Evening Classes

20th September 2011 - 25th October 2011

Study Skills: 6.30-7.00pm

A short six week course for those wishing to complete access learning assignments, and who would like more information in order to improve their study skills. 

with Cristian Ile 

Cristian

 

Church & Culture: 7.00-8.00pm

7.00-8.00pm

A closer look at how we represent Christ on earth.

with Cristian Ile

Chistian Ile

Cristian is originally from Romania, where he worked as a Youth/Assistant Pastor. He graduated with a degree in Pastoral Theology from Emanuel University, in Romania, and is currently doing a PhD through Belfast Bible College and Queen's University Belfast. Cris is married to Lindsey, and together they feel called to ministry and possibly long term missions.

Beginning Greek 7.00-9.15pm

7 - 9.15pm

An introduction to the original language of the New Testament. 


with Karen Fulton

Karen is on the full-time teaching staff of BBC, and lectures in the area of New Testament Studies.

Leadership: 7.00-9.15pm

7 - 9.15pm

Growing Christian leaders in your church.

with Paul Coulter

Paul studied medicine at Queen's University Belfast and worked for three years as a junior doctor before leaving medicine to be involved full time in pastoral ministry.  He has been involved with a number of churches in Northern Ireland, and is engaged in part time doctoral studies into contemporary church planting in Northern Ireland with the International Christian College (Glasgow) and the University of Aberdeen. 

Paul Coulter

New Testament Stories: 8.15-9.15pm

8.15 - 9.15pm

Learning to to read again, in order to hear God speak afresh. 

with Jonathan Murphy 

Jonathan Murpht

Jonathan was brought up in Gran Canaria, where his parents were missionaries. He spent a number of years studying at Dallas Theological Seminary, and then several years on staff there. He is currently Pastor of Newcastle Baptist Church. 

8th November 2011 - 12th December 2011

God's Word in English: 7.00-8.00pm

7pm - 8pm

The origins, history & impact of the King James Bible.

with Robert Keay

Robert Keay 

Pastoral Care: 7.00-9.15pm

 7 - 9.15pm

Exploring biblical foundations and best practice.

with Jill Harshaw

    Jill Harshaw

Jill Harshaw is on the full-time teaching staff at BBC. She is currently studying for a PhD in the area of spirituality and disability. Jill's teaching centres primarily on the area of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology.

Heaven on Earth: 7.00-9.15pm

7.00 - 9.15pm

Heaven on Earth: The Tent and the Temple 

A journey from Exodus to Revelation.

with Desi Maxwell

Desi Maxwell

Desi was a full-time lecturer at BBC for many years, before extablishing 'Xplorations' - a teaching ministry which helps encourage indviduals to explore the hebraic roots of their faith.

Mentoring Matters: 8.15-9.15pm

8.15 - 9.15pm

Exploring the importance of one to one discipleship within the church.

with Sharon Heron 

Sharon Heron

10th January - 14th February 2012

Learning from the first Christians: 7.00-8.00pm

7.00-8.00pm

An introduction to the challenge of living for Christ in a hostile culture.

with Janet Morris

Janet Morris

The Art of Preaching: 7.00-9.15pm

 7.00 - 9.15pm

Exploring the practice of preaching for today's world.

with Ian Dickson

Ian Dickson

Developing a Discerning Heart: 7.00-9.15pm

7.00-9.15pm

Learning to practice biblical discernment.

with Tom Wilson 

Tom Wilson

The Patriarchs: 8.15-9.15pm

8.15-9.15pm

The stories and theology of Genesis 12-50

with William Ford

William Ford

21st February 2012 - 27th March 2012

Who is God? 6.30–8.00pm

 6.30 – 8.00pm

BBC’s first intentionally accessible course for adults with a learning disability. Carers can attend free of charge.

 

Rachael McWilliamswith Rachael Mackarel

Mission Today: 7.00-9.15pm

 7.00 - 9.15pm

A Confession of Faith and a Call to Action.

with Jacob Thomas

Jacob Thomas

Adventures with the Apostle: 7.00-9.15pm

7.00 - 9.15pm

Walk with Paul as he takes the Gospel to the gentiles.

with Pamela Murphy

Pamela Murphy

Church & Community: 8.15-9.15pm

8.15-9.15pm

Exploring some of the thinking and practice in relation to church & community.

with Heather Law

Heather Law

20th September - 1st May

A-Level RE

An intense one year A-level course in Religious Studies.

GCSE Spanish

 7-9.15pm

GCSE Spanish with a missions twist!

New Classes for 2012

Theology, Work & Ministry Module

31st January – 8th May 2012

Cost = £400

with Brian Carson

This module will introduce biblical and theological perspectives (historical and contemporary) on work from a variety of Christian traditions, including those of the Reformation. After exploring both the Lutheran understanding of vocation and more recent developments relating to ‘gifting’, the module will examine various missional movements in relation to the marketplace, evaluate and cultivate spiritual disciplines appropriate to the working world, and discuss ethical case studies drawn from various sectors of the marketplace. Students will have the opportunity to intentionally reflect on their own experience of work and/or undertake practice–based learning in a working environment approved by the instructor.

If you are interested in registering for this module, please contact us

 

 

Who is God? An intentionally accessible course for those with learning disabilities.

6.30 – 8.00pm

BBC’s first intentionally accessible course for adults with a learning disability. Carers can attend free of charge.

Please download further information

with Rachael Mackarel

Rachael

 

 

 

Tuesdays 
September 2011 to May 2012
6.30–9.30pm

Cost: £30 per 6 hr module; £60 per 12 hr module

Tuesday evenings @ BBC continue to be an integral part of our programme of part–time learning, offering those who are unable to study during the day the opportunity to access learning at BBC, along with the option of working towards a college award. Classes will run from September to May, giving individuals the opportunity to choose between a variety of six week modules. Assessment for these modules is totally optional, so you can simply come and take one module, or you can choose modules throughout the year and be assessed on these.

New for 2011

From September 2011, a number of modules will be available, specifically aimed at helping you and your church deal with the challenges and complexities of church ministry in today’s context. Perhaps you feel you or others in your church would benefit from additional training, which would help equip you for the full range of ministries you are currently engaged in. These classes will focus on a number of key areas:

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Preaching

Mission

In addition to these options, we will also be offering a range of biblical modules, taught by our full–time teaching faculty and others from the wider Christian community.

Evening Class Streams

Modules will be available in each of the following streams, allowing you the flexibility to choose modules from each stream or focus on one particular stream of your choice.

  • The Christian – Studies relating to Christian life and character
  • The Bible – Studies related to understanding and using the Bible
  • The Faith – Studies relating to doctrine and history
  • The Church – Studies related to the nature and practice of Church and ministry
  • The World – Studies related to mission and culture

Access Learning Awards

For those choosing not to pursue a University of Cumbria qualification, there will also be the opportunity to work towards a BBC Access Learning Award. For the academic year 2011 / 2012 you will be able to take evening class modules which will lead to a Foundation Award or an Advanced Award.

The requirements for obtaining these awards will be as follows:

Foundation Award – Successful completion of 48 class hours + required assignments 

Advanced Award – Successful completion of 96 class hours + required assignments 

You can work towards these awards over a maximum of three years, but you should let us know at the time of applying that you plan to do this, so that your academic records can be compiled as you proceed through the programme.