2016 Course Enrolment Guide

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1 2016 Course Enrolment Guide Faculty of Theology and Philosophy National Bachelor of Theology Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Students commencing 2016) Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Please note that Course Enrolment Guides are revised regularly and students are advised to check the website for the latest updates. Additional information from your School, Faculty and the University will be sent to your ACU student address so you need to check your ACU account regularly. Please note that all communication with University staff must be sent from your ACU student account. HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE The Course Enrolment Guide is designed to assist students in the selection of units and to ensure that students are aware of the requirements for the completion of their degree. It is expected that students have read the course rules prior to enrolment. Enrolling in units for Refer to Section 1. Course Map for the structure of your course. Please note that this may vary depending on the where you are studying and/or the year in which you commenced your studies. Make a note of the core units you need to enrol in for Refer to Section 2. Unit Information for details about elective units offered at your this year. Pay particular attention to prerequisite requirements. 3. Make sure that you are familiar with the rules and structure of your course. Refer to Section 3. Course Information for links to the Handbook, which contains information on the major, minor and specialisation options available in your course. 4. Refer to the Enrolment 1 section of the ACU website for step-by-step instructions on how to enrol in units via Student Connect. 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Course Map... 3 Bachelor of Theology... 3 Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Unit Information Units... 5 Important Information Course Information Course Structure Course Specific Advice General Advice Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 2

3 Bachelor of Theology 1. COURSE MAP Students enrolling in units which do not follow the sequence recommended in their Course Map cannot be guaranteed a clash free timetable. Please note that the course map is based on a two year unit cycle. Please note: Theology Specified units are indicated in red and must be undertaken as part of the course requirements. no more than 100 cp may be selected from 100-level units. YEAR 1 Sem 1 Sem 2 YEAR 2 *THBS100 Introduction to the Bible (10cp) *THCT100 What Christians Believe (10cp) *THEL103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society (10cp) (Inc: THCT103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society) Can be credited towards Biblical Studies major/minor. *THEL103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society (10cp) (Inc: THCT103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society) Can be credited towards Christian Thought major/minor. *THCP105 Prayer and Liturgy (10cp) 0 credit points *THCP104 Integrated Theological Studies A (Theology specified unit) *UNCC100 Our Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society (10cp) *THCP104 Integrated Theological Studies A (Theology specified unit) F MID YEAR ENTRY ONLY Sem 1 Sem 2 THBS209 New Testament Letters (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) THBS210 The Canonical Gospels (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) (Theology specified units) THBS204 Biblical Prophets (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) THBS205 Narratives of Ancient Israel (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) (Theology specified units) THCT212 Christ, Creation and Salvation (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THCT200 Jesus Christ Today) THCT213 The Triune God (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THCT301 The Triune God) (Theology specified units) *THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THEO228 Christian Life: Worship and Ethics) THCT216 Introduction to Moral Theology (10cp) (Pre:: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THCP203 Christian Theological Ethics; Inc: THCP218 Introduction to Moral Theology) Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 3

4 YEAR 3 Sem 1 Sem 2 THBS209 New Testament Letters (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) THBS210 The Canonical Gospels (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) (Theology specified units) *THBS301 The Bible and Social Justice (20cp) (Pre: At least 60cp in each of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought) (Theology Specified Capstone unit) *THCT306 Theology: Integration and Synthesis (20cp) (Pre: At least 60cp in each of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought) (Theology Specified Capstone unit) THCT212 Christ, Creation and Salvation (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THCT200 Jesus Christ Today) THCT213 The Triune God (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THCT301 The Triune God) (Theology specified units) *THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THEO228 Christian Life: Worship and Ethics) THCT216 Introduction to Moral Theology (10cp) (Pre:: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible; THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THCP203 Christian Theological Ethics; Inc: THCP218 Introduction to Moral Theology) THBS204 Biblical Prophets (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) THBS205 Narratives of Ancient Israel (10cp) (Pre: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) (Theology specified units) *UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (10cp) (Pre: UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability THCP304 Integrated Theological Studies B (Pre: At least 160cp towards the requirements of the Bachelor of Theology) (Theology specified unit) * These units are offered annually. All other units are offered on a two-year cycle basis. Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Full-time YEAR 1 Semester 1 THEL400 Research Methods Seminar THEL401 Special Studies in Theology 1 THEL403 Honours Thesis A (Full-time) 20cp Semester 2 THEL402 Special Studies in Theology 2 THEL404 Honours Thesis B (Full-time) 30cp Part-time YEAR 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 YEAR 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 THEL400 Research Methods Seminar THEL402 Special Studies in Theology 2 THEL406 Honours Thesis B(Parttime) 10cp THEL408 Honours Thesis D(Parttime) 20cp THEL401 Special Studies in Theology 1 THEL405 Honours Thesis A (Part-time) 10cp THEL407 Honours Thesis C (Part-time) 10cp Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 4

5 2. UNIT INFMATION Please note that unit availability is subject to change 2016 Units OFFERED SEMESTER 1 Unit Code Unit Title Location - Delivery Mode Additional Information PHIL100 Philosophy: The Big Questions Brisbane and Melbourne - Attendance PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature Strathfield Attendance PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics Melbourne Attendance PHIL200 PHIL201 PHIL205 PHIL215 PHIL219 PHIL220 PHIL321 Contemporary Moral Problems (Prerequisites 10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Issues in Bioethics (Prerequisites 10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Mind, Body and Consciousness (Prerequisites 10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Early Modern Philosophy (Prerequisites: One introductory level unit in Philosophy) Fundamentals of Logic (Prerequisites: 10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Special Study in Philosophy (Prerequisites: One introductory level unit in Philosophy) History of Philosophy Seminar (Prerequisites One second year level unit in Philosophy) Melbourne Attendance Brisbane and Strathfield - Attendance Melbourne - Attendance Brisbane Attendance National Multi Mode National - Attendance Videoconference Lecture and 1 hour Adobe Connect Tutorial session. Students from any may enrol in this unit but must enrol via Strathfield Multi Mode required from the Head of School Philosophy, Dr Richard Colledge at This unit will be offered via Adobe Connect sessions. THBS100 Introduction to the Bible National Multi Mode (except Adelaide) THCP104 Integrated Theological Studies A THEL101 New Testament Greek A Online Students from any may enrol in this unit but must enrol via Melbourne Multi Mode 0 credit points THEL103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society lectures via Adobe Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 5

6 Connect sessions. THBS209 New Testament Letters (Prerequisites THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) lectures via Videoconference and 1 hour tutorial. THCT202 THCT212 THCT212 THCT215 THCT309 THCT309 THEL206 THSR301 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (Prerequisites THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe Incompatibles THEO228 Christian Life: Worship and Ethics) Christ, Creation and Salvation (Prerequisites THBS100 Introduction to the Bible, THCT100 What Christians Believe Incompatibles THCT200 Jesus Christ Today) Christ, Creation and Salvation (Prerequisites THBS100 Introduction to the Bible, THCT100 What Christians Believe Incompatibles THCT200 Jesus Christ Today) Defining Moments in Church History: Challenge and Reform (Prerequisites: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THEL103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society THCT103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society Incompatibles: THCT204 Defining Moments in Church History) The Spirit Word and Life (Prerequisites: At least 40cp in Christian Thought) The Spirit Word and Life (Prerequisites: At least 40cp in Christian Thought) Medieval Latin (Prerequisites: THEL205 Ecclesiastical Latin Incompatibles: THEL206 Ecclesiastical Latin C) Indigenous Spiritualities (Prerequisites: 40 cps in 100-level units Incompatibles: THSR100 Indigenous Spiritualties) Canberra and Strathfield - Attendance Ballarat, Canberra, Melbourne and Strathfield Multi Mode (not available Adelaide/Nth Sydney) Brisbane Multi Mode National Multi Mode Brisbane Multi Mode Online Online Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne Multi Mode (not available Adelaide,, Ballarat & Nth Sydney) Asobe Connect session lectures via Adobe Connect sessions. Fortnightly 2 hour Adobe Connect Sessions THSR301 Indigenous Spiritualities (Prerequisites: 40 cps in 100-level units Incompatibles: THSR100 Indigenous Spiritualties) Strathfield Multi Mode THEL300 Theology Special Study 1 THEL301 Theology Special Study 2 THEL302 Theology Special Study 3 THEL303 Theology Special Study 4 National Multi Mode required from Course required from Course required from Course required from Course Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 6

7 UNCC300 UNIVERSITY CE UNIT Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (Prerequisites: UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability) (except Adelaide) BACHEL OF THEOLOGY (HONS) THEL400 Research Methods Seminar Online THEL401 Special Studies in Theology 1 National Multi Mode THEL403 Honours Thesis A (Full Time) National Multi Mode THEL406 Honours Thesis B (Part Time) National Multi Mode THEL407 Honours Thesis C (Part Time) National Multi Mode OFFERED SEMESTER 2 Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature Melbourne Attendance PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics Brisbane, Melbourne and Strathfield Attendance PHIL202 PHIL205 PHIL206 PHIL213 PHIL215 PHIL220 PHIL320 Justice, Authority and Human Rights (Prerequisites:10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Mind, Body and Consciousness (Prerequisites: One introductory level unit in Philosophy) Problems in Metaphysics (Prerequisites: 10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Recent Continental Philosophy (Prerequisites:10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Early Modern Philosophy (Prerequisites: 10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) Special Study in Philosophy (Prerequisites: One introductory level unit in Philosophy) Ethics and Society Seminar (Prerequisites: One second year level unit in Philosophy) Strathfield Attendance Brisbane - Attendance Melbourne - Attendance Brisbane - Attendance Melbourne Attendance National - Attendance National Multi Mode THCT100 What Christians Believe (except Adelaide) THCP104 Integrated Theological Studies A THCP105 Prayer and Liturgy (Incompatibles: THCP200 Prayer and Liturgy) Ballarat, Canberra, Melbourne and Strathfield Multi Mode required from the Head of School Philosophy, Dr Richard Colledge at This unit will be offered via Adobe Connect sessions. Students from any may enrol in this unit but must enrol via Melbourne Multi Mode 0 credit points (for mid-year entry only) This unit will be offered via Adobe Connect sessions. Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 7

8 THCP105 THBS205 THCT202 Prayer and Liturgy (Incompatibles: THCP200 Prayer and Liturgy) Narratives of Ancient Israel (Prerequisites: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible) Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (Prerequisites: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe; Inc: THEO228 Christian Life: Worship and Ethics) Brisbane Multi Mode (except Adelaide) The lecture will be offered via 2 hour Videoconference on followed by 1 hour tutorial via Adobe Connect THSR200 THSR200 THSR200 THEL208 Introducing Asian Religions (Prerequisites: 40 cps in 100-level units) Introducing Asian Religions (Prerequisites: 40 cps in 100-level units) Introducing Asian Religions (Prerequisites: 40 cps in 100-level units) New Testament Greek B (Prerequisite: THEL101 New Testament Greek A) Melbourne - Multi Mode Strathfield - Multi Mode Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra - Multi Mode (not available Adelaide/Nth Sydney) Online Adobe Connect Session THCP305 THCT307 Contemporary Approaches to Pastoral Practices (Prerequisites: At least 160 cp in the program, including 20 cp in Christian Practice) Church: Communion and Community (Prerequisites THCBS100 Introduction to the Bible, THCT100 What Christians Believe Inc: THCT205 Church, Communion and Community) THCT308 Contemporary Issues in Moral Theology (Prerequisites: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe; THCT216 Introduction to Moral Theology THCP218 Introduction to Moral Theology Incompatibles: THCP300 Contemporary Issues in Theological Ethics; THCP303 Contemporary Issues in Moral Theology) THEL300 Theology Special Study 1 (Prerequisites:determined by the nature of the special THEL301 Theology Special Study 2 THEL302 Theology Special Study 3 (Prerequisites:: determined by the nature of the special THEL303 Theology Special Study 4 (except Adelaide/Nth Sydney) TBA 2 hour Videoconference and 2 hr Adobe Connect session in alternating lecture weeks 2 hour Videoconference and 2 hr Adobe Connect session in alternating lecture weeks required from Course required from Course required from Course required from Course UNIVERSITY CE UNIT UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability (except Adelaide) Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 8

9 BACHEL OF THEOLOGY (HONS) THEL402 Special Studies in Theology 2 National Multi Mode THEL404 Honours Thesis B (Full Time) THEL405 Honours Thesis A (Part Time) THEL408 Honours Thesis D (Part Time) For descriptions of units, please refer to the Handbook 2. Please select the appropriate year and then click on Unit Descriptions. All units listed are available to students undertaking the Bachelor of Theology with the exception of THEL 400 coded units. These units are only available to Bachelor of Theology Honour s students. Unit codes related to the Schedule of Unit offerings as follows: THBS = Biblical Studies THCP = Christian Practice THCT = Christian Thought THSR = Study of Religions THEL= Language units (with the exception of THEL 400 as explained above) PHIL = Philosophy Important Information: The delivery mode for Theology units may include combinations of the following: lectures, tutorials, seminars, videoconference and/or live webinar classes, online delivery and extended resources on LEO. Any unit that is currently listed as being delivered on may be delivered on in flexible mode if the student numbers are too low at any one. In this case, students are required to purchase a headset with a microphone. A Logitech headset such as the USB H390 is adequate and generally works with both PCs and MACs for desktops and laptops. For tablets (Android or ipad), use a headset without a microphone. Additionally, students need to access their ACU s regularly as there are times when lecturers delivering flexibly or online will contact students by . Study Modes - Attendance: Unit delivered primarily via face-to-face or video conference attendance, at an ACU or another location. - Multi-mode: Unit delivered via a combination of online content and a compulsory attendance component (including examinations, practicums, residentials etc). - Online: Unit delivered fully online (including assessments). Prerequisites - 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 all prerequisites prior to enrolling in a unit. 2 Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 9

10 3. COURSE INFMATION Course Structure The University Handbook provides detailed information about each ACU course, including minimum duration, requirements for completion, exit points, any available majors/minors/specialisations and descriptions of units. Please follow the links below to view the rules for your course: Course Title Course Rules Bachelor of Theology 3 Bachelor of Theology (Honours) 4 Course Specific Advice The Course and/or the Course Administrative Officer are available to assist with enrolment and re-enrolment. You can telephone or to make an appointment to see them. Course : Dr Joel Hodge Course Administrator: Mrs Vasilia Tsiambazis Room: 30, Level 4, 250 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne Phone: Phone: FTP.CCundergrad@acu.edu.au FTP.CoursesAdmin@acu.edu.au General Advice All queries not specifically related to your course program such as admissions, enrolment, fees, scholarships, exams, timetabling, application for course completion and graduations should be directed to the AskACU 5. The Administration 6 webpage also has useful information to help you in managing your studies Information last updated on 18 August 2016 Page 10