An Overview of the New Testament (DCBS Module 1B)

Diocesan Certificate of Biblical Studies

About the programme

This Biblical Studies Programme enables participants to systematically study, book by book, all 66 books of the Bible.

Instruction is aimed at bringing Bible literacy to participants, to help them know the contents of the Bible and to apply God’s Word to life.

The study of the bible books is organised into modules as listed below.  Each module has, on average, 10 lessons.

Old Testament books

Module 1A          An Overview of the Old Testament

Module 2A          Genesis, Exodus

Module 2B          Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

Module 3            Joshua, Judges, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings

Module 4A          Isaiah

Module 4B          Jeremiah, Ezekiel

Module 5            The Minor Prophets – Hosea to Malachi

Module 6            Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs

Module 7            Ruth, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, 1&2 Chronicles

New Testament books

Module 1B          An Overview of the New Testament

Module 8A          Gospels of Luke and Mark

Module 8B          Gospels of Matthew and John

Module 9            Acts of the Apostles

Module 10          Romans & Galatians

Module 11          1&2 Corinthians

Module 12          Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus & Philemon

Module 13          Hebrews, James, 1&2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude

Module 14          Revelation

Participants may choose their modules in any order.

For the study of the New Testament, we recommend that first-time participants start with Module 1B, An Overview of the New Testament.

Instructor:  Mr Keith Leong

Keith Leong completed his postgraduate studies in Theology and Religion at the University of Durham.

He continued his theological studies at the University of Oxford and later furthered his studies in the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge.

He works in the public service and worships at St James’ Church.