Oikodomeo Online Learning

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Foundations in Bible, Theology, Personal Formation and Ministry

Christian believers are in a loving faith relationship with the Father through Christ enabled by the Spirit. This relationship is nurtured as believers actively partner with God towards maturity in key areas of the Christian life. One, is in a basic understanding and practical application of Scriptures and its theological themes, as well as personal formation and ministry principles and examples mentioned by biblical writers and practiced by believers from various backgrounds and contexts. Two, is in developing as kingdom-minded ministry leaders who impact society.

Cohort Participants

OIKODOMEO welcomes adults interested in a non-formal online program that provides foundational learning in Bible, Theology, Personal Formation and Ministry for reflective application to one’s daily life, endeavors, and interests in the church, a faith-based organization, and in the larger world.

“To equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Ephesians 4:12

Who We Are

OIKODOMEO is an online learning institute that offers non-formal basic education in Bible, Theology, Personal Formation and Ministry for individuals who are unable to attend a theological college or seminary. It engages in interactive applied education through conversations, discussions, balance of theory and practice, and reflective application. It also designs Leadership Empowerment Programs that align with church mission and goals.

January to December 2025 Schedule

All Online Courses are open for sign-up.

See the list of Courses below. Minimum 3 students required to start a class.

Bible Teaching Seminar – Teaching that Connects: Understanding the Bible for Clear and Effective Communication is open for sign-up.

Seminar completed in 3 sessions of 2 hours each. Minimum 5 participants required.

Basic NT Greek Tutorial is open for individual sign-up for 4 sessions of 2 hours each.

Leadership Empowerment Program

We create and design curriculum and modules customized according to your organization’s leadership equipping needs. Drop us an email for a brainstorming conversation.

We conduct training seminars on Bible Teaching and tutorials on Basic NT Greek. See the 2025 Schedule above.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a basic introduction to the Bible by understanding each testament according to literary style and historical context as a foundation for applied interpretation and effective communication.
• Gain a basic introduction to Theology through understanding key themes and their interconnections as a foundation for applied interpretation and effective communication.
• Gain a basic introduction to Personal Formation and Ministry as a foundation for service in church, faith-based organizations, and workplace initiatives.

Courses

Bible

• Hermeneutics
• NT Introduction 1: Gospels, Parables, Acts
• NT Introduction 2: Epistles, Revelation
• NT Introduction 3: Pastoral Epistles
• OT Introduction 1: Narratives, Laws, Poetry
• OT Introduction 2: Wisdom, Prophets

Theology

• Theology 1: God, Angels, Demons, Scriptures
• Theology 2: Christ, Humanity, Creation, Sin, Salvation
• Theology 3: The Spirit, the Church, the Kingdom of God, the Last Things

Personal Formation and Ministry

• Essentials of Biblical Worship and Prayer
• Essentials of Spiritual Formation
• Biblical Preaching
• Strategic Servant Leadership
• Marketplace Ministry

Inquire and Sign-Up

Email: oikodomeo.eph412@gmail.com

Web: https://learn.canvaslms.co.za/enroll/E9YTLL

Payment: PayPal: EdwinPerona559@paypal.com

Program Delivery

• Weekly 2 hours Online Classes [8 hours]
• Weekly Forum Post and Reply [4 hours]
• Course Reflection Blog [2 hours]

Classes are non-accredited and non-degree earning. Research and paper writing are not required.

Certificate of completion shall be awarded to participants who satisfactorily finish a course.

Course Duration

Each course is completed in 4 weeks.

Course Fees

US$30 per course/seminar/tutorial participant.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 2:10