2014 Course Enrolment Guide

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1 2014 Course Enrolment Guide Faculty of Education and Arts/Faculty of Theology and Philosophy Strathfield - NSW Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies This Guide is provided to assist you to select your units for the 2014 academic year. Specific information regarding unit outlines, assessments or content will be provided by your School. Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Students should note that the Course Enrolment Guides are updated regularly. Check the website for latest updates

2 Contents 1. Contact Details: How to use this Guide Program Information Program Maps Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies Units Offered in Global Studies Core Units... 9 Global Studies - Electives Theology Units NOTE ON STUDENT S Students are reminded to check their ACU Student regularly to ensure they receive relevant information from lecturers and the Faculty. Further information regarding Student s can be found at the following link: Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 2

3 1. Contact Details: Course Enquiries Global Studies: School of Arts (NSW/ACT) Theology Studies: Course Coordinator Dr Michael Theophilos Room: Room 19, Level 4, 250 Victoria Parade, Melbourne Phone: (03) Strathfield Course Advisor: Dr Jonathan Tan Room: Edmund Rice Building-Level 2-E2.53 Phone: (02) Students should in the first instance contact course enquiries. If required, your query will be referred to a course coordinator. Please explain in your , that you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies degree. Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 3

4 2. How to use this Guide This Course Enrolment Guide 2014 provides you with information on when and where the units available for study in this program(s) will be offered in Enrolling in units for Read Section 3. Program Information for information on course structure and unit sequence. Take note of any prerequisite or co-requisite requirements before selecting particular units. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met by a student before enrolment in a stipulated unit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the prerequisites for a unit prior to enrolling into that unit. A co-requisite is a requirement that must be met by having already passed or being concurrently enrolled in an associated unit in order to be able to enrol in the stipulated unit. If you wish to enrol into a unit for which you have not met the prerequisite or corequisite requirements, please obtain approval from your Course Coordinator. 2. Refer to the unit listings in Section 4. Units Offered in 2014 to select your units. Take note of the study period in which units are offered. 3. You must refer to Administration & Enrolment on the ACU website ( for information on how to complete your enrolment via Student Connect. Administration & Enrolment also provides detailed information on managing your studies. 4. Log on to Student Connect and enrol ( Student Connect is a web interface allowing students to complete their ACU enrolment online. IMPORTANT NOTE Failure to enrol or re-enrol before the published due dates for re-enrolment on the ACU website ( may result in late fee penalties. Even if you are unsure of what units you need to enrol in, please ensure that you enrol or re-enrol in at least one unit before the due date. Enrolling in at least one unit by the due date will enable you to add further units, or amend your enrolment via Student Connect up until the final dates published in the Critical Dates for Variation of Enrolment on the ACU website ( Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 4

5 3. Program Information This is a dual degree for high achieving students that combines Global Studies and its social, political, economic and cultural elements with an international study/internship. Students will also study the Catholic theological tradition with an ecumenical and interfaith perspective, its relationship to other traditions and the potential for responding to the demands of the present and the future. REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE AWARD To qualify for the degrees, a student must complete 320 cp consisting of: cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of ; 2. a. 40 cp from Global Studies Core Units b. 40 cp from the International Study/Internship unit; c. 40 cp from Global Studies Electives; a. 160 cp selected in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Theology degree, consisting of Theology units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Theology and/or Philosophy units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Arts; including 20cp from University Core Units. b. 40 cp from other units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings or from units available in any other course for which the student is eligible to enrol. For information on the duration of your course, and the requirements to complete your award, please refer to the Course Rules for your program. Course Title Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies Course Rules The Core Curriculum The Australian Catholic University Core Curriculum has been designed to focus on aspects of the University s identity and mission. The units emphasises critical judgment, clear expression, ethical decision-making and concern for others, as individuals and as a community. The Core is comprised of a total of five units: Two University Core units: All students in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies are required to complete the following University Core units as part of this program: UNCC100 UNCC300 Our World, Community and Vulnerability Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 5

6 Two Program Core units: These units build explicitly on the University Core units and all students in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies are required to complete at least two Program Core units from the following list: THCT101 THCT203 THCP100 THCP202 THCP203 THCP204 THCP205 PHIL208 What Christians Believe The Church in History Humanity, Hope and Salvation (Pre:THBS100 and ) The Signs of the Times Faith and Human Development (Pre:THBS100 and ) Christian Theological Ethics (Pre:THBS100 and ) Theology, Psychology and Human Experience (Pre:THBS100 and ) Church and Social Context (Pre:THBS100 and Christians) God, Religion and Evil (10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) One Community Engagement unit: All students in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies are required to complete the following Community Engagement Unit: Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies offers an international education, which serves to integrate theory with practice. Students are recommended to study abroad (ACU has partner institutions around the world) and/or do an internship that provides international work experience and networks. More information on the Core Curriculum please refer to Notice for students who wish to exit from a course of study other than that for which they are enrolled (a) (b) (c) if you intend to continue with your current course, you are not permitted to exit with a lower level award, however you may request a letter from your Course Coordinator confirming that you have satisfied the requirements for the relevant lower award; if you do in fact exit with a lower level award and subsequently wish to resume your studies in the higher level course, you will be required to reapply for admission to that course in order to resume your studies. if you intend to continue in a dual degree, you cannot exit with a single level award, but you may request a letter from the Course Coordinator confirming that you have satisfied the requirements for the relevant single award. This is only applicable to programs that have an exit point or dual degrees. Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 6

7 3.1 Program Maps Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies Students enrolling in units which do not follow the sequence recommended in their Program Map cannot be guaranteed a clash free timetable. Pre-requisite units are shown in italics and parentheses. These units must be completed before the unit above them. Example 1 Major in Minor in Minor in Study of Religion YEAR 1 Sem 1 Unit 1 What Christians Believe # Unit 1 THBS100 Introduction to the Bible Study of Religion Unit Level unit Unit Level unit Sem 2 Unit 2 THCT101 The Church in History # or 200 or 300 Level unit Unit Level unit Study of Religion unit Level unit UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability ## University Core unit YEAR 2 Sem 3 Unit 3 Unit 4 GLST201 Global Change and Development Global Studies Elective Unit 1 Sem 4 Unit 4 Unit 5 GLST200 Global Health ENVR204 Environmental Sustainability YEAR 3 Sem 5 Study of Religion Unit 3 UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (Pre: UNCC100) ## University Core unit Global Studies Elective Unit 2 Global Studies Elective Unit 3 Sem 6 Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange ### Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange ### Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange ### Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange ### YEAR 4 Sem 7 POLS309 World Politics and Justice (Pre: 40cp from 100/200-level POLS or GLST201 Global Change and Development) Global Studies elective Unit 4 Study of Religion Unit 4 Unit 6 Sem 8 Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 Elective 4 Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 7

8 Example 2 Major in Minor in Minor in Study of Religion YEAR 1 Sem 1 Unit 1 What Christians Believe # Unit 1 THBS100 Introduction to the Bible Study of Religion Unit Level unit Unit Level unit Sem 2 Unit 3 THCT101 The Church in History # Unit Level Unit Study of Religion Unit Level unit UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability ## University Core unit YEAR 2 Sem 3 Unit 4 Unit 3 GLST201 Global Change and Development Global Studies elective unit 1 Sem 4 Unit 5 Unit 4 GLST200 Global Health ENVR204 Environmental Sustainability YEAR 3 Sem 5 UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives ## University Core unit Study of Religion Unit 3 Global Studies elective Unit 2 Global Studies elective Unit 3 Sem 6 Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange YEAR 4 Sem 7 POLS309 World Politics and Justice (Pre: 40cp from 100/200-level POLS or GLST201 Global Change and Development) Global Studies elective Unit 4 Study of Religion Unit 4 Unit 6 Sem 8 Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 Elective 4 Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 8

9 4. Units Offered in 2014 (NOTE: amendments may be made to unit availability depending on student demand.) offerings shown by colour: Strathfield on campus Online Unit codes related to the Schedule of Unit offerings as follows: THBS = THCP = Christian Practice THCT = THSR = Studies of Religions PHIL = Philosophy Note: Where the standard enrolment pattern is not applicable students should consult with their Course Coordinator. Global Studies Core Units Pre-requisite units are shown in italics and parentheses. These units must be completed before the unit above them. OFFERED SEMESTER 1 Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode STRATHFIELD GLST201 Global Change & Development On POLS309 World Politics & Justice World Politics and Justice (Pre: 40cp in 100/200 level POLS or GLST201 Global Change and Development) On OFFERED SEMESTER 2 Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode STRATHFIELD GLST200 Global Health Online ENVR204 Environmental Sustainability On Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 9

10 Global Studies - Electives Note Units selected as Global Study Electives cannot be counted as part of your major or minors. Ensure each year your sequence of majors, minors or electives are available. Pre-requisite units are shown in italics and parentheses. These units must be completed before the unit above them. OFFERED SUMMER B Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode POLS103 Intro to Comparative Politics (Introduction to Comparative Politics) This unit will only run if enrolment is sufficient Global Studies Electives Strathfield Intensive Mode Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode MGMT100 Foundations of Management North Sydney - On BUSN201 International Business Online* COMM102 Introduction to Communication Strathfield On COMM213 Interpersonal Communication Strathfield On DVST100 Intro to Intl Develop Studies Strathfield On (Introduction to International Development Studies) DVST200# Refugees and Forced Migration Strathfield On (Intensive Mode) ECON102 Microeconomics 1 Strathfield On (Intensive Mode) ECON200 Principles of Bus Economics North Sydney - On (Principles of Business Economics) ECON209 The Global Economy (Pre: 10cp from 100 level ECON unit or Strathfield - On GEOG101) EDFD210 Global Perspectives in Educn Strathfield - On (Global Perspectives in Education) BIOL101 Biodiversity North Sydney - On BIOL327 Marine and Coastal Ecology (Pre:BIOL102) North Sydney - On ENVR100 Environmental Issues North Sydney - On ERTH100 Earth Science North Sydney - On GEOG101 Hum Geography of Globalisation Strathfield On (Human Geographies of Globalisation) GEOG200 Geographies of Development in SE Asia (Pre: GEOG101) Strathfield On LEGL103 Intro Internatl HR Law & Pract Introduction to International Human Rights Law and Practice Strathfield On Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 10

11 SOCS100 Introduction to Sociology Strathfield On SOCS209 Race and Ethnicity in Australia (Pre: 10cp from 100-level Sociology unit) * Students undertake this unit online and complete the final exam during the Central Examination Period on their campus. # DVST200 is offered in a three week intensive mode. Theology Units OFFERED SEMESTER 1 Pre-requisite units are shown in italics and parentheses. These units must be completed before the unit above them. # Mixed Mode - Mixed Mode units are offered via extended resources on LEO and live webinar classes (and possibly some video-conference sessions) with the lecturer. Students from any ACU campus may enrol, however all students must enrol through the nominated campus. Students will be able to participate in webinars on their own campus at a designated PC lab, or wherever they have access to a broadband internet connection. A USB headset with microphone is required for all webinar classes. * Units identified as Program Core units Unit Code Unit Title Pre-requisites Location Delivery Mode PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature PHIL208 God, Religion and Evil 10cp from 100 level unit in Philosophy PHIL224 Ancient Greek Philosophy 10cp from 100 level unit in Philosophy PHIL321 History of Philosophy Seminar If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact Richard Colledge at Richard.Colledge@acu.edu.au or course advisor for clarification. 10cp from 200 level unit in Philosophy THBS100 Introduction to the Bible THCP100* The Signs of the Times * What Christians Believe THCT101* The Church in History If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for (All enrolments through Brisbane) Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 11

12 clarification. THBS206 Jewish Society 200BCE-200CE THBS100 and THCP204* Theology, Psychology and Human Experience THBS100 and If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and THBS100 and Sacrament THCT203* Humanity, Hope and Salvation THBS100 and THCT301 THCT302 The Triune God If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. Contemporary Approaches to Theology If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THBS100 and THBS100 and (All enrolments through Brisbane) (All enrolments through Brisbane) (All enrolments through Ballarat) THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture Nil THEL203 New Testament Greek A Nil Online OFFERED SEMESTER 2 Pre-requisite units are shown in italics and parentheses. These units must be completed before the unit above them. # Mixed Mode - Mixed Mode units are offered via extended resources on LEO and live webinar classes (and possibly some video-conference sessions) with the lecturer. Students from any ACU campus may enrol, however all students must enrol through the nominated campus. Students will be able to participate in webinars on their own campus at a designated PC lab, or wherever they have access to a broadband internet connection. A USB headset with microphone is required for all webinar classes. * Units identified as Program Core units Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 12

13 Unit Code Unit Title Pre-requisites Location Delivery Mode PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics PHIL209 Philosophy, Film and the Arts 10cp from 100 level unit in Philosophy PHIL210 Language, Meaning and Truth 10cp from 100 level unit in Philosophy PHIL322 Metaphysics & Epistemology Seminar If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. 10cp from 200 level unit in Philosophy THBS101 Archaeology and the Bible * What Christians Believe THBS200 Pauline Literature THBS100 and THCP202* Faith and Human Development THBS100 and THCP203* Christian Theological Ethics THBS100 and THCP207 Christian Community Experience THBS100 and If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THCT200 Jesus Christ Today THBS100 and THCT206 Church Reform in the 16 th and 17 th THBS100 and Centuries If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THSR201 Ethics and Peace Studies in World Nil Religions THEL208 New Testament Greek B THEL203 or its equivalent (All enrolments through Brisbane) (All enrolments through Brisbane) Online Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 13

14 For information on Unit Descriptions, please refer to the ACU Handbook on the ACU website ( Please select the appropriate Handbook, and then select Unit Descriptions. Delivery Modes: On Offered face-to-face or with an online component via the Learning Environment Online (LEO) at any one of the six ACU campuses. On Site Offered face-to-face or with an online component via LEO at any location other than one of the six ACU campuses. Distance Offered wholly through the provision of printed material to the student. These units may include an online component via LEO but printed material is the primary source of teaching. Online Offered wholly through online study via LEO. Mixed mode A combination of online, distance, on-campus and/or on-site delivery modes. Now that you have read your Course Enrolment Guide, you can now enrol in units online for the 2014 Academic Year, using Student Connect ( For more information about the enrolment processes for both new and continuing students, please refer to the guides provided. Students please note: The course enrolment guides are subject to change. Please check regularly for updates to your course information. If you require any academic advice, please contact your course coordinator. For any other enquiries, please contact your local Student Centre. ( Information last updated on 25 February 2014 Page 14