ADELAIDE COLLEGE OF DIVINITY INC Handbook. Volume 3 Higher Education Courses

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1 ADELAIDE COLLEGE OF DIVINITY INC 2015 Handbook Volume 3 Higher Education Courses

2 This Handbook is published by the Adelaide College of Divinity Inc and contains information about ACD Higher Education courses. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the Handbook at the time of printing. Please contact the ACD Office or check the ACD website for up to date information. Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 General Information about the College, including policies and procedures Information about ACD VET Courses Information about ACD Higher Education Courses Enquiries may be directed to: Adelaide College of Divinity Inc 34 Lipsett Terrace Brooklyn Park SA 5032 Telephone Fax Web college.divinity@flinders.edu.au Information about Flinders University courses in Theology may be found in the 2015 Adelaide College of Divinity/Department of Theology Handbook. ACD Inc 2015 Updated November 2014 ADELAIDE COLLEGE OF DIVINITY INC ABN

3 s: Volume Academic Calendar 4 The Adelaide College of Divinity 5 Courses offered by the ACD 6 Important information for students 8 External mode of study 12 Undergraduate courses Undergraduate course information 13 Bachelor of Ministry 15 Associate Degree of Ministry 19 Diploma of Ministry 21 Undergraduate units 2015 Timetable 24 Undergraduate unit details 26 Postgraduate courses Postgraduate course information 46 Graduate Diploma in Ministry 48 Master of Ministry 50 Doctor of Ministry 52 Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa) 55 Postgraduate units 2015 Timetable 55 Postgraduate unit details 56 APPENDICES 1. Appendix 1: Transition arrangements for postgraduate students: pre Appendix 2: Transition arrangements for undergraduate students: pre Appendix 3: Equivalence with Flinders Topics Bachelor of Ministry template Associate Degree of Ministry template Diploma of Ministry template 67 3

4 Academic Calendar 2015 February Wednesday 18 Last day for new admissions to ACD courses for Semester One Thursday 19 Tuesday 24 Friday 28 Last day for Enrolment in Semester One March Monday 2 Semester One begins Monday 9 Tuesday 31 ACD Campus Orientation am pm (Chapel) Last day to apply to graduate at the May Conferral ceremony March Public Holiday no classes Census Date April Friday 3 Good Friday no classes Monday 6 Last day to purge Semester One units Last day to withdraw from Semester One units without incurring FEE-HELP debt or tuition fee Easter Monday no classes April Mid-Semester Break May Monday 11 ACD Conferral of Awards and Annual Service 7.00 pm Adelaide West Uniting Church Friday 15 Last day to withdraw without failure from Semester One units (WN) June Monday 8 Queen's Birthday and Volunteers Day no classes Friday 12 Friday June - 3 July Assessment July Friday 3 Semester One ends Monday 13 Semester One classes end (in some cases teaching may extend until 19 June, the end of the 14 th week) Last day to withdraw from Semester One units (WF) ACD Examinations Committee 6 24 July Mid-Year Break Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 Monday 27 Last day for new admissions to ACD courses for Semester Two Last day for Enrolment in Semester Two Semester Two begins August Monday 31 Census Date September 21 September 2 October Last day to purge Semester Two units Last day to withdraw from Semester Two units without incurring FEE-HELP debt or tuition fee Mid-Semester Break October Monday 5 Labour Day - no classes Friday 9 Last day to withdraw without failure from Semester Two units (WN) Friday 30 Semester Two Classes end (in some cases teaching may extend until 6 November, the end of the 13 th week) November Friday 6 Last day to withdraw from Semester Two units (WF) 9 20 November Assessment Friday 20 Monday 30 Semester Two ends ACD Examinations Committee 4

5 Adelaide College of Divinity The Adelaide College of Divinity Incorporated (ACD) provides ecumenical tertiary theological education, with the Uniting Church theological college member of the ACD, the Uniting College for Leadership and Theology. Our focus is on the professional and academic preparation for ministry, centred on student learning needs and with strong integration of practice and theory. ACD courses enable students to examine the Christian theological tradition critically and bring that tradition into dialogue with the issues of contemporary society and the professional practice of ministry. The ecumenical approach of the ACD is enhanced by adjunct lecturers from a range of denominations and visiting scholars. ACD has a long tradition of ecumenical activity in theological education in association with three Christian traditions (Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches) for over 30 years. The underpinning ecumenical ethos is seen in the diversity of people at the ACD, in the classrooms, online and on campus. ACD has been unique among theological consortia in joint teaching of courses across the member colleges from the outset (on a common campus since 1997 where students, staff and teaching are located). Course admission has always been, and continues to be, open to all people irrespective of faith tradition. Students and faculty have represented, and continue to represent, a diversity of backgrounds, views and beliefs. The ACD s approach to critical thinking and scholarship is supported by its long tradition of ecumenical activity providing a diversity of backgrounds, views and beliefs among students and faculty. The denominations associated with the ACD past and present each have long traditions of scholarship. ACD s approach to academic integrity, freedom and scholarship is also informed by a long association with Flinders University over the past thirty years. ACD teaching faculty have academic status at the University and teach and supervise students enrolled through Flinders University. ACD is a government registered Higher Education Provider offering accredited bachelor, master and doctor of ministry courses and as a Registered Training Organisation, the ACD also offers VET accredited certificate and diploma courses in Christian life and ministry. VET and higher education courses are also available in the external mode for those students who are unable to attend regular scheduled teaching sessions at the College. The Brooklyn Park Campus is the location for teaching ACD and Flinders University Theology courses, and for the Adelaide Theological Library. The Adelaide Theological Library (ATL) is a specialist ecumenical theological collection affiliated with the Flinders University Library. The ATL collection includes well over volumes, 220 current periodicals and various online resources, including citation and full text databases. Adelaide College of Divinity Council Chairperson: Professor Kaye Roberts-Thomson Executive Officer: Ms Janet Buchan 34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park SA 5032 Telephone Fax college.divinity@flinders.edu.au 5

6 Courses offered by the Adelaide College of Divinity The Adelaide College of Divinity offers courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and also VET courses. Adelaide College of Divinity aims to produce graduates who will be: Reflective thinkers, who intelligently engage the foundations of the Christian faith past and present with contemporary contexts of mission and practice. Skilled practitioners, who creatively and wisely integrate theology and practice across a variety of contexts. Life long learners, who are self-directed and collaborative. Effective communicators, who respectfully dialogue with others and lead in ways that empower, enacting justice and compassion. Undergraduate At the undergraduate level the Adelaide College of Divinity offers three courses: Diploma of Ministry 1 year of full-time study or part-time equivalent Associate Degree of Ministry 2 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, and the Bachelor of Ministry 3 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Details of these courses are provided in this volume of the Adelaide College of Divinity Handbook. There is flexibility for students within these courses. For example students enrolled in the Bachelor course may choose to exit early with a diploma qualification. Students may also choose to extend their studies, for example transferring to the degree after successful completion of the diploma course. Diploma of Ministry The Diploma of Ministry provides some foundational theological study in the disciplines underpinning ministry practice suitable for a range of lay roles. The course gives flexibility to students who seek a ministry course shorter than a full three year degree course, or who study in the external mode and are unable to complete the practical requirements for Supervised Field Experience of the Bachelor of Ministry course. The Diploma of Ministry also provides optional pathways for people interested in chaplaincy in schools, aged care and hospitals and church leadership, such as church council members. The course provides an entry qualification for employment in lay ministry roles, and professional development for Church members preparing for leadership roles. Vocational outcomes (paid or unpaid) include: youth leader, parish worker, professional development for teachers in church schools, church councillors or elders, and chaplains in schools, aged care and hospitals. Associate Degree of Ministry The Associate Degree of Ministry provides the same foundation as the Bachelor of Ministry, through the core units, with some beginning specialisation in two areas. The course provides an up-to-date understanding of the major ministry concepts and theories as well as the skills to apply them to life situations as effective practitioners. The structure of the course is flexible enough to accommodate students who, for various reasons, choose not to follow a ministry career or who are unable to meet the practical arrangements for Supervised Field Education of the Bachelor of Ministry course, for example, remote-based external mode students. Vocational outcomes (paid or unpaid) include: lay leader, parish worker, youth leader, and chaplain. Bachelor of Ministry The purpose of the Bachelor of Ministry is to equip Christian leaders to be competent in establishing, developing, transforming and growing healthy communities and networks. The course provides opportunity to people who are interested in the study of Christian ministry in contemporary society, whether this leads to a Christian ministry role or to personal enrichment and leadership development for other fields of endeavour. It is open to people of any, or no, denominational background. The Bachelor of Ministry provides academic and professional preparation for both lay and ordained ministry. The course is designed to equip people for leadership in a variety of contemporary ministry and mission contexts. 6

7 Employment and vocational outcomes include: youth workers; church planters; children and family workers; church administrators; chaplains in hospital, aged care, prison, mental health and disability settings; congregational ministers; and worship leaders. The course also provides preparation for ordained positions of minister of the word and ministry of deacon. Postgraduate At the postgraduate level the Adelaide College of Divinity offers: Graduate Diploma in Ministry 1 year of full-time study or 2 years part-time Master of Ministry 4 years of part-time study Doctor of Ministry 6 years of part-time study Details of these courses are provided in this volume of the Adelaide College of Divinity Handbook. The postgraduate ministry courses are designed to provide professional development, research, and theological reflection for Christian leaders in ordained and lay ministry roles, with an emphasis on innovation. The courses are nested and build upon one another. People who enrol in these courses are generally already employed or actively engaged in a range of ministry settings. Current students include people working in ordained ministry, police, mental health and aged cared chaplaincy, the arts, and educational leadership. Relevant experience is a requirement of admission. While the Graduate Diploma in Ministry can be studied full-time, students studying the longer Master of Ministry and Doctor of Ministry are required to do so part-time in order to facilitate reflection-on-praxis. Graduate Diploma in Ministry The Graduate Diploma in Ministry (GDipMin) is a postgraduate professional diploma aimed at developing advanced knowledge and skills for innovative Christian leadership in a range of ordained and lay ministry settings, and preparing students for advanced research. degree in ministry or theology to specialise in areas of professional interest. It is also suitable for those with a degree in another discipline to advance their ability to apply theological and scriptural knowledge and ministry praxis skills to their field of expertise. Students enrolled in Master of Ministry who have completed the required components, may choose to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Ministry. Master of Ministry The Master of Ministry is a postgraduate professional degree combining coursework and research. It is aimed at developing specialised knowledge and skills for innovative Christian leadership. Participants are required to engage with contemporary approaches to research and theological reflection. They interact with the best of the current thinking in theology and in praxis in their field with a view to offering innovative responses to contextual issues. Students enrolled in a Doctor of Ministry, who have completed the required components and passed an examination of the required dissertation, may choose to exit with a Master of Ministry. Doctor of Ministry The Doctor of Ministry is a postgraduate professional degree. It is aimed at developing expert innovative Christian leaders who have a substantial critical understanding of contemporary approaches to theology and praxis and who, through advanced engagement with current research in the field leading to an externally examined Research Thesis, are able to make a significant and original contribution to ministry practice. VET courses As a Registered Training Organisation, the ACD also offers VET accredited certificate and diploma courses in Christian life and ministry. Details of these courses are provided in the Adelaide College of Divinity Handbook Volume 2. The Graduate Diploma in Ministry offers the opportunity for students with an undergraduate 7

8 Important Information for Students The following information relates to students studying Adelaide College of Divinity (ACD) courses. Flinders University students are advised to consult their institution as dates, terminology, policies and procedure may vary. Flinders University students can access their enrolment and other details online at Academic Year The 2015 academic year begins on 2 March and ends on 20 November. Semester 1 is thirteen teaching weeks and semester 2 is twelve teaching weeks. ACD website The ACD website is updated regularly and students should check for updates and any amendments, as well as for events on-campus. Student policies are also published on this website. Audit Audit is enrolment for attendance at lectures only. No assessment is required and audit enrolments attract a lower fee. For details please contact Student Services. Census Dates 2015 The census date in each semester is the last date on which students are able to withdraw from a higher education unit without incurring either the tuition fee or FEE-HELP debt (ACD). Semester 1 units - 31 March 2015 Last day to withdraw without incurring a FEE- HELP debt for that unit of study. Last day to withdraw to receive a fee refund for that unit of study. Semester 2 units - 31 August 2015 Last day to withdraw without incurring a FEE- HELP debt for that unit of study. Last day to withdraw to receive a fee refund for that unit of study. Non-Semester Units (Intensives) The census date for a non-semester unit will be set at the date at which 20% of the unit has been completed. Change of Enrolment Any amendments to enrolment must be completed on an Amendment Form available from Student Services. Change of Name, Address and Contact Details The ACD should be notified of any change of address or contact details on an Amendment Form available from Student Services. Requests for change of name will not be processed without appropriate documentation. Contact time The time spent in class is considered to be contact time. Corequisite A corequisite is a unit or units which must be completed at the same time as another unit. Core units Compulsory subjects which form the basis of a study program. Course Coordinator The course coordinator is the staff member responsible for a particular course. The course coordinator is the main academic contact person at the ACD and advises students on such matters as unit selection, program of study, and issues you may face during your study. Credit point The weighting system used to measure workload. Each unit has a value of credit points. A fulltime student workload is 36 credit points. Course A course is a program of study leading to an award for example a postgraduate diploma, a degree, a diploma or a certificate. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) The ACD recognizes the experiences, knowledge and abilities which students bring with them when they apply for admission to ACD courses. Such competencies may have been gained as the result of formal training, work experience and/or life experience. Applications for credit transfer or RPL must be made on the appropriate form and accompanied by documentary evidence: refer to the ACD policies Recognition of Prior Learning and Status/Credit Transfer in Volume 1 of the Handbook for details. 8

9 Credit Transfer Designated or block credit may be granted on the basis of studies in other approved higher education providers of theological studies. A student who holds an approved theological or ministry higher education qualification may be granted status for up to two thirds of the total credit points of the Diploma of Ministry, Associate Degree of Ministry or the Bachelor of Ministry on the basis of that qualification. A student who has undertaken, but not yet been awarded, a higher education theological qualification may be granted status for up to two-thirds of the credit points of the Diploma of Ministry, Associate Degree in Ministry or the Bachelor of Ministry on the basis of that previous study. The amount and nature of status to be granted will vary as each application for status is considered on an individual basis in relation to the rules for completing the course. The maximum status to be granted sets a possible upper limit on credit transfer. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Applicants for admission who bring with them knowledge and abilities gained as the result of work experience and/or life experience may be granted credit toward studies in the Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor of Ministry. Credit for ACD VET qualifications Credit may be granted in the Associate Degree of Ministry or the Bachelor of Ministry on the basis of the VET Diploma of Christian Life and Ministry as follows: Bachelor of Ministry 18 credit points Associate Degree of Ministry 9 credit points. Elective unit Units which can be chosen to support core units. Fees Ancillary 2015 Fees for the following services are reviewed annually. Item fee Academic transcript $20 Replacement testamur $60 Withdrawal after administration $100 date* Unit Readings (for internal/online $40 students to cover the cost of reproducing study materials already available online**) * Administration date is last date to add units in a semester (the Friday of the second week of semester). ** Fee does not apply to printed materials for printbased external mode students. Fees Tuition 2015 Tuition fees for ACD courses of study are set annually. Students must pay ACD tuition fees at the time of enrolment or apply for a FEE-HELP loan. Library membership and Handbooks are included in the tuition fee. Course Undergraduate Postgraduate 1 EFTSL* 36 credit points 36 credit points Fee for 1 EFTSL Fee per Credit Point Points per Unit of Study** EFTSL per Unit of Study # Fee per Unit of Study $10, $13, $298 $ $1, (audit $300) $1, (audit $400.00) *EFTSL: Equivalent Full Time Student Load. The unit load of a full time course of study over one year is 36 credit points which is 1 EFTSL **Points per Unit of Study: All ACD courses comprise units of study with a credit point value of (other than transition units) # EFTSL per Unit of Study: The proportion of a full time student load for a year that would be undertaken by a student enrolled in the unit of study. FEE-HELP The ACD is a registered Higher Education Provider under Commonwealth Legislation and eligible students enrolled in higher education courses may apply for FEE-HELP loans. These loans are not means tested and are available to Australian citizens and people in Australia on Permanent Humanitarian Visas. For further information contact Student Services. 9

10 Grading System Grades are classifications of pass and fail for units and are as follows: Grade Mark HD High Distinction % DN Distinction 75-84% CR Credit 65-74% P Pass 50-64% F Fail 0-49% NGP SATIS WN WF Non-graded Pass Satisfactory Withdraw, Not Fail Withdraw, Fail A student who fails the same unit twice may not re-enrol in that unit without special permission. Refer to the ACD Policies on Assessment and on Academic Review of Student Progress in Volume 1 of this handbook for further details. Graduate A person who has been awarded his or her qualification, for example a degree, diploma, postgraduate diploma. Intensives A unit which is taught over a much shorter period of time than a semester is called an intensive. Intensives are often taught over a one week period with full-time attendance. Leave of Absence and Withdrawal from a Course ACD students who have enrolled in a course may apply for leave of absence from the course normally for one calendar year. The application should be made in writing and submitted for approval before the census date through to the ACD Office. An extension beyond one year may be granted in special circumstances. Library Membership The Adelaide Theological Library (ATL) is a specialist ecumenical theological collection affiliated with the Flinders University Library and is located on the ACD campus. Membership of the Library is included in the tuition fee and the ACD student card can be used to borrow books or access electronic resources. Library contact details are: telephone: fax: website: Mode of Study Blended mode Studying by blended mode involves a combination of online study with some scheduled face to face classes. External mode External mode does not require attendance on campus and is delivered through a learning package: the material may be delivered on-line or in printed form, depending on the unit being studied. Internal mode Studying by attending sessions on campus is known as the internal mode of study. Internal mode can be either weekly classes over a semester or an intensive class, usually one week full-time. Orientation A Campus orientation day is held at the start of semester 1 and all students are encouraged to attend. Postgraduate studies A postgraduate course, such as a master s degree, which is taken after completing an undergraduate qualification. At the postgraduate level the Adelaide College of Divinity offers three courses: Graduate Diploma in Ministry Master of Ministry Doctor of Ministry. Prerequisite A prerequisite is a unit or units which must be completed before a higher level unit may be studied. Semester The academic year is divided into two semesters, the first thirteen weeks of classes and the second twelve weeks of classes. A further three weeks for study and assessment follow the teaching weeks in each semester. The semester dates in 2015 are: Semester 1: 2 March 3 July 2015 Semester 2: 27 July 20 November 2015 Study program A study program is an approved combination of units. Student Related Policies and Procedures Student related policies and procedures are published in the ACD Handbook, Volume 1 and are also available on the ACD website. 10

11 Student ID Cards All enrolled students are eligible to be issued with a Student Identification Card from the Adelaide College of Divinity. Supervised Field Experience (SFE) Supervised Field Education (SFE) is the component of the Bachelor of Ministry where the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in course units are put into practice. Further details of SFE are provided in the undergraduate courses section of this Handbook. Timetable The 2015 ACD timetable is published in this handbook. Please check the ACD website for updates and any amendments. Transition units These units are specifically designed to assist students to transfer from a previous ACD course to a current course in order to meet the new course requirements. They are not available to new students. Undergraduate course A first degree, associate degree, or diploma course. At the undergraduate level the Adelaide College of Divinity offers three courses: Diploma of Ministry Associate Degree of Ministry Bachelor of Ministry. Unit coding - postgraduate The first digit of the code refers to the level of the unit. Units coded at the 8000 level or above are at the postgraduate level. Unit coding - undergraduate The first digit of the code refers to the level of the unit eg 1000, 2000 etc. The second digit of the code refers to the subject area: Biblical Studies MINS-0-- Old Testament MINS-1-- New Testament MINS-2-- Biblical Languages MINS-7-- Missiology MINS-3-- Leadership MINS-5-- Supervised Field Education MINS-5-- Christian Education & Discipleship MINS-6-- Integrative Ministry Practice or Study Tour units MINS-8-- Transition units MINS000- Unit A unit is a prescribed amount of academic work for which a final grade is recorded. Each course is made up of units and each unit has a weighting of credit points. Withdrawal from a Course Students who choose to withdraw from their course once enrolled should complete an ACD Amendment Form. Students must apply for leave from their course before the census dates given above, in order to retain their place in the course. Students who do not have approved leave and are absent from a course for two consecutive semesters or more shall be deemed to have withdrawn from their course. Workload A full-time load for students in higher education courses is 36 credit points per academic year of study. All internal undergraduate units are taught in 2 to 3 hour blocks with ten minute breaks after each fifty minute class. The time spent in class is considered to be contact time. Students should expect to spend at least twice the amount of contact time in non-contact time outside class, for example in activities such as research in the library, reading or writing up essays and assignments. Full-time students should allow at least 27 to 36 hours per week for their study: this is the minimum time commitment, however, some students may find it necessary to commit more than the minimum time. Part-time enrolment is considered to be any enrolment less than 13.5 credit points in a semester. Students enrolled on a part-time basis can calculate the number of hours they should set aside each week in the same way. For example a student enrolled in one credit point unit in a semester should allow a minimum of 6 to 9 hours per week: 2 to 3 contact hours and 4 to 6 noncontact hours. The guideline for the total amount of student work expected for each unit is 1000 words per credit point. For each credit point unit students should expect to submit 4500 words, or equivalent in other forms of assessment. 11

12 External Mode of Study External mode An external unit is a unit which does not require attendance on campus and is delivered through a learning package. The material may be delivered fully on-line or in printed form, depending on the unit being studied. Courses available Units in the undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available in external mode. It should be noted that not all units in every course are offered in external mode: please refer to the timetables in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate sections of this Handbook. External Study Adelaide College of Divinity course requirements and policies and procedures apply equally to all students irrespective of their mode of study: internal or external. External students are entitled to an ACD ID card with borrowing privileges at the Adelaide Theological Library. Critical enrolment, semester and census dates and fees are the same for all ACD students. Enrolment and Due Dates Enrolment prior to the beginning of the semester is strongly advised; although enrolment in individual units may be accepted up to the second week of semester. For print-based units early enrolment allows time for study materials to be available for the start of semester. The unit outline provides details of the unit as well as all due dates for assignments. Students should plan their studies carefully as all assignments must be submitted by the end of the semester of enrolment. Workload As a general guide, study in the external mode requires about 140 to 190 hours of work in total for a credit point unit, or about 10 to 14 hours a week over the semester. Some students find they need more time than this, particularly if they have been away from study for some time, or their original language is not English. Extensions Students having difficulty in meeting the assignment deadlines should apply for an extension of time as soon as practicable. Contact ACD Student Services to request an extension of time for an assignment. Withdrawal If a student is considering withdrawing they should take note of semester census dates and academic withdrawal dates as there could be a financial or academic penalty for late withdrawals. In 2015 the census dates are: 31 March 2015 for Semester 1 units 31 August 2015 for Semester 2 units. Withdrawals after these dates will incur either a FEE-HELP debt or the tuition fee will not be refunded. Further information Advice and assistance regarding enrolment or coursework should be directed initially to ACD Student Services: telephone: college.divinity@flinders.edu.au 12

13 Undergraduate Courses Adelaide College of Divinity offers three courses at the undergraduate level: Bachelor of Ministry Associate Degree of Ministry, and the Diploma of Ministry. These form a suite of nested courses concerned with the practice of ministry. Centred on the integration of practice and theology, students will engage with contemporary approaches to scripture, mission, leadership and Christian education and discipleship as they grow and develop their skills for Christian ministry and leadership. Areas of Study There are four areas of study in the undergraduate courses: Biblical Studies Christian Education and Discipleship Leadership Missiology. Admission criteria The following entry requirements apply to the Bachelor of Ministry, Associate Degree of Ministry and Diploma of Ministry. 1. For admission to the course of study for the Bachelor of Ministry, Associate Degree of Ministry and Diploma of Ministry a candidate shall: have satisfactorily completed the final year of secondary schooling in the Australian secondary system including the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), the International Baccalaureate or other equivalent Year 12 qualification; or have attained an educational level considered by the ACD Academic Board to be equivalent including: a satisfactorily completed or part completed higher education qualification from an accredited tertiary institution, equivalent to the satisfactory completion of at least one semester of full-time study; a VET qualification from an accredited VET provider at Certificate IV level or above. 2. In addition to 1. above, for admission to the Practice stream of the Bachelor of Ministry a candidate shall attend an interview with the Course Coordinator and provide such referee reports as may be requested, which reports would normally address a candidate s vocational potential, their potential or demonstrable ability to integrate and reflect, their learning style and potential to work effectively within the genre of the program, the availability of suitable in situ supervision, and the suitability of the candidate s work setting as a learning context. Provisional Admission 3. A candidate who has not fulfilled the educational qualifications for admission specified in 1.above may be granted provisional entry status by the Board for a specified period on such conditions as may be determined in each case, in accordance with Provisional Entry policy. 4. If a candidate granted provisional entry status fails to comply with the conditions prescribed within the period specified the provisional entry status shall lapse. Application and Admission procedure Prospective students should initially contact the ACD Student Services for course information. They will then be referred to the appropriate course coordinator for advice and discussion and following this discussion, an application for admission is made on the appropriate form. Evidence of any prior study should be attached to the application form. Applicants who meet the admission requirements, outlined above, are approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator. Applications needing further consideration are discussed with academic colleagues, in particular area study directors, and a decision may be made to admit a student on a provisional basis. Successful applicants will then receive a letter of admission, a copy of the current ACD Handbook and an enrolment form. Orientation and Enrolment Students are invited to attend a campus Orientation session before the start of semester. 13

14 Supervised Field Education The professional focus of the Bachelor of Ministry lies in the requirement of Supervised Field Education (SFE), in which the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in course units are put into practice. This practice will be set within an educational context in which a supervisor enables the student to reflect practically, personally and theologically on the field education. Supervised Field Education will be evaluated by the supervisor as satisfactory or unsatisfactory on the basis of a learning contract, regular student reports as the data for supervisory conferences, and with the goal of ongoing self-evaluation in ministry in mind. Students interested in Supervised Field Experience may contact the SFE Coordinator who oversees the academic and professional quality of student learning in SFE units. Requirements relating to Supervised Field Education are summarised in the unit descriptions section of this Handbook. Credit points and student workload All undergraduate units have a value of credit points each. A full-time student enrols in eight units a year amounting to 36 credit points, or four units totalling 18 credit points each semester. A part-time student studying half-time basis enrols in four units a year amounting to 18 credit points, or two units totalling 9 credit points each semester. Students may select the workload that fits in best with their other responsibilities. Coordinators Undergraduate Course Coordinator Dr Liz Boase Telephone: liz.boase@flinders.edu.au Areas of Study Coordinators Biblical Studies Rev Dr Vicky Balabanski Telephone vicky.balabanski@flinders.edu.au Christian Education and Discipleship Rev Tim Hein Telephone tim.hein@flinders.edu.au Leadership Mr Craig Bailey Telephone: craig.bailey@flinders.edu.au Missiology To be advised Coordinator of Supervised Field Education Units Rev Sean Gilbert Telephone: (08) sean.gilbert@flinders.edu.au The credit point value of each unit is an indication of the required student work load. One credit point is equivalent to a total of 30 hours of work which includes both contact and non-contact time. The credit point value is also a guide to the amount of written work expected for assessment: approximately 1000 words per credit point. Online Access Online components are being introduced in units. To participate in the online component students must have access to a computer and the internet. 14

15 Bachelor of Ministry The purpose of the Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) is to equip Christian leaders to be competent in establishing, developing, transforming and growing healthy communities and networks. The course enables students to engage seriously with contemporary ministry and mission contexts that are developing and evolving. The course provides academic and professional preparation for ordained and lay ministry roles. The course provides opportunity to people who are interested in the study of Christian ministry in contemporary society, whether this leads to a Christian ministry role or to personal enrichment and leadership development for other fields of endeavour. It is open to people of any, or no, denominational background. The Bachelor of Ministry is designed to provide a strong foundation across the full range of theological disciplines that underpin contemporary ministry leadership biblical studies, Christian education and discipleship, Christian leadership and missiology with the ability to specialise in two of these areas (major studies). Supervised Field Education and integrative studies are designed to foster theological integration in the context of contemporary ministry practice, and guided study units provide flexibility to students and the opportunity to combine academic and practical development for professional preparation. Course Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry will have a developed understanding of Christian ministry and its underlying principles and concepts in the disciplines of: biblical studies; Christian education & discipleship; leadership; and missiology. Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry will have: the cognitive skills to undertake research, analyse information and apply knowledge and techniques learned in an academic or professional context developed skills for self-directed and life-long learning skills and capacities to be a reflective ministry practitioner, integrating aspects of theory and practice in an academic or professional context developed interpersonal, communication, creative and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study. Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry will: be able to initiate, plan, problem solve and implement decisions in a leadership role in a range of ministry contexts have the appropriate knowledge and skills to make independent judgements in a range of leadership contexts be able to identify and apply innovative approaches and solutions to issues arising in ministry practice understand the dynamics of healthy interpersonal relationships, and be able to generate appropriate trust have skills and capacities to be a reflective practitioner. Length of the course The course requires three years of full-time study, or equivalent part-time. Students may exit with an Associate Degree of Ministry after two years of full-time study and having met the course rules for the Associate Degree. Students may exit with a Diploma of Ministry after one year of full-time study and having met the course rules for the Diploma. Course Structure and Rules The Bachelor of Ministry course is 108 credit points comprising 24 units of credit points each: eight level 1 core units, two majors, and one minor. Majors and minors are available in the following areas: Biblical Studies Christian Education & Discipleship Leadership Pastoral Care Missiology and Innovation. A major is 6 units totalling 27 credit points. A minor is 4 units totalling 18 credit points. No more than two level 1 units may be included in a major or minor. In addition all students must complete two units of Supervised Field Education, two units of Integrative Ministry Practice, and the unit 15

16 MINS3002 Biblical Hermeneutics. One unit of Supervised Field Education may be included as an elective unit in any major. Elective units may be selected from the full range of units available, provided prerequisites are met. Specialist practice stream A specialist Practice stream is available in the course for students who are approved by the course adviser to take this stream, on the basis of additional admission requirements. Students in the Practice stream are required to complete: eight level 1 core units five units of Supervised Field Education two units of Integrative Ministry Practice the unit MINS3002 Biblical Hermeneutics electives and Guided Study units. Students in the practice stream will be guided in their study program by an individually assigned academic adviser. Units may be selected from the full range of units in the course. Supervised Field Education Supervised Field Education (SFE) is a core requirement in the Bachelor of Ministry, giving expression to the reflective ministry practitioner focus of the course. Students complete a minimum of two units and a maximum of five units of SFE in the degree course. In the semester prior to enrolling in SFE, students are encouraged to discuss arrangements for their placement with the SFE unit Coordinator. SFE is also discussed during course advising with the Bachelor of Ministry Coordinator. Sample full-time study pattern Year 1 Semester 1 4 core units 18 points Semester 2 4 core units 18 points Year 2 Semester 1 Major A unit Major B unit Minor unit Major B unit Semester 2 Major A unit Major B unit Supervised Field Education 1 Integrative Ministry Practice A Year 3 Semester 1 Major A unit Major B unit Minor unit Elective unit Semester 2 Major A unit Biblical Hermeneutics for Mission and Ministry Supervised Field Education 2 Integrative Ministry Practice B points points points points points points points points points points points points points points points points Prior to commencing their first unit of Supervised Field Education (MINS2528), students must complete the first level core unit MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry. Students are also required to complete MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership either before or concurrently with their first SFE unit. These units provide orientation to a professional role in ministry and ethical guidelines in ministry practice. Further details of the requirements together with relevant examples, assessment details and bibliography are given in the Supervised Field Education Handbook for Students, available from the SFE coordinator. 16

17 Core units in the Bachelor of Ministry Core units Level 1 Core units Upper level MINS1101 Interpreting the Old Testament MINS1201 Interpreting the New Testament MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry MINS1601 Spirituality for 21 st Century Disciples MINS1603 Beyond Sunday: An Introduction to Life, Faith and Work MINS2528 Supervised Field Education 1 MINS2529 Supervised Field Education 2 MINS2530 Supervised Field Education 3* MINS3516 Supervised Field Education 4* MINS3517 Supervised Field Education 5* MINS2801 Integrative Ministry Practice A MINS3801 Integrative Ministry Practice B MINS3002 Biblical Hermeneutics for Mission and Ministry * required in the Practice stream only Majors in Bachelor of Ministry Major in Biblical Studies MINS1101 Interpreting the Old Testament MINS1201 Interpreting the New Testament MINS3002 Biblical Hermeneutics Plus 3 units selected from the list of Biblical Studies electives: MINS2001 Bible and Culture MINS2002 Guided Study in Biblical Studies A MINS2110 Israel s Response to Exile MINS2111 Pentateuch MINS2216 Pauline Letters MINS & 2 Corinthians MINS2219 Synoptic Gospels MINS2704 Biblical Greek MINS2705 Biblical Hebrew MINS3003 Guided Study in Biblical Studies B MINS3109 Old Testament Writings MINS3110 Wisdom Literature MINS3111 Prophets Then and Now MINS3218 The Gospel of John and the Johannine Letters Majors in Bachelor of Ministry Major in Christian Education & Discipleship Major in Leadership Major in Pastoral Care a specialist focus within the Leadership area MINS1601 Spirituality for 21 st Century Disciples MINS1603 Beyond Sunday: An Introduction to Life, Faith and Work Plus 4 units selected from the list of Christian Education & Discipleship electives: MINS2601 Guided Study in Christian Education & Discipleship A MINS2602 Youth and Young Adult Ministry MINS2603 Ministry with Children and Families MINS2604 Chaplaincy and Ministry in Schools MINS2611 Media & Communication in Contemporary Culture MINS2612 Faith at Work MINS3601 Guided Study in Christian Education & Discipleship B MINS3602 Creative Arts in Worship, Learning and Mission MINS3603 Discipling Adults in Christian Community MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry Plus 4 units selected from the list of Leadership electives: MINS2527 Christian Leadership MINS2531 Guided Study in Leadership A MINS2533 Homiletics MINS2534 Liturgy and Worship MINS3514 Formation for Christian Leadership MINS3515 Leadership and Organisational Culture MINS3518 Guided Study in Leadership B MINS3520 Advanced Christian Leadership MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry MINS3514 Formation for Christian Leadership Plus 3 units selected from the list of Pastoral Care electives within the Leadership Stream: MINS2524 The Caring Practices of the Church MINS2532 Guided Study in Pastoral Care A MINS2536 The Ministry of Pastoral Care MINS2537 Theology and Practice of Chaplaincy MINS3519 Guided Study in Pastoral Care B 17

18 Majors in Bachelor of Ministry Major in Missiology Major in Innovation (a specialist focus within the Missiology area) MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS2318 Mission Then, Mission Now Plus 3 units selected from the list of Missiology electives: MINS2314 The Theology of Jesus Christ, Word and Saviour MINS2316 Guided Study in Missiology A MINS2319 Spirit and the World MINS2320 Evangelism, Conversion and Mission of God MINS2321 Reformation History MINS3335 God the Trinity MINS3336 Church, Ministry, Sacraments MINS3338 Heritage, Theology and Polity of the UCA MINS3339 Missional Church Leadership MINS3341 Guided Study in Missiology B MINS3343 Living the Text in a Postmodern Context MINS3344 The Gift of Forgiveness MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS2323 Innovation as Pioneering MINS2317 Guided Study in Innovation A MINS3342 Guided Study in Innovation B One unit of Supervised Field Education in addition to the SFE units required for the course Minors in the Bachelor of Ministry Minor in Biblical studies Minor in Christian Education & Discipleship Minor in Leadership Minor in Pastoral Care Minor in Missiology Minor in Innovation MINS1101 Interpreting the Old Testament MINS1201 Interpreting the New Testament MINS3002 Biblical Hermeneutics Plus 1 unit selected from the list of Biblical Studies electives MINS1601 Spirituality for 21 st Century Disciples MINS1603 Beyond Sunday: An Introduction to Life, Faith and Work Plus 2 units selected from the list of Christian Education & Discipleship electives MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry Plus 2 units selected from the list of Leadership electives MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry MINS3514 Formation for Christian Leadership Plus 1 unit selected from the list of Pastoral Care electives MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS2318 Mission Then, Mission Now Plus 1 unit selected from the list of Missiology electives MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS2323 Innovation as Pioneering plus 1 unit of Supervised Field Education in addition to the SFE units required for the course 18

19 Associate Degree of Ministry The Associate Degree of Ministry (AssocMin) provides an up-to-date understanding of the major ministry concepts and theories as well as the skills to apply them to life situations as effective practitioners. The Associate Degree provides the same foundation as the Bachelor of Ministry, through the eight Level One core units, with some beginning specialisation in two areas (minor studies). The completion of these studies and a selection of elective units from the bachelor degree ensure the professional character of the award as well as articulation between the courses. This includes the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to the ministry professions. Study at this level also requires students to become critical and independent learners. Course Outcomes Graduates of the Associate Degree of Ministry will have foundational underpinnings in the basic disciplines of: biblical studies; Christian education & discipleship; leadership; and missiology. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Ministry will have: acquired academic and practical skills to access, comprehend and evaluate information across the disciplines of ministry studies developed two areas of specialisation within the disciplines of ministry practice developed ministry skills at an introductory level relevant to a range of employment or voluntary work contexts developed a capacity for self-directed and lifelong learning developed interpersonal, communication, creative and teamwork skills appropriate to a range of employment or voluntary ministry contexts. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Ministry will: have the ability to apply ministry practice skills across a range of employment or voluntary ministry contexts. have developed two areas of specialisation within the disciplines of ministry practice have developed the ability to integrate theory and practice within a range of ministry practice settings have developed foundational leadership skills for planning, problem solving and decision making applicable to a variety of ministry contexts. Length of the course The course requires two years of full-time study, or equivalent part-time. The Associate Degree of Ministry is available as an exit award from the Bachelor of Ministry, or students may commence enrolment in the Associate Degree of Ministry. Course Structure and Rules The Associate Degree of Ministry is 72 credit points comprising 16 units of credit points each: eight level 1 core units, and two minors selected from the range of minors available in the Bachelor of Ministry. A minor is 4 units totalling 18 credit points. No more than two level 1 units may be included in a minor. Minors are available in the following areas: Biblical Studies Christian Education and Discipleship Leadership Pastoral Care Missiology and Innovation. In addition all students must complete one unit of Supervised Field Education and the unit MINS3002 Biblical Hermeneutics. Students who have difficulty in meeting Supervised Field Education placement requirements in the Associate Degree may apply to the Course Coordinator for exemption from this unit. On approval by the Course Coordinator an elective unit may be substituted. Elective units complete the course, selected from the full range of units available in the Bachelor of Ministry, provided that prerequisites are met. 19

20 Sample full-time study pattern Year 1 Semester 1 4 core units 18 points Semester 2 4 core units 18 points Year 2 Semester 1 Minor A unit Minor A unit Minor B unit Elective unit Semester 2 Minor B unit Supervised Field Education 1 Biblical Hermeneutics Elective unit Core units and minors Area Core units Level 1 Core units Upper level Units points points points points points points points points MINS1101 Interpreting the Old Testament MINS1201 Interpreting the New Testament MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry MINS1601 Spirituality for 21st Century Disciples MINS1603 Beyond Sunday: An Introduction to Life, Faith and Work MINS2528 Supervised Field Education MINS3002 Biblical Hermeneutics Area Minor in Christian Education & Discipleship Minor in Leadership Minor in Pastoral Care Minor in Missiology Minor in Innovation Units MINS1601 Spirituality for 21st Century Disciples MINS1603 Beyond Sunday: An Introduction to Life, Faith and Work Plus 2 units selected from the list of Christian Education & Discipleship electives MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry Plus 2 units selected from the list of Leadership electives MINS1509 Introduction to Leadership MINS1510 Introduction to Formation for Ministry MINS3514 Formation for Christian Leadership Plus 1 unit selected from the list of Pastoral Care electives within the Leadership area MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS2318 Mission Then, Mission Now Plus 1 unit selected from the list of Missiology electives MINS1304 Introduction to Christian Thought MINS1305 Reading Cultures MINS2323 Innovation as Pioneering Plus 1 unit of Supervised Field Education in addition to the SFE units required for the course 20