Semester 2/2012 Subjects
Subjects are available in a variety of delivery modes:
Face to Face:
Weekly Classes (Bexley North Campus)
Extensive Courses (5 or 8 whole day classes throughout semester - Bexley North Campus)
Online / Distance Education:
Online Live Stream of Weekly/Extensive/Intensive classes listed above is available for Distance students by special arrangement. Please contact us for more information.
Distance Education (study resources provided - including readings, weekly study material and exercises - as well as 5 compulsory 1 hour virtual classroom sessions)
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 - Day & Evening
| Pastoral Theology 2* | Mondays, 9:15am - 12:45pm |
| (PD208/PT208) | classes commence 23rd July |
| This unit is designed to develop the student‘s knowledge and experience of pastoral care ministry, providing opportunities for personal development and insight into appropriate interventions for specific ministry situations. It is intended that this unit will expand the student‘s capacity to reflect theologically on their response to more complex pastoral situations. | |
| *Pre Requisite: Pastoral Theology 1 | |
| The Meaning of Scripture | Mondays, 9:15am-12:45pm |
| (BD202/BB202) CORE SUBJECT | classes commence 23rd July |
| 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. | |
| Christology* | Tuesdays, 9:15am-12:45pm |
| (TD231/TH231) | classes commence 24th July |
| This course unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of the biblical basis and the historical and modern formulations of the person and work of Jesus Christ, and to explore these in the light of contemporary Christian life and thought. | |
| *Pre Requisite: 9 Credit Points in Theology | |
| Doctrine of Sanctification – Biblical Perspectives* | EVENING CLASS - Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm |
| (TH341) | classes commence 25th July |
| This course unit seeks to enable students within the Wesleyan tradition to interpret and integrate the biblical material on the doctrine of sanctification for personal reflection or application in their ministry setting. | |
| *Pre Requisite: 18 Credit Points in Theology | |
| Johannine Literature* | Fridays, 11:15am-3:00pm |
| (BD268/BB368) | classes commence 27th July |
| This course unit examines the literary forms and theological content of the New Testament Literature associated with John, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings/contexts. | |
| *Pre-requisite: BD268 - 9 credit points in Biblical Studies / BB368 - 18 credit points in Biblical Studies | |
| Introduction to World Mission | day or night class - to be confirmed |
| (MD100/MS100) | classes commence in week 1 of semester 2 |
| This course unit 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. | |
Extensive Classes - Bexley North Campus
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Supervised Ministry 1^* |
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| (PT282/PT282) | |
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This course unit incorporates learning experiences at a practical level as well as giving opportunity to reflect on both the practice and theory of ministry. This reflection occurs with an appointed supervisor as well as the formal classroom situation. The mentoring would be with experienced ordained pastors or those in recognised specialist ministries. ^Please contact our office for more information and for application details to this subject. |
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| Introduction to The New Testament (BD150/BB150) CORE SUBJECT |
Tuesdays 9:15am–3pm 24/7, 31/7, 7/8, 14/8, 21/8, 28/8, 4/9, 11/9 |
| This course unit aims to introduce students to the critical study of the New Testament, its literary forms, historical and cultural contexts and theological themes. It seeks to provide a solid foundation for further biblical and theological study. | |
| History of the Wesleyan Holiness Movement* (HD286/HS386) |
Tuesdays 9:15am–5pm 24/7, 7/8, 21/8, 4/9,9/10 |
| This course unit aims to examine the origins, history, growth and influences of the Wesleyan-Holiness Movement, and its importance as a continuing religious tradition. | |
| *Pre-requisite: HD286 - 9 credit points in Church History / HS386 - 18 credit points in Church History | |
| Wesleyan Theology* (TD287/TH287) |
Wednesdays 9:15am–3pm 25/7, 1/8, 8/8, 15/8, 22/8, 29/8, 5/9, 12/9 |
| This course unit allows students to study at depth the doctrines which were articulated during and following the 18th century Wesleyan awakening. It will introduce students to the antecedents of Wesleyan theology, its setting within ecumenical theological thought, and its developments to the present. | |
| *Pre Requisite: 9 Credit Points in Theology | |
Winter Schools
| Preaching 1 (LD220/LS220) | June 4th – 8th 9am-5pm |
| This subject seeks to establish a theology of preaching that provides an adequate theoretical foundation to preaching practice and introduces students to the foundational skills needed for the preparation and delivery of expository sermons. | |
| Pauline Literature* (BD264/BB364) | 18th-20th June 9:15am-3pm 22nd June 11:15am-3pm 25th-27th June 9:15am-3pm 29th June 11:15am-3pm |
| This subject examines the literary forms and theological content of the New Testament Literature associated with Paul, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings. | |
| *Pre-requisite: 9 Credit Points in Biblical Studies | |
| Salvation Army History* (HD287/HS287) | June 25th–29th 9am-5pm |
| This subject allows students to explore in detail the history of The Salvation Army, its doctrine, practice, and worship, from its inception to the present. | |
| *Pre-requisite: 9 Credit Points in Church History | |
Online Live Stream Classes
The subjects listed above (extensive & intensive) are available for enrolment by Distance Students, via live stream from the classroom - subject to sufficient enrolments. Class dates and times are as per the list above.
Online students will be required to be logged on and attend the full duration of every class, with the same attendance requirements as in-class students. Broadband internet is recommended and the use of a webcam, mic and earphones will be required.
Please contact the chool For Christian Studies directly if you wish to apply for Live Stream enrolment.
Distance 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.
Distance Education subjects will require private coursework & study, as well as attendance at 5 compulsory online virtual classroom sessions (dates to be confirmed in May).
A brief one hour Online Orientation Session is scheduled for Monday 16th July OR Tuesday 17th July (7:30-8:30pm AEST) for Distance Education students. Attendance at one of these sessions is compulsory for all new distance students and for students who have never used our Learning Management System or Virtual Classrooms. Details of this will be sent to all students with their Confirmation of Enrolment email.
| Doctrine of Sanctification – Biblical Perspectives* (TH341) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit seeks to enable students within the Wesleyan tradition to interpret and integrate the biblical material on the doctrine of sanctification for personal reflection or application in their ministry setting. | |
| *Pre-requisite subject - 18 Credit Points in Theology | |
| Greek 1 Bachelor Level ONLY (AL121) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| 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. | |
| History of the Wesleyan Holiness Movement* (HD286/HS386) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit aims to examine the origins, history, growth and influences of the Wesleyan-Holiness Movement, and its importance as a continuing religious tradition. | |
| *Pre-requisite: HD286 - 9 credit points in Church History / HS386 - 18 credit points in Church History | |
| Introduction to the New Testament (BD150/BB150) CORE SUBJECT |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit aims to introduce students to the critical study of the New Testament, its literary forms, historical and cultural contexts and theological themes. It seeks to provide a solid foundation for further biblical and theological study. | |
| Introduction to Theology (TD189/TH189) CORE SUBJECT |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit sets out the theological foundations of a Christian Worldview based on the broad parameters of the gospel, covering foundational material upon which later theology units build. | |
| Introduction to World Mission (MD100/MS100) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit 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. | |
| Johannine Literature* (BD268/BB368) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit examines the literary forms and theological content of the New Testament Literature associated with John, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings/contexts. | |
| *Pre-requisite: BD268 - 9 credit points in Biblical Studies / BB368 - 18 credit points in Biblical Studies | |
| Pauline Literature* (BD264/BB364) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit examines the literary forms and theological content of the New Testament Literature associated with Paul, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings. | |
| *Pre-requisite: BD264 - 9 credit points in Biblical Studies / BB364 - 18 credit points in Biblical Studies | |
| Reformation Theology* (TH386 bachelor Level ONLY) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This subject examines the major theologies at work during, and emerging from, the Protestant Reformation. | |
| *Pre-requisite: 18 Credit Points in Theology | |
| The Meaning of Scripture (BD202/BB202) CORE SUBJECT |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| 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. | |
| Wesleyan Theology* (TD287/TH287) |
ONLINE SESSIONS: TBC |
| This course unit allows students to study at depth the doctrines which were articulated during and following the 18th century Wesleyan awakening. It will introduce students to the antecedents of Wesleyan theology, its setting within ecumenical theological thought, and its developments to the present. | |
| *Pre-requisite: 9 Credit Points in Theology | |
