One Year Course in Expository Preaching & Practical Theology
14 September 2010 to May 14 2011
This programme has been running from September 2006 following the pattern of the Cornhill Training Course UK.
What’s the course for?
The course’s primary aim is to train men to preach,
while also training men and women to teach the
Bible, in youth and children’s work, women’s ministry
and other contexts.
What would I learn?
The course aims to equip Christians to understand the
Bible accurately, teach the Bible effectively and apply
the Bible appropriately
Who’s it for?
The course is aimed particularly to godly, reliable Bible
teachers in the local church, graduates or mature
students who show aptitude for rigorous learning,
have a sponsorship from a local church and a clear
opening for longer term in the local church and are
able to learn in English.
How long does it take?
The course runs for one academic year (30 teaching
weeks) of full time study, practical ministry experience
and input.
What else does our course offer?
Fellowship with others wanting to serve Christ in the
ministry of the Word and prayer.
Access to visiting ministers and the teaching staff.
Visiting lecturers and speakers who will help us with
further Bible teaching and other practical skills in
Christian ministry.
The course includes study of Bible together
A series of in-depth studies of Bible books, focussing
on books like Genesis, Exodus, Mark and Romans.
A course in Bible Basics, including basic facts about
the Bible, the shape of the Bible, Bible history and
geography, and a Bible overview to tie our studies into
a proper Biblical Theology.
A course in Biblical doctrinal themes.
We study principles of Biblical preaching
A foundation course in Principles of Expository
Preaching.
A course on Principles of Exposition that runs
throughout the year, working at how to preach
different genres of Bible book - the gospels, New
Testament letters, Old Testament law, Old Testament
narrative, the prophets, apocalyptic, poetry and
wisdom literature.
We expound Bible passages, this is done in small
groups with constructive criticism from a staff
member or experienced minister. The groups can take
the form of: 'Gobbet' groups where short passages of
Scripture are examined to determine their meaning in
context.
We study Christian doctrine and Evangelical
essentials.
We take two practical ministry streams
These focus on practical skills in particular areas of
ministry, and input is provided by visiting ministers
with proven experience.
Fee structure for the academic year is 20,000 Rs. Matching scholarship is available do write an application
for that as well.
If you are interested write now with a personal testimony, Educational qualifications, and a letter of
recommendation from your pastor to
Studies Executive
Delhi Bible Institute, Bible Bhavan
50, Amrita Shergill Marg
New Delhi 110003
Or contact us at (011) 24611311, 24641245,
24643586, Extn. 303. Fax: 24638625
Email: studies@dbiindia.org
