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MODULE : Methodism
DATE : 15-16 August 2009
VENUE : Trinity Methodist Church Petaling Jaya
6, Jalan 5/37, 46000 PJ
03-79565986

INSTRUCTOR : Rev Andrew Tan (B.D.; M.A.) 

Course Description
This is a tutored course in Methodist doctrine and polity designed specifically for those seeking a Licence to preach. Those who wish to take this course as audit are also welcome. This course includes a chronological summary of John Wesley’s life and ministry, study on key aspects of Methodist doctrine, the history of Methodism in Malaysia, and the Methodist Discipline.

Course Requirement (for those taking as a credit course):
1.Required reading

- “John Wesley”, Albert Outler (ed.), New York, Oxford University Press, 1964 (2nd part only)
- “Christianity in Malaysia:A denominational history, Robert Hunt et. al. (ed.),
    Petaling Jaya, Pelanduk Publications 1992 (On Methodist History only)
- The Burning Heart, J. Skevington Wood (Read the whole book) 

The candidate will submit a statement to the effect that he/she has completed the reading once that is done. The statement must be countersigned by the pastor and sent to the LPL Registrar.

2. Written Assignment s (Not longer than 1,500 words per paper)

i) On some aspect of Methodist Theology and its relevance to the Universal Church today (1 paper)

1. What do you consider to be Wesley’s most important and enduring contribution? Where do you see his greatness? Conversely, where do you sense his humanity, personal trials and weaknesses?
2. John Wesley’s emphasis of Christianity could be termed as “practical divinity”. How did Wesley understand this and show how it could be relevant for Methodist Church today.
3. What was John Wesley’s understanding of the Church and how did he organize it to meet the spiritual and social needs of his day?
4. Evaluate the importance of John Wesley’s organization of class meetings and preaching chapels for the development of Methodist church polity.
5. Does Methodism support infant baptism? What help do we find in Wesleyan teaching and tradition on this issue?
6. What is the Methodist Church’s stand on the Charismatic movement? What help do we find in Wesleyan teaching and tradition on the issue?
7. Outline and explain Wesleyan’s teaching on salvation from original sin to glorification at death.

ii) On some aspect of the Methodist Discipline and its relevance to the Church today (1 paper)

8. Methodist Church polity lays heavy emphasis on “Connectionalism”. Evaluate the Methodist Discipline to show this and explain why it is important in Methodism. What might the tension between the need of the local church and the requirement of “connectionalism’ (i.e. TRAC and Methodist Discipline requirements) be, and how do you see this can be resolved?
9. Outline your understanding of the role of the District Superintendent, the pastor, the PPRC, the Nomination Committee, and the LCEC. In your understanding, reflect how each is related to the other.

3. Lectures
The candidate must attend all the lectures, on both days. Anyone who does not attend both days of lectures will be considered as not having fulfilled the course requirements in order to pass this module. Attendance will be taken on both days.

(Books: If you need the books kindly state in the registration form. State which are the books you need.)


Time Table 

Time	Saturday 15 August, 2009	Sunday 16 August, 2009
8.00 a.m. – 8.30 a.m.	Registration
8.30 a.m.- 10.30 a.m.	Session 1
10.30a.m.- 11.00 a.m.	Tea Break
11.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m.	Session 2
1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.	Lunch
2.00 p.m. - 3.45 p.m.	Session 3	Session 5
3.45 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.	Tea Break	Tea Break
4.00 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.	Session 4	Session 6

Closing Date: 3rd August, 2009


Registrar: Ms Grace Ng
Trinity Methodist Church
6 Jalan 5/37,
46000 Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03- 79565986
Fax: 03- 79569241
Email: grace_ng@trinitypj.com
 
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