One of the often-heard objections to faith in Christ is that it is old fashioned or outdated, a relic of the distant past and therefore easily discarded. After all, what could a two thousand year old faith have to say to us in the twenty-first century?

This class seeks to address this question. In short, what could a two thousand year old faith have to say to us? A lot! For those of us who are a part of the Christian Church, our history is not something to be discarded as foreign, or cut-off from our time. No, church history is a recognition that all that the Church is today, has been informed, shaped, and influenced by what has gone before. So, to investigate church history is to dig the depths of who we are, and as we do, it is my hope that we come to a better understanding of what it means to be faithful to Jesus in our own day.

Welcome to NTC online: Reading the Bible

This short course paves the road for you to engage with confidence and curiosity with this quest of interpretation. It is not a series of lectures about the Bible, but rather it is about learning to read the Bible, on your own, with others, and with Christ. The format of this course is personal and practical, makes space for reflection, and opens up a whole new world of discovery both for long-term Bible readers and for those who have just started.

Bridging Worlds consists of two interactive online short courses on UK Culture and Church, delivered in collaboration with the Xpace Christian International Training Centre. Each course includes four 90 minute sessions, delivered in English but with consecutive translation to Cantonese.

Four 90-minute sessions, delivered in English with consecutive translation to Cantonese. A collaboration with CITC.

On-Campus at NTC, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This course will offer a journey towards a better understanding of the book of Revelation. Students will explore how Revelation can be read in the written word, visual arts and aloud! 

1. The journey to understanding the book of revelation
2. How not to read and how to read the book of revelation
3. How our views of Revelation get in the way of reading it
4. Introducing a visual exegesis; How images inform ‘our theology’ and ‘theology’ informs image
5. Reading (part of) Revelation aloud!

Course leader: Pieter Kwant has an appreciation for many aspects of culture, not least art, music and film, but it is books that he has dedicated his life to in the service of the Lord. Originally from the Netherlands, it was
in South Africa that Pieter met his wife, Elria and where he started his first job in the Christian book business. He went on to manage and own a bookshop, distributor and antiquariat and served professors, pastors and students. God eventually led Pieter back to Europe, this time to the UK where he has led the way in publishing theological and biblical monographs for IVP then Paternoster, before eventually setting up his own publishing house and book agency, Piquant. It specialises in Mission, Theology and the Arts. Alongside Piquant, Pieter was then called to Langham Partnership to be the director of its literature program, focusing on resourcing institutions in the Majority World with evangelical theological books for libraries and students, developing and training Majority World writers and publishers, and pioneering partnerships to produce exceptional indigenous book projects such as the Africa Bible Commentary and the South Asia Bible Commentary, and many others.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 27853 (1 hour per class)

Online, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore the big picture of the story of God through the Old Testament of the Bible. Using a range of resources this course will provide space for people to ask questions and learn together in a friendly environment and seeks to help people grow deeper in their encounter with Scripture and understanding the Bible storyline. This is ideal for people who may know very little about the Christian faith and scriptures, or people simply wanting a refresher overview of the Bible.

Course leader: Mark Tomlinson is a ‘Bible Explorer’ qualified presenter, going into Primary Schools and teaching children the ‘Big Picture’ of the Bible. He is also a Children’s Specialist under the name ‘Primary Focus’, with more than 44 years of ministry involving the leading of children and young people. Mark is a gifted communicator and is as passionate about supporting, encouraging, equipping, and training leaders, as he is about teaching children about God, Jesus, and the Bible.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 90936 (1 hour per class)

On-Campus at NTC, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This course will offer a journey towards a better understanding of the book of Revelation. Students will explore how Revelation can be read in the written word, visual arts and aloud!

1. The journey to understanding the book of revelation
2. How not to read and how to read the book of revelation
3. How our views of Revelation get in the way of reading it
4. Introducing a visual exegesis; How images inform ‘our theology’ and ‘theology’ informs image
5. Reading (part of) Revelation aloud!

Course leader: Pieter Kwant has an appreciation for many aspects of culture, not least art, music and film, but it is books that he has dedicated his life to in the service of the Lord. Originally from the Netherlands, it was
in South Africa that Pieter met his wife, Elria and where he started his first job in the Christian book business. He went on to manage and own a bookshop, distributor and antiquariat and served professors, pastors and students. God eventually led Pieter back to Europe, this time to the UK where he has led the way in publishing theological and biblical monographs for IVP then Paternoster, before eventually setting up his own publishing house and book agency, Piquant. It specialises in Mission, Theology and the Arts. Alongside Piquant, Pieter was then called to Langham Partnership to be the director of its literature program, focusing on resourcing institutions in the Majority World with evangelical theological books for libraries and students, developing and training Majority World writers and publishers, and pioneering partnerships to produce exceptional indigenous book projects such as the Africa Bible Commentary and the South Asia Bible Commentary, and many others.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 27853 (1 hour per class)

Online, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore the big picture of the story of God through the Old Testament of the Bible. Using a range of resources this course will provide space for people to ask questions and learn together in a friendly environment and seeks to help people grow deeper in their encounter with Scripture and understanding the Bible storyline. This is ideal for people who may know very little about the Christian faith and scriptures, or people simply wanting a refresher overview of the Bible.

Course leader: Mark Tomlinson is a ‘Bible Explorer’ qualified presenter, going into Primary Schools and teaching children the ‘Big Picture’ of the Bible. He is also a Children’s Specialist under the name ‘Primary Focus’, with more than 44 years of ministry involving the leading of children and young people. Mark is a gifted communicator and is as passionate about supporting, encouraging, equipping, and training leaders, as he is about teaching children about God, Jesus, and the Bible.

Course overview: What does Christian theology have to say about climate change? This is a great short course for anyone who is concerned about the environment and trying to sort out how their concern can be specifically rooted in Christian faith and practice. This highly relevant course will combine interactive
lectures with some group work, audiovisual presentation, and the opportunity to think together about issues of faith and the environment.

Course leader: Revd Dr Jeremy Kidwell is associate professor in Christian ethics at the University of Birmingham. Amongst other disciplines, Jeremy has a background in constructive theology and ethics, and brings a joined-up approach to aid thinking about this relevant and timely topic.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 62993 (1 hour per class)

On-Campus at NTC, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This course will offer a journey towards a better understanding of the book of Revelation. Students will explore how Revelation can be read in the written word, visual arts and aloud!

1. The journey to understanding the book of revelation
2. How not to read and how to read the book of revelation
3. How our views of Revelation get in the way of reading it
4. Introducing a visual exegesis; How images inform ‘our theology’ and ‘theology’ informs image
5. Reading (part of) Revelation aloud!

Course leader: Pieter Kwant has an appreciation for many aspects of culture, not least art, music and film, but it is books that he has dedicated his life to in the service of the Lord. Originally from the Netherlands, it was
in South Africa that Pieter met his wife, Elria and where he started his first job in the Christian book business. He went on to manage and own a bookshop, distributor and antiquariat and served professors, pastors and students. God eventually led Pieter back to Europe, this time to the UK where he has led the way in publishing theological and biblical monographs for IVP then Paternoster, before eventually setting up his own publishing house and book agency, Piquant. It specialises in Mission, Theology and the Arts. Alongside Piquant, Pieter was then called to Langham Partnership to be the director of its literature program, focusing on resourcing institutions in the Majority World with evangelical theological books for libraries and students, developing and training Majority World writers and publishers, and pioneering partnerships to produce exceptional indigenous book projects such as the Africa Bible Commentary and the South Asia Bible Commentary, and many others.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 27853 (1 hour per class)

Online, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore the big picture of the story of God through the Old Testament of the Bible. Using a range of resources this course will provide space for people to ask questions and learn together in a friendly environment and seeks to help people grow deeper in their encounter with Scripture and understanding the Bible storyline. This is ideal for people who may know very little about the Christian faith and scriptures, or people simply wanting a refresher overview of the Bible.

Course leader: Mark Tomlinson is a ‘Bible Explorer’ qualified presenter, going into Primary Schools and teaching children the ‘Big Picture’ of the Bible. He is also a Children’s Specialist under the name ‘Primary Focus’, with more than 44 years of ministry involving the leading of children and young people. Mark is a gifted communicator and is as passionate about supporting, encouraging, equipping, and training leaders, as he is about teaching children about God, Jesus, and the Bible.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 90936 (1 hour per class)

Course overview: What does Christian theology have to say about climate change? This is a great short course for anyone who is concerned about the environment and trying to sort out how their concern can be specifically rooted in Christian faith and practice. This highly relevant course will combine interactive
lectures with some group work, audiovisual presentation, and the opportunity to think together about issues of faith and the environment.

Course leader: Revd Dr Jeremy Kidwell is associate professor in Christian ethics at the University of Birmingham. Amongst other disciplines, Jeremy has a background in constructive theology and ethics, and brings a joined-up approach to aid thinking about this relevant and timely topic.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 62993 (1 hour per class)

Four 90-minute sessions, delivered in English with consecutive translation to Cantonese. A collaboration with CITC.

On-Campus at NTC, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This course will offer a journey towards a better understanding of the book of Revelation. Students will explore how Revelation can be read in the written word, visual arts and aloud!

1. The journey to understanding the book of revelation
2. How not to read and how to read the book of revelation
3. How our views of Revelation get in the way of reading it
4. Introducing a visual exegesis; How images inform ‘our theology’ and ‘theology’ informs image
5. Reading (part of) Revelation aloud!

Course leader: Pieter Kwant has an appreciation for many aspects of culture, not least art, music and film, but it is books that he has dedicated his life to in the service of the Lord. Originally from the Netherlands, it was
in South Africa that Pieter met his wife, Elria and where he started his first job in the Christian book business. He went on to manage and own a bookshop, distributor and antiquariat and served professors, pastors and students. God eventually led Pieter back to Europe, this time to the UK where he has led the way in publishing theological and biblical monographs for IVP then Paternoster, before eventually setting up his own publishing house and book agency, Piquant. It specialises in Mission, Theology and the Arts. Alongside Piquant, Pieter was then called to Langham Partnership to be the director of its literature program, focusing on resourcing institutions in the Majority World with evangelical theological books for libraries and students, developing and training Majority World writers and publishers, and pioneering partnerships to produce exceptional indigenous book projects such as the Africa Bible Commentary and the South Asia Bible Commentary, and many others.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 27853 (1 hour per class)

Online, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore the big picture of the story of God through the Old Testament of the Bible. Using a range of resources this course will provide space for people to ask questions and learn together in a friendly environment and seeks to help people grow deeper in their encounter with Scripture and understanding the Bible storyline. This is ideal for people who may know very little about the Christian faith and scriptures, or people simply wanting a refresher overview of the Bible.

Course leader: Mark Tomlinson is a ‘Bible Explorer’ qualified presenter, going into Primary Schools and teaching children the ‘Big Picture’ of the Bible. He is also a Children’s Specialist under the name ‘Primary Focus’, with more than 44 years of ministry involving the leading of children and young people. Mark is a gifted communicator and is as passionate about supporting, encouraging, equipping, and training leaders, as he is about teaching children about God, Jesus, and the Bible.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 90936 (1 hour per class)

Course overview: What does Christian theology have to say about climate change? This is a great short course for anyone who is concerned about the environment and trying to sort out how their concern can be specifically rooted in Christian faith and practice. This highly relevant course will combine interactive
lectures with some group work, audiovisual presentation, and the opportunity to think together about issues of faith and the environment.

Course leader: Revd Dr Jeremy Kidwell is associate professor in Christian ethics at the University of Birmingham. Amongst other disciplines, Jeremy has a background in constructive theology and ethics, and brings a joined-up approach to aid thinking about this relevant and timely topic.

On-Campus at NTC, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This course will offer a journey towards a better understanding of the book of Revelation. Students will explore how Revelation can be read in the written word, visual arts and aloud!

1. The journey to understanding the book of revelation
2. How not to read and how to read the book of revelation
3. How our views of Revelation get in the way of reading it
4. Introducing a visual exegesis; How images inform ‘our theology’ and ‘theology’ informs image
5. Reading (part of) Revelation aloud!

Course leader: Pieter Kwant has an appreciation for many aspects of culture, not least art, music and film, but it is books that he has dedicated his life to in the service of the Lord. Originally from the Netherlands, it was
in South Africa that Pieter met his wife, Elria and where he started his first job in the Christian book business. He went on to manage and own a bookshop, distributor and antiquariat and served professors, pastors and students. God eventually led Pieter back to Europe, this time to the UK where he has led the way in publishing theological and biblical monographs for IVP then Paternoster, before eventually setting up his own publishing house and book agency, Piquant. It specialises in Mission, Theology and the Arts. Alongside Piquant, Pieter was then called to Langham Partnership to be the director of its literature program, focusing on resourcing institutions in the Majority World with evangelical theological books for libraries and students, developing and training Majority World writers and publishers, and pioneering partnerships to produce exceptional indigenous book projects such as the Africa Bible Commentary and the South Asia Bible Commentary, and many others.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 27853 (1 hour per class)

Online, Monday 28th February and 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, 19:30-21:30 

Course overview: This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore the big picture of the story of God through the Old Testament of the Bible. Using a range of resources this course will provide space for people to ask questions and learn together in a friendly environment and seeks to help people grow deeper in their encounter with Scripture and understanding the Bible storyline. This is ideal for people who may know very little about the Christian faith and scriptures, or people simply wanting a refresher overview of the Bible.

Course leader: Mark Tomlinson is a ‘Bible Explorer’ qualified presenter, going into Primary Schools and teaching children the ‘Big Picture’ of the Bible. He is also a Children’s Specialist under the name ‘Primary Focus’, with more than 44 years of ministry involving the leading of children and young people. Mark is a gifted communicator and is as passionate about supporting, encouraging, equipping, and training leaders, as he is about teaching children about God, Jesus, and the Bible.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 90936 (1 hour per class)

Four 90-minute sessions, delivered in English with consecutive translation to Cantonese. A collaboration with CITC.

Course overview: What does Christian theology have to say about climate change? This is a great short course for anyone who is concerned about the environment and trying to sort out how their concern can be specifically rooted in Christian faith and practice. This highly relevant course will combine interactive
lectures with some group work, audiovisual presentation, and the opportunity to think together about issues of faith and the environment.

Course leader: Revd Dr Jeremy Kidwell is associate professor in Christian ethics at the University of Birmingham. Amongst other disciplines, Jeremy has a background in constructive theology and ethics, and brings a joined-up approach to aid thinking about this relevant and timely topic.

Nazarene Pastors LLL code: 62993 (1 hour per class)