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