FIRST YEAR UNITS 2017
Semester 1 – Evening Units
Tuesday
BS102 Greek 1A
This unit provides the basic elements of the New Testament Greek
for New Testament study. It focuses on morphology, grammar and
vocabulary, assisting students to understand New Testament Greek
at a word/sentence level.
Lecturer:
Time:
Pete Tong
6.30 – 9.30pm (includes break)
Dates:
Classes begin Tuesday 7 Feb 2016
Thursday
BS141 Biblical Theology
This unit introduces the structure of biblical revelation. It focuses on
the unfolding self-revelation of God in human history as revealed in
the Bible. It provides understanding of God’s work in the world,
through a greater appreciation of how God has revealed himself
culminating in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lecturer:
Time:
Peter Orr
6.30 – 9.30pm (includes break)
Lecturer:
Time:
Pete Tong
6.30 – 9.30pm (includes break)
Lecturer:
Time:
Mark Thompson
6.30 – 9.30pm (includes break)
Semester 2 – Evening Units
Tuesday
BS103 Greek 1B
Pre-requisite BS102 Greek 1A.
This unit provides the basic elements of the New Testament Greek
for New Testament study. It focuses on morphology, grammar and
vocabulary, assisting students to understand New Testament Greek
at a word/sentence level. It introduces students to the skills for
translation and exegesis.
Thursday
CT100 Doctrine 1
An introduction to the knowledge of God as revealed in the Bible.
Topics covered include the knowledge of God as Creator, Saviour
and Lord; the relationship between God and the world; the saving
work of God in Jesus Christ; the work of God’s Spirit in applying
salvation; the life of faith and the end of history.
Semester 1 – Day Units
Monday
BS121 New Testament 1
This unit has lectures on both Monday and Friday.
The unit is an introduction to the study of the New Testament
focusing on assisting students to read the New Testament writings
aware of their historical, literary and theological nature. There is a
particular emphasis on the structure, content and distinctive
theological emphases of Ephesians on Monday and the Gospel of
Mark on Friday.
Lecturers:
Time:
Lionel Windsor, Philip Kern and
Matthew Jensen
Monday 10.20am – 1.00pm
Friday 8.05am – 12.05 pm
(includes break)
Tuesday
CM102 Ministry and Mission 1
This unit focuses on the foundational principles of ministry & mission, Lecturers:
the pastor’s spiritual life, personal ministry and the proclamation of Time:
God’s Word. It will assist in the development of the student’s
commitment to living a life consistent with the teachings of the Bible,
and of building God’s church by the proclamation of the Word
through effective, loving relationships.
Unit includes a one hour per week preaching workshop selected
from times on Tuesday at 8.05am or Wednesday at 2.00pm.
Ministry & Mission Depts
10.20am – 1.00pm
Wednesday
BS102 Greek 1A
This unit provides the basic elements of the New Testament Greek
for New Testament study. It focuses on morphology, grammar and
vocabulary, assisting students to understand New Testament Greek
at a word/sentence level.
Three class hours distributed across the week on Wednesday and
Thursday.
CM108 Evangelism
Lecturers:
Time:
Lionel Windsor & Will Timmins
Wednesday 8.05am – 8.55am &
10.20am – 11.10am
Thursday 12.10pm – 1.00pm
(Diploma elective only)
This unit aims to equip the student to understand and communicate
the Scriptures in a clear, innovative and creative way through
structures that recognize and utilize the diversity of social and
cultural settings in which people operate.
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Lecturers:
Time:
Year 1 Units 2017
Archie Poulos and Chase Kuhn
8.05am – 8.55am & 10.20am – 11.10am
(includes break)
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BS106 Hebrew 1A
(BD elective/BTh elective)
This unit aims to begin students on a life of study of the Hebrew
Old Testament and the message it conveys. The unit focuses on
helping students begin to build a basic vocabulary, acquire a
basic knowledge of Hebrew grammar and syntax, and practice
key translation skills.
A competent use of Hebrew grammar and syntax will ground the
student’s subsequent OT exegetical and theological work in the
original forms of expression of the text.
CM153 Cross-Cultural Christian Communication
This unit provides the student with a framework for understanding
and relating to cross-cultural diversity and the processes involved in
cross-cultural communication. The unit aims to develop the
student’s ability as communicators of the Christian message to
connect more effectively with the contemporary world in which we
live.
CM184 Ministries of Women
Lecturers:
Time:
Dan Wu, Lionel Windsor & Andrew Spalding
Wednesday 11.15am – 1.00pm
Friday
12.10 – 1.00pm
(BD & BTh elective/Diploma)
Lecturer:
Time:
Simon Gilham
11.15am – 1.00pm
(Diploma-women’s ministry stream only)
This unit contributes to the diploma course by grounding
women’s ministry in theology and good practice. It
showcases a variety of ministries exploring some key issues
to enable students to develop their reflective ability for
ministries for which they are responsible. It relates to the
other units in this diploma by building on theological
reflection and applying it to practical situations.
Lecturer:
Time:
Jane Tooher
11.15am – 1.00pm
Lecturer:
Time:
Peter Orr
8.05am – 12.05pm
(includes break)
Thursday
BS141 Biblical Theology
This unit introduces the structure of biblical revelation. It focuses on
the unfolding self-revelation of God in human history as revealed in
the Bible. It provides understanding of God’s work in the world,
through a greater appreciation of how God has revealed himself
culminating in the Lord Jesus Christ.
BS102 Greek 1A
(continued)
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Friday
BS121 New Testament 1
(continued)
(BS121 continues from Monday)
The unit is an introduction to the study of the New Testament
focusing on assisting students to read the New Testament writings
aware of their historical, literary and theological nature. There is a
particular emphasis on the structure, content and distinctive
theological emphases of Ephesians on Monday and the Gospel of
Mark on Thursday.
BS106 Hebrew 1A
Lecturer:
Time:
Lionel Windsor
8.05am – 12.05pm
(includes break)
(continued)
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Semester 2 – Day Units
Monday
BS111 Old Testament 1
This unit is taught over two days Monday and Thursday.
It is an introduction to the Old Testament as an historical document
of the Ancient Near East, a document whose literature reveals the
God of history and his purposes for humanity. The unit focuses on
the historical setting, the content and major themes of the
Pentateuch with a special emphasis on the book of Genesis.
CM105 Lay Ministry Foundations
Lecturer:
Time:
Andrew Shead
Monday 10.20am – 12.05pm
Thursday 8.05am-1.00pm
(includes break)
(Diploma only)
This unit contributes to laying foundations from a theological
perspective of the purpose, structures and practical implications
involved in leading lay ministries. There are specific ministry skills
as preparation for lay ministry leadership and practice. The student
will also obtain accredited certification in clinical pastoral ministry.
Lecturers:
Time:
Visiting Lecturers
12.10pm – 3.30pm (includes break)
Lecturers:
Time:
Ed Loane
8.05am – 12.05pm
(includes break)
Tuesday
CT120 Church History 1
(BD/BTh)
This unit explores the origins and development of the orthodox and
catholic tradition through the study of the history of the early
church. It covers the period from AD 70 – 451.
CT122 History of Christian Mission
(Diploma – missions stream only)
This unit provides students with an understanding of Christian
mission history since apostolic times which will lay a foundation for
engagement in issues relating to the contemporary world and
church, including issues of evangelism, church/state relations,
colonialism and contextualisation.
CT124 Church History and Congregations
Simon Gillham
8.05am – 12.05pm
(includes break)
(Diploma – lay ministry stream only)
This unit gives students an understanding of the social, cultural,
political and theological forces that have shaped the church and
congregational ministry. It lays a foundation for a more informed
engagement with the contemporary church setting.
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Lecturer:
Time:
Lecturer:
Time:
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Colin Bale
8.05am – 12.05pm
(includes break)
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CT170 Women and Children in Church History
The purpose of this unit is to describe and assess the contribution of
women in the realm of family, other ministries, and societal life over
the past 2000 years, and explore the attitudes to women and
children over this period, for the purpose of evaluating their impact
on the current views concerning women and children.
BS103 Greek 1B
(Diploma – women’s ministry stream only)
Lecturer:
Time:
Jane Tooher
8.05am – 12.05pm
(includes break)
Lecturers:
Time:
Will Timmins & Lionel Windsor
Tuesday 12.10pm –1.00pm
Wednesday 8.05am – 11.10am
(includes break)
(BD/BTh/Diploma elective only)
Pre-requisite BS102 Greek 1A.
Over two days Tuesday and Wednesday
This unit provides the basic elements of the New Testament Greek
for New Testament study. It focuses on morphology, grammar and
vocabulary, assisting students to understand New Testament Greek
at a word/sentence level. It introduces students to the skills for
translation and exegesis.
Wednesday
BS103 Greek 1B
(continued)
BS130 Biblical Exegesis and Exposition
(Diploma only)
This unit facilitates the acquisition of sound exegetical and
expository skills through dealing with a variety of genres in the
Scriptures. It normally examines two books from the Old Testament,
Numbers and Jonah, and two from the New Testament, Pastoral
Letters and the book of Jude.
BS107 Hebrew 1B
Lecturers:
Time:
Chris Thomson, Peter Tong,
Paul Grimmond
8.05am – 11.10am
(includes break)
(BD elective/BTh elective)
Pre-requisite BS106 Hebrew 1A.
Over two days Wednesday and Friday.
Hebrew is best studied for the whole year, that is, completing both
BS106 Hebrew 1A in semester 1 and BS107 Hebrew 1B in semester
2. It comprises three one hour lectures over different days. The
Hebrew 1 unit aims to begin students on a life of study of the
Hebrew Old Testament and the message it conveys. The unit focuses
on helping students begin to build a basic vocabulary, acquire a basic
knowledge of Hebrew grammar and syntax, and practice key
translation skills. A competent use of Hebrew grammar and syntax
will ground the student’s subsequent OT exegetical and theological
work in the original forms of expression of the text.
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Lecturers:
Time:
Year 1 Units 2017
Dan Wu, Chris Thomson and
Andrew Spalding
Wednesday 11.15am-1.00pm
Friday
8.05am – 8.55am
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CM162 Understanding Buddhism and Islam
(BD/BTh elective/Diploma – mission stream only)
This unit provides students with knowledge and skills, from a biblical
and theological perspective, to minister in a multicultural and multifaith environment. From a biblical perspective it critically explores
the basic beliefs of Islam and Buddhism.
Lecturers:
Time:
Simon Gilham, John Bales, Mike Wilson,
Richard Schumack
11.15am – 3.00pm (includes break)
CM182 Influences on & Issues for Australian Christian Women
(Diploma – women’s
ministry stream only)
This unit contributes to the diploma course by exploring the
sociological and theological influences contributing to the shaping of
identity of Australian Christian women. It focuses on significant
issues that have shaped the role of women in Australian society and
explores the church’s response to these issues from a theological
and personal perspective. It relates to the other units in the diploma
by moving beyond the historical circumstances to the theological
issues that underpin the events. It will assist in the development of
the diplomat’s ability to theologically reflect on current societal
norms through understanding the effects of previous significant
issues.
Lecturer:
Time:
Jane Tooher
11.15am – 1.00pm
(includes break)
Thursday
BS111 Old Testament 1
(continued)
This unit is taught over two days Monday and Thursday.
It is an introduction to the Old Testament as an historical document
of the Ancient Near East, a document whose literature reveals the
God of history and his purposes for humanity. The unit focuses on
the historical setting, the content and major themes of the
Pentateuch with a special emphasis on the book of Genesis.
Lecturer:
Time:
Andrew Shead
Monday 10.20am – 12.05pm
Thursday 8.05am-1.00pm
(includes break)
Friday
BS107 Hebrew 1B
(continued)
CT100 Doctrine 1
An introduction to the knowledge of God as revealed in the Bible.
Topics covered include the knowledge of God as Creator, Saviour
and Lord; the relationship between God and the world; the saving
work of God in Jesus Christ; the work of God’s Spirit in applying
salvation; the life of faith and the end of history.
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Lecturer:
Time:
Location:
Year 1 Units 2017
Mark Thompson
10.20am – 1.00pm
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Semester Dates 2017
FIRST SEMESTER
20 FEBRUARY – 23 JUNE
Orientation & Summer Greek for Year 1
6 – 17 February
Community Welcome
4 February
Term 1
20 February – 14 April
Lectures commence
20 February
College Missions
26 March – 2 April
Autumn Break
14 – 23 April
Research Week
24 – 28 April
Term 2
1 May – 23 June
StuVac
12 – 15 June
Semester 1 Exams
16 – 23 June
Mid-Year Break
24 June – 16 July
SECOND SEMESTER
17 JULY – 17 NOVEMBER
Term 3
17 July – 8 September
AMCL
3, 7 – 11 August
Research Week
14 – 18 August
Spring Break
9 – 17 September
School of Theology
13 – 14 September
Term 4
18 September – 17 November
Research Week
25 – 29 September
StuVac
6 – 9 November
Semester 2 Exams
10 – 16 November
Graduating Students Dinner
16 November
End of Year Chapel and Lunch
17 November
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