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Old Testament Foundations 2: History and Poetry of Israel

This course continues the basic principles of interpreting the Old Testament and provides a study of the Historical books and the Poetic books. It includes the study of the historical, geographical, and cultural background of each book, as well as outlines of their content. Special emphasis will be placed on the major theological themes of each book. This course thus provides an important foundation for interpreting and understanding the Old Testament and offers a practical and contemporary understanding of God’s redemptive plan and purposes for His Church and the world.

January 29

February 5, 12

March 5, 12


Thursday evenings, 8pm-10pm


Equipping Class (Audit)

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All classes will be held at Brighton Training Centre. Please refer to FAQs below for the detailed costing for each track.

Tuesday Morning Classes (8am-12pm)

2025

Pastoral Counselling

A study of the preparation and qualification of a counselor. Emphasis is given to various pastoral counseling techniques and their application to different counselling situations.

Sep 9, 16, 23

Oct 14

Nov 11, 18, 25

Dec 9, 30

2026

Biblical Preaching

January 27

February 10, 24

March 10, 24, 31

April 14, 21, 28



Spiritual Gifts

May 19, 26

June 23

July 14, 21, 28

August 11, 18, 25



Christian Heritage

September 8, 15, 22

October 13, 20

November 10, 17, 24

December 8

Thursday Evening Classes (8pm - 10pm)

2024

New Testament Foundations 1 | The Gospels

Synopsis: This course offers a survey of the New Testament world, as well as a study of the Gospels and the Book of Acts. It highlights the historical, social, economic and religious backgrounds behind the beginning of Christianity, and will include a study of the occasions and purposes leading to the writing of these books. Special emphasis will be placed on the major theological themes of each Gospel account, thus providing an important foundation for understanding the teachings and works of Jesus.


September 12, 19

October 3, 10, 17


2025

New Testament Foundations 2 | Paul’s Letters

Synopsis: This course offers a survey of the New Testament world, as well as a study of the Pauline Epistles. It highlights the historical, social, economic and religious backgrounds behind the beginning of Christianity within the Greco-Roman world of the First Century and will include a study of the occasions and purposes leading to the writing of these books. Special emphasis will be placed on the major theological themes of each letter, thus providing an important foundation for understanding the theology of the early church.


January 9, 16

February 6, 13, 20



New Testament Foundations 3 | General Letters

Synopsis: This course offers an overview of the nature and composition of the New Testament, and a study of the General Writings. It highlights the historical backgrounds and challenges faced by Christianity during the first century and will include a study of the occasions and purposes leading to the writing of the General Letters. Special emphasis will be placed on the major theological themes of each of these books, thus providing an important foundation for understanding the diversity within the early church.


April 3, 10, 17

May 8, 15



Old Testament Foundations 1 | Pentateuch

Synopsis: This course covers the basic principles of interpreting the Old Testament, and provides a study of its first 5 books - the Pentateuch. It includes the study of the historical, geographical and cultural background of each book, as well as outlines of their content. Special emphasis will be placed on the major theological themes of each book, providing an important foundation for interpreting and understanding the rest of the Old Testament.


September 4, 18

October 2, 9, 16


2026

Old Testament Foundations 2: History and Poetry of Israel

This course continues the basic principles of interpreting the Old Testament and provides a study of the Historical books and the Poetic books. It includes the study of the historical, geographical, and cultural background of each book, as well as outlines of their content. Special emphasis will be placed on the major theological themes of each book. This course thus provides an important foundation for interpreting and understanding the Old Testament and offers a practical and contemporary understanding of God’s redemptive plan and purposes for His Church and the world.


January 29

February 5, 12

March 5, 12



Old Testament Foundation 3: Prophetic Literature

This course continues the basic principles of interpreting the Old Testament and provides a study of the Prophetic Literature of the Israelite people. It includes the study of the historical, geographical, and cultural background of each book, as well as outlines of their content. Special emphasis will be placed on the major theological themes of each book. This course thus provides an important foundation for interpreting and understanding the Old Testament and offers a practical and contemporary understanding of God’s redemptive plan and purposes for His Church and the world.


April 9, 16, 30

May 7, 21


Romans: Part 1

Martin Luther once called Paul’s letter to the Romans as the “purest Gospel” because it contains deep doctrinal truths. However, Romans was not written as a textbook but as a letter, with specific circumstances and specific purposes. This course attempts to unearth the timeless message of Romans, through seeking to appreciate the specific context out of which Romans was written.


September 3, 17

October 8, 15, 22

FAQs

For further details or enquiries, please email us at odette.tan@brighton.org.sg

1. What is the difference between the accredited classes and the regular equipping classes?

  • Accredited classes are designed to lead you toward a certificate in theology or a graduate diploma. They require active participation through assignments, providing a more structured academic experience compared to regular equipping classes.

2. I don’t hold a diploma, A-Level certificate, or degree. Can I still enrol in the accredited route?

  • Yes, you can still enrol. However, you’ll need to complete some provisional modules beforehand. For more information, please email odette.tan@brighton.org.sg.

3. It’s been many years since I studied. What if I struggle to keep up with the workload?

  • Our classes are thoughtfully designed to help everyone ease back into studying. Each module is split into three parts to make the learning pace more manageable.

4. When is the latest I can sign up?

  • The deadline to sign up is one week before the start of the class.

5. Can I transfer credits to or from other institutions?

  • Credit transfers are subject to evaluation. ACTS College is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA), which is part of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE), a globally recognized community of evangelical theological institutions.

6. What are the requirements to pass the course?

  • You need to maintain at least 80% attendance and complete and pass all assignments.

7. When and where will the classes be held?

  • Classes will be held on Thursdays at the Brighton Training Centre. Lectures run from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, followed by tutorials from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

8. What should I keep in mind about the modules?

  • To earn 3 credits, you must complete all three parts (sub-modules) of a module. Completing only two out of three sub-modules will result in zero credits.

9. What is the cost of the program?

  • Normal Equipping Class Track: $5 per sub-module


    Accredited Equipping Class Track: $100 per sub-module for undergraduate students and $130 per sub-module for graduate students

10. Who can I speak to for more information?

  • You can contact Odette at odette.tan@brighton.org.sg for more information.

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