2021-22 Summer Blended Intensive units available

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

  Unit Codes: AS001-912
  Delivery: Blended Summer Intensive (40% content via Online modules PLUS 60% content via 3 day on-campus Intensive)
  Dates: 15 November 2021 - 28 February 2022 (online component starts 15 Nov, with extended time for completion of the major assessment)
  Compulsory On-Campus Intensive Dates: 6, 7, 8 December 2021

  40% online component starts Nov 15 2021, 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 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 15 November 2021 
  Admin Date: 15 November 2021
  Census Date: 8 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 28 February 2022 (allowing additional time for students to complete the major assessment task)

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

  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: 22 November 2021 - 30 April 2022 (online component starts 22 Nov, with extended time for completion of the fieldwork component)
  Compulsory On-Campus Intensive Dates: 18, 19 January 2022

  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: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021 
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 18 January 2022
  Unit End Date: 30 April 2022 (allowing additional time for students to complete the fieldwork compartment)

• Jesus and the Gospels (NT001-512/812) - BLENDED INTENSIVE incl 3 day compulsory February intensive (Sydney or Livestream)

  Unit Codes: NT001-512 / NT001-812
  Delivery: Blended Summer School (40% content via Summer Online modules PLUS 60% content via 3 day On-Campus Intensive / Livestream Intensive*)
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 28 February 2022 (online component starts 22 Nov, with extended time for completion of the major assessment)
  Compulsory On-Campus/ Livestream Intensive Dates: 1, 2, 3 February 2022 (*LS students must attend the entire 3 days online livestream)

  This is the first of two foundational New Testament units. It provides an overview of the four gospels and the portraits that they paint of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus—with a focus on how Jesus inaugurated the Kingdom of God in word and deed. It also offers an introduction to the context in which the gospels were written and in which the events they describe took place, and the core message of the gospels for Christian readers today.

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021 
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 2 February 2022
  Unit End Date: 28 February 2022

• AS003 Academic Writing & Communication (AS003-512/812) - SUMMER / SEM 1 SEMI-INTENSIVE (6 x Sydney On-Campus / Livestream Intensive Days)

  Unit Codes: AS003-512 / AS003-812
  Delivery: Summer-Semester 1 Semi Intensive (6 x Sydney On-Campus / Livestream Intensive days)
  Dates: 7 February 2022 - 12 May 2022 
  Compulsory On-Campus/Livestream Intensive Dates: 7-8 February, 3 March, 24 March, 28 April, 12 May 2022

  Designed for those in their first semester of study, but beneficial for anyone seeking to develop their academic skills, this unit will introduce you to fundamental writing and communication skills needed to succeed in tertiary education tailored to theological study.

  The unit is taught in semi-intensive mode throughout the semester so that learning is integrated with real time research and assessments. It will help you develop academic writing, critical thinking, reading and research.

  Offered as a fully credited ACT unit, AS003 can also be audited, and is available to those studying in our BAT,CCSC and EDU faculties.

  Enrolment Due Date: 4 February 2022
  Unit Start Date: 7 February 2022
  Admin Date: 7 February 2022
  Census Date: 11 March 2022
  Unit End Date: 12 May 2022

2021-22 Summer School Online units available

• Christianity in History from 1550 (CH002-517 / CH002-812)

  Unit Codes: CH002-512 / CH002-812
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

  In this unit we’ll be learning about how God has worked in history from the English Reformation to the present. We’ll discover the people, movements and ideas that made an impact – for better or worse. You'll learn about everything from Henry VIII to the abolition of slavery, from missions to the church in Nazi Germany, and from Baptist beginnings to Vatican II. 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 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

• NT Greek B (LA006-612/812)

  Unit Codes: LA006-612 / LA006-812 
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

  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 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

• Jesus and the Gospels (NT001-512/812)

  Unit Codes: NT001-512 / NT001-812
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

  This is the first of two foundational New Testament units. It provides an overview of the four gospels and the portraits that they paint of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus—with a focus on how Jesus inaugurated the Kingdom of God in word and deed. It also offers an introduction to the context in which the gospels were written and in which the events they describe took place, and the core message of the gospels for Christian readers today.

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

• General Epistles (NT020-612/712/812) - English

  Unit Codes: NT020-612 / NT020-712 / NT020-812 
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

  This unit provides an overview of the General Epistles, which include the letters attributed to James, Peter, John, and Jude. Unfortunately, these letters are often neglected by readers of the New Testament. However, they have much to teach us about the relationship of faith and works, the Christian response to persecution, the importance of the doctrine of the final judgement, or the danger of false teachings.

  After a brief overview of the collection as a whole, students will focus on the texts of 1 John and 1 Peter, looking at introductory issues about the authorship, date, audience, and purpose, as well as an exegetical analysis of the chapters in these two significant texts.

  Pre/Co-requisite Units: 

  All levels: NT002 or NT003
  NT020-712 co-requisite: 96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6

  Unit Exclusions: 

  Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT426/NT626.
  Unit Exclusions: NT021, NT024, NT025

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

• Old Testament Foundations (OT001-512/812)

  Unit Codes: OT001-512 / OT001-812
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

  This unit provides an overview of the Pentateuch and historical books. This includes creation, the patriarchs in Israel's faith, Abrahamic and mosaic, conquest and settlement, the rise of the monarchy and the covenant with David, and concludes with Solomon and the division of the Kingdom. Particular emphasis is placed on familiarity with the contents of the Old Testament itself, which in many cases is read against its Ancient Near Eastern background.

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

• Pastoral Care (PC002-612/712/812)

  Unit Codes: PC002-612 / PC002-712 / PC002-812
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

  This unit provides an introduction to the basic issues in pastoral theology, allowing students to develop an integrated biblical and theological understanding of pastoral ministry. It also gives students an understanding of pastoral care for both families and for people in other life stages and transitions.

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

• Principles of Leadership & Management (PC035-612/712/812/CAP)

  Unit Codes: PC035-612 / PC035-712 / PC035-812 / PC205-912
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

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  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

• Foundational Christian Beliefs (TH005-512/812)

  Unit Codes: TH005-512 / TH005-812 
  Delivery: Summer School Online
  Dates: 22 November 2021 - 18 February 2022

  This unit is designed to provide a single semester overview of theology, either as a broad introduction to Theology, or for students who require only one unit of Theology for their award (eg Grad.Dip.Div.). It covers the central doctrines of Christian faith, following the outline given in the Creeds.

  Unit Exclusions: 

  Please note this unit cannot be taken by a student who has already completed any of the following units (but may be taken before those units):
  TH001, TH002, TH003, TH004, TH008, TH009, TH020, TH021, or TH022

  Enrolment Due Date: 20 November 2021
  Unit Start Date: 22 November 2021
  Admin Date: 22 November 2021
  Census Date: 15 December 2021
  Unit End Date: 18 February 2022

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:

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