Simon Moetara Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, New Zealand

I teach a range of theological and biblical studies papers for students in the Diploma of Christian Studies, Diploma of Leadership and the Bachelor of Music. For the DCS, this includes writing and/or teaching the following level 5 papers: Theology 1 (God and creation), Theology 2 (Christ and salvation), and Christian Communication (Hermeneutics & Preaching).I also wrote and delivered level 5 papers for for the Diploma in Ministry: 1 Corinthians, Hermeneutics, Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Church History, and reworked Christian Communication, all papers I have previously delivered. For the Bachelor in Music I wrote and delivered theology papers for the 2nd and 3rd year students, and assisted in the development and initial delivery of the paper "Worship: Theology and Practice."In the Bachelor of Counseling degree, I was involved in the creation and delivery of "Introduction to Theology" and the creation and co-delivery of the paper "Aotearoa New Zealand Society" until the Bachelor in Counseling program was closed in Hamilton in 2015.

Auckland, New Zealand

Carey Baptist College, 473 Great South Rd, Penrose, Auckland 1062

Laidlaw College, Henderson, Nz.

In previous years, this course was delivered to students from the School of Counselling. In 2015, with the institution of the new School of Social Practice, it is delivered to a combined class of counselling, teaching and theology students.Current course description: "People of all cultures draw their own self-knowledge from their engagement with other people and the world. In the Aotearoa New Zealand context this means an honouring of the covenantal spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi and an awareness of its relational intent. This course introduces Tikanga Maori on the basis of understanding people in their contexts, and combines theological, theoretical and historical reflection with the development of practices drawn from an integration of these. The course includes regular oral activities aimed at developing fluency in the use of te reo and tikanga in a range of settings. The culmination of this oral learning is participation in the Noho Marae, where an overnight stay on a marae provides an integrated opportunity to engage with Maori culture beyond the classroom."Previous course description: "The therapeutic relationship views people of all cultures as persons-in-relationship who draw their own self-knowledge from their engagement with other peoples and the world. In the Aotearoa New Zealand context this means an honouring of the covenantal spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi and an awareness of its relational intent. This course introduces Tikanga Maori on the basis of understanding people in their relational contexts, and combines theological, theoretical and historical reflection with the development of practices drawn from an integration of these."

Hamilton, New Zealand

I worked with people from around the world in a Training Opportunities course that taught functional English language and New Zealand culture, and assisted students into employment or into further learning. I was Course coordinator for three of those years. A real privilege working with these beautiful people from an incredibly diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

Hamilton, Nz

I worked various contracts with international tour groups (e.g. Japanese high schools, NHK-Japan Broadcasting Corporation groups) and on-campus classes preparing students for academic study.

Master'S Degree, Theology, (Distinction)

Dissertation title: "'An Exploration of Notions of Maori Leadership and a Consideration of their Contribution for Christian Leadership.

Advanced Certificate In Te Ara Reo Maori, Maori Language

Graduate Diploma, Theology, (Distinction)

Studied: NT Survey A, Old Testament Survey B, Interpretive Method B, Theology, Psalms, 1 Corinthians, Two-thirds World Theologies.

Postgraduate Diploma In Second Language Teaching, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature