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.
Tutor: Paul Weaver
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.
Tutor: Stefano Guaglione
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.
Tutor: Rev Paul L. Hodgson Mth
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.
Tutor: Franco Grieco
Examining the historic roots of evolution theory, some of the modern concepts of evolution and the scientific theory used to support evolution. Suggesting alternative possibilities and examining the arguments used by creationists to refute evolution theory.
Tutor: Sonny Oliver
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.
Tutor : Leigh Goodwin
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?
Tutor: Eliana Whyte
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
Tutor : Sonny Oliver
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.
Tutor: John Whyte
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.
Tutor: Mark Sherratt
This course gives an overview of the main events and personalities in Christianity from the end of the first century to the present day. The subject is presented in an interactive way with PowerPoint presentations and sets out to enable students to understand the present in the context of the past. The purpose of the course is to inspire, not just inform and to envision for life and ministry.
Tutor: Paul Hodgson Mth
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.
Tutor: Paul Hodgson Mth
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.
Tutor: Eliana Whyte
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.
Tutor: John Whyte
In these studies we will examine the culture and political context during the New Testament period; this will help us to understand the New Testament writers and apply them to our own cultural context.
Tutor: Gareth Webber
‘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.
Tutor: Robert Mountford
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.
Tutor : Gordica Karanfilovska
These days when truth is deemed to be a relative thing, is the Bible truthful, inspired and therefore authoritative in the life of the Christian? We explore those avenues and come to a firm understanding of its value.
Tutor: Andrew Parfitt
The subject touches the basics of Islam, the barriers that are there between Islamic religion and Christianity and the bridges that can be used to witness to them. Starting from the approach of friendship first.
Tutor: Gill Shiels
Typology is the doctrine of Scriptural types and figures. The course will look at the types or figures that are seen in scripture pertaining to Christ with the tabernacle, the Psalms and Biblical characters.
Tutor: Tyler Evenson
Working with Children examines children and the church in different cultural contexts and situations, their potential, their place in the local and universal church and how to minister to them effectively.
Tutor: Gillian Saunders
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
Tutor : Simon Pastorello
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.Tutor: Paul Hodgson MthIt’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.
Tutor: Eliana Whyte
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.
Tutor : Gillian Saunders
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.
Tutor: Gillian Saunders
Examining several arguments used to equate evolution theory with the Biblical account of creation, and the impact of evolutionism on Biblical doctrines. Discussing the potential impact and outcomes on society of evolution, as scientific theory, social policy and as a politico-religious philosophy, and suggesting an alternative view based on the Biblical creation account.
Tutor: Sonny Oliver
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
Tutor: Tyler Evenson
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?
Tutor: Gareth Webber
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.
Tutor: John Whyte
This subject introduces the student to the different personality types and it helps therefore to interact with others in the best way possible. In a world of complex relationships, it is the call of every leader to understand its dynamics.
Tutor: Eliana Whyte
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.
Tutor: Mark Sherratt
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
Tutor: John Whyte
What did Jesus understand his mission to be? What were his aims – how did he achieve them? By exploring the things he said and did we discover that Jesus had a clear understanding of his mission.
Tutor: Andrew Parfitt
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.
Tutor: Paul Hodgson Mth
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.Tutor: John Whyte
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.
Tutor: John Whyte
‘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.
Tutor: Robert Mountford
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.
Tutor: Gill Shiels
Working with Children examines children and the church in different cultural contexts and situations, their potential, their place in the local and universal church and how to minister to them effectively.
Tutor: Gillian Saunders
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
Tutor : Simon Pastorello
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.
Tutor: Paul Hodgson Mth
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.
Tutor: Paul Weaver
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.
Tutor: Paul Weaver
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.Tutor: Gillian Saunders
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.Tutor: To Be ConfirmedThis subject introduces the student to the different personality types and it helps therefore to interact with others in the best way possible. In a world of complex relationships, it is the call of every leader to understand its dynamics.
Tutor: Eliana Whyte
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.
Tutor: Eliana Whyte
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.
Tutor: Mark Sherratt
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
Tutor: John Whyte
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.
Tutor: Paul Hodgson Mth
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.
Tutor: Paul Hodgson Mth
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.
Tutor: John Whyte
‘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.
Tutor: Robert Mountford
Working with Children examines children and the church in different cultural contexts and situations, their potential, their place in the local and universal church and how to minister to them effectively.
Tutor: Gillian Saunders
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
Tutor : Simon Pastorello
This Creative Ministry is based on exposing students to discipleship programmes run by local churches and builds on the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 where believers are called to make disciples. It facilitates the development of Christ-like character first and foremost within the students themselves which is essential for future Christian ministry. This Creative Ministry also provides opportunities for group-work, mentoring and enriching times of prayer. Students will develop an appreciation for the essential requirements of effective discipleship programmes and an understanding of cross - cultural factors on the matter. Students will also put the principles all around discipleship into practice by developing their own discipleship programs and through involvement in outreaches.
This Creative Ministry was formed in response to Jesus’ command to share the Good News. Students who choose this Creative Ministry come from a variety of different cultural backgrounds and experiences in evangelism. Overcoming language and culture barriers and realising that evangelism is for everyone are key areas of learning in this creative ministry. Teams go out onto the streets of Burgess Hill or Brighton and are exposed to new ways of evangelising resulting in people’s lives being transformed as they hear about, and accept, Jesus.
Whenever people are brought together, be it for a birthday celebration, a church service, an outreach in the streets or a simple lunch among friends, an event is taking place. The aim of this creative ministry is for the students to learn the art of organising an event that encompasses the values of honouring, fellowship, gratitude and celebration. Thus, they acquire a skill that will prove to be a powerful tool in any area of ministry they might later be involved in. Complementing each other’s strengths and weaknesses, participants of this creative ministry will work together and be involved in the organisation of a number of college events throughout the year. They will be able to practically transmit the message of God’s love and care for people by making an effort in preparing an event and serving others practically. That is how students will develop competences in marketing, organising, decorating and catering.
As Christians we have a responsibility to communicate to people the Good News of God’s love which is indispensable in today’s world. Through the Media Creative Ministry students have the opportunity to communicate this truth creatively and effectively on a national and international level whilst being mindful of cross- cultural issues. Students will develop and efficiently implement techniques by creating videos, clips, posters and invitations. They will receive an insight into marketing strategy and learn to adapt their communication methods to specific target groups through invitations to events and/or through publicity for evangelistic purposes.
Prayer and worship are vital for every believer. Intimacy with God is the first and ongoing experience which leads to an effective and influential ministry, and glorifies God by us enjoying him forever. Through this creative ministry we explore different ways to encounter God in his holy place and to experience his glory, so that in the end we may say as John the Baptist did: "He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30). As we glorify God, he satisfies our lives. In this creative ministry students have the possibility to work on weak areas, defeating giants and preparing to preach the gospel to the ends of the earth, fulfilling the great commission. The closer we are to God the more influential we become.
The aim of this Creative Ministry is to support people living in the Brighton and Hove area who are part of the rough sleeping community. Students who participate in this project will have the opportunity to express Christian compassion and care towards people who live in this context by offering practical and spiritual support on the streets. The spiritual element of this ministry is central to its purpose and distinguishes it from many other agencies working in this field.
Students will work alongside an established Christian homeless organisation and learn more about why people become homeless and the main issues which affect them and can hinder them from breaking out of the homelessness cycle. Furthermore, students will see how Christians can help tackle this issue by helping people find Jesus and the life that He offers.
