Semester 1 Subjects
Subjects are available in 4 different delivery modes:
Weekly Classes (Bexley North Campus)
Extensive Courses (5 whole day classes throughout semester - Bexley North Campus)
Intensive Courses (5-8 day blocks - Bexley North Campus)
A normal study workload expectation is 9 hours per week per subject. This includes weekly classes (if applicable) study and coursework, online class sessions (if applicable) research and assessment work.
Weekly Classes - Bexley North Campus
| Introduction to Pastoral Theology (PD101, PT101) | Mondays, 9:15am - 12:45pm |
| Major Christine Unicomb | Classes commence 15th February |
| This subject is an introduction to the practice of ministry. It is also an opportunity to overview the biblical and theological foundations of ministry. Common aspects of ministry will be considered | |
| The Meaning of Scripture (BD202/BB202) CORE SUBJECT | Thursdays, 11:15am-3:00pm |
| Lt - Colonel Graham Durston | classes commence 18th February |
| This subject is an introduction to biblical interpretation, focusing particularly the relationship between exegesis and hermeneutics. It introduces students to a variety of interpretive methodologies used to examine the text, enabling them to work through the maze of complexities of transference to an appropriate contemporary application of the text. | |
Extensive Classes - Bexley North Campus
| Introduction - Old Testament (BD111, BB111) CORE SUBJECT | Tuesdays, 9am-5pm |
| Captain Anthony Rees | 16/2, 9/3, 23/3, 20/4,11/5 |
| This course unit aims to provide an historical, literary, theological and thematic introduction to the Old Testament | |
| Apologetics* (TD212, TH312) | Tuesdays, 9am – 5pm |
| Dr Glen O’Brien | 23/2, 16/3, 13/4, 4/5, 25/5 |
| This subject examines the history and shape of Christian apologetics. It considers models of apologetics found in Scripture and throughout church history in order to make application of them to contemporary challenges to the Christian faith. | |
| *Dip pre-requisite subject - Christian Theology 1 *BTh pre-requisite subjects - Christian Theology 1 PLUS one other Theology subject |
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| The Doctrine of Sanctification: Biblical Perspectives* (Bachelor level only TH341) |
Wednesdays, 9am – 5pm 24/2, 17/3, 14/4, 5/5, 26/5 |
| Dr Glen O’Brien | |
| This subject seeks to enable students within the Wesleyan tradition to interpret and integrate the biblical material on the doctrine of sanctification for use in their ministry setting. | |
| *Pre-requisite subjects - Christian Theology 1 PLUS Christian Theology 2 | |
| Philosophy for Theology (WD140, WH140) | Wednesdays, 9am – 5pm |
| Major Dean Smith and Captain Janice Rees | 17/2, 17/3, 24/3, 21/4, 12/5 |
| This course unit provides a wide-ranging introduction to philosophy as it relates to contemporary theological discourse. It is concerned with uncovering many of the unexamined beliefs and presuppositions largely taken for granted. Students will gain valuable skills in critical analysis and argument that will have broad application in life and ministry. | |
| The Early Church* (HD210, HS210) | Thursdays, 9am – 5pm |
| Dr Glen O’Brien | 25/2, 18/3, 15/4, 6/5, 27/5 |
| This subject is designed to provide students with an overview and general understanding of the early centuries of Christian history. It will enable students to position their other theological studies in a historical context. | |
| *Pre-requisite subject - Church History Survey | |
| Introduction to World Mission (MD100, MS100) | Thursdays, 9am – 5pm |
| Dr Stuart Devenish | 18/2, 11/3, 25/3, 22/4, 13/5 |
| This subject provides students with an introduction to the biblical, cultural, historical, and strategic aspects of mission. It will provide students with the data to assess the past, present, and future of Christian mission alerting them to the challenges and prospects of communicating the gospel message and enlisting local churches in this task. Students will examine the historical and biblical background of Christian mission while exploring the cultural contexts and strategic elements of world mission. | |
| Spirituality (Bachelor Level Only SP101) | Fridays 9am – 5pm |
| Dr Stuart Devenish | 19/2, 12/3, 26/3, 23/4, 14/5 |
| This subject develops a comprehensive background to the topic of spirituality. It examines both the historical and contemporary development of the term and its relationship with religion and theology and explores the interrelationship between spirituality and context. It provides a systematic approach with a key awareness of the issues of methodology of contemporary spirituality. | |
Intensives
| Christian Theology 1 (TD105/TH105) CORE SUBJECT | Jan 27th – Feb 5th (8 days) |
| Major Dean Smith and Captain Adam Couchman | 9am – 3pm |
| This subject provides students with a general introduction to the study of theological thought and reflection. It is designed to allow students to embark upon a systematic approach to such study engaging with both historical and modern perspectives. | |
| Biblical Preaching 2* (LD221/ LS320) | February 15th – 19th |
| Captain Lyn Edge and Captain Adam Couchman | 9am – 5pm |
| This subject aims to develop skills gained in Biblical Preaching 1 and to give the student further preaching experience and an advanced knowledge of homiletical theory and method. | |
| *Pre-requisite subject - Intro to Biblical Preaching | |
| Romans* (BD272/BB372) | March 2nd – March 9th (7 days) |
| Dr Alan Harley | 9am – 4pm |
| This subject examines the literary forms and theological content of the letter to the Romans, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings. | |
| *Pre-requisite subjects - Intro to The New Testament PLUS The Meaning of Scripture | |
| Introduction to Christian Worship (LD200/LS100) | 6th April – 9th April 9am – 5pm |
| Captain Adam Couchman | PLUS Sunday 11th April (field trip) |
| This subject provides an introduction to the study of liturgy within the evangelical tradition. Students will explore the biblical basis and theology of Christian worship as well as historical developments and current issues in Christian worship. | |
| Salvation Army History (HD287/HS287) | May 17th – 21st |
| Harold Hill | 9am – 5pm |
| This course unit allows students to explore in detail the history of The Salvation Army, its doctrine, practice, and worship, from its inception to the present. | |
Weekly Online Education Courses
| Personal & Public Ethics – Weekly Online Class (ED203, ET203) Online class Tuesdays 7pm-9pm |
| Major Dean Smith |
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This subject examines various ways in which Christians formulate moral arguments and decisions regarding a number of contemporary issues. Students will examine the terminology used in the discipline of Christian and philosophical ethics and historically orthodox Christian alternatives for handling perceived moral dilemmas. Students will also explore models and methods of ethical reflection in constructing and evaluating moral arguments to help develop their own approach to ethical decision making and holy living. Students are required to attend all weekly classes and will require internet access, a webcam & microphone. *PLEASE NOTE* The first class will be held on Monday 15th February. Subsequent weekly classes wil be held on Tuesday evenings. |
Online Education Courses
Distance students enrolling in any of the following subjects are also welcome to attend any of the in-class sessions listed for their subject for the weekly, intensive and extensive version of the class.
Classes may include some or all of the following: private study, online virtual classroom sessions, online discussion forums.
| Apologetics* (TD212, TH312) |
| Dr Glen O’Brien |
| This subject examines the history and shape of Christian apologetics. It considers models of apologetics found in Scripture and throughout church history in order to make application of them to contemporary challenges to the Christian faith. |
| *Dip pre-requisite subject - Christian Theology 1 *BTh pre-requisite subjects - Christian Theology 1 PLUS one other Theology subject |
| Christian Theology 1 (TD105/TH105) CORE SUBJECT |
| Major Dean Smith and Captain Adam Couchman |
| This subject provides students with a general introduction to the study of theological thought and reflection. It is designed to allow students to embark upon a systematic approach to such study engaging with both historical and modern perspectives. |
| The Doctrine of Sanctification: Biblical Perspectives* (Bachelor level only TH341) |
| Dr Glen O’Brien |
| This subject seeks to enable students within the Wesleyan tradition to interpret and integrate the biblical material on the doctrine of sanctification for use in their ministry setting. |
| *Pre-requisite subjects - Christian Theology 1 PLUS Christian Theology 2 |
| The Early Church* (HD210, HS210) |
| Dr Glen O’Brien |
| This subject is designed to provide students with an overview and general understanding of the early centuries of Christian history. It will enable students to position their other theological studies in a historical context. |
| *Pre-requisite subject - Church History Survey |
| Greek 1 (B.Th only - AL 121) |
| Captain Brett Gallagher |
| This subject introduces the student to the elements of New Testament Greek and enables the student to begin to develop professional skills in New Testament exegesis and translation. |
| Introduction to Christian Worship (LD200/LS100) |
| Captain Adam Couchman |
| This subject provides an introduction to the study of liturgy within the evangelical tradition. Students will explore the biblical basis and theology of Christian worship as well as historical developments and current issues in Christian worship. |
| Introduction - Old Testament (BD111, BB111) CORE SUBJECT |
| Captain Anthony Rees |
| This course unit aims to provide an historical, literary, theological and thematic introduction to the Old Testament |
| Introduction to World Mission (MD100, MS100) |
| Dr Stuart Devenish |
| This subject provides students with an introduction to the biblical, cultural, historical, and strategic aspects of mission. It will provide students with the data to assess the past, present, and future of Christian mission alerting them to the challenges and prospects of communicating the gospel message and enlisting local churches in this task. Students will examine the historical and biblical background of Christian mission while exploring the cultural contexts and strategic elements of world mission. |
| The Meaning of Scripture (BD202/BB202) CORE SUBJECT |
| Lt - Colonel Graham Durston |
| This subject is an introduction to biblical interpretation, focusing particularly the relationship between exegesis and hermeneutics. It introduces students to a variety of interpretive methodologies used to examine the text, enabling them to work through the maze of complexities of transference to an appropriate contemporary application of the text. |
| Philosophy for Theology (WD140, WH140) |
| Major Dean Smith and Captain Janice Rees |
| This course unit provides a wide-ranging introduction to philosophy as it relates to contemporary theological discourse. It is concerned with uncovering many of the unexamined beliefs and presuppositions largely taken for granted. Students will gain valuable skills in critical analysis and argument that will have broad application in life and ministry. |
| Romans* (BD272/BB372) |
| Dr Alan Harley |
| This subject examines the literary forms and theological content of the letter to the Romans, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings |
| *Pre-requisite subjects - Intro to The New Testament PLUS The Meaning of Scripture |
| Spirituality (Bachelor Level Only SP101) |
| Dr Stuart Devenish |
| This subject develops a comprehensive background to the topic of spirituality. It examines both the historical and contemporary development of the term and its relationship with religion and theology and explores the interrelationship between spirituality and context. It provides a systematic approach with a key awareness of the issues of methodology of contemporary spirituality |
