theology’ (CHTH111), ‘God and Ethics in the Modern World’ (CHTH 131), ‘God , Land and Exile in the Hebrew Prophets’ (BIBS211/311), ‘Jesus in the New Testament’ (BIBS226/326), ‘Pastoral Care in Dying, Grief and Loss’ (PAST 318/MINS410) or learn about the life and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a courageous German theologian who was executed in 1945 for his opposition to the Nazi regime (CHTH416).
We are also offering a paper on Theology and Science (CHTH 217/317) in the Pre-Christmas Summer School from 11 Nov – 13 Dec. The paper will be taught as a Distance paper by Dr Nicola Hoggard-Creegan.
We offer many qualification options: Diploma in Theology; Bachelor of Theology; Postgraduate degrees in Theology, Ministry, Chaplaincy, and Faith-Based Leadership and Management; MTheol; and PhD. If you've already got another degree, we offer a Diploma for Graduates, which is 7 papers, 4 at 300-level. (This is the equivalent of one full year’s study of Theology, but can be split up across several years.)
Further information:
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Ph 03 479 8639
Paul Trebilco