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Module 3: Thematic Theology and Church Governance

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Explore major themes in biblical history, theological development, church governance, and Christian witness. This module helps learners understand how the biblical story, church structures, denominations, and faithful service have shaped Christian practice across time.

What you will explore

  • Thematic periods in Bible history and dispensational understanding
  • Church governance, leadership roles, and Christian denominations
  • Martyrdom, sacrifice, and the historical witness of the Church

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Module overview

Duration: 8 weeks / 2 months

Module 3 provides learners with a clear and structured understanding of key Christian concepts, focusing on biblical history, theological development, church governance and the practical expression of faith.

The module introduces thematic periods in Bible history, explores dispensations, explains church governance and Christian denominations, and examines martyrdom as a witness of sacrifice, faithfulness and perseverance within the Christian tradition.

Purpose of the Module

The purpose of this module is to help learners understand how Christianity unfolds across time, how biblical themes develop, how church structures function, and how commitment to faith has been expressed through sacrifice and perseverance.

Main Topics Covered

  • Thematic periods in Bible history
  • Creation stage
  • The Patriarchs of Israel
  • The Exodus and journey to Canaan
  • The conquest of Canaan
  • The period of the Judges
  • The United Kingdom and Divided Kingdom
  • Prophets and prophecy
  • Captivity, exile and return from captivity
  • The life, death and resurrection of Christ
  • The early Church
  • Dispensations: Innocence, Conscience, Civil Government, Promise, Mosaic Law, Grace, Tribulation, Millennium and New Creation
  • Church governance and Christian denominations
  • The roles of pastors, elders and deacons
  • Church boards, councils and episcopal governance
  • Martyrdom in the early Church and throughout history

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