My First Class

After having persuaded many times by my colleague, I have decided to sign up for theology class for the 2nd semester. I have not been in touch with God’s word for some time and I thought by taking theology, it will force me to read God’s word frequently.

For this semester, the courses were very interesting but I have chosen understanding of New Testament. As bible has old testament and new testament, I guess it will not be that bored by taking new testament.

Last night I went for my first class and we have 7 of us including me. It is just nice for one class. The course starts from 7.15pm to 10.30pm, every Monday for 10 weeks. I asked Pastor if there will be any exams (as I heard from my colleague there will be exam in order to get the credit), and Pastor said the assignments are part of the credit already. I looked at the assignments, there are three of them:

a) Reading Log – I have to read 300 chapters and submit the log before the deadline which is mid June. Pastor will review what have I read and if it is not relevant, he will ask me to re-read again.. Phew..
b) Research Paper – I have to choose one topic (out of 5 topics) and do research from as many books as I can and write 1500-2000 words.
c) Presentation – I need prepare power point presentation slides of either one of the characters in the bible or the event or the place and present within 25-30mins

That’s my assignment. It’s really not easy but I know I will learn a lot from the reading and research that I’m going to do.

Apart from this new testament, I also want to take up another course which is Christology. It talks about Christ only. Although I have been Christian for many years, I can’t say I know Christ a lot, and hence I want to attend this course. Furthermore, this lecturer only came here for 3 months and he will go back to UK. My colleague says this is a very good lecturer and very fun to listen to him. He is 68 years old. I’m really tempted to go but I’m afraid I couldn’t cope with two courses plus assignment. Anyway, I will attend the Thursday class and decide later.

I’m quite excited of the new life I’m having but I hope it is not the life that I can't bear. May God give me strength, stamina, patience and wisdom along the way.