COURSES
CAVAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
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Founder / Director: Jean Mackarel
B.A., (NUU) / B.D., (QUB) / M.Div., (TTS) / D.Min., (TTS) / PhD. (TTS, Indiana)
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CST was set up with the following people very much in mind, along with young students:
1. Employed Adults of all ages, and
2. Unemployed Adults of all ages, and
3. Senior Citizens and those Retired, plus part-time workers.
Ages attending currently range from 18+ to middle years to senior and elderly years, the eldest being 95 years old in 2023.
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CST was set up with midland Ireland and border counties uppermost in mind, where it often proves difficult to access third level studies in Theology and Church History, without having to travel long distances to the cities, or give up employment, or bear the heavy costs of third level education.
CST is a facility greatly appreciated also by those who always longed to study the Bible in depth and to gain a better understanding of Church History and Theology, but did not know where to access such studies at a level that is challenging but enjoyable, in a stress-free, exam-free environment.
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CST also accepts invitations from community or church or school groups seeking courses of varying duration (e.g., one or two hours, or up to 4, 5 or 6 weeks, ) in suitably equipped venues
CST offers Studies entirely FREE of charge.
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Cavan School of Theology (CST)
THURSDAYS at 8pm
For Adults of all ages
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WEDNESDAYS at 11 a.m.
For SENIORS and others who are free to attend, between or around work hours.
at The Manse, Farnham St, CAVAN Town [eircode, H12 V803]
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FRIDAYS at 8 p.m.
CST Bible and Church History Study Courses
for Young Adults and Students (Teens & 20s)
at The Manse, Farnham St, CAVAN Town [eircode, H12 V803]
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Note:
CST is now providing elementary Introduction to Greek and Hebrew
for anyone offering themselves for Accredited Preachers Courses,
or who wish to understand the basics of the Biblical Languages
(Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek) in which the Bible was first written.
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Extra Resourses available at Bible Study Courses with CST,
in addition to the Bible, include
Shorter Catechism, WCF, Heidelberg Catechism,
"Behind a Frowning Providence" by John J Murray
"Heroes of the Reformation" by Diana Kleyn and Joel Beeke
"Little Book of Big Words" by Warren W. Wiersbe
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Plus
Videos and Books and Materials from Ligonier Ministries
Alpha and Omega Ministries
Canon Press
Apologia Studios
American Vision
Bruce Gore
Christian Institute
and
Other informative websites, along with several podcasts
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Contact
cavanschooloftheology@gmail.com
Text or WhatsApp to +353 86 80 79 165
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Enrol or enquire by email to cavanschooloftheology@gmail.com
or
text to 086 807 9165
or
complete the form on this web page.
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CST Courses run for a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 8 weeks per Course.
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CST normally offers three SEMESTERS per year.
1. Mid-September to mid-December
2. Late January to Easter
3. Easter to End of May
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Students may take one semester or two, or all three of the semesters.
Students may begin studies in any semester, as suits their schedule.
Students may also attend some classes if not available to attend all.
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Certificates of Completion are presented to students who attend a minimum of six two-hour classes per course.
A minimum of 12 Certificates is required to gain a CST Diploma Award.
Certificates of Attendance may be presented to those who attended but could not complete a given course.
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General Courses include the following:
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1. History in the Bible: The Bible in History
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2. Synod of Dort - and The Reformation
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3. Study of Law, Prophets and Writings in Old Testament [TeNaKh)
4. Theology in Paul's Letters and in the General Epistles
5. Biblical Eschatology - Four Main Views plus...
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6. Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel
7. What is Reformed Theology? Examining Calvin's Institutes?
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8. Study in Contrasts: J. Edwards v C. G. Finney; Pelagius v Augustine;
Arminianism v Calvinism; Gnosticism ('One-ism') v Biblical Christianity ('Two-ism')
9. Impact of 'Revivalism' in Ulster and beyond
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10. (a) Cessationism, Continuationism, (b) Sufficiency of Scripture
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11. What is the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), and Word of Faith Movement?
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12. Miracles: their Purpose in Redemptive History, in the days of Moses, Elijah, Jesus; the Apostles.
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13. What is the Redeemed Church of God?
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14. What is 'Prosperity Gospel'?
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15. Apologetics - Classical, Evidential, Pre-Suppositional
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16. Sovereignty of God and Free Will of Man
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17. IN depth-study of each BIBLE BOOK
18. The Puritans and their Writings
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19. Scottish Covenanters and Irish Presbyterians
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20. Ecclesiology and Worship
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21. Hebrew and Greek Language Studies
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22. Historical Background to the Bible, OT and NT
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23. Today's 'WOKE' Religion and Ideology
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24. 'Last Days' in the Gospels and Apostolic Writings
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25. Communism, The West and the Great Reset (WEF)
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26. The "Two Kingdoms" - Augustine's antithetical spiritual kingdoms of light and darkness, of which a Christian is a citizen of only one. Or the "two kingdoms" of Van Drunen and Horton?
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Questions and Answers: on various Topics
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