2020-21 Summer School Online / Summer Blended Intensive units available

• Chaplaincy Skills (PC049-612/712/812) - BLENDED INTENSIVE incl 2 day compulsory January intensive

  Unit Codes: PC049-612 / PC049-712 / PC049-812
  Delivery: Blended Summer School (60% content via Summer Online modules PLUS 40% content via 2 day On-Campus Intensive)
  Dates: 14 December 2020 - 14 April 2021 (10 weeks of coursework plus extended time for practical assessment completion)
  Compulsory On-Campus Intensive Dates: Tue 19th & Wed 20th January 2021

  This unit seeks to introduce students to the basic perspectives and the competencies they will need to work effectively as chaplains. It focuses on chaplaincy skills and practices, especially in the areas of mental health, referrals and holistic care. The emphasis is on what chaplains are expected to know and be able to do in mental health management rather than on the biblical basis and theology of chaplaincy. Students taking this unit will normally have completed a foundation level unit in Pastoral Care.
  This unit requires 20 hours of practical experience as part of the assessment criteria.

  The content of this unit includes modules on mental health and making appropriate referrals that were originally created to meet the requirements of the National School Chaplaincy Program, which was at that time administered under the authority of the commonwealth government. Responsibility for delivery of the NSCP has since been transferred to participating state and territory governments. The NSW government currently offers the following advice regarding qualifications for NSCP-funded chaplains in NSW schools:

  For acceptance into the role of school chaplain in NSW under the NSCP, the minimum qualification is a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care (or equivalent). A person who holds a higher level qualification, such as a diploma or bachelor degree, in a relevant field of education may also be considered. A qualification must include competencies (or equivalent) in mental health and making appropriate referrals. Not all relevant qualifications involve the completion of ‘competencies’ (e.g. bachelor degrees). In these cases, a school should take into account any completed units/subjects relevant to the areas of ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.

  Enrolment Due Date: 12 December 2020
  Unit Start Date: 14 December 2020 
  Admin Date: 14 December 2020
  Census Date: 19 January 2021
  Unit End Date: 14 April 2021 (allowing additional time for students to complete the fieldwork compartment)

• Preaching 1 (PC047-612/712/812) - BLENDED INTENSIVE incl 3 day compulsory February intensive

  Unit Codes: PC047-612 / PC047-712 / PC047-812
  Delivery: Blended Summer School (40% content via Summer Online modules PLUS 60% content via 3 day On-Campus Intensive)
  Dates: 14 December 2020 - 14 April 2021 (10 weeks of coursework plus extended time for practical assessment completion, including two preaching engagements between 4 Feb and 11 Apr)
  Compulsory On-Campus Intensive Dates: Tue 2nd, Wed 3rd & Thur 4th February 2021

  Learn introductory skills in preaching, faithfully communicating the content and function of the biblical text to a contemporary audience. Fieldwork component: for assessment, students will need to arrange an opportunity to preach a sermon in a church setting: e.g. church service, youth group, or home bible study group.

  Enrolment Due Date: 12 December 2020
  Unit Start Date: 14 December 2020 
  Admin Date: 14 December 2020
  Census Date: 19 January 2021
  Unit End Date: 14 April 2021 (allowing additional time for students to complete the fieldwork compartment)

• Research Methods (AS001-912) - BLENDED INTENSIVE incl 3 day compulsory February intensive

  Unit Codes: AS001-912
  Delivery: Blended Summer Intensive (40% content via Summer Online modules PLUS 60% content via 3 day on-campus Intensive)
  Dates: 15 December 2020 - 7 May 2021 (including pre-intensive online modules, on-campus intensive days plus extended time for completion of the major assessment)
  Compulsory On-Campus Intensive Dates: TBC February 2021

  40% online component starts Dec 15 2020, and must be completed prior to the on-campus intensive days. All prospective students must consult the Director of Research (Dr Andrew Sloane) prior to enrolling. 

  Enrolment Due Date: 12 December 2020
  Unit Start Date: 15 December 2020 
  Admin Date: 15 December 2020
  Census Date: 17 February 2021
  Unit End Date: 7 May 2021 (allowing additional time for students to complete the major assessment task)

• Early New Testament Church (NT002-512/712)

  Unit Codes: NT002-512 / NT002-712
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 23 November 2020 - 12 February 2021

  This is the second foundational New Testament unit, following on from NT001, Jesus and the Gospels. It provides an overview of the book of Acts, as well as seven epistles. It focuses on the way in which the New Testament texts spoke into the lives and social situations of their original audience, guiding us in our understanding of how they still speak to us today.

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2020
  Unit Start Date: 23 November 2020
  Admin Date: 23 November 2020
  Census Date: 11 December 2020
  Unit End Date: 12 February 2021

• Old Testament Prophets & Writings (OT002-512/712)

  Unit Codes: OT002-512 / OT002-712
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 23 November 2020 - 12 February 2021

  This unit provides students with the opportunity to engage with the second half of the Old Testament, including the Prophetic books (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and The Twelve) and The Writings (Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah, Psalms, Daniel and Wisdom Literature). 

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2020
  Unit Start Date: 23 November 2020
  Admin Date: 23 November 2020
  Census Date: 11 December 2020
  Unit End Date: 12 February 2021

• Christianity in History to 1550 (CH001-517 / CH001-712)

  Unit Codes: CH001-512 / CH001-712
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 23 November 2020 - 12 February 2021

  In this unit we’ll be learning about how God has worked in history from New Testament times until the Reformation era, particularly focusing on the Western tradition of the church. We’ll discover the people, movements and ideas that made an impact – for better or worse. From the doctrine of the Trinity to Luther’s Ninety Five Theses, via people like St Francis of Assisi and events like the Crusades, we’ll see how people have followed Jesus in the past and reflect on how we can emulate their successes and learn from their failures.

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2020
  Unit Start Date: 23 November 2020
  Admin Date: 23 November 2020
  Census Date: 11 December 2020
  Unit End Date: 12 February 2021

• Genesis* (OT026-612/712/812)

  Unit Codes: OT026-612 / OT026-712 / OT026-812 
  *Vose unit, not previously offered at Morling
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 23 November 2020 - 12 February 2021

  Pre/Co-requisite Units: 

  96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6; OT001-512, OT001-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712

  Unit Exclusions: 

  Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT429.
  Unit exclusions: OT027-612, OT027-712, OT027-812 , OT008-512, OT009-508

  This unit provides an overview of the content, theology and purpose of Genesis. The major sections of Genesis, chapters 1-11 and 12-50 will be analyzed in turn by focusing on selected chapters for detailed exegesis. Alongside exegetical work we will explore some of the broader themes and topics contained in the book as whole. 

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2020
  Unit Start Date: 23 November 2020
  Admin Date: 23 November 2020
  Census Date: 11 December 2020
  Unit End Date: 12 February 2021

• Paul & Corinthian Christianity (NT010-612/712/812)

  Unit Codes: NT0106-612 / NT010-712 / NT010-812 
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 23 November 2020 - 12 February 2021

  This unit provides an introduction to the English text of 1 Corinthians, locating the letter within the history of Paul’s interactions with the Corinthian church, interpreting it in relation to relevant aspects of first century Corinthian culture, and surveying major features in the theology of Paul’s letters to the church in Corinth. Students also carry out exegesis of selected passages from 1 Corinthians and develop the skills involved in New Testament exegesis. 

  Pre/Co-requisite Units: 

  NT002-512, NT002-712 or NT003-512, NT003-712

  Unit Exclusions: 

  Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT421/NT621.
  Unit exclusions: NT011-508, NT024-612, NT024-712, NT024-812, NT025-612, NT025-712, NT025-812 

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2020
  Unit Start Date: 23 November 2020
  Admin Date: 23 November 2020
  Census Date: 11 December 2020
  Unit End Date: 12 February 2021

• Intro to Systematic Theology* (TH006-612/712/812)

  Unit Codes: TH006-612 / TH006-712 / TH006-812 
  *Vose unit
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 23 November 2020 - 12 February 2021

  Unit Exclusions: 

  Students can only study one of TH005 and TH006.

  In this unit we think about what theology is, and how we go about doing theology, including the practice of theology in every-day life. We will examine the four common ‘sources’ of theology—Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience, and explore the practices of evangelical theology. The unit will lay a good foundation for advanced study in specific theological topics.

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2020
  Unit Start Date: 23 November 2020
  Admin Date: 23 November 2020
  Census Date: 11 December 2020
  Unit End Date: 12 February 2021

• NT Greek B (LA006-612/812)

  Unit Codes: LA006-612 / LA006-812 
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 23 November 2020 - 12 February 2021

  This unit forms the second half of New Testament Greek studies. Students will build on the skills they have learned in LA005, for translation and grammatical analysis of Greek New Testament texts. They will also explore the grammatical and translation issues that influence exegetical work, and the interplay between translation and interpretation.

  Pre-requisite Unit: 

  LA005 (New Testament Greek A)

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2020
  Unit Start Date: 23 November 2020
  Admin Date: 23 November 2020
  Census Date: 11 December 2020
  Unit End Date: 12 February 2021

• Principles of Evangelism (EM024-512/712)

  Unit Codes: EM024-512 / EM024-712
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 14 December 2020 - 14 April 2021

  This unit will expand your knowledge of the gospel and how to share it with others. We will look at the content of the gospel, different models of evangelism, the sovereignty of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the nature of conversion. As part of your assessment you will also be expected to undertake 20 hours of field work (personal involvement in specifically evangelistic activities), including at least 5 hours of direct evangelism. It will be practical and inspiring.

  Unit Exclusions: 

  Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code EM324/EM524. Unit exclusions: EM004-512

  Enrolment Due Date: 12 December 2020
  Unit Start Date: 14 December 2020 
  Admin Date: 14 December 2020
  Census Date: 19 January 2021
  Unit End Date: 14 April 2021 (allowing additional time for students to complete the fieldwork compartment)

HOW TO ENROL 

Existing Morling / ACT Cross-Institutional* Students:

Enrol online via Moodle (under Course Essentials & Forms). 

*Cross-Institutional Students - Please ensure you list your sponsoring College in section 3. This is the College you are completing your award with.

New Students:

Before enrolling in any Summer School or Intensive units, new students will need to complete the Student Application process. We strongly encourage you to contact us early, to discuss your study options and eligibility. Use one of the forms on this page to apply now, as either a full-time or part-time student.

For more information

Have questions about studying online over Summer? Complete the enquiries form below and we'll be happy to help you get stated.