Study Materials
The study notes for each unit will be sent to you in a book which contains ten chapters or studies. These notes are sufficient to enable you to pass, if studied carefully.
However, the notes also suggest other books to help in further understanding the subject. Distinction level marks are generally gained by a student showing evidence of further reading beyond the notes. Various study aids and exercises are included with the notes, but these are an aid to study only, and not for assessment.
Bible Versions
The majority of the study notes and exams are based on the New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible, and students should use this version for their studies. Students who regularly use the Revised Standard Version (RSV) or the New American Standard Bible (NASB) will find that, while the text may at times be close to that of the NIV, there will be occasions where some confusion could occur. This is especially true for context questions.
Please note that some of the older study notes and the unit on Romans cite the RSV translation. Check the copyright section of the study notes to see which Bible translation has been used.
Recommended Reference Books
We also recommend the following reference books, which are useful over the whole course:
- J.D. Douglas, ed. The New Bible Dictionary (or The Illustrated Bible Dictionary), IVP
- D.A. Carson, ed. The New Bible Commentary, IVP
- W.A. Elwell, ed, Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Baker Book House
- J.D. Douglas, ed. The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, Paternoster Press
- G. Goldsworthy, The Goldsworthy Trilogy, Paternoster Press
- G. Goldsworthy, According to Plan, IVP
- P.F. Jensen At the Heart of the Universe, Lancer
- A good concordance (Strongs, Crudens or similar)
Note that computer software programmes which can replace a Bible dictionary, commentary or concordance are also available.
Books and software may be purchased from Moore Books.
