LECTURERS

Our lecturers, who freely offer their time and expertise, are well preared in their subjects and teach out of experience and knowledge in/of their fields and as they come from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities this brings and richness and variety of teaching methods, exams styles and assessments.

Andrew Parfitt

Mission of Jesus

Eliana Whyte

Franco Grieco

Gareth Webber

Gill Shiels

Gillian Saunders

Gordica Karanfilovska

John Whyte

Leigh Goodwin

Mark Sherratt

Robert Mountford

Samuele Corciulo

Simon Pastorello

Sonny Oliver

Stefano Guaglione

Tyler Evenson

Paul Hodgson

Paul Weaver

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COURSES

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ELIANA WHYTE

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Esther: Through this subject you’ll have an overview of the historical aspect of the book (customs, culture …), its place in the biblical canon and an exegesis of the book. It will also answer questions such as: How does God manifest Himself in a totally secular society? What part does man play in the plan of God?

Pedagogical approaches to teaching: This module will examine theories of Teaching and Pedagogy and present a Biblical view of knowledge. It will analyse learning and the learner’s world, present an array of pedagogical approaches as well as the calling, the fulfillment and a holistic approach to teaching. It will also look into the life of the teacher and explore Jesus as the Great Pedagogue.

2ND YEAR COURSE/ MLCOURSE

Christian Counselling: It’s an introductory study on what Christian counselling is and how it differs from the pastoral care. The student will have a look at its place in the Church, and the different issues in which it can be used as a tool to reach and help people in need.

Interpersonal Relationship: This subject introduces the student to the complex world of interpersonal relationships. It includes foundations to effective relationships, a study of the different personality types and raises the student’s awareness to a number of underlying social dynamics related to human interaction. The students are introduced to tools and methods which facilitate effective communication, leadership and living and working in a relational world.

FRANCO GRIECO

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Covenants: The notion of a covenant is unfamiliar today. But the concept of covenants is utterly basic to our understanding of Scripture. As a result of studying the Covenants we will discover that this concept saturates the entirety of Scripture and it is particularly the foundation to understand humanity’s relationship with God. We will also obtain a deeper appreciation of the New Covenant with Jesus Christ and what has taken place in our lives when we entered into His New Covenant. An understanding the Covenants will give us assurance of who we are in Jesus Christ and will also give us freedom from what may have bound us in the past or may be binding us right now, awakening in us the power that is ours in Christ Jesus.

2ND YEAR COURSE/ MLCOURSE

Ephesians: An extensive study of the wonderful work of God in the lives of believers preordained since before the foundation of the world, carried out by Christ at the appointed time and secured by the Holy Spirit. The study emphasises the purpose for which we have been saved, what are the riches obtained in Christ, and in a practical way how the church and the believer can respond to the divine call in an evil world through the gifts and the authority given to the Church by Christ.

Pauline Letters Studies: 1st Thessalonians : In this subject students are taught the Conceptual Study method and this is then applied to a practical analysis of Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica. A foundation is laid by looking at the background to the letter and then key concepts are identified and applied to life and ministry. Having understood and mastered the Conceptual Study method this can then be applied to all future study and preparation of talks and sermons. (+ MLCourse)

GARETH WEBBER

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Social Context of the New Testament:

In this subject we try to understand the context of the social and political environment in which Jesus ministered and in which the early church was established. We look at the 400 years between the Old and New Testament; particularly the conquests of Alexander the Great and his successors, the Hasmonean kingdom and the Roman occupation.

We also look at the first century Jewish political and social and religious structure, as well as looking at the social context of the towns that some of the New Testament letters were written to. Finally, we look at how understanding culture can change our understanding of the bible text.

2ND YEAR COURSE

Eschatology: A study of the “Last Things” in the light of prophecy in the Old and New Testament; What the Bible says is going to happen and what will be the sequence of those events?

GILL SHIELS

LECTURE

1st YEAR COURSE

The error continuum I : This course is designed to enhance and promote the student’s understanding, and learning of the fundamental truths of orthodox Christianity, how and when error occurs in Christianity and the resultant heresies, cults and religions.

Through discussions, and lectures, with interactive learning to engage multiple intelligences and reinforce key objectives, the student will understand these principles and be better equipped to apply them within their area of ministry. They will be able to understand and practice these principles in their witness to those of other faiths and have a foundation for confidence in what they believe.

2ND YEAR COURSE

The error continuum II : The subject touches the basics of Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism, the barriers that are there between them and Christianity and the bridges that can be used to witness to them. Starting from the approach of friendship first.

GILLIAN SAUNDERS

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Working with Children I : In this module, the student will have an overall view and understanding of God’s Covenants towards man, throughout history, both in the Old and New Testament. The student will then discover the connection of both testaments and will realise wholly who God really is and His nature more than his plan. The Covenants reveal God’s deep relationship and his continual desire to bring man back to himself. By understanding correctly God’s initiatives in establishing covenants in history, the New and final Covenant will take on a stronger and more lasting intention.

2ND YEAR COURSE/ MLCOURSE

Working with children II : In this module, the student will discover God’s overall plan regarding the function and ability the church has as a body. Through the close examination of the ministry gifts given to the church, the student will have a clear foundation regarding their operation both personally as well as collectively in the body of Christ; the Church. The truths and concepts of the letter will help the student engage purposefully at a personal as well as a ministerial level.

Christian Ethics : Ethics is about looking at controversial subjects the modern Christians & Ministers are facing today. Many situations cannot be resolved out of a black and white attitude, and require God’s guidance and wisdom. The Bible does not always give us a full picture on how to deal with topics like euthanasia, divorce & remarriage, in vitro fertilization and others.

Christian Social Work : It is about exploring how the church can fulfill its mandate to not only preach about Jesus, but to care for people like Jesus did.

GORDICA KARANFILOVSKA

LECTURE

1st YEAR COURSE

Spiritual Disciplines: In this module the students will study some common practices related to the Spiritual Life. Among this practices the student will learn about the importance of Fasting, Memorizing Scripture, Worship and Prayer.

JOHN WHYTE

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Homiletics: Through this module the student will discover the “art” of preaching, they will learn how to prepare, how to deliver and how to apply sermons. Methods and Principles of speaking in public will be addressed and discussed as well as different ways to communicate the Gospel according to the audience they are addressing.

Pneumatology: In this module the student will examine the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, both in the Old and in the New Testament; discover and explore His fruit, His gifts and His role in revivals as well as His personal role in the daily life of the believer.

2ND YEAR COURSE/ MLCOURSE

Evangelism: Evangelism was the heart of Jesus mission so it has to be the heart of every Christian who wants to make a difference in this world. Evangelism is for everyone, everywhere, every time.There is no greater joy than to see people’s lives transformed by the power of the Gospel. There is no greater experience than to see the miraculous with your own eyes. There is no greater honour than to be used by God. All this and more is available for whoever believes in evangelism.

Missiology: In this module mission is explored, examined and applied throughout the whole sphere of life; past, present and future, with a view to understanding its necessity, and therefore implementing it in order to reach the nations. This will ultimately help the student to grasp the context of missions in a cross-cultural manner and have the adequate tools to use in fulfilling God’s plan to reconcile humankind to Himself.

Strategy in Ministry: As the title suggests, this module encourages the student to have a strategy in and for their future ministry, originating in God’s central vision for humankind, followed by developing a plan and arriving at the goals set before them. It is a journey where the student will discover how to develop a strategy and how to implement it in their ministry in order to fulfill a specific call.

LEIGH GOODWIN

LECTURE

1st YEAR COURSE

Cultural Anthropology:

In Anthropology the following main premises will be:
– Man and his Origin
– Man and his authority
– Man and relationships with God – Man – Woman.

Whilst this briefly covers the scope of the teaching it will be developed in carefully prepared modules.

MARK SHERRATT

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Made for Ministry: This module aims to give a broader understanding of the need of an individual approach to ministry. This will be achieved by discovering what the Bible teaches about ministry, learning the process for discovering your ministry, identifying your unique SHAPE and looking at areas for future ministry and service.

2ND YEAR COURSE/ MLCOURSE

Ministerial Ethics: This module explores the need for individuals who are involved in Christian leadership, Pastoral ministry and Christian service to approach work and life from a developing good moral character enabling them to make good moral decisions maintaining personal and public integrity and trust. This will be achieved by looking at key areas of these ministry and through discussion, exploration of the Bible and personal experiences.

ROBERT MOUNTFORD

LECTURE

1st & 2nd YEAR COURSE

Systematic Theology I & II: ‘The knowledge of God’ is an introduction to systematic theology, in which the student will consider the existence, self-revelation, nature and purpose of God. The focus of the first year’s lectures is the revealed names and titles of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the second year, the character and purpose of God form the main subject matter, followed by the trinity and the virgin birth. >From these Biblical and theological bases all other branches of Christian knowledge and practice proceed.

SAMUELE CORCIULO

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

The doctrine of the Scripture:

SIMON PASTORELLO

LECTURE

1st, 2nd YEAR COURSE, MLCourse.

Youth Studies: How to set up, maintain and grow a youth ministry, How to disciple young people and how to develop and implement evangelism strategies for young people in any given locality

SONNY OLIVER

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Hermeneutics: A preliminary study of how to discover the meaning of God’s Word and to interpret it in a consistent manner, avoiding some of the pitfalls of a superficial approach to it.

Creation and Evolution I : A preliminary study of how to discover the meaning of God’s Word and to interpret it in a consistent manner, avoiding some of the pitfalls of a superficial approach to it.

2ND YEAR COURSE/ MLCOURSE

Creation and Evolution II : A preliminary study of how to discover the meaning of God’s Word and to interpret it in a consistent manner, avoiding some of the pitfalls of a superficial approach to it.

STEFANO GUAGLIONE

LECTURE

1st YEAR COURSE

Acts of the Apostles: An extensive study of the birth of the Church and its initial development under the ministry of the Apostles, particularly Peter, and then Paul, looking at the message they preached, the methods they used, all in the Pentecostal perspective.

TYLER EVENSON

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Finances in Ministry:

2ND YEAR COURSE

Ecclesiology : Ecclesiology is the study of the church. The course is structured into two sections with the first half covering the church’s purpose, structure and ministry. The second half will focus primarily on church planting. We will explore various church planting models and strategies as well as the long term sustainability of new church plants

PAUL HODGSON

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

Bible introduction Old & New Testament: This survey of the Old and New Testaments covers Bible history, every day life in Bible times, the geography of the Bible, the language and literature of the Old and New Testaments and an introduction to each book of the Bible. We also undertake a study of the major themes of the Bible by tracing the Golden Cord which runs from Genesis to Revelation thus giving a thorough overview of the message of the Bible and how it all fits together.

Pastoral Ministry I : Pastoral Ministry otherwise known as Pastoral Theology but with particular emphasis not on the theory, but the practice of the ministry, with sensitivity to the different cultures represented at IBTI. This course which runs over 2 years, covers such subjects as: the Pastor as a Shepherd, Preacher, Teacher, Evangelist, Motivator, Listener, Administrator and more.

2ND YEAR COURSE

Church History: Second year course looking at key personalities within the church, including Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Whitefield and Finney. The second half of the course concentrates on Pentecostal personalities and lessons we can learn from their lives.

Pastoral Ministry II : therwise known as Pastoral Theology but with particular emphasis not on the theory, but the practice of the ministry, with sensitivity to the different cultures represented at IBTI. This course which runs over 2 years, covers such subjects as: the Pastor as a Shepherd, Preacher, Teacher, Evangelist, Motivator, Listener, Administrator and more. (+ MLCourse)

PAUL WEAVER

LECTURES

1st YEAR COURSE

21st Century Leadership I & II: 21st Century Leadership seeks to prepare leaders to function in a new paradigm of church operation; enabling them to handle contemporary challenges, build strong leadership teams and to engage people in effective missional initiatives.