MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY

MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY WHY STUDY MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY AT AVONDALE?... 2 BACHEL OF MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY (BMINTH)... 2 Details... 2 Overview... 2 Entry requirements... 3 Where it could take you... 3 Course Structure... 3 Bachelor of Ministry & Theology Course Sequence Grid CE STRUCTURE... 4 BACHEL OF MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY (HONOURS) (BMINTH (HONS))... 5 Details... 5 Overview... 5 Entry requirements... 5 Course Structure... 5 BMinTh (Hons) Ministry Pathway Information... 5 Graduation Requirements... 6 Bachelor of Ministry & Theology (Honours) course sequence grid... 7 BACHEL OF THEOLOGY (BTH)... 8 Details... 8 Overview... 8 Entry requirements... 8 Where it could take you... 8 Course structure... 9 Bachelor of Theology Sample course sequence... 9 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (ASSOCDEGTHEOLSTUDS)... 10 Details... 10 Overview... 10 Entry requirements... 10 Where it could take you... 10 Course structure... 11 Associate Degree in Theological Studies typical part-time sequence... 11 AVAILABLE ELECTIVES... 12 CHAPLAINCY... 13 MINISTRY & THEOLOGY GENERAL INFMATION... 15 Terms Explained... 15 Entry requirements for international students... 15 Advanced standing and credit transfer... 15 Fees... 15 Textbooks and other costs... 15 Scholarships... 15 Financial Assistance... 15 Course Convenor... 16 HOW TO APPLY... 16 1 P age

WHY STUDY MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY AT AVONDALE? Avondale offers a wide range of degree options in ministry and theology, giving you the opportunity to prepare for life as a minister, chaplain, educated and skilled layperson or as an academic in the field of theology. Each degree is designed to assist you to develop a greater understanding of yourself, the world past, present and future and to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong church and community. You will be taught by expert qualified staff who have both pastoral experience and specialised postgraduate education. Avondale has been providing excellence in Christian higher education since 1897. We are committed to providing education that prepares people to make a significant difference in the world. BACHEL OF MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY (BMinTh) Details CRICOS Code: Locations Offered: Degree type: Study Mode: Course Duration: Accreditation 059851C Lake Macquarie Campus Undergraduate On campus. Distance Education Four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) The BMinTh is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Overview Avondale s Bachelor of Ministry and Theology is designed to prepare you for employed ministry in Seventh-day Adventist churches and organisations, and other Christian denominational churches. The course provides a foundation in ministry and theology and the resources required to work as an employed minister. The course is structured to be a highly flexible degree. The three majors in biblical studies, church ministry and theology can be expanded into specialisations using the eight electives that are offered through the degree. These eight electives can be developed into another major area of interest. This means that you will graduate qualified in more than one area, increasing employability and workforce readiness. The biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew) component of the degree integrates the use of LOGOS Bible Software into the program allowing you to reach a higher level of language understanding in a fun, interactive and user-friendly way. This software makes the degree more accessible to everyone. 2 P age

Entry requirements DIRECT ENTRY Minimum ATAR of 63.00 (or equivalent e.g. OP of 17 or less) ALTERNATE ENTRY If your ATAR is below 63.00 (or equivalent), you may still be able to gain entry into this degree on a conditional basis. For further information on alternative pathways into a course visit www.avondale.edu.au/admissionrequirements OTHER REQUIREMENTS Completed recommendation form, and telephone interview with the pastor of the church you currently attend Optional telephone interview between yourself and a faculty member At least two years must have elapsed since your baptism, during which time you must have ben active in a local church. Where it could take you The BMinTh and BMinTh (Hons) provides the foundations for a career as a: Church pastor Youth minister Evangelist Church administrator School chaplain Pastoral educator University lecturer It can also prepare you for a career in a wide range of areas, depending on what additional major you choose to study. This can give you many avenues of employment from which to choose. Course Structure The BMinTh is composed of 32 units (192 credit points) of study over eight semesters full-time, or part-time equivalent. All units are worth six credit points (unless otherwise specified). 3 P age

Bachelor of Ministry & Theology Course Sequence Grid CE STRUCTURE Sem Biblical Studies Major Theology Major Church Ministry Major 1 BBNT16000 Gospels A THSY16100 Introduction to Theology CMIN16000 Spiritual Formation for Pastoral Ministry THCH16500 SDA History and Ministry of Ellen White 2 BBBL17000 Hebrew A THCH26500 Early and Medieval Church Prereq Unit in THSY16100 CMIN16100 Communication and Worship Elective 1 Minor A Major 100-Level Specialisation 1 - unit 9 3 BBBL24500 NT Greek BBOT26500 OT Prophets Prereq BBBL17000 Even Yrs CMIN21500 Ministry: Theory & Practice A Prereq CMIN-100 level unit Elective 2 Minor A Major 200 level Specialisation 1 - unit 10 BBOT26200 Pentateuch Prereq BBBL17000 Odd Yrs 4 BBNT35100 Gospels B Prereq BBBL24500, BBBL16100 Elective 3 Minor A Major 100/200 Level Specialisation 1 - unit 11 CMIN26500 Preaching in Ministry Prereq CMIN16100 Elective 4 Minor A Major 200 level Specialisation 1 - unit 12 Available Odd Years only + 5 BBNT36100 NT Epistles B Prereq BBBL24500, BBBL16100 6 BBNT36200 NT Apocalypses Prereq BBBL26100 AND 1 unit in BBNT THSY28000 Australian and New Zealand Religions Prereq THSY16100 THSY36100 Systematic Theology B Prereq HIST26500, THCH26500 Available Even Years only + 7 BBOT35000 OT Apocalyptic Prereq BBBL17000 See Course Coord for below BBOT37600 OT Historical Writings BBOT39000 OT Poetry and Wisdom Literature THSY26000 Ethics and Philosophy of Religion Prereq THSY16100 CMIN28100 Evangelism in Practice A Prereq units in CMIN-100 level unit and CMIN-200 level unit CMIN38300 Ministry: Theory & Practice B Prereq CMIN21500 CMIN38100 Evangelism in Practice B Prereq 2 units in CMIN-200 level unit Elective 5 Minor B Major 200 level Specialisation 2 Unit 9 Elective 6 Minor B Major 200 level Specialisation 2 Unit 10 Elective 7 Minor B Major 300 level Specialisation 2 Unit 11 8 THSY36000 Systematic Theology A Prereq HIST26500, THCH26500, TH_-200 level unit THCH37100 Historical Theology Prereq THCH26500, TH_-200 level unit CMIN39000 Marriage and Family Ministry Prereq CMIN-100 level unit and CMIN-200 level unit Elective 8 Minor B Major 300 level Specialisation 2 Unit 12 4 P age

BACHEL OF MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY (HONOURS) (BMINTH (HONS)) Details CRICOS Code: Locations Offered: Degree type: Study Mode: Course Duration: Accreditation 074179E Lake Macquarie Campus Undergraduate On campus. Distance Education Four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) The BMinTh (Hon) is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Overview If you are excelling in your Bachelor of Ministry & Theology studies, the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology (Honours) program gives you the opportunity to advance your studies through further pastoral and theological reflection, specialised training and research experience. If you graduate from the BMinTh (Hons) with first-class honours, you may then be eligible to commence a PhD program without completing a master s degree. Entry requirements If you complete four semesters of the BMinTh course with a minimum average of 70%, you will be invited to structure your course in fifth semester with a view to join the BMinTh (Hons) in sixth semester. If you still have a minimum average of 70% at the end of semester six, you may enrol directly in the honours program for semester seven. Course Structure The BMinTh (Hons) is composed of 32 units (192 credit points) of study over eight semesters fulltime, or part-time equivalent. All units are worth six credit points (unless otherwise specified). BMinTh (Hons) Ministry Pathway Information If you want to use the BMinTh (Hons) as a pathway to ministry, you will need to take eight units for a major in Church Ministry (CMIN) instead of a third minor and four electives. Therefore, you will take the same units as students in the BMinTh, but you will take four units (24 credit points) of honours study in the place of BMinTh electives. 5 P age

Graduation Requirements There are three levels of graduation in the honours program: CATEGY Honours Class 1 (H1) Honours Class 2 Division 1 (H21) Honours Class 2 Division 2 (H22) Honours Class 3 CRITERIA For students who receive a High Distinction for their thesis and pass all units with a minimum average of 75% For students who receive a High Distinction for their thesis and pass all units with an average of 70 75% For students who receive a Distinction for their thesis and pass all units with a minimum average of 70% For students who receive a Credit for their thesis and pass all units with a minimum average of 70% For students who receive a Credit for their thesis and pass all units with a minimum average below 70% 6 P age

Bachelor of Ministry & Theology (Honours) course sequence grid Sem Biblical Studies Major Theology Major Church Ministry Major 1 BBNT16000 Gospels A THSY16100 Introduction to Theology CMIN16000 Spiritual Formation for Pastoral Ministry THCH16500 SDA History and Ministry of Ellen White 2 BBBL17000 Hebrew A THCH26500 Early and Medieval Church Prereq Unit in THSY16100 CMIN16100 Communication and Worship Elective 1 = Minor Specialisation unit 9 3 BBBL24500 NT Greek BBOT26500 OT Prophets Prereq BBBL17000 Even Yrs CMIN21500 Ministry: Theory & Practice A Prereq CMIN1% Elective 2 = Minor Specialisation unit 10 BBOT26200 Pentateuch Prereq BBBL17000 Odd Yrs 4 BBNT35100 Gospels B Prereq BBBL24500, BBBL16100 Elective 3 = Minor Specialisation unit 11 CMIN26500 Preaching in Ministry Prereq CMIN16100 Elective 4 = Minor Specialisation unit 12 Available Odd Years only + 5 BBNT36100 NT Epistles B Prereq BBBL24500, BBBL16100 6 BBNT36200 NT Apocalypses Prereq BBBL26100 AND 1 unit in BBNT THSY28000 Australian and New Zealand Religions Prereq THSY16100 THSY36100 Systematic Theology B Prereq HIST26500, THCH26500 Available Even Years only + 7 BBOT35000 OT Apocalyptic Prereq BBBL17000 See Course Coord for below BBOT37600 OT Historical Writings BBOT39000 OT Poetry and Wisdom Literature THSY26000 Ethics and Philosophy of Religion Prereq THSY16100 CMIN28100 Evangelism in Practice A Prereq units in CMIN-100 level unit and CMIN-200 level unit CMIN38300 Ministry: Theory & Practice B Prereq CMIN21500 CMIN38100 Evangelism in Practice B Prereq 2 units in CMIN-200 level unit Honours Thesis THHN42000 Honours Research methods & Thesis proposal Honours Thesis THHN42100 Theology Honours Thesis Honours Thesis THHN42100 Theology Honours Thesis 8 THSY36000 Systematic Theology A Prereq HIST26500, THCH26500, TH_-200 level unit THCH37100 Historical Theology Prereq THCH26500, TH_-200 level unit CMIN39000 Marriage and Family Ministry Prereq CMIN-100 level unit and CMIN-200 level unit Honours Thesis THHN42100 Theology Honours Thesis 7 P age

BACHEL OF THEOLOGY (BTh) Details CRICOS Code: Locations Offered: Degree type: Study Mode: Course Duration: Accreditation 059850D Lake Macquarie Campus Undergraduate On campus. Distance education. Three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) The BTh is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Overview Avondale s Bachelor of Theology gives you the opportunity to study the theological disciplines for either personal interest or as preparation for postgraduate study and a possible academic career in theology. The course covers areas such as biblical studies, biblical languages, theology, history, spirituality, and pastoral psychology. While the course does not provide a pathway into the employed ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, it does give students a theological foundation and an opportunity for personal spiritual development. Entry requirements DIRECT ENTRY Minimum ATAR of 63.00 (or equivalent e.g. OP of 17 or less) ALTERNATE ENTRY If your ATAR is below 63.00 (or equivalent), you may still be able to gain entry into this degree on a conditional basis. For further information on alternative pathways into a course visit www.avondale.edu.au/admissionrequirements OTHER REQUIREMENTS Completed recommendation form, and telephone interview with the pastor of the church you currently attend Optional telephone interview between yourself and a faculty member Where it could take you The BTh provides the foundations for postgraduate academic study of theology or biblical studies. 8 P age

Course structure The BTh is composed of 24 units (144 credit points) of study over six semesters full-time. All units are worth six credit points (unless otherwise specified). Bachelor of Theology Sample course sequence Year 1 Semester Unit Unit Unit Unit 1 BBNT16000 Gospels A BBBL24500 New Testament Greek THSY16100 Introduction To Theology THCH16500 SDA History and Ministry of Ellen White 2 BBNT17000 Nt Epistles A BBBL25500 New Testament Greek B THSY26000 Ethics and Philosophy of Religion BBBL17000 Hebrew A Year 2 3 BBOT26500** Old Testament Prophets MIN THCH26500 Early And Medieval Church ELECTIVE BBOT37600* Old Testament Historical Writings 4 BBOT26200** Pentateuch BBOT39000** Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom Literature MIN CMPS16000** Developmental and Pastoral Psychology CMPS17500* Pastoral Psychology ELECTIVE Across the Lifespan Year 3 5 BBNT35100 (BS) Gospels B THSY36000 (T) Systematic Theology A MIN BBOT35000 (BS) Old Testament Apocalyptic THCH37100 (T) Historical Theology ELECTIVE 6 BBNT36100 (BS) NT Epistles B THSY28000 (T) Australian And Nz Religions MIN BBNT36200 (BS) New Testament Apocalypses THSY36100 (T) Systematic Theology B ELECTIVE * Unit offered odd years ** Unit offered even years 9 P age

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (AssocDegTheolStuds) Details CRICOS code: Degree type Locations offered Study mode Course duration Accreditation 059849G Undergraduate Lake Macquarie Campus On campus. Distance education Two years full-time (or equivalent part-time) The Associate Degree in Theological Studies is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Overview Avondale s Associate Degree in Theological Studies provides a two-year study of basic theology, the Bible, and church ministry for those who wish to serve as educated and skilled laypersons within a local congregation. The degree will provide you with a flexible program, a range of units, and field work where you are placed and mentored in a local church that can later be credited towards a Bachelor of Theology or a Bachelor of Ministry and Theology if further study is desired. Entry requirements DIRECT ENTRY Minimum ATAR of 63.00 (or equivalent e.g. OP of 17 or less) ALTERNATE ENTRY If your ATAR is below 63.00 (or equivalent), you may still be able to gain entry into this degree on a conditional basis. For further information on alternative pathways into a course visit www.avondale.edu.au/admissionrequirements Where it could take you The Associate Degree in Theological Studies provides the foundations for a career as a: Church administrator Lay ministry support Church pastor (with further study) 10 P age

Course structure The AssocDegTheolStuds is composed of 16 units (96 credit points) of study over four semesters fulltime (or part-time equivalent). All units are worth six credit points (unless otherwise specified). All units are to be taken from the three discipline areas: Biblical Languages and Biblical Studies, Systematic and Historical Theology, and Church Ministry and Pastoral Psychology. At least four units must be taken in two of these streams and at least three units must be taken at second level or above. In this two-year course, students do not normally take third level units, although this option is available to those approved to study these units. Associate Degree in Theological Studies typical part-time sequence Sem J J J J THSY28000 Australian & New Zealand Religions 2014 2015 2016 2017 CMIN10500 Children s Ministry in the Local Church THSY16100 Introduction to Theology CMIN26500 Preaching in Ministry BBOT28200 Pentateuchal Studies CMIN16400 Small Groups in Ministry THCH16500 Seventh-day Adventist History & Ministry of Ellen White CMIN21500 Ministry: Theory & Practice A 2018 2019 2020 2021 CMIN16500 CMIN18300 CMIN16100 THCH26600 Youth Ministry in the Local Ministry Practicum Communication & Worship The Reformation Era Church BBNT16000 Gospels A BBNT17000 NT Epistles A BBBI26000 Biblical Apocalypses CMPS16000 Developmental & Pastoral Psychology This table shows a typical part-time sequence. Units are presented in mixed-mode with students completing work through Distance Education before and after sessions in February (F) and July (J). 11 P age

AVAILABLE ELECTIVES Electives may be taken from any unit offered at Avondale for which a student has met the prerequisites. Your eight electives can be structured in the following ways: extend one or two majors to specialisations by adding four units from the lists below in two of the lists, choosing from biblical studies, church ministry or theology units use four electives to create a minor or honours. You can elect to study two minors of four units each, or one minor and four related electives or one minor and honours. Minors can be in any other areas apart from biblical studies, church ministry and theology combine all eight electives to create a major in another discipline. Component Units Biblical Studies BBNT17000 Epistles A BBOT37600 Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom BBOT39000 Old Testament Historical Writings ENGL21000 Bible as Literature BBBL17100 Hebrew B BBOT26200 Pentateuch BBOT26500 Old Testament Prophets BBRN36100 Biblical Studies - Independent Topic BBBL25500 New Testament Greek B BBBL26000 New Testament Greek II A BBBL26100 New Testament Greek II B Component Units Church Ministry CMIN26400 Chaplaincy Principles and Practice CMIN16300 Small Groups in Ministry CMIN16500 Youth Ministry in the Local Church CMPS16000 Developmental and Pastoral Psychology CMIN12500 Ministry to Children CMIN36500 Advanced Homiletics CMRN35000 Independent Topic in Church Ministry or Psychology BBRN36100 Biblical Studies - Independent Topic BBBL25500 New Testament Greek B BBBL26000 New Testament Greek II A BBBL26100 New Testament Greek II B Component Units Theology HIST26500 The Reformation THSY21000 Contemporary Issues in Science and Theology THRN22500 Guided Studies in Religious Studies I THRN35000 Research Seminar in Theological Studies 12 P age

OTHER MAJ OPTIONS Accounting Communication Counselling Education Human Resource Management International Poverty and Development Studies (IPDS) Visual Communication CHAPLAINCY - available as a specialisation or as a major Chaplaincy Specialisation (12 units) Must complete all of the following units: Pre-requisite CNSL11000 Counselling Skills I CMPS16000 Development & Pastoral Psychology (R)** PSYC213 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (UNE) (Tri) PSYC101; PSYC102 CMIN26400 Chaplaincy Principles and Practice CHPL31000 Clinical Pastoral Education A CHPL32000 Clinical Pastoral Education B CNSL31000 Social, Ethical, Legal & Spiritual Issues in Counselling CNSL11000 and at least SIX units from: CMIN16100 Communication and Worship CMIN16300 Small Groups in Ministry (Distance only) CMIN16500 Youth ministry (S)* CSTD10400 Spiritual Care in Health (H)* CMIN28100 Evangelism in Practice A OEHP10100 Perspectives in Outdoor Education THSY16100 Introduction to Theology CNSL21000 Counselling Theories I CNSL22000 Emotional Processes & Addictive Behaviours (S)* EDUC29500 Multicultural Education and Indigenous Studies ENGL21000 The Bible as Literature OEHP20300 Expedition Planning & Management CMIN39000 Marriage & Family Ministry EDSP39500 School Systems for Chaplains (S)* The following unit is required in place of the Core unit ARTS34300 Ethics & Social Justice THWR36400 World Religions (3rd year) (H)* Hospital Chaplaincy; (S)* School Chaplaincy; (R)** Recommended unit 13 P age

Chaplaincy Major (8 units) Must complete all of the following units: Pre-requisite CNSL11000 Counselling Skills I CMPS16000 Development & Pastoral Psychology (R)** PSYC213 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (UNE) (Tri) PSYC101; PSYC102 CMIN26400 Chaplaincy Principles and Practice CHPL31000 Clinical Pastoral Education A CHPL32000 Clinical Pastoral Education B CNSL31000 Social, Ethical, Legal & Spiritual Issues in Counselling CNSL11000 and at least TWO units from: CMIN16100 Communication and Worship CMIN16300 Small Groups in Ministry (Distance only) CMIN16500 Youth ministry (S)* CSTD10400 Spiritual Care in Health (H)* CMIN28100 Evangelism in Practice A OEHP10100 Perspectives in Outdoor Education THSY16100 Introduction to Theology CNSL21000 Counselling Theories I CNSL22000 Emotional Processes & Addictive Behaviours (S)* EDUC29500 Multicultural Education and Indigenous Studies ENGL21000 The Bible as Literature OEHP20300 Expedition Planning & Management (S)* CMIN39000 Marriage & Family Ministry EDSP39500 School Systems for Chaplains (S)* The following unit is required in place of the Core unit ARTS34300 Ethics & Social Justice THWR36400 World Religions (3rd year) (H)* Hospital Chaplaincy; (S)* School Chaplaincy; (R)** Recommended unit 14 P age

MINISTRY & THEOLOGY GENERAL INFMATION Terms Explained Minor Major An approved sequence of studies comprising at least FOUR 6-credit point units in one discipline area or coherent multi-discipline area with at least two units at 200- or 300-level. An approved sequence of studies comprising at least EIGHT 6-credit point units in one discipline area or coherent multi-discipline area with at least two units at 300- level Specialisation An approved sequence of studies comprised of at least 10 units (usually TWELVE 6- credit point units) in one discipline or coherent multi-discipline area, including at least two units at 100-level, at least four units at 200-level and at least four units at 300-level. Entry requirements for international students Overseas applicants will have their qualifications assessed by Avondale Admissions. Overseas applicants are also required to satisfy Australian Government visa requirements. For a comprehensive list of English and academic entry requirements, visit www.avondale.edu.au/entryrequirements Advanced standing and credit transfer For information on advanced standing and credit transfer, see Avondale s Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer policy. Fees For current information on tuition, on-campus accommodation and meal costs, visit www.avondale.edu.au/fees Textbooks and other costs You can expect to spend approximately AUD$200 on textbooks, lecture notes and excursions per semester. Some textbooks are available to borrow from Avondale s library. Scholarships Avondale offers a number of scholarships to new students from Australia and New Zealand who have a passion for their chosen course and a desire to study at Avondale. For a full list of Avondale scholarships and information on how to apply, visit www.avondale.edu.au/scholarships Financial Assistance If you are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you may be eligible for FEE- HELP assistance. For details visit www.studyassist.gov.au 15 P age

Course Convenor Some of the course structure and unit details for courses in this brochure are currently being updated. To confirm available units contact the course convenor, Dr Kayle de Waal HOW TO APPLY For an information pack and application form, contact Avondale Admissions or apply online at www.avondale.edu.au Phone: +61 2 4980 2377 Freecall: 1800 991 392 (within Australia) Email: study@avondale.edu.au Mail: PO Box 19, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia 16 P age