EQUIPPING THE WHOLE BELIEVER TO TAKE THE WHOLE GOSPEL TO THE WHOLE WORLD

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1 2016 Undergraduate AND Graduate Courses AND Units Guide EQUIPPING THE WHOLE BELIEVER TO TAKE THE WHOLE GOSPEL TO THE WHOLE WORLD

2 Contents Studying at Morling Australian College of Theology 4 Cross-Credit 4 Fees 4 Payments 4 International Students 4 Austudy 4 Assessments and Exams 4 Study hours per week 4 Computer Requirements 4 Textbooks 5 Library 5 Academic Calendar SEMESTER 1 6 SEMESTER 2 6 Study Options Part-time 7 Full-time 7 On-campus 7 Online 7 Intensive 7 Semi-intensive 7 How to Enrol 1. Apply 8 2. Choose Units 8 3. Enrol 8 4. Withdrawing from or Changing Units Courses Diplomas 10 DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY 10 DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGY 11 DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES 11 Associate Degrees 14 Associate Degree of Ministry 14 Associate Degree of THEOLOGY 14 Bachelors 15 Bachelor of Ministry 15 Bachelor of Ministry (Honours) 15 Bachelor of Theology 16 Bachelor of Theology (Honours) 16 BACHELOR Of Christian Studies 17 Graduate Certificates 18 Graduate Certificate of Divinity 18 Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies 18 Graduate Diplomas 19 Graduate Diploma of Divinity 19 Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies 19 Masters 20 Master of Ministry 20 Master of Divinity 21 Master of Arts (Christian Studies) 21 Study Skills 22 Academic Writing and Study Skills Units Theology 24 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF HERMENEUTICS 24 Foundational Christian Beliefs 24 The Knowledge of God 24 The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ 24 The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ 24 The Holy Spirit, Grace and Hope 24 Advanced Diplomas 12 Advanced Diploma of Ministry 12 Advanced Diploma of Theology 13 2

3 Languages 25 Introduction to New Testament Greek 25 New Testament Greek A 25 New Testament Greek B 25 Biblical Hebrew A 25 Biblical Hebrew B 25 New Testament 26 Jesus and the Gospels 26 Early New Testament Church 26 Romans and 1 Corinthians 26 The Synoptic Gospels Matthew 26 Pauline Theology and Romans 27 New Testament Apocalyptic 27 Old Testament 28 Old Testament Foundations 28 Old Testament Prophets and Writings 28 Pre-exilic Prophets 28 The Pentateuch 28 Eighth Century Prophets 29 Former Prophets 29 Church History 30 The Church to The Church from 1550 to Modern Times 30 History of Christian Mission 30 Field Education 31 Research 31 FIELD EDUCATION 31 SENT (Church Planting Certificate) 31 Research Methods 31 Developmental Ministry 33 Cross-Cultural Communication 33 Ministry with Non-Church Youth 33 Youth: Context, Development and Learning 33 Australian Families and the Church 33 Chaplaincy 34 Chaplaincy in Educational Settings 34 Chaplaincy Skills 34 Personal and Spiritual Growth 35 Guided Spiritual Formation (GSF) 35 Ministry Formation 35 Patterns of Spiritual Formation 35 Pastoral Care 36 Foundations of Pastoral Care 36 Pastoral Skills and Methods 36 Preaching 36 Introductory Preaching 36 Advanced Preaching 36 Philosophy and Ethics 37 Christian Apologetics 37 Introduction to Christian Ethics 37 Christian Social Ethics 37 Ethics and Contemporary Problems 37 Study Tour: Israel & Jordan 38 Study Tour: Israel and Jordan 38 Our Faculty Evangelism and Mission 32 Evangelism Principles 32 Alternative Religious Movements 32 Missional Leadership 32 Theology of Mission 32 Faculty Bios 340

4 Studying at Morling Morling College is committed to equipping the whole believer to take the whole gospel to the whole world. Today s culture is changing rapidly and the issues we face are becoming more complex each day. At Morling, we understand that a detailed biblical and theological framework is essential in order to serve Christ effectively. Our diverse faculty members are committed to preparing everyone the Lord sends us to lead and serve in this changing world. Morling offers courses of study to prepare you for ministry and mission as you explore where God is leading you. We will prepare you to apply your studies within your profession, and equip you with the skills needed to influence the world. Australian College of Theology Morling is affiliated with the Australian College of Theology (ACT) (CRICOS Provider 02650E). The ACT is a consortium of Theological and Bible Colleges in Australia and New Zealand. Cross-Credit In your application, please tell us about any prior theological study you may have done, providing relevant transcripts and supporting documentation. The ACT requires that crosscredit from other studies be organised at the beginning of any Course. Please contact our Academic Registrar or the Director of Online Education (Bible & Theology) for further details, and bear in mind the necessity of confirming previous course credits before beginning a Course. Fees Full Tuition Fee information can be found on the Morling website, while basic details are included on our enrolment forms. Morling generously subsidises the Unit fees set by the ACT for Australian residents and these subsidies are reflected in our Fee Schedule. Further information can be found on the ACT website. Payments Morling offers a variety of payment options (Upfront, Instalment Plan, and FEE-HELP) along with a range of payment methods (Direct Transfer, BPay, online, in-person, cheque & phone). These are explained in detail on our website. International Students Morling welcomes students from all over the world and we offer a range of support services and information to help students succeed in their studies. Before applying to study at Morling, all International Students should carefully read all of the International Student information on the Morling website, and the detailed information on other websites where links are provided. Austudy Full-time students may be eligible for Austudy. A Unit load of three Units per semester is considered a full-time load for the purposes of Austudy/ABStudy. Please enquire about your personal eligibility with your nearest Centrelink office. Assessments and Exams Assessments at Morling normally involve both written assignments and examinations. All assessment tasks are to be completed by the dates set in the Unit outline. Essays and assignments should be uploaded on Moodle (our online platform). Exam Week dates are published every year in the Academic Calendar and the on-campus exam timetable is published in the first week back from mid-semester break every semester. Special arrangements can be made for online students who cannot attend exam sessions on campus to complete exams remotely. Study hours per week While study demands will vary somewhat from Unit to Unit, we conservatively estimate that you will need a minimum of seven-to-ten hours of study per Unit per week. This figure includes reading the notes provided, textbook chapters, and other readings, as well as the completion of your various assessment tasks. Computer Requirements To study at Morling, you will need access to a computer running Microsoft Windows operating system (or an Android tablet) and an internet browser (either Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox). You will also need access to an address that will accept attachments this address must be checked at least once a week throughout the semester. Adobe Acrobat pdf reader is also required in order to access readings, course-related documents, etc. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer technical support for Apple products (ipad, MacBook etc.) or the Safari or Opera internet browsers. 4

5 Textbooks Generally speaking, each Unit will have one or two recommended textbooks that will be highlighted in your Unit outline. Please note that some theological textbooks are quite expensive; online bookstores may be helpful as not all textbooks are available from local bookstores that specialise in mass-market Christian books. Many of our assigned textbooks are also available in the Library. Library The Morling Library can provide you with access to a variety of printed, electronic, and online material, ranging from course material and required readings to both general Christian literature and specialist documents useful for research projects and assignments. Morling students have access to a comprehensive Library designed with their education in mind and the Library team offers willing assistance in locating the required material. The Morling Library catalogue is online and all students can access journal articles through the Library catalogue. Library books can also be sent out to students living remotely in Australia, though due to the time taken in postage, Library books will not be sent to students living overseas. Important Dates There are a number of important enrolment dates that you should be aware of, which are listed under each Unit in the Units section of this booklet. Please see below for an explanation of the importance of each of these dates. Enrolments Due (ED) Enrolment by continuing students received after the Enrolment Due Date will incur an admin fee of $125 per enrolment (although new students are exempt from this fee.) Casual Enrolment Due (CE) For anyone who wishes to attend an Intensive Unit and does not want credit that counts towards a Course, casual enrolments are available until the CE date. Administration Date (AD) Any variation to enrolment (including withdrawal from a Unit, addition of a Unit, or substitution of a Unit) up to the Administration (Admin) Date will receive a full refund and incur no fee or academic penalty. Census Date (CD) Withdrawal from a Unit between the Administration Date and the Census Date will receive a full refund and incur no academic penalty, but will incur an admin fee of $370 per Unit. Unit substitution or addition, where allowed, will incur an admin fee of $125 per Unit. Withdrawal Date (WD) Before: Withdrawal from a Unit between the Census Date and Withdrawal Date will receive no refund and incur no fee or academic penalty. After: Withdrawal from a Unit after the Withdrawal Date will receive no refund and incur no fee, but will incur an academic penalty of Fail Withdrawn (FW). 5

6 Academic Calendar SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 ENROLMENTS DUE 5 February 1 July SUMMER/WINTER SCHOOL 1 12 February 4 16 July COMMUNITY WEEK 15 February WEEK 1 WEEK 2 22 February 29 February Admin Date: Fri 4 Mar 18 July Welcome Lunch: Tues 19 Jul 25 July Admin Date: Fri 29 Jul WEEK 3 7 March 1 August WEEK 4 14 March Graduation & Commencement: Mon 14 March 7.30pm 8 August Morling Day: Tues 9 Aug WEEK 5 21 March 15 August WEEK 6 WEEK 7 28 March Easter: Fri 25 Mon 28 Mar Census Date: Thurs 31 Mar 4 April 22 August 29 August Census Date: Wed 31 Aug MID-SEMESTER BREAK (S1) April WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK April ANZAC Day: Mon 25 Apr Withdrawal Date: Fri 29 Apr 2 May Mother s Day: Sun 8 May 9 May REVIVE: Fri 13 Sat 14 May MID-SEMESTER BREAK (S2) WEEK 11 WEEK 12 WEEK May 23 May Open Night: Wed 25 May Tinsley Lecture: Wed 25 May 30 May 5 September Father s Day: Sun 4 Sept 12 September Preaching Conference: Sept 100-Year Anniversary: 17 Sept Withdrawal Date: Fri 16 Sept 19 September 26 September 7 October Labour Day: Mon 3 Oct 10 October Open Day: Sun 16 Oct 17 October 24 October Open Night: Thurs 27 Oct STUDY WEEK 6 June 31 October EXAMS SEMESTER BREAK June Queen s Birthday: Mon 13 Jun 20 June 15 July Counselling Open Night: Wed 29 Jun 7 11 November Begins: 14 November 6

7 Study Options Study Options Part-time A part-time load consists of a maximum enrolment of 8 credit points (normally two Units) per semester. If you would like to study part-time with us, please download and complete a part-time application form, these are available on our website. Full-time A standard full-time load comprises an enrolment of 16 credit points (normally four Units) per semester, but 12 credit points is also considered full-time. In addition to enrolled Units, as a full-time on-campus student you will be required to participate in a Transformational Discipleship Group, weekly chapel services, prayer triplets, mentoring, church visits, Orientation week activities, as well as a Partnership Mission and/or a Missions Conference. If you would like to study full-time with us, please download and complete a full-time application form from our website. You will then proceed through the full-time application process, which includes an in-person interview for local students, or a phone interview for those unable to be on campus. Delivery Modes At Morling, we offer a range of flexible study options to help you complete your chosen course. Please refer to the Units section of this booklet for details about specific delivery modes. See below for a brief explanation of these delivery modes: On-campus On-campus lectures are held mornings, afternoons, and evenings (6.45pm-9.30pm) during the semester. Students can study either part-time or full-time and may combine oncampus study with online study throughout their course. However, each individual Unit must be taken as either fully on-campus or fully online. Online Our online Units allow you to study from the convenience of your own home, anywhere in the world. Online Unit codes are denoted with a D. Please ensure that you place the D after your Unit code in all correspondence, as lecturers and assignments may differ from on-campus study Units. Intensive Intensives run on-campus in one-week blocks during Summer School (which takes place in the weeks before Semester 1) or Winter School (in the weeks before Semester 2). These are a great way to complete all of your in-class requirements in a short period of time. Please speak with your course advisor to find out if your course has any limits on the number of Intensives you may complete. Intensive Units are denoted with an i. Please ensure that you place the i after your Unit code in all correspondence, as the lecturers and assignments may differ to on-campus study Units. 7 Semi-intensive Much like Intensives, Semi-intensives are a great way of completing your in-class requirements in a short space of time. These are four-to-five full-day blocks of study spread throughout the semester. Please speak with your course advisor to find out if your course has any limits on the number of Semi-intensives you may complete. Semiintensive Units are denoted with an i. Please ensure that you place the i after your Unit code in all correspondence, as the lecturers and assignments may differ to on-campus study Units.

8 How to Enrol 1. Apply Before enrolling for the first time at Morling, you first need to submit an application. Full-time and Part-time Application Forms are available on the Morling website and should be sent to the Registrar s Office, along with any requested supporting documentation. Please send these applications as early as possible before the commencement of a new semester. As mentioned previously, applications for full-time students will normally include an interview (either by phone or in-person). *Cross-institutional students who are taking a one-off Morling Unit towards an accredited course at another institution or an ACT course at another ACT affiliated college do not need to submit an application. Please contact the Registrar s Office for information on this form of enrolment. Students who have previously been accepted as a part-time student and who wish to increase to a full-time load may need to submit a full-time application. Please contact the Registrar s Office before submitting a full-time enrolment. 2. Choose Units It is your responsibility to ensure that the Units you choose each semester fulfil the requirements of your particular course. You also need to ensure that you fulfil any pre- or co-requisite requirements relating to the Units you select. Please refer to the course and Unit offering information that follows before completing your Enrolment Form. In future semesters, you can also refer to the Course Planning Information on Moodle or contact your Morling Course Advisor if you have any questions about your course progression. If you are a new student commencing study, we would recommend that you begin with the required core Units, such as the introductory Units in New or Old Testament and Church History. These are pre-requisites for many of our Units. We also encourage you to attend our Academic Writing & Study Skills intensive (MC101) before the Semester begins. 3. Enrol Once you have been accepted as a student, please complete the Morling Enrolment Form, indicating which Units you propose to study. Forms are available in hard copy from the college or can be downloaded from the Morling website or Moodle. Be sure to indicate what mode of study you require, whether on-campus or online. Forms may be posted or ed to the Registrar s Office, and must include signatures where requested. Please submit your enrolment as soon as possible after acceptance. Re-enrolment by continuing students will incur an Admin Fee of $125 for enrolments received after the published Enrolment Due Date. Enrolment after Week 2 of the semester will only be accepted under exceptional circumstances. 4. Withdrawing from or Changing Units Sometimes you may need to withdraw from a Unit, or change your Unit choices after you have already enrolled. This should be done by submitting an Enrolment Variation Form to the Registrar s Office telling your lecturer or making changes on Moodle is not enough. Enrolment Variation Forms are available from the Students Forms file on Moodle. There may be fees and academic penalties associated with changing your enrolment, depending on when you submit the Variation Form. Students should refer to the Important Dates information on Unit outlines and the Student Handbook, as well as taking careful note of your confirmation of enrolment. Please note that dates for Intensives, Semi-Intensives and Year-Long Units may be different to the dates for regular semester Units. 8

9 2016 Courses

10 10 Diplomas DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY Course Description: In addition to Bible and Christian Thought Units, the Diploma of Ministry has an emphasis on Ministry and Practice Units in the areas of Pastoral- and Church- Focused Ministry, Developmental Ministry, and Evangelism & Mission. Entry Requirements Pathway 1: Candidates are admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 20 years and older. Pathway 2: Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: The Diploma of Ministry will introduce students, in a systematic manner, to the body of coherent knowledge that is the classical discipline of theology, as a means of preparing men and women for well-informed participation in the life of the church and, if students so choose, for ministry in one or more areas of pastoral practice. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. Credit points: Pathway 1: 12 Units (48 credit points) at 200-level Pathway 2: 8 Units (32 credit points) at 300/400-level Course Structure Pathway 1 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT201 & OT202 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT201 & NT202 New Testament Introduction 4 CH201 or CH202 Church History 4 TH210 or TH211 Theology 4 OT Old Testament Exegesis 4 NT New Testament Exegesis 8 EM/PC/DM Ministry & Practice 8 Electives Pathway 2 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & OT302 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT301 & NT302 New Testament Introduction 4 TH/CH/PE Christian Thought 8 EM/PC/DM Ministry & Practice 4 Elective Course duration Pathway 1: minimum 1.5 years, no part-time limit Pathway 2: minimum 1 year, maximum 4 years

11 DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGY Course Description: In addition to Bible Units, the Diploma of Theology has an emphasis on Christian Thought Units in the areas of Theology, Church History, and Philosophy & Ethics. Entry Requirements Pathway 1: Candidates are admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 20 years and older. Pathway 2: Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: The Diploma of Theology introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of preparing men and women for well-informed participation in the life of the church and, if students so choose, for ministry in one or more areas of pastoral practice. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. Credit points: Pathway 1: 12 Units (48 credit points) at 200-level Pathway 2: 8 Units (32 credit points) at 300/400-level Course Structure Pathway 1 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT201 & OT202 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT201 & NT202 New Testament Introduction 8 CH201 & CH202 Church History 8 TH210 & TH211 Theology 4 OT Old Testament Exegesis 4 NT New Testament Exegesis 8 Electives Pathway 2 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & OT302 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT301 & NT302 New Testament Introduction 8 TH/CH/PE Christian Thought 4 LA/OT/NT /CH/PE/TH 4 Elective Taken from these codes Course duration Pathway 1: minimum 1.5 years, no part-time limit Pathway 2: minimum 1 year, maximum 4 years DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES NEW 2016 Course Description: The Diploma of Christian Studies gives students an overview of the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training that emphasizes application of this story to life in the world. Entry Requirements Candidates are normally admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 20 years and older. 11 Course Outcomes: The Diploma of Christian Studies introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of preparing men and women for well-informed participation in the life of the church and, if students so choose, for ministry in one or more areas of pastoral practice. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. Credit points: 8 Units (32 credit points) at 200-level Course duration 1 year full-time, no part-time limit Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 4 BB/OT/NT Biblical Studies 4 TH/CH/PE 4 LA/OT/NT/BB /CH/PE/TH 8 EM/PC/DM Christian Thought Taken from these codes Ministry & Practice 12 Electives ^ Offered from 2016 pending approval by the ACT.

12 Advanced Diplomas Advanced Diploma of Ministry Course Description: In addition to Bible and Christian Thought Units, the Advanced Diploma of Ministry has an emphasis on Ministry and Practice Units in the areas of Pastoral- and Church-Focused Ministry, Developmental Ministry, and Evangelism & Mission. Entry Requirements Pathway 1: Candidates are admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 20 years and older. Pathway 2: Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: The Advanced Diploma of Ministry introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of preparing men and women for well-informed participation in the life of the church and, if students so choose, for ministry in one or more areas of pastoral practice. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, the Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. This course provides a smooth pathway from a one year course to a bachelor degree, should a student wish to articulate. Credit points: Pathway 1: 16 Units (64 credit points) including 200-level Units and at least 16 cps taken at 300/400-level (not gained through upgrades of Units taken at 200-level). Pathway 2: 12 Units (48 credit points) at 300/400-level Course Structure Pathway 1 12 EM/PC/DM Course duration Pathway 1: minimum 2 years Pathway 2: minimum 1.5 years, maximum 6 years 12 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT*01 & OT*02 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT*01 & NT*02 New Testament Introduction 4 CH*01 or CH*02 Church History 4 TH210, TH211, TH401, TH402, TH403 or Theology TH404 4 OT2-- or OT4-- Old Testament Exegesis 4 NT2-- or OT4-- New Testament Exegesis 16 EM/PC/DM Ministry & Practice 16 Electives Pathway 2 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & OT302 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT301 & NT302 New Testament Introduction 4 CH301 or CH302 Church History 4 TH401, TH402, TH403 or Theology TH404 4 OT4-- Old Testament Exegesis 4 NT4-- New Testament Exegesis Ministry & Practice 4 Elective

13 13 Advanced Diploma of Theology Course Description: In addition to Bible Units, the Advanced Diploma of Theology has an emphasis on Christian Thought Units in the areas of Theology and Church History. Entry Requirements Pathway 1: Candidates are admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 20 years and older. Pathway 2: Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: The Advanced Diploma of Theology introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of preparing men and women for well-informed participation in the life of the church and, if students so choose, for ministry in one or more areas of pastoral practice. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, the Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. This course provides a smooth pathway from a one year course to a bachelor degree, should a student wish to articulate. Credit points: Pathway 1: 16 Units (64 credit points) including 200-level Units and at least 16 cps taken at 300/400-level (not gained through upgrades of Units taken at 200-level). Pathway 2: 12 Units (48 credit points) at 300/400-level Course duration Pathway 1: minimum 2 years Pathway 2: minimum 1.5 years, maximum 6 years Course Structure Pathway 1 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT*01 & OT*02 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT*01 & NT*02 New Testament Introduction 8 CH*01 & CH*02 Church History 8 TH210, TH211, TH401, TH402, TH403 or Theology TH404 4 OT2-- or OT4-- Old Testament Exegesis 4 NT2-- or OT4-- New Testament Exegesis 24 Electives Pathway 2 CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & OT302 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT301 & NT302 New Testament Introduction 8 CH301 & CH302 Church History 8 TH401, TH402, TH403 or Theology TH404 4 OT4-- Old Testament Exegesis 4 NT4-- New Testament Exegesis 8 Electives

14 Associate Degrees Associate Degree of Ministry NEW 2016 Course Description: The two-year Associate Degree of Ministry requires students to satisfactorily complete foundational Bible and Christian Thought Units, before specialising in disciplines wherein the knowledge of God is applied to Christian practice. Students study at least two fields in the areas of Ministry & Practice. Entry Requirements Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: The Associate Degree in Ministry grounds students in foundational theological disciplines and provides an opportunity for advanced level study of more specific Unit areas within their chosen fields of study. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, the Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. This course provides a smooth pathway from a two-year course to a bachelor degree, should a student wish to articulate. Credit points: 16 Units (64 credit points) at 300/400-level Course duration 2 years full-time (The maximum candidature is 6 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & Old Testament OT302 Introduction 8 NT301 & New Testament NT302 Introduction 4 CH301 or CH302 Church History 4 TH401, TH402, TH403 or TH404 Theology Old Testament and/ 8 OT4-- and/or or New Testament NT4-- or LAa/b Exegesis or Languages A & B 4 CH/TH/PE Christian Thought 16 EM/PC/DM Ministry & Practice (at least two areas) 12 Electives ^ Offered from 2016 pending approval by the ACT. Associate Degree of THEOLOGY Course Description: The two-year Associate Degree of Theology requires students to complete foundational Bible and Christian Thought Units before undertaking Units in a chosen specialised field of study. Specialisations include: Biblical and Language Studies; Christian Thought; Ministry Studies. Entry Requirements Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. 14 Course Outcomes: The Associate Degree in Theology grounds students in foundational theological disciplines and provides an opportunity for advanced level study of more specific Unit areas within a chosen field of study. A student s specialisation is referred to as a major. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, the Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. This course provides a smooth pathway from a two-year course to a bachelor degree, should a student wish to articulate. Credit points: 16 Units (64 credit points) at 300/400-level Course duration 2 years full-time (The maximum candidature is 6 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & Old Testament OT302 Introduction 8 NT301 & New Testament NT302 Introduction 8 CH/TH/PE Christian Thought Old Testament and/ 8 OT4-- and/or or New Testament NT4-- or LAa/b Exegesis or Languages A & B 32 8 x TH/CH; 16 x LA/BB/ OT/NT; 8 x electives 24 x CH/ TH/PE; 8 x electives 20 x EM/ PC/DM; 12 x electives Bible & Language Studies Christian Thought Ministry Studies

15 Bachelors Bachelor of Ministry Course Description: In addition to Bible and Christian Thought Units, the Bachelor of Ministry has an emphasis on Ministry and Practice Units in the areas of Pastoral- and Church- Focused Ministry, Developmental Ministry, and Evangelism & Mission. Entry Requirements Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: The Bachelor of Ministry introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of preparing men and women for well-informed participation in the life of the church and, if students so choose, for ministry in one or more areas of pastoral practice. Career Options: The Bachelor of Ministry has been devised to train men and women for ministry in areas of pastoral practice. Morling is the accrediting college for Baptist ministers in NSW and ACT, and the Bachelor of Ministry is recommended for those who wish to become an accredited Baptist Pastor. Credit points: 96 credit points at 300/400-level Course duration 3 years full-time (The maximum candidature is 9 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & OT302 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT301 & NT302 New Testament Introduction 8 CH301 & CH302 Church History 12 TH401, TH402, TH403 or Theology TH404 12* OT4-- & NT4-- Old Testament & New Testament Exegesis 24 EM/PC/DM Ministry & Practice 24 Electives *Morling strongly encourages students to do at least 2 Units in both OT & NT Exegesis subjects Morling normally requires all full-time students to include Guided Spiritual Formation (GSF) as one of these Units (PC449 done over 4 1/4 per semester) No more than ten 300-level Units can be taken in the degree Bachelor of Ministry (Honours) Course Description: The Honours program is designed for students who have graduated with a three-year undergraduate Bachelor of Ministry from the ACT, and who have demonstrated high academic potential. Entry Requirements This degree is open to those with a Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry with a GPA of at least 2.0 overall, and 2.8 in the designated field of study to be pursued in the Honours program. Students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Ministry (Honours) program must have successfully completed at least 4 cps of Biblical languages as part of their initial degree. 15 Course Outcomes: This honours course accentuates the outcomes of the Bachelor of Ministry and prepares men and women for advanced research in theology and ministry. Career Options: Together with training men and women for pastoral practice, this course also prepares graduates to be advanced researchers in their chosen field. Credit points: The Bachelor of Ministry Honours program requires 32 credit points in addition to a completed B.Min. Course duration 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years parttime

16 Bachelor of Theology Course Description: In addition to Bible and Language Units, the Bachelor of Theology has an emphasis on Christian Thought Units in the areas of Theology, Philosophy/Ethics/ Apologetics, and Church History. Up to 24 credit points from Ministry and Practice Units can also be incorporated as electives within this degree. Entry Requirements Open to persons who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of no less than 65 or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: The Bachelor of Theology introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of preparing men and women for well-informed participation in the life of the church and, if students so choose, for ministry in one or more areas of pastoral practice. Career Options: The Bachelor of Theology has been devised to train men and women for ministry in areas of pastoral practice. Morling is the accrediting college for Baptist ministers in NSW and ACT, and the Bachelor of Theology is recommended for those who wish to become an accredited Baptist Pastor. Credit points: 96 credit points at 300/400-level. Course duration 3 years full-time (The maximum candidature is 9 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & OT302 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT301 & NT302 New Testament Introduction 8 CH301 & CH302 Church History 12 TH401, TH402, TH403 & TH404 Theology 20 OT4-- /NT4-- Old Testament & New Testament Exegesis 8 LA Language 4 CH/TH/PE Christian 4 CH/TH/PE or BB/OT/NT/LA Thought Christian Thought or Bible & Languages 24 Electives No more than ten 300-level Units can be taken in the degree Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Course Description: The Honours program is designed for students who have graduated with a threeyear undergraduate Bachelor of Theology degree from the ACT and who have demonstrated high academic potential. Entry Requirements This degree is open to those with a Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry with a GPA of at least 2.0 overall, and 2.8 in the designated field of study to be pursued in the Honours program. Students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) program must have successfully completed at least 8 cps in either Biblical Hebrew (LA003) or New Testament Greek (LA004) and at least 8 cps of biblical language exegesis as part of their initial theology degree. Course Outcomes: This honours course accentuates the outcomes of the Bachelor of Theology and prepares men and women for advanced research in theology and ministry. Career Options: Together with training men and women for pastoral practice, this course also prepares graduates to be advanced researchers in their chosen field. Credit points: The Bachelor of Theology Honours program requires 32 credit points in addition to a completed B.Th. Course duration 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years parttime.

17 17 BACHELOR Of Christian Studies Course Description: The Bachelor of Christian Studies is an integrative degree and incorporates one-year full-time equivalent of degree-level study in a non-theological field (of which at least 75% must form a coherent area of study, e.g., business, psychology, comparative religions, etc.) from an Australian University. The credit from these institutions is applied to a student s Bachelor of Christian Studies record, with 32 credit points from an external provider. This non-act study should preferably be done alongside the study of the ACT Units. Please note that this component of the course is subject to the ACT s Senescence Policy. Entry Requirements Open as a first degree to persons who have achieved Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of at least or equivalent. Mature-age entry is available for candidates 21 years and older. Course Outcomes: This degree provides students with a coherent program of general theological study that enables them to apply a Christian perspective to all aspects of their life, including their profession and vocation. Career Options: This degree is designed to integrate theological reflection with the particular occupational and/or life interests of students, incorporating fields of nontheological study as credit towards the course. Credit points: 96 credit points at 300/400-level. Course duration 3 years full-time (The maximum candidature is 9 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT301 & OT302 Old Testament Introduction 8 NT301 & NT302 New Testament Introduction 4 CH301 or CH302 Church History 4 TH401, TH402, TH403 or Theology TH404 8 OT4-- & NT4-- Old Testament & New Testament Exegesis 8 TH/CH Additional Theology or Church History 4 IN490 Independent Study project 20 Electives At least one year of full-time 32 equivalent degree-level study in a non-theological field from an approved educational institution.

18 Graduate Certificates Graduate Certificate of Divinity Course Description: The Graduate Certificate of Divinity can be considered as one-half of the Graduate Diploma of Divinity, and can be completed by using the same pathways. Entry Requirements This degree is open to those who have graduated with or qualified for (at least) a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a non-theological discipline from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider, or who have successfully completed a course of study which is deemed equivalent. Course Outcomes: The Graduate Certificate of Divinity introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of both preparing men and women for communicating Christian knowledge as well as laying the foundation for advanced degrees in theology and ministry. Credit points: 16 credit points at 500/600-level Course duration 0.5 year full-time (up to 2 years parttime) Course Structure CP 8 8 Unit Code LA and/or BB and/or OT and/or NT and/or CH and/or TH and/or PE Any level Units from any field Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, the Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. This course provides a smooth pathway from a 0.5 year course, to a one-year course, and then on to the Master of Divinity (should a student wish to articulate). Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies Course Description: The Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies is an integrative course and can be considered as one-half of the Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies. The Graduate Certificate is surrendered by students who go on to complete the Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies. Entry Requirements This degree is open to those who have graduated with or qualified for (at least) a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a non-theological discipline from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider, or who have successfully completed a course of study which is deemed equivalent. 18 Course Outcomes: This course equips graduates with the theological and other understandings and skills needed to apply a Christian perspective and commitment to their life in the world, including their professional and vocational life, and is designed to integrate theological reflection with the particular occupational and/or general interests of students. Career Options: Historically, graduates from the management, business, legal, education, health and aged-care professions have been among those particularly attracted to this course. Credit points: 16 credit points at 500/600-level Course duration 0.5 year full-time (up to 2 years parttime) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name from OT501, Core OT502, NT501, 8 Foundational NT502, CH501, Units CH502, CH505 8 from TH601, TH602, TH603, TH604 Any 600 level Units including 4 cps in Theology

19 Graduate Diplomas Graduate Diploma of Divinity Course Description: The Graduate Diploma of Divinity constitutes one-third of the Master of Divinity (without the requirement for a Capstone Experience Unit or Research Project) and can be completed in the following ways: a stand-alone course students can complete the Graduate Diploma on its own, or in addition to the Master of Divinity; or a nested course within the Master of Divinity students can surrender the Graduate Diploma and credit completed Units towards the Master of Divinity; or an early exit point from the Master of Ministry or Master of Divinity. Entry Requirements This degree is open to those who have graduated with or qualified for (at least) a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a non-theological discipline from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider, or who have successfully completed a course of study this is deemed equivalent. Course Outcomes: The Graduate Diploma of Divinity introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of both preparing men and women for communicating Christian knowledge as well as laying the foundation for advanced degrees in theology and ministry. Career Options: The course provides foundational knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not to the depth required for leaders and teachers in congregations, for which vocations the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, the Master of Ministry, and the Master of Divinity have been devised. This course provides a smooth pathway from a one-year course to the Master of Divinity, should a student wish to articulate. Credit points: 32 credit points at 500/600-level Course duration 1 year full-time (up to 4 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 from OT501, OT502, NT501, NT502 4 CH, PE, TH 500 or level Core Foundational NT and/or OT Units Christian Thought Electives Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies Course Description: The Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies is an integrative course and can be considered as the first half of the Master of Arts (Christian Studies). Students are required to complete a project that combines an area of their theological study with their vocation. The Graduate Diploma is surrendered by students who go on to complete the Master of Arts (Christian Studies). 19 Entry Requirements This degree is open to those who have graduated with or qualified for (at least) a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a non-theological discipline from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider, or who have successfully completed a course of study which is deemed equivalent. Course Outcomes: This course equips graduates with the theological and other understandings and skills needed to apply a Christian perspective and commitment to their life in the world, including their professional and vocational life, and is designed to integrate theological reflection with the particular occupational and/or general interests of students. Career Options: Historically, graduates from the management, business, legal, education, health and aged-care professions have been among those particularly attracted to this course. Credit points: 32 credit points at 500/600-level Course duration 1 year full-time (up to 4 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 16 from OT501, Core OT502, NT501, Foundational NT502, CH501, Units CH502, CH505 8 from TH601, TH602, TH603, Theology TH level Elective 4 IN650 Project

20 Masters NEW 2016 Master of Ministry Course Description: The Master of Ministry introduces graduate students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training that emphasizes application of this story and message in the world. The course requires specialisation in disciplines wherein knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice in at least two areas in the field of Ministry & Practice. Entry Requirements This degree is open to those who have graduated with or qualified for (at least) a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a non-theological discipline from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider, or who have successfully completed a course of study which is deemed equivalent. Course Outcomes: The Master of Ministry introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of both preparing men and women for communicating Christian knowledge as well as laying the foundation for advanced degrees in theology and ministry. Career Options: The Master of Ministry has been devised to train men and women for ministry in areas of pastoral practice. Morling is the accrediting college for Baptist ministers in NSW and ACT, and the Master of Ministry is recommended for those who wish to become an accredited Baptist Pastor. Credit points: 96 credit points at 500/600-level. Course duration 3 years full-time (The maximum candidature is 9 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 OT501 and OT502 Old Testament 8 NT501 and NT502 New Testament 8 CH501 CH502 Church History 12 from TH601, TH602, TH603, TH604 Theology OT/ NT at least 4cps in both EM, PC, DM with at least 4cps from two areas Old Testament and New Testament Exegesis Ministry and Practice 24 Electives ^ Offered from 2016 pending approval by the ACT. As part of the above Units (in the elective section or otherwise) all students must complete an 8cp project (**690) or a 16cp project (**790) or a 4cps Capstone Experience Unit. Students who elect to complete a Project (8cps or 16cps) must include RM091 (Research Methods for Ministry) in their selection of elective Units.

21 Master of Divinity Course Description: The Master of Divinity gives students a deeper understanding of the discipline of theology, as well as the skills with which to communicate Christian knowledge effectively. It also provides the groundwork for advanced degrees in theology and ministry. Entry Requirements This degree is open to those who have graduated with or qualified for (at least) a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a non-theological discipline from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider, or who have successfully completed a course of study which is deemed equivalent. Course Outcomes: The Master of Divinity introduces students, in a systematic manner, to the classical discipline of theology, as a means of both preparing men and women for communicating Christian knowledge as well as laying the foundation for advanced degrees in theology and ministry. Career Options: The Master of Divinity has been devised to train men and women for ministry in areas of pastoral practice. Morling is the accrediting college for Baptist ministers in NSW and ACT, and the Master of Divinity is recommended for those who wish to become an accredited Baptist Pastor. Credit points: 96 credit points at 500/600-level Course duration 3 years full-time (The maximum candidature is 9 years part-time) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name 8 LA004a & LA004b, LA003a* & Language LA003b* 8 OT501 and OT502 Old Testament 8 NT501 and NT50 New Testament 8 CH501 CH502 Church History 16 OT / NT Old Testament and New Testament Exegesis (at least 8cps in original language) 16 CH, PE, TH including at least 12 cps in Theology at 600 level 8 EM, PC, DM Christian Thought Ministry and Practice 24 Electives *Not offered online As part of the above Units (in the elective section or otherwise) all students must complete an 8cp project (**690) or a 16cp project (**790) or a 4cps Capstone Experience Unit. Master of Arts (Christian Studies) Course Description: This degree, designed to be undertaken in two phases, provides graduate students (from non-theological degrees) with a coherent program of general theological study that will enable them to apply a Christian perspective to all aspects of their life, including their profession and vocation. It is designed to integrate theological reflection with the particular occupational and/or general interests of the student. Students are required to complete a project that combines an area of theological study with their vocation. Although the degree is not primarily intended for those engaged in full-time professional ministry, we are well aware that some students, having completed either the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, Associate Degree of Theology, Bachelor of Christian Studies or Advanced Diplomas of the ACT, may have a special interest in the Master of Arts (Christian Studies) degree. 21 Entry Requirements This degree is open to those who have graduated with or qualified for (at least) a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a non-theological discipline from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider, or who have successfully completed a course of study which is deemed equivalent. Course Outcomes: This course equips graduates with the theological and other understandings and skills needed to apply a Christian perspective and commitment to their life in the world, including their professional and vocational life, and is designed to integrate theological reflection with the particular occupational and/or general interests of students. *Students can defer IN650 in Phase 1 to instead take IN792 for 12cps in Phase 2 instead of IN791. Career Options: Historically, graduates from the management, business, legal, education, health and aged-care professions have been among those particularly attracted to this course. Credit points: 64 credit points at 500/600/700-level Course duration 2 years full-time (up to 8 years parttime) Course Structure CP Unit Code Unit Name Phase 1 16 from OT501, Core OT502, NT501, Foundational NT502, CH501, Units CH502, CH505 8 from TH601, TH602, TH603, Theology TH level Elective 4 IN650* Project Phase 2 8 IN Integrative Studies level Electives 8 IN791* Project