theology course information booklet

Theology 2011

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© Wesley Institute 2010

Wesley Institute is a registered Higher Education Provider under the NSW HigherEducation Act and the Commonwealth Higher Education Support Act, and approvedto provide courses to international students. The Institute offers Masters in Music,Counselling, Theology, Education (Primary); Graduate Diplomas in Education(Secondary), Counselling, Theology; Bachelors in Dance, Drama, Graphic Design,Music, Theology; Associate Degrees in Dance, Theology, Graphic Design and Music;and a Diploma in Drama. Courses are accredited with the NSW Department ofEducation and Training, and approved for FEE-HELP, Youth Allowance, Austudy andAbstudy for eligible students.+ Wesley Institute is an International Affiliate of theCouncil for Christian Colleges and Universities, and offers Studies Abroad for the 110member universities and colleges in the USA.

All information in this publication is correct at 1 October 2010 but is subject to changewithout notice. Wesley Institute reserves the right to change the content of any unitof study, or to withdraw any unit or course of study it offers, or to impose limitationson enrolment in any unit or course of study.

+Austudy and Youth Allowance are not available for the Master of Music and the Master ofTheology.

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................ 4

Courses.................................................................................................... 5

Master of Theology .................................................................................6

Master of Theological Studies .................................................................. 9

Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies ...............................................12

Bachelor of Theology (Honours) ............................................................15

Bachelor of Theology .............................................................................18

Associate Degree of Theology................................................................24

Course Units .......................................................................................... 27

Unit Descriptions ...................................................................................35

Biblical Studies ..............................................................................35

Church History .............................................................................40

Language Studies............................................................................41

Pastoral and Mission Studies ......................................................... 42

Research ....................................................................................... 45

Theological Studies .......................................................................46

Academic Staff ....................................................................................... 49

Fees ........................................................................................................51

Tuition Assurance ..................................................................................52

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IntroductionWesley Institute promotes and fosters quality in teaching and learning through theimplementation of our vision, mission and institutional values, and their integration inall aspects of institutional life and culture.

Vision:Transforming lives through excellence in Christian higher education.

Mission:Wesley Institute benefits our community as we equip people to live godly lives ininfluential vocations. We seek to fulfil this mission by integrating rigorous scholarship,and professional and spiritual development, in excellent higher education.

Values:All our activities are informed and underpinned by five core values:

- Christian faith in action- Education informed by scholarship and creativity- Lifelong learning- Responsible stewardship- Integration.

In actively pursuing our mission, Wesley Institute commits to the following:

• courses and learning resources of high quality and standing, as determined byregulatory authorities, expert advisors, staff and students.

• curriculum and modes of delivery structured so as to maximise student access tolearning opportunities and support without compromising quality or equity.

• a nurturing and safe teaching and learning environment for staff and studentsgrounded in Christian faith and academic integrity.

• a focus on the achievement of Graduate Attributes, student satisfaction, coursecompletions and career relevance.

The Wesley Institute School of Theology is part of a widely-focused Christianinstitution of higher learning. Theological students from English and Korean-speakingbackgrounds study alongside students of counselling, teacher education, and thecreative and performing arts. The result is a diverse and stimulating learningenvironment with a focus on applying sound evangelical theology in everyday life. Ifyou are searching for an evangelical, practical course offered in a challenging,contemporary setting, you need look no further. The School of Theology has much tooffer you.

“Theology is for achieving God’s glory (honour and praise) and humankind’s good(the godliness that is true humanness) through every life-activity”. 1

1 J.I. Packer, from a lecture at Regent College, Vancouver, September 1992, cited R. Paul Stevens, ‘LivingTheologically: Toward a Theology of Christian Practice’, Themelios 20.3, May 1995, pp 4-8.

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CoursesThe School of Theology offers the following courses:

• Master of Theology*• Master of Theological Studies• Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)• Bachelor of Theology*• Associate Degree of Theology*

The courses present a range of subjects from which students choose theirspecialisations and pathways. Potential careers would include the ordained ministry,youth ministry, hospital chaplaincy, prison ministry, missionary service, and layministry. The addition of the Institute Graduate Diploma of Education to the Bachelorof Theology enables graduates to be accredited as teachers of secondary Studies ofReligion.

In addition to the English-language delivery of all undergraduate and postgraduatedegrees, Wesley Institute pioneered the delivery of degree-level studies in Korean asthe language of instruction and assessment. The School of Theology offers the Masterof Theology, Bachelor of Theology and Associate Degree of Theology in Korean aswell as English. The Gordon Moyes Library offers students access to specialist printcollections and extensive electronic databases in both English and Korean.

*Students may complete these courses in either English or Korean.

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Master of Theology Course Code: WTH52 [and WKTH52 in Korean medium] Credit Points: 120 Number of Units: 8 Duration: 3 semesters full-time; up to 9 semesters part-time Delivery Mode: On campus

The Master of Theology, delivered in both English and Korean, is designed for:

• those who want to enhance their professional skills and qualifications aspractitioners in parish or pastoral ministry, and

• pastoral workers who want to refresh their own spiritual walk with God througha renewed engagement with the Scriptures and Christian tradition, at apostgraduate level, and

• those who seek to pursue an academic teaching career in theology.

The Master of Theology is a graduate coursework degree with a duration of threesemesters (1.5 years) of full-time study or up to nine semesters (4.5 years) part time.The award requires the completion of 120 credit points (normally 8 units, each of 15credit points). The Institute offers a range of units to enable students to exercisechoices, but only a small number of units are available in any one semester. Master ofTheology units are listed on page 28.

The areas of specialisation in the Master of Theology are Biblical Studies, PastoralStudies, and Theological Studies.

The following regulations govern the Master of Theology.

• Every program commences with a Research Methodology unit.

• 4 units must be taken in an area of specialisation.

• No program may include more than 5 units in the area of specialisation.

• No program may include more than two Directed Independent Study unitswithout approval.

• A Research Essay of 11,000-13,000 words may be undertaken for 30 credit points.

A Graduate ProfilePossible graduate career outcomes include the following:

a) Church Leadership. Master of Theology graduates will bring advanced theologicalknowledge and skills into the churches. The course expands the theological,exegetical, and pastoral expertise of those involved in church leadership, and ofthose with a prior undergraduate theological degree who desire to enhance theirtraining through graduate studies. The study facilitates students’ own personalspiritual enrichment and enhances their intellectual and hermeneutical mastery ofthe scriptures. As a result they will be better equipped for a wider range ofteaching ministries in their churches and communities.

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The sample program overleaf with a specialisation in Theology would support agraduate path into the ministry, or provide the enhancement of knowledge andskills desirable for leaders in church and community ministries. Only a selection ofthe Institute’s Master of Theology units will be offered during 2011, but studentswill still have choices that support their career aspirations.

SEMESTER 1Research MethodologyPreaching after ChristendomTheological Method

SEMESTER 2PastoralsIn Quest of the Historical PaulPauline Pneumatology

SEMESTER 3Theology of JoyResearch Project in Theological Studies

b) Scholarly Careers. Master of Theology graduates may also aspire to furtherscholarship. The course is designed to expose students to the most recent biblicaland theological scholarship. It equips them with ‘cutting-edge’ methodologies thatwill enhance their understanding of the faith documents of Israel and of the earlyChurch. This sample program with a biblical specialisation would support a pathinto further academic study.

SEMESTER 1Research MethodologyEarly Christianity in a Pluralistic AgeIn Quest of the Historical Jesus

SEMESTER 2HebrewsEvangelical Christianity in AustraliaPauline Pneumatology

SEMESTER 3Research Essay in Biblical Studies

AdmissionApplicants for admission to candidature must hold an accredited Bachelor of Theologyor theological degree assessed as equivalent to the Bachelor of Theology. Applicantsmust also have completed a minimum of two units of Koine Greek or Biblical Hebrewat degree level before admission to the Master of Theology.

Candidates whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than Englishwill normally be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the overallminimum score of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic test. Alternative course and test resultsassessed as satisfying the language requirement for admission to the Master ofTheology are:

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• TOEFL (Paper-based) 600• TOEFL (Computer-based) 250• TOEFL (Internet-based) 100 overall score• ACL Sydney English Centre 75% in the Diploma of EAP [CRICOS Code 00300K]

CreditStudents admitted into the Master of Theology may apply for credit on the basis ofcompleted accredited postgraduate studies that have reasonable equivalence with themasters units. The maximum level of credit that may be granted into the Master ofTheology is 30 credit points (2 units). There is no fee associated with applications forcredit. Please see the Student Handbook for details of how to apply for credit.

AssessmentAssessment of student performance is continuous and progressive. Each unit is assessedby means of several pieces of work, and the grade for the unit is based on the totalmarks gained. The development of assessment packages for each unit is based on thefollowing weighting guidelines and indicative relationships between student workloadand word counts.

Lecture-based units.......................................... 7000 wordsDirected independent study units .................... 8500 wordsResearch project ............................................. 8500 wordsResearch essay ................................... 11,000-13,000 words1000 words .......................................................... 14 hours1500 words .......................................................... 21 hours2000 words .........................................................28 hours2500 words..........................................................35 hours3000 words .........................................................42 hours3500 words..........................................................49 hours4000 words .........................................................56 hours

Further StudyCompletion of the Master of Theology may open up opportunities for graduates toprogress to the MTh(Hons) at a university (e.g. Charles Sturt, Macquarie or SydneyUniversities) or with a consortium (e.g. SCD, ACT, MCD) if their course work andresearch essay are of sufficient standard. Such graduates may well progress totheological teaching in a tertiary context in the future.

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Master of Theological Studies Course Code: WTH51 Credit Points: 120 Number of Units: 12 Duration: 3 semesters full-time; up to 9 semesters part-time Delivery Mode: On campus

The Master of Theological Studies is designed for candidates whose undergraduatedegrees are in non-theological disciplines. The course:

• has wide appeal for graduates who seek to contribute to the lay ministries of thechurch, and

• is of interest to a broader spectrum of graduates in the Christian community whosimply want to grow personally through the study of theology, and

• is particularly attractive to Christian professionals working for service and urbanmission organisations who are applying their professional skills to what is really abranch of Christian ministry.

The Master of Theological Studies is a graduate coursework degree extending over notless than three semesters (1.5 years) and not more than nine semesters (4.5 years). Theaward requires the completion of 120 credit points (normally 12 units each of 10 creditpoints). Students select units from different subject areas in accordance with pre-determined regulations. The Institute’s scope includes a wide range of units tofacilitate student choices, but only a small number of units are available in any onesemester. Master of Theological Studies units are listed on page 29.

The subject areas are: Biblical Studies, Church History, Pastoral and Mission Studies,Research, and Theological Studies.

The following regulations govern the Master of Theological Studies.

• Every program must include the following five foundational units:

THBM401 Foundations of Biblical HermeneuticsTHCM401 The Early ChurchTHPM401 Foundations of Pastoral MinistryTHRM401 Research MethodologyTHTM401 Theological Foundations.

• A further 7 optional units (or 5 units plus a Research Essay) are chosen from thelist of available Master of Theological Studies units.

• A Research Essay of 10,000-12,000 words may be undertaken for 20 credit points.


• No program may include more than two Field Experience units.

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A Graduate ProfileGraduate career outcomes might include the following:

Community Leadership. Some candidates desire to integrate their faith with theirprofessional training to explore the spiritual and theological dimensions of theirvocation. The majority of these tend to be Christian professionals who work forservice and urban mission organisations, and who apply their professional skills towhat is really a branch of Christian ministry. Through the Master of TheologicalStudies (MTS) they can bring theological, biblical and pastoral lenses to theprofessional issues of the social services sector. A sample course sequence follows thatwould serve to allow students to think about their work theologically and pastorally,and to devise programs and policies that would enhance their programs or services.

SEMESTER 1Research MethodologyFoundations of Biblical HermeneuticsFoundations of Pastoral MinistryTheological Foundations

SEMESTER 2Jesus of NazarethThe Early ChurchUrban MinistryIntroduction to Youth Ministry

SEMESTER 3Marginalisation in the New TestamentChristianity in AustraliaUrban Ministry Field ExperienceTheology of Marginalisation

AdmissionApplicants for admission must hold an accredited bachelor degree in any discipline.Candidates whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than Englishwill normally be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the overallminimum score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test. Alternative course and test resultsassessed as satisfying the language requirement for admission to the Master ofTheological Studies are:


CreditStudents admitted to the Master of Theological Studies may apply for credit on thebasis of completed accredited postgraduate studies that have reasonable equivalencewith the masters units. The maximum level of credit that may be granted into the

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Master of Theological Studies is normally 60 credit points (6 units). Please see theStudent Handbook for details of how to apply for credit.


Lecture-based units.......................................... 6000 wordsDirected independent study units .................... 8000 wordsResearch project ............................................. 8000 wordsResearch essay ...................................10,000-12,000 words1000 words .......................................................... 12 hours1500 words .......................................................... 18 hours2000 words .........................................................24 hours2500 words..........................................................30 hours3000 words .........................................................36 hours3500 words..........................................................42 hours4000 words .........................................................48 hours1 hour examination............................................... 12 hours15 minute oral presentation with handouts ............20 hours

Further StudyGraduates of the Wesley Institute Master of Theological Studies may expect toproceed to a Master of Arts (Honours) at another tertiary institution, subject to theirresearch essay and coursework results being at a sufficiently high level for admission.


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Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies Course Code: WTH41 Credit Points: 80 Number of Units: 8 Duration: 1 year full-time; up to 3 years part-time Delivery Mode: On campus

The Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies is designed for candidates whoseundergraduate degrees are in non-theological disciplines. The course offers:

• an exit award from the masters degree after the completion of the first twosemesters coursework in the degree, and

• initial or ongoing professional development through advanced-level studiesenabling the acquisition, extension and application of knowledge and skills intheological disciplines, and

• a graduate-level program that can facilitate later access to further graduate studiesin theology.

The Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies is embedded within the Master ofTheological Studies, representing the first year of the coursework masters program –two semesters of full-time study or up to six semesters of part-time study. The awardrequires the completion of 80 credit points (8 units each of 10 credit points). Studentsselect units from different subject areas in accordance with pre-determined regulations.The Institute’s scope includes a wide range of units to facilitate student choices, butonly a small number of units are available in any one semester. Units are the same asthose listed for the Master of Theological Studies - see page 29.

The subject areas are: Biblical Studies, Church History, Pastoral and Mission Studies,Research, and Theological Studies.

The following regulations govern the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies.

• Every program must include the following five foundational units:

THBM401 Foundations of Biblical HermeneuticsTHCM401 The Early ChurchTHPM401 Foundations of Pastoral MinistryTHRM401 Research MethodologyTHTM401 Theological Foundations.

• A further 3 optional units (or 5 units plus a Research Essay) are chosen from thelist of available Master of Theological Studies units.

• Graduate Diploma students may not take the Research Project or Research Essayunits.

• No program may include more than one Field Experience units.

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A Graduate ProfileCompletion of the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies can lead to lay ministryin a local church or community, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. Graduatesare normally professionals motivated to explore the spiritual dimension and itsinterface with their work, or those who have developed, through their work amongpeople, a desire to enhance their service through the knowledge and skills of ministry.The first category includes those in various kinds of business endeavours, as well asother professions like engineering and the sciences. The second category mostfrequently comprises those in the human service areas like teaching, the health andassociated professions, and social services.

The following sample program illustrates possible subject choices of the student who isseeking to enhance ministry knowledge and skills, and who has a high awareness ofsocial and community needs and concerns.

SEMESTER 1Research MethodologyFoundations of Biblical HermeneuticsFoundations of Pastoral MinistryTheological Foundations

SEMESTER 2Philippians and EphesiansThe Early ChurchUrban MinistryUrban Ministry Field Experience

AdmissionApplicants for admission must hold an accredited bachelor degree in any discipline.Candidates whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than Englishwill normally be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the overallminimum score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test. Alternative course and test resultsassessed as satisfying the language requirement for admission to the Graduate Diplomaof Theological Studies are:


CreditStudents admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies may apply forcredit on the basis of equivalent studies that have reasonable completed prior to theirenrolment. The maximum level of credit that may be granted into the GraduateDiploma is 40 credit points (4 units). Please see the Student Handbook for details ofhow to apply for credit.


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Lecture-based units.......................................... 6000 wordsDirected independent study units .................... 8000 wordsResearch project ............................................. 8000 wordsResearch essay ...................................10,000-12,000 words1000 words .......................................................... 12 hours1500 words .......................................................... 18 hours2000 words .........................................................24 hours2500 words..........................................................30 hours3000 words .........................................................36 hours3500 words..........................................................42 hours4000 words .........................................................48 hours1 hour examination............................................... 12 hours15 minute oral presentation with handouts ............20 hours

Further StudyGraduates of the Wesley Institute Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies may accessfurther study by first completing the Master of Theological Studies.

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Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Course Code: WTH21 Credit Points: 80 Number of Units: 4 Duration: 1 year full-time; up to 3 years part-time Delivery Mode: On campus

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is a fourth-year addition to the Bachelor ofTheology designed for students who desire to pursue an academic career in theology.The skills accumulated in the previous three years are honed, developed, andexpanded by an intense research focus throughout the year of candidature as thestudent develops a research proposal, and then completes a polished thesis in BiblicalStudies, Pastoral Studies, or Theological Studies.

The award requires the completion of 80 credit points, comprising a thesis, a seminarof work in progress at an appropriate stage, and three coursework units, as follows:

• one unit in research methodology, and

• one unit covering current issues and methodologies in the specialisation, and

• one unit chosen from the units available in the specialisation.

Bachelor of Theology (Honours) units are listed on page 31.

A Graduate ProfileHonours students are those who desire to pursue an academic career in theology witha view to engaging intellectually their rapidly changing culture for the benefit of themission of the church. The majority would be envisaging a career in tertiarytheological teaching – a pathway that only becomes available to them after furtherstudy in an honours masters and/or doctoral program. The research that studentscomplete in the BTh(Hons) may well become their primary focus of academicendeavour in the future.

Graduates exhibit a strong capacity in research, in the use of critical andmultidisciplinary methodologies, and in incisive thinking. They have a sophisticatedunderstanding of plurality in societies and religious communities and of the interplaybetween diversity and unity in the Scriptures, and they have a well-developed abilityto dialogue respectfully and in an informed way with different religious traditions.This sample program has a specialisation in the New Testament.

SEMESTER 1Research MethodologyCurrent Issues in New Testament StudiesEarly Christianity in a Pluralistic AgeBachelor Honours Thesis in New Testament Studies (commence)

SEMESTER 2Bachelor Honours Thesis in New Testament Studies (finish)

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AdmissionCandidates who have completed the requirements of a three-year Bachelor ofTheology within the last five years are eligible to apply for a place in the Honoursprogram if they fulfil the following entry criteria:

• Attainment of an overall credit level grade point average in the Bachelor ofTheology.

• Demonstration of the capacity for research, and the ability to focus on a definedtopic and sustain an argument.

• Completion of at least two units of Koine Greek or Biblical Hebrew at degreelevel before admission.

• Demonstration of English proficiency equivalent to the overall minimum score of7.0 in the IELTS Academic test where candidate completed qualifying study in alanguage other than English. Alternative course and test results assessed assatisfying the language requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Theology(Honours) are:

- TOEFL (Paper-based) 600- TOEFL (Computer-based) 250- TOEFL (Internet-based) 100 overall score- ACL Sydney English Centre 75% in the Diploma of EAP

CreditCredit for previous study is not normally granted for the Bachelor of Theology(Honours).

AssessmentAssessment of student performance is continuous and progressive. Each unit is assessedby means of several pieces of work, and the grade for the unit is based on the totalmarks gained. The development of assessment packages for each unit is based on thefollowing weighting guidelines and indicative relationships between student workloadand word counts.Coursework units are assessed on the basis of varied tasks presented at different timesduring the semester in order to measure students’ achievement of the unit learningoutcomes. The course adopts a variety of assessment techniques including:

• Bachelor honours thesis (18,000-20,000 words)

• Essays (theological, methodological, assessing the contributions of major scholars,critical reflections, analytical, exegetical, background essays using primary sources,etc.)

• Thesis proposal and literature review.

Guidelines for the development of assessment packages follow.

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Lecture-based units.......................................... 7000 wordsBachelor Honours thesis .................... 18,000-20,000 wordsPer 1000 words .................................................... 12 hoursThesis ................................................................ 900 hours

The course is graded in accordance with the Institute’s assessment policy, and resultsare issued in the following format:

Bachelor of Theology (Honours) with First Class Honours

• BTh(Hons) I• High Distinction GPA of 85 or higher

Bachelor of Theology (Honours) with Second Class Honours Division One

• BTh(Hons) IIA• Distinction GPA of 80-84

Bachelor of Theology (Honours) with Second Class Honours Division Two

• BTh(Hons) IIB• Distinction GPA of 75-79

Further StudyGraduates of the Honours Bachelor who pass their thesis and course work at asufficiently high level may normally proceed either to doctoral programs or honoursMTh programs at other institutions, with the path depending on their overall grade.

Students awarded the BTh(Hons) with First Class Honours (i.e. with an overall HighDistinction grade of 85 or over) would be encouraged to consider applying foradmission to a doctoral program. Students whose grade in the BTh(Hons) is SecondClass Honours Division One (Distinction GPA of 80-84), or Second Class HonoursDivision Two (Distinction GPA of 75-79) would be encouraged to consider applyingfor candidature in an MTh(Hons) program or equivalent research masters.

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Bachelor of Theology Course Code: WTH11 [and WKTH11 in Korean medium] Credit Points: 144 Number of Units: 24 Duration: 3 years full-time; up to 9 years part-time Delivery Mode: On campus

The Bachelor of Theology, offered in English and Korean, is an undergraduate studyprogram for students whose career and personal goals are widely varied. The course:

• contributes to the personal, intellectual and spiritual formation of studentspreparing to choose and embark upon a career, and

• prepares students for a ministry role in denominational or independent churches,or for a spectrum of church and parachurch ministries, and

• is the foundational degree for students desiring an academic career in teachingtheology at a tertiary level. These students can major in Biblical languages.

The Bachelor of Theology extends over not less than three years and not more thannine years. The award requires the completion of 144 credit points (normally 24 units,each of 6 credit points). In accordance with pre-determined regulations, students selectunits from the subject areas of Biblical Studies, Church History, Language Studies,Pastoral and Mission Studies, and Theological Studies. The Institute’s scope includes arange of units (see page 32), but only a small number are available in any semester.

The Bachelor Degree regulations are as follows:

• Every program must include one major and two minors.

• A major requires eight units including no more than two units at 100 level andincluding at least two units at 300 level.

• A minor requires five units including no more than two units at 100 level and atleast one unit at 300 level.

• Each program must include at least a minor in Biblical Studies including two OldTestament units and two New Testament units.

• Each program must include at least a minor in Theological studies.

• Every program must include the following six foundational units:

THBB101 Old Testament Background and MethodologyTHBB102 New Testament Background and MethodologyTHCB101 The Early ChurchTHPB101 Foundations of Pastoral MinistryTHTB101 Theological Foundations ITHTB102 Theological Foundations II

• No program may include more than 48 credit points at 100 level.


• No program may include more than three Field Experience units.

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A Graduate ProfilePossible graduate career outcomes include the following:

a) Ministerial Ordination (Minister/Reverend). The Bachelor of Theology is theprimary undergraduate degree for students wishing to enter the ordained ministry.It employs the well-respected model of preparation through a structure of majorand minor sequences across the subject areas of Biblical Studies, Church History,Language Studies, Pastoral and Mission Studies, and Theological Studies. Studentsreceive guidance in their enrolment choices each semester in line with specific oradditional denominational requirements.

For example, some denominations require their candidates to complete a minor inBiblical languages. A sample program that would prepare a student for theministry follows. Foundational (1st year) units are offered each year, but advancedunits may not be. However, there will always be units available in each category(e.g. Advanced Theology, Advanced Biblical Studies).

SEMESTER 1Old Testament Background and MethodologyThe Early ChurchFoundations of Pastoral MinistryTheological Foundations I

SEMESTER 2New Testament Background and MethodologyChristianity in AustraliaThe Pastoral RoleTheological Foundations II

SEMESTER 3Old Testament CovenantsNew Testament Greek IHomiletics IThe Doctrine of God

SEMESTER 4Jesus of NazarethNew Testament Greek IIHomiletics IIThe Atonement

SEMESTER 5GenesisThe Rise of Early ChristianityPreaching Practicum (double unit)

SEMESTER 6Old Testament PoetryI and II ThessaloniansChristian LeadershipThe Holy Spirit and the Mission of God

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b) Pastoral Commissioning (Pastor). Across the denominations, the position ofPastor can entail responsibilities ranging from church leadership to the oversight orexercise of a particular pastoral ministry in church or community, e.g. youthministry, chaplaincy, or the pastoral care of or ministry to a specific group. Amajor in Pastoral and Mission Studies seeks to extend the students’ knowledge andskills in a variety of pastoral disciplines which are necessary for effective pastoralleadership. It can also provide the knowledge and experience needed for cross-cultural mission, either in Australia or overseas. A sample program with a pastoralfocus follows. Again, please note that advanced pastoral units are scheduled foreach semester, but the particular units in this sample will not be available everysemester.


SEMESTER 2New Testament Background and MethodologyChristianity in AustraliaThe Pastoral RoleTheological Foundations II

SEMESTER 3Old Testament CovenantsChristian Responses to World ReligionsHomiletics IThe Doctrine of God

SEMESTER 4Jesus of NazarethMarginalisation in the New TestamentPerspectives on the World Christian MissionThe Atonement

SEMESTER 5The Rise of Early ChristianityHomiletics IICounselling FoundationsThe Holy Spirit and the Mission of God

SEMESTER 6Old Testament Wisdom LiteratureRomansMinistry in a Multicultural EnvironmentIntroduction to Youth Ministry

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c) Teaching (Secondary School Teacher). Bachelor of Theology graduates who alsocomplete the Wesley Institute Graduate Diploma of Education with a Studies ofReligion teaching method are qualified for employment in secondary schools - arole which is often combined with chaplaincy. Students intending to teach wouldbe advised to select a program along the lines below.


SEMESTER 2New Testament Background and MethodologyChristianity in AustraliaIntroduction to Youth MinistryTheological Foundations II

SEMESTER 3GenesisChristian Responses to World ReligionsDiscipleship and LearningThe Doctrine of God

SEMESTER 4Mark’s GospelMinistry in a Multicultural EnvironmentEvangelismThe Atonement

SEMESTER 5GalatiansOld Testament CovenantsAdventure Based Camping Field ExperienceCreation, Providence and Eschatology

SEMESTER 6Deuteronomy1 Peter and JamesCounselling FoundationsChristian Ethics

d) Academic Pathway. Completion of the Bachelor of Theology also opens the doorto honours and graduate studies. The Bachelor of Theology is an academic degreethat builds students’ research skills and develops their ability to evaluate andcommunicate information coherently in written and oral presentations across thesubject areas of theological enquiry. Students who wish to progress to thehonours year must take a minimum of two Biblical language units. They willexegete the Old and New Testament Scriptures, and be introduced to some of thenuances of meaning and textual variants significant in translation. Choicesrecommended for such students are included in the following sample programwith a New Testament focus. While the units listed here are frequently offered,equivalent units may be substituted in any particular semester.

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SEMESTER 2New Testament Background and MethodologyThe ReformationHomiletics ITheological Foundations II

SEMESTER 3Jesus of NazarethNew Testament Greek IChristian Responses to World ReligionsThe Doctrine of God

SEMESTER 4The Rise of Early ChristianityNew Testament Greek IIEvangelismChristology

SEMESTER 5Old Testament CovenantsRomansNew Testament Greek IIIThe Holy Spirit and the Mission of God

SEMESTER 6GalatiansColossians and PhilemonUrban MinistryContemporary Theologies

AdmissionApplicants for admission must have completed the NSW HSC with an ATAR of 65, orhave attained a qualification assessed by the Academic Board as being equivalent.Applicants whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than Englishwill normally be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the overallminimum score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test. Alternative course and test resultsassessed as satisfying the language requirement for admission are:


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CreditStudents admitted to the Bachelor of Theology may apply for credit on the basis ofequivalent studies completed prior to their enrolment. The maximum credit that maynormally be granted into the Bachelor of Theology is 48 credit points (one year of thetotal course load). There is no fee associated with the assessment or granting of credit.


Lecture-based units.......................................... 5000 wordsDirected independent study units .................... 7500 words1000 words .......................................................... 12 hours1500 words .......................................................... 18 hours2000 words .........................................................24 hours2500 words..........................................................30 hours3000 words .........................................................36 hours3500 words..........................................................42 hours4000 words .........................................................56 hours1 hour examination............................................... 12 hours15 minute oral presentation with handouts ............ 12 hours

Further StudyGraduates of the Wesley Institute Bachelor of Theology may proceed to the Master ofTheology. If they have an overall credit grade point average they may proceed to thefourth-year Bachelor of Theology (Honours).

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Associate Degree of Theology Course Code: WTH01 [and WKTH01 in Korean medium] Credit Points: 96 Number of Units: 16 Duration: 2 years full-time; up to 6 years part-time Delivery Mode: On campus

The Associate Degree of Theology, offered in English and Korean, is an undergraduatestudy program offering:

• solid grounding in the disciplines of biblical, pastoral and theological studiessuitable as preparation for lay ministry, and

• an exit point from the bachelor degree after completion of the first two years, and

• the kind of broad-based academic foundation that will provide opportunity for agraduate to access further undergraduate theological study at a future time.

The Associate Degree of Theology is embedded within the Bachelor of Theology,extending over not less than two years and not more than six years. The awardrequires the completion of 96 credit points, normally comprising 16 units each of 6credit points. Students select units from the Bachelor of Theology subject areas ofBiblical Studies, Church History, Language Studies, Pastoral and Mission Studies, andTheological Studies. The list of Bachelor of Theology units is at page 32.

The Associate Degree regulations are as follows:

• Every program must include four units in Biblical Studies - two Old Testamentunits and two New Testament units.

• Every program must include four units in Pastoral and Mission Studies.

• Every program must include four units in Theological Studies.

• Every program must include the following six foundational units:

THBB101 Old Testament Background and MethodologyTHBB102 New Testament Background and MethodologyTHCB101 The Early ChurchTHPB101 Foundations of Pastoral MinistryTHTB101 Theological Foundations ITHTB102 Theological Foundations II

• No program may include more than 48 credit points at 100 level.

• No program may include more than one Field Experience unit.

A Graduate ProfileGraduates of the Associate Degree could be employed in paid positions with churchesin a range of roles. Additionally, many students complete the Associate Degree forpersonal development in lay ministry, or for their own spiritual growth. The coursedevelops the ability to make informed theological and pastoral judgements and todemonstrate resourcefulness in applying theology to everyday contexts.

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a) Pastoral Ministry. The first sample program brings a pastoral ministry focus toelective units for students with a pastoral vision for working with people.


SEMESTER 2New Testament Background and MethodologyThe Pastoral RoleIntroduction to Youth MinistryTheological Foundations II

SEMESTER 3Old Testament CovenantsHomiletics IPerspectives on the World Christian MissionThe Doctrine of God

SEMESTER 4Jesus of NazarethMinistry in a Multicultural EnvironmentMinistry Field ExperienceThe Atonement

b) Spiritual Development. The second sample sequence represents a more generalprogram that could serve those who study theology for their personal spiritualdevelopment and understanding of their faith.


SEMESTER 2New Testament Background and MethodologyJesus of NazarethEvangelismTheological Foundations II

SEMESTER 3Old Testament CovenantsExiles and RestorationsChristian Responses to World ReligionsTheology and Christian Literature

SEMESTER 4RomansPhilippians and EphesiansChristian LeadershipPauline Theology

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AdmissionApplicants for admission must have completed the NSW HSC with an ATAR of 65, orhave attained a qualification assessed by the Academic Board as being equivalent.Applicants whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than Englishwill normally be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the overallminimum score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test. Alternative course and test resultsassessed as satisfying the language requirement for admission are:


CreditStudents admitted to the Associate Degree of Theology may apply for credit on thebasis of equivalent studies completed prior to their enrolment. The maximum creditthat may normally be granted into the Associate Degree is 48 credit points (one yearof the total course load). There is no fee associated with the assessment or granting ofcredit.


Lecture-based units.......................................... 5000 wordsDirected independent study units .................... 7500 words1000 words .......................................................... 12 hours1500 words .......................................................... 18 hours2000 words .........................................................24 hours2500 words..........................................................30 hours3000 words .........................................................36 hours3500 words..........................................................42 hours4000 words .........................................................56 hours1 hour examination............................................... 12 hours15 minute oral presentation with handouts ............ 12 hours

Further StudyGraduates of the Wesley Institute Associate Degree of Theology who wish to return tostudy at a later time may proceed with full credit into the Bachelor of Theology. Theywill need to complete one further year of study to receive the bachelor award.

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Course UnitsThe units are coded as follows.

The first two letters (TH) indicate that the unit is offered by the School of Theology.The third letter indicates the subject area within which the unit fit. These are:

B Biblical StudiesC Church HistoryL Language StudiesP Pastoral and Mission StudiesT Theological Studies.

The fourth letter indicates the course in which a unit is offered:

B Bachelor degree and embedded associate degreeH Honours bachelor degreeM Masters degree.

The first number indicates the level of the unit:

100 Bachelor/Associate Degree first level (foundational) unit100 Bachelor/Associate Degree second level unit300 Bachelor third level unit400 Master/Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies unit500 Master of Theology/Bachelor of Theology Honours unit.

The last two numbers uniquely identify the particular unit. For example, THBB360 is:

a unit offered in the School of THeologyin the field of Biblical Studiesin the Bachelor/Associate Degree courseat the 300 (third) level.

With a few exceptions, undergraduate units attract 6 credit points, postgraduate MThunits 15 credit points, and MTS units 10 credit points. Exceptions include theses andresearch essays.

Units are listed by course on the following pages, and brief descriptions follow in thenext section (Iisted alphabetically by unit name). Please note that only a selection ofunits is available in any one semester, and consult the semester timetable to see thecurrent offerings. Timetables are published on the website from one month before thecommencement of semester, and are also available from the School of Theology.

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Master of TheologyTHBM512 The Spirituality of the PsalmsTHBM513 ProverbsTHBM514 Isaiah and ProclamationTHBM515 Apocalyptic from Exile to ExileTHBM516 Special Topic in Biblical StudiesTHBM518 Early Christianity in a Pluralistic AgeTHBM519 In Quest of the Historical JesusTHBM520 In Quest of the Historical PaulTHBM521 PastoralsTHBM522 HebrewsTHBM523 Directed Independent Study in Biblical StudiesTHBM524 Research Project in Biblical StudiesTHBM525 Research Essay in Biblical Studies

THCM512 Christianity in AustraliaTHCM513 Martin LutherTHCM516 Special Topic in Church HistoryTHCM517 Directed Independent Study in Church HistoryTHCM518 Research Project in Church HistoryTHCM519 Research Essay in Church History

THPM512 Theology and History of Music and the Arts in WorshipTHPM513 Psalms, Hymns and Worship Songs for CongregationsTHPM514 Planning for Music and the Arts in WorshipTHPM515 Preaching after ChristendomTHPM516 Special Topic in Pastoral StudiesTHPM517 Directed Independent Study in Pastoral StudiesTHPM518 Research Project in Pastoral StudiesTHPM519 Research Essay in Pastoral Studies

THRM501 Research Methodology

THTM511 Theological MethodTHTM512 Pauline PneumatologyTHTM513 Theology of JoyTHTM514 Theology and FeminismTHTM515 Wesleyan TheologyTHTM517 Directed Independent Study in Theological StudiesTHTM518 Research Project in Theological StudiesTHTM519 Research Essay in Theological StudiesTHTM520 Special Topic in Theological Studies

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Master of Theological Studies(with nested Graduate Diploma)

THBM401 Foundations of Biblical HermeneuticsTHBM411 Old Testament CovenantsTHBM412 GenesisTHBM413 DeuteronomyTHBM414 1 and 2 SamuelTHBM415 1 Kings 1-11THBM416 Ezra and NehemiahTHBM417 EstherTHBM418 Amos and MicahTHBM419 The Solomonic AgeTHBM420 Jesus of NazarethTHBM422 1 CorinthiansTHBM423 Pauline TheologyTHBM424 Special Topic in Biblical StudiesTHBM425 Biblical Sites Field Study 2011THBM451 Exiles and RestorationsTHBM452 Judges and RuthTHBM453 Old Testament PoetryTHBM454 Old Testament Wisdom LiteratureTHBM455 Isaiah 40-55 and Zechariah 1-8THBM456 Marginalisation in the Old TestamentTHBM457 Old Testament TheologyTHBM458 The Rise of Early ChristianityTHBM459 RomansTHBM460 2 CorinthiansTHBM461 GalatiansTHBM462 Philippians and EphesiansTHBM463 Colossians and PhilemonTHBM464 1 and 2 ThessaloniansTHBM466 Marginalisation in the New TestamentTHBM467 New Testament TheologyTHBM468 Directed Independent Study in Biblical StudiesTHBM469 Research Project in Biblical StudiesTHBM470 Research Essay in Biblical StudiesTHBM471 Paul and Politics

THCM401 The Early ChurchTHCM411 The Church from 600 to 1500 CETHCM412 Special Topic in Church HistoryTHCM451 The Reformation

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THCM452 Christianity in AustraliaTHCM453 Directed Independent Study in Church HistoryTHCM454 Research Project in Church HistoryTHCM455 Research Essay in Church History

THLM401 New Testament Greek ITHLM402 Biblical Hebrew ITHLM411 New Testament Greek IITHLM412 Biblical Hebrew IITHLM451 New Testament Green IIITHLM452 Graded Readings in Biblical Hebrew

THPM401 Foundations of Pastoral MinistryTHPM402 Perspectives on the World Christian MissionTHPM411 HomileticsTHPM412 The Pastoral RoleTHPM414 Understanding Youth CultureTHPM415 Introduction to Youth MinistryTHPM418 Counselling FoundationsTHPM419 Discipleship and LearningTHPM420 Christian LeadershipTHPM421 Music Leading in WorshipTHPM428 Special Topic in Pastoral and Mission StudiesTHPM429 Adventure Based Camping Field ExperienceTHPM430 Ministry Field Experience ITHPM431 Ministry Field Experience IITHPM432 Ministering with People with DisabilityTHPM452 Urban Ministry Field ExperienceTHPM453 Ministry in a Multicultural EnvironmentTHPM457 EvangelismTHPM458 Church Growth and PlantingTHPM460 Urban MinistryTHPM461 Biblical Theology of WorshipTHPM462 Christian Responses to World ReligionsTHPM467 Practicum in PreachingTHPM468 Ministry ProjectTHPM469 Youth Ministry ProjectTHPM470 Directed Independent Study in Pastoral and Mission StudiesTHPM471 Research Project in Pastoral and Mission StudiesTHPM472 Research Essay in Pastoral and Mission StudiesTHPM473 Ministry and Sexuality

THRM401 Research Methodology

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THTM401 Theological FoundationsTHTM411 ChristologyTHTM412 Doctrine of GodTHTM413 The Holy Spirit and the Mission of GodTHTM414 Pauline TheologyTHTM416 Special Topic in Theological StudiesTHTM417 Christian EthicsTHTM418 The Theology of Karl BarthTHTM419 Theology and Christian LiteratureTHTM420 EcotheologyTHTM451 The AtonementTHTM452 Creation, Providence and EschatologyTHTM454 Contemporary TheologiesTHTM455 Old Testament TheologyTHTM456 New Testament TheologyTHTM457 Studies in Johannine TheologyTHTM458 Theology of MarginalisationTHTM460 Directed Independent Study in Theological StudiesTHTM461 Research Project in Theological StudiesTHTM462 Research Essay in Theological Studies

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)THBH512 The Spirituality of the PsalmsTHBH513 ProverbsTHBH514 Isaiah and ProclamationTHBH515 Apocalyptic from Exile to ExileTHBH518 Early Christianity in a Pluralistic AgeTHBH519 In Quest of the Historical JesusTHBH520 In Quest of the Historical PaulTHBH521 PastoralsTHBH522 Hebrews

THRH501 Research MethodologyTHRH511 Current Issues in Honours SpecialisationTHRH521 Honours Thesis

THTH512 Pauline PneumatologyTHTH513 Theology of JoyTHTH514 Theology and FeminismTHTH515 Wesleyan Theology

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Bachelor of Theology(with nested Associate Degree)

THBB101 Old Testament Background and MethodologyTHBB102 New Testament Background and MethodologyTHBB211 Old Testament CovenantsTHBB212 GenesisTHBB213 DeuteronomyTHBB214 1 and 2 SamuelTHBB215 1 Kings 1-11THBB216 Ezra and NehemiahTHBB217 EstherTHBB218 Amos and MicahTHBB219 The Solomonic AgeTHBB220 Jesus of NazarethTHBB222 1 CorinthiansTHBB223 Pauline TheologyTHBB224 Special Topic in Biblical StudiesTHBB225 Biblical Sites Field Study 2011THBB351 Exiles and RestorationsTHBB352 Judges and RuthTHBB353 Old Testament PoetryTHBB354 Old Testament Wisdom LiteratureTHBB355 Isaiah 40-55 and Zechariah 1-8THBB356 Marginalisation in the Old TestamentTHBB357 Old Testament TheologyTHBB358 The Rise of Early ChristianityTHBB359 RomansTHBB360 2 CorinthiansTHBB361 GalatiansTHBB362 Philippians and EphesiansTHBB363 Colossians and PhilemonTHBB364 1 and 2 ThessaloniansTHBB366 Marginalisation in the New TestamentTHBB367 New Testament TheologyTHBB368 Directed Independent Study in Biblical StudiesTHBB371 Paul and Politics

THCB101 The Early ChurchTHCB211 The Church from 600 to 1500 CETHCB212 Special Topic in Church HistoryTHCB351 The ReformationTHCB352 Christianity in Australia

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THCB353 Directed Independent Study in Church History

THLB101 New Testament Greek ITHLB102 Biblical Hebrew ITHLB211 New Testament Greek IITHLB212 Biblical Hebrew IITHLB351 New Testament Greek IIITHLB352 Graded Readings in Biblical HebrewTHLB353 New Testament Greek IVTHLB354 Biblical Hebrew in MinistryTHLB355 Jewish and Hellenistic TextsTHLB356 The Apostolic Fathers

THPB101 Foundations of Pastoral MinistryTHPB102 Perspectives on the World Christian MissionTHPB211 Homiletics ITHPB212 The Pastoral RoleTHPB214 Understanding Youth CultureTHPB215 Introduction to Youth MinistryTHPB218 Counselling FoundationsTHPB219 Discipleship and LearningTHPB220 Christian LeadershipTHPB221 Music Leading in WorshipTHPB228 Special Topic in Pastoral and Mission StudiesTHPB229 Adventure Based Camping Field ExperienceTHPB232 Ministering with People with DisabilityTHPB230 Ministry Field Experience ITHPB231 Ministry Field Experience IITHPB232 Ministering with People with DisabilityTHPB351 Ministry Field Experience IIITHPB352 Urban Ministry Field ExperienceTHPB353 Ministry in a Multicultural EnvironmentTHPB357 EvangelismTHPB358 Church Growth and PlantingTHPB360 Urban MinistryTHPB361 Biblical Theology of WorshipTHPB362 Christian Responses to World ReligionsTHPB365 Mission InternshipTHPB366 Homiletics IITHPB367 Practicum in PreachingTHPB368 Ministry ProjectTHPB370 Directed Independent Study in Pastoral and Mission StudiesTHPB373 Ministry and Sexuality

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THTB101 Theological Foundations ITHTB102 Theological Foundations IITHTB211 ChristologyTHTB212 Doctrine of GodTHTB213 The Holy Spirit and the Mission of GodTHTB214 Pauline TheologyTHTB216 Special Topic in Theological StudiesTHTB217 Christian EthicsTHTB218 The Theology of Karl BarthTHTB219 Theology and Christian LiteratureTHTB220 EcotheologyTHTB351 The AtonementTHTB352 Creation, Providence and EschatologyTHTB354 Contemporary TheologiesTHTB355 Old Testament TheologyTHTB356 New Testament TheologyTHTB357 Studies in Johannine TheologyTHTB358 Theology of MarginalisationTHTB360 Directed Independent Study in Theological Studies

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Unit DescriptionsBiblical StudiesAmos and MicahThis unit leads students to interpret these classical eighth-century prophetic texts withintheir literary, theological and historical milieu and to appreciate their abidingsignificance for contemporary believers. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - BiblicalFoundations)

Apocalyptic from Exile to ExileThis unit introduces students to the Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literaturebetween the Babylonian exile and the exit of Hadrian (c 605BC to AD135). It focuseson the theological, social and literary issues arising from this type of literature, as wellas on current scholarly discussions of the apocalyptic genre. (Prereqs: None)

Biblical Sites Field Study 2011This unit, taught on site in Turkey, Greece and Italy, provides students with theopportunity to study sites mentioned in the Biblical accounts. They will gainunderstanding of the significance of places and geographical features to Biblicalliterature, and familiarity with historical issues surrounding the text. The tuition feefor this unit is $9350.00.* (Prereqs: BTh - OT&NT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Colossians and PhilemonThis unit provides an advanced course in exegesis and, through exegesis of passagesfrom Colossians, gives students opportunity to demonstrate independent thinking,research and critical judgement in handling New Testament literature. (Prereqs: BTh - NTBackground; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

DeuteronomyThis unit provides students with an opportunity for exegesis of selected texts fromDeuteronomy within the context of an awareness of the major issues currently underconsideration among Old Testament scholars. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - BiblicalFoundations)

Directed Independent Study in Biblical StudiesThis unit enables students with initiative and creativity to pursue ideas and areas ofinterest in Biblical Studies, and to develop independent research and study skills.(Prereqs: MTh - 1 unit in Biblical Studies; BTh & MTS - Prereq: 2 units in Biblical Studies)

Early Christianity in a Pluralistic AgeThis unit develops awareness of the montheism of Second Temple Judaism and thereligious pluralism of the Graeco-Roman cults. It explores how the christology/christologies of the early believers responded to and interacted with Jewishmonotheism. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

*The tuition fee includes travel expenses. Students may have access to FEE-HELP for the tuition fee, butFEE-HELP is not available for incidental costs, e.g. travel insurance, visa costs, travel to and from Sydneyairport.

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EstherThis unit introduces students to the exegesis of the book of Esther in literary, canonical,historical and theological context, with a view to its contemporary application inpreaching and teaching. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Exiles and RestorationsThis unit examines the fall of Samaria and Jerusalem and the return from exile in termsof the theological impact of these events on the literature of the Old Testament.(Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Ezra and NehemiahThrough the exegesis of selected texts students develop an understanding of themethod, content and theology of these books within the context of the post-exilicperiod. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Foundations of Biblical HermeneuticsThis unit provides students with a methodological introduction to exegesis,hermeneutical application and strategies for handling each biblical genre. (Prereqs: None)

GalatiansThis unit involves a systematic exegesis of Galatians in its historical, literary andtheological setting, introduces issues in Pauline theology, and leads students toappreciate the contribution of Galatians to contemporary expressions of the Gospel.(Prereqs: BTh - NT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

GenesisThrough the exegesis of selected passages, this unit enables students to develop anawareness of the method, content and theology of the book of Genesis within thecontext of the Pentateuch and by comparison with Ancient Near Eastern texts.(Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

HebrewsThis unit provides an advanced course in exegesis and gives the students anopportunity to apply the grammatical-historical exegetical method to the study ofHebrews. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

In Quest of the Historical JesusThis unit introduces students to the scholarly debate regarding the “historical Jesus”and engages them in a critical analysis and assessment of Jesus as an historical figure infirst- century Palestine. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

In Quest of the Historical PaulThis unit introduces students to the scholarly debate regarding the “historical Paul”and engages them in a critical analysis and assessment of Paul as an historical figure inhis eastern Mediterranean and Palestinian context. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

Isaiah and ProclamationThis unit investigates the message of the book of Isaiah in its historical, social, literaryand theological context. Students will consider how we can invigorate ourcontemporary preaching with the rich blend of social and theological themes found inIsaiah. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

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Isaiah 40-55 and Zechariah 1-8This unit enables students to interpret these late-exilic and early post-exilic prophetictexts within their literary, theological and historical milieu, and to appreciate theirabiding significance for contemporary believers. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS -Biblical Foundations)

Jesus of NazarethAfter a review of the evidence for Jesus as an historical figure outside the gospels, andan overview of the canonical gospels, students explore the ministry of Jesus withinSecond Temple Judaism and understand what differentiated him from hiscontemporaries. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Judges and RuthThis unit introduces students to the exegesis of the books of Judges and Ruth in theirliterary, canonical, historical and theological context. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS -Biblical Foundations)

Marginalisation in the New TestamentThis unit provides students with an analysis of the New Testament’s views on those onthe margins of society as a foundation for articulating exegetically formulatedapproaches to the marginalised in contemporary society. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background;MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Marginalisation in the Old TestamentThis unit provides students with an analysis of the Old Testament’s views on those onthe margins of society as a foundation for articulating exegetically formulatedapproaches to the marginalised in contemporary society. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background;MTS - Biblical Foundations)

New Testament Background and MethodologyThis unit provides students with the basic tools to interpret the text of the NewTestament. This involves the study of historical-grammatical exegesis, criticalmethodologies, literary genre, and the historical, cultural and social background of theeastern Mediterranean world. (Prereqs: BTh - None)

New Testament TheologyThis unit examines the New Testament as a theological document and exploressignificant scholarship in New Testament theology, particularly recent developments inthe field. (BTh & MTS - Prereqs: NT Background, Theological Foundations I & II)

Old Testament Background and MethodologyThis unit provides students with the basic tools necessary to interpret the text of theOld Testament. This involves the study of historical-grammatical exegesis and criticalmethodologies, appreciation of literary genre, and an understanding of the historical,cultural and social background of the eastern Mediterranean world. (Prereqs: BTh - None)

Old Testament CovenantsThis unit examines the covenants found in the Old Testament and highlights theirpivotal role in its message. Students will develop their exegetical competence andtheir understanding of the critical issues surrounding the form and structure of thecovenants. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

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Old Testament PoetryThis unit enables students to develop their exegetical skills through the study ofselected texts from the Psalms, Song of Songs and Lamentations as representativesamples of the poetic literature of the Old Testament. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS -Biblical Foundations)

Old Testament TheologyThis unit examines the Old Testament as a cohesive theological document by studyingdifferent approaches to Old Testament theology and its methods. Students gain newinsights into the significance and relevance of the Old Testament for contemporaryministry. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background, Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Biblical Foundations,Theological Foundations)

Old Testament Wisdom LiteratureThis unit provides a consideration of the Old Testament wisdom literature and itsmethods of communication. The special issues pertaining to the wisdom genre areexamined through exegesis of the book of Ecclesiastes. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS- Biblical Foundations)

1 and 2 SamuelThis unit develops students’ awareness of the method, content and theology of thebooks of 1 and 2 Samuel through the exegetical study of selected texts within the book.(Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

1 and 2 ThessaloniansThis unit provides an advanced course in exegesis and gives students an opportunity todemonstrate independent thinking, research and critical judgement in handling NewTestament literature through the exegesis of passages from 1 & 2 Thessalonians.(Prereqs: BTh - NT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

I CorinthiansThrough a systematic exegesis of this Book, students should develop basiccompetencies in exegetical method in the Epistles. Students should come to appreciatethe contribution of I Corinthians to contemporary Christian thought. (Prereqs: BTh - NTBackground; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

1 Kings 1-11This unit examines the reign of Solomon and the Biblical literature attributed to it, andits appreciation by later Judaism and early Christianity. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS- Biblical Foundations)

PastoralsThis unit introduces students to the scholarly debate regarding the Pastoral Epistles andengages them in a critical analysis of the issues surrounding them and their mainthemes. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

Paul and PoliticsBy means of a close analysis of the ancient evidence students will engage in exegetical,historical and theological studies that unfold how first-century readers might haveunderstood Paul’s gospel against the propaganda of the Roman rulers.(Prereqs: BTh - NT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

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Philippians and EphesiansThis unit provides an advanced course in exegesis and gives students an opportunity todemonstrate independent thinking, research and critical judgement in handling NewTestament literature through the exegesis of passages from Ephesians and Philippians.(Prereqs: BTh - NT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Pauline TheologyThis unit examines the current state of research in Pauline studies. Students engagewith exegetical and theological studies related to Paul’s distinctive ideas, thusintegrating biblical and theological approaches and skills. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Background;MTS - Biblical Foundations)

ProverbsThis unit acquaints the student with the major themes of contemporary scholarlydiscussion of the book of Proverbs and facilitates a detailed exegesis of the book itself.(Prereqs: MTh - None)

Research Essay in Biblical StudiesThis unit enables a student to write a major research essay on a negotiated area ofBiblical Studies, under the guidance of a Wesley Institute staff supervisor. (Prereqs: MTh& MTS - 2 units in Biblical Studies)

Research Project in Biblical StudiesThis unit enables a student to research in greater depth a particular topic relating tomaterial in Biblical Studies. (Prereqs: MTh & MTS - 2 units in Biblical Studies)

The Rise of Early ChristianityThis unit examines the rise of early Christianity from the Book of Acts to the sevenchurches of Revelation. The differing types of literature that comprise the apostolicwitness to Jesus are surveyed, and the unit enables student to appreciate thevariegated nature of early Christianity and to understand what contributed to its rapidexpansion within the Mediterranean basin. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Background; MTS - BiblicalFoundations)

RomansThis unit comprises a systematic exegesis of Romans, and an examination of therelevance of the Graeco-Roman context of the letter. Select extracts from ancientliterature and documents will assist students in their attempt to understand thisprofound letter. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

The Solomonic AgeThis unit examines the reign of Solomon, the Biblical literature traditionally attributedto it, and its appreciation by later Judaism and early Christianity. The unit enablesstudent to develop their exegetical and hermeneutical skills, and to appreciate theimportance of this age in the development of the Old Testament messianic hope andits fulfilment in the New Testament. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Special Topic in Biblical StudiesThis unit enables specific topics of interest in New Testament, not usually included inthe course, to be considered. It is often used to explore the specialty of a well-knownguest. (Prereqs: MTh - None; MTS - Biblical Foundations; BTh – OT Background, NT Background)

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The Spirituality of the PsalmsThis unit examines text immanent strategies that have been developed in the study ofthe Psalter with a particular emphasis on the canonical function of the finished book.The theological concerns of the Psalter uncovered in this way are then considered inlight of their underlying spirituality. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

2 CorinthiansThis unit provides a systematic exegesis of 2 Corinthians, and an examination of therelevance of the Graeco-Roman context of the letter. Select extracts from ancientliterature will assist students in their attempt to understand this letter in which Paulreveals his heart. (Prereqs: BTh - OT Background; MTS - Biblical Foundations)

Church HistoryThe Early ChurchThis unit examines the progress and the problems of the church in its life and thoughtfrom its origin to 600 CE. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

The Church from 600 to 1500 CEThis unit examines the progress and the problems of the church in its life and thoughtfrom 600 CE to the Reformation. Prereqs: (BTh & MTS - None)

Christianity in AustraliaThis unit examines the history of the church in Australia from the arrival of the firstfleet to the present day, and the contribution of the church to Australian culture andsociety. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

Directed Independent Study in Church HistoryThis unit enables students with initiative and creativity to pursue ideas and areas ofinterest in Church History, and to develop independent research and study skills.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - 2 units in Church History; MTh - None)

Evangelical Christianity in AustraliaThis unit seeks to understand the origins, development and expansion of evangelicalChristianity and its leading figures from the time of our convict origins to twenty-firstcentury Australia in its historical, religious and social context. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

Martin LutherThis unit seeks to understand the career, thought and impact of Martin Luther on theReformation Period in his historical, religious and social context. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

The ReformationThis unit examines the progress and thought of the sixteenth-century Reformation inEurope. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

Research Essay in Church HistoryThis unit enables a student to write a major research essay on a negotiated area ofChurch History, under the guidance of a Wesley Institute staff supervisor. (Prereqs: MTh& MTS - 2 units in Church History)

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Research Project in Church HistoryThis unit enables a student to research in greater depth a particular topic relating toChurch History, and to write a minor research essay under faculty guidance.(Prereqs: MTh & MTS - 2 units in Church History)

Special Topic in Church HistoryThis unit enables examination of specific church history topics not usually included inthe course. It is often used to explore the specialty of a well-known guest lecturer.(Prereqs: MTh, BTh & MTS - None)

Language StudiesThe Apostolic FathersThis unit enables students to develop their knowledge and appreciation of the Greeklanguage in the early centuries of the Christian era. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Greek IV)

Biblical Hebrew IThis unit introduces students to the elements of Hebrew grammar, along with someinitial exposure to the text of the Old Testament. It covers aspects of grammar up toand including the Qal perfect and imperfect of the verb. (Prereqs: BTh - None)

Biblical Hebrew IIThis unit introduces students to the remaining elements of Hebrew grammar, withspecial emphasis upon the remaining forms of the verb, leading towards proficiency inthe reading of basic narrative texts. (Prereqs: BTh - Biblical Hebrew I)

Biblical Hebrew in MinistryThis unit aims to develop the material covered in Hebrew I & II with specific referenceto the use of Biblical Hebrew in Christian ministry. This involves enabling students tomake proficient use of BHS, to make informed text-critical decisions, and to expandtheir knowledge of the syntax of Biblical Hebrew. (Prereqs: BTh - Biblical Hebrew II)

Graded Readings in Biblical HebrewA guided reading unit, working through the reading, translation and exegesis ofgraded texts from the Hebrew Bible. (Prereqs: BTh - Biblical Hebrew II)

Jewish and Hellenistic TextsThis unit develops knowledge of and appreciation for Hellenistic and Biblical Greek.(Prereqs: BTh - NT Greek IV)

New Testament Greek IThis unit provides a systematic introduction to the basics of New Testament Greek.Studies in morphology, grammar, syntax and vocabulary culminate with studentsreading simple narrative texts. (Prereqs: BTh - None)

New Testament Greek IIThis unit completes an elementary introduction to New Testament Greek grammarand syntax. Students will become familiar with all the major grammatical paradigms ofKoine Greek, and will read and translate simple Greek texts. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Greek I)

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New Testament Greek IIIThis unit completes a thorough grounding in Greek syntax to enable the student towork confidently in the exegesis of the Greek New Testament. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Greek II)

New Testament Greek IVStudents will analyse complex grammatical structures, and develop skills in readingunsighted texts which enable an appreciation and mastery of the Koine Greeklanguage. (Prereqs: BTh - NT Greek III)

Pastoral and Mission StudiesAdventure Based Camping Ministry Field ExperienceThis unit allows students the opportunity to experience and devise programs ofadventure based ministry that will develop campers mentally, physically, socially andspiritually, under the direction of an experienced and accredited Field EducationSupervisor. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Introduction to Youth Ministry)

Biblical Theology of WorshipThis unit offers a theology of worship rooted in the texts of the Old and NewTestaments, showing the relationship between the scriptures and the liturgical contextout of which they arise and by which they are informed. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

Christian Responses to World ReligionsThis unit will enable students to understand several important non-Christian religions,with a view to facilitating interfaith awareness and an informed Christian witness.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

Church Growth and PlantingThis unit enables students to explore the theological and practical aspects of churchplanting beginning at the level of personal evangelism and moving through to itsfulfilment in the planting of a local body of believers. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations ofPastoral Ministry)

Christian LeadershipThis unit examines the practical aspects of leadership and management required in thepastor’s ministry within local congregations and church organisations. (Prereqs: BTh &MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Counselling FoundationsThis unit gives a theoretical framework and core skills for effective counselling. Itexamines counselling principles, the counselling process itself, and the formulation ofBiblical solutions for decisions and consequences, goals and strategies.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Directed Independent Study in Pastoral/Mission StudiesThis unit enables students with initiative and creativity to pursue ideas and areas ofinterest in Pastoral and Mission Studies, and to develop independent research andstudy skills. (Prereqs: MTh - 1 unit in Pastoral Studies; BTh & MTS - 2 units in Pastoral Studies)

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Discipleship and LearningThis unit allows students to explore principles of nurturing people in the Christian faithand gives an introduction to diverse learning styles. Students will gain understandingof the historical, biblical and theological perspectives on discipleship training and willdevelop skills in designing creative teaching and learning resources. (Prereqs: BTh & MTSFoundations of Pastoral Ministry).

EvangelismThis unit equips students with a theological and practical foundation for the task ofevangelism both individually and within the structure of the local church. (Prereqs: BTh& MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Foundations of Pastoral MinistryAn introduction to theology contextualised in ministry and practice, this unit examinesScriptural perspectives on pastoral practice, and engages with current theories onpastoral theology. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

Homiletics IThis unit provides an opportunity for students to develop elementary sermons frombasic exegesis work. Students practice sermon development, delivery and evaluationin workshops and church services. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

Homiletics IIStudents completing this unit should demonstrate advanced competence in theprinciples of sermon preparation from Biblical texts. They prepare both expositoryand narrative sermons, and develop preaching skills through extended practice.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Homiletics I)

Introduction to Youth MinistryThis unit provides an understanding of the issues involved in the effectiveimplementation and development of youth ministry in the context of the local church.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Ministering with People with DisabilityThis unit provides students with an introduction to biblical, theological and pastoralapproaches to the issue of human disability. The unit provides a historical survey ofthe biblical material as well as literature and visual evidence from antiquity as a meansof understanding better the need for inclusion of people with disability in the churchtoday and society more generally. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - 2 units in Pastoral and Mission Studies)

Ministry and SexualityThis unit introduces students to an understanding of the theology of sexuality andappropriate pastoral responses for persons dealing with aspects of sexual brokenness.Lectures, group presentations and case studies focus on a variety of issues, such assexual identity, development and dysfunction, processes of healing and restoration.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Ministry Field ExperienceThese units provide students the opportunity to experience ministry, to develop theirpastoral skills, and to reflect upon their performance under the direction of anexperienced and accredited Field Education Supervisor in different ministry settings.(Prereq: BTh & MTS - Level 1, Foundations of Pastoral Ministry; then each level prerequisite to the next)

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Ministry in a Multicultural EnvironmentThis unit explores issues relevant to ministry within a multicultural environment, bothoverseas and domestic, with specific emphasis on the Australian context. (Prereqs: BTh &MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Ministry ProjectThis unit enables students to develop and refine ministry skills, to test the feasibility oftheir desires for ministry, to develop their initiative and personal management skills,and to identify their gifts and abilities in an “internship” situation. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - 2units in Pastoral and Mission Studies)

Music Leading in WorshipThis unit explores the practical outworking in a local church setting of a Biblicaltheology of worship. Students will present plans for corporate worship services andlead worship in a corporate setting. They will develop an appreciation for differentstyles of worship and understand worship as a vehicle of Church life. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS- None)

The Pastoral RoleThis unit draws together the underlying aspects of the pastoral call and the nature ofBiblical leadership with practical outworkings in the Church. Students will developknowledge of pastoral resources, skills of leadership and management, and confidentself-awareness and pastoral identity. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Perspectives on the World Christian MissionThis unit seeks to expose students to historical and current missiological perspectiveson Christian mission, and the contextualisation of mission in the modern world.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - None)

Planning for Music and the Arts in WorshipThis unit provides students with the opportunity to research effective organisationalprocedures for the arts in churches on the basis of sound administrative principlesoverlaid on a historical and theological foundation. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

Practicum in PreachingThis unit enables students to develop advanced skills in preaching in thecongregational setting. They will undertake supervised preaching assignments andengage in analysis, evaluation and reflection. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Homiletics I)

Preaching After ChristendomThis unit introduces students to recent attempts by preachers to engage with theperceived crisis in Christian preaching in the emerging Western experience of post-Christendom. Students will examine the Jewish experience of ‘living on the edge ofempire’ to help them engage imaginatively with their own mission contexts. (Prereqs:MTh - None)

Psalms, Hymns & Worship Songs for CongregationsThis theoretical and practical unit on critical and urgent issues in Christiancongregational music will feature a sustained attempt to explore problems in thechoosing of a body of song for churchgoers, and attempt to offer some solutions tothe current musical crises as they affect churches locally and internationally. (Prereqs:MTh - None)

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Research Project in Pastoral and Mission StudiesThis unit enables a student to research in greater depth a particular topic relating tomaterial in Pastoral Theology. (Prereqs: MTh & MTS - 2 units in Pastoral and Mission Studies)

Special Topic in Pastoral and Mission StudiesThis unit enables consideration of specific topics of interest not usually included in thecourse. It is often used to explore the specialty of a well-known guest author/lecturer.(Prereqs: MTh - None; BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Theology and History of Music and the Arts in WorshipThis unit enables students to understand better the role of the arts in the church and inthe larger culture when related to the church, and to consider their use within thedifferent kinds of churches, past and present, charismatic and traditional, Catholic andProtestant, ‘Western’ and ‘non-Western’. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

Understanding Youth CultureThis unit assists students to understand the basic psychological, social and culturalethos of today’s youth by examining adolescence as a universal, cultural and socialexperience. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Urban MinistryThis unit enables students to articulate a theological rationale for a ministry to thepoor, the disadvantaged and the socially isolated as demonstrated by the life andteaching of Jesus, and to apply these principles to Christian life in modern Australiancities. (Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Urban Ministry Field ExperienceThis unit provides students the opportunity to experience urban ministry, to developtheir pastoral skills, and to reflect upon their performance under the direction of anexperienced and accredited Field Education Supervisor in different ministry settings.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry)

Youth Ministry ProjectThis unit enables students to develop and refine youth ministry skills, to test thefeasibility of their desires for youth ministry, to develop their initiative and personalmanagement skills, and to identify their gifts and abilities in an “internship” situation.(Prereqs: BTh & MTS - 2 units in Youth Ministry)

ResearchCurrent Issues in Honours SpecialisationThis unit enables students to consider, discuss, evaluate and critique differentapproaches to their specialisation, with an emphasis on the methodologies requiredfor research in the preparation of an honours thesis. (Prereqs: BThHons -None)

Honours ThesisThis unit enables honours students to extend their knowledge and skills in a chosenspecialisation through the production of a high quality research thesis. It helps themproduce a piece of sustained research of sufficient academic quality for them toprogress either to a MTh(Hons) or on to doctoral studies. (Prereqs: BThHons - None)

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Research MethodologyThis unit prepares students for research in the various disciplines of theologicaleducation. It reviews research philosophy, and the rationales, differing demands andoutcomes, and research tools for each discipline. Writing skills, conventions andgenres are included, as well as the dynamics of presenting research orally, and ethics invarious research contexts. (Prereqs: BThHons, MTS, MTh - None)

Theological StudiesThe AtonementThis unit enables a systematic examination of the key doctrine of Salvation. Studentswill formulate a Biblical understanding of the atonement which does justice to themajor New Testament material in its immediate context and in light of the whole ofScripture. (Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Christian EthicsThis unit introduces students to the methods of moral reasoning as developed bymoral philosophers and theologians. It examines the nature of the moral act and thedynamics of the moral life, the Church as a shaper of moral identity, and the Bible as aresource for the moral life. (Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - TheologicalFoundations)

ChristologyThis unit provides students with a thorough understanding of the doctrine of thePerson and Work of Jesus Christ, developed both historically and systematically, andin critical dialogue with modern attempts at christological reconstruction. (Prereqs: BTh -Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Contemporary TheologiesThis unit allows students to engage critically and assess theological issues in themodern Church, and to relate them to the Bible and their historical background.(Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Creation, Providence and EschatologyThis unit enables a Biblical examination of the key doctrines of the creation, divineprovidence, and eschatology, in conversation with the major historical approaches tothe understanding of these doctrines. (Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS -Theological Foundations)

Directed Independent Study in Theological StudiesThis unit enables students with initiative and creativity to pursue ideas and areas ofinterest in Theology, and to develop independent research and study skills. (Prereqs:MTh - 1 unit in Theological Studies; BTh & MTS -2 units in Theological Studies)

EcotheologyThis unit assists students to engage in how a range of Christian theologies respond toparticular public issues surrounding the ecological crisis. Ecotheology is cross-disciplinary, and as the descriptive phrase "the greening of theology" implies, itchallenges students' biblical and theological understandings. (Prereqs: BTh – TheologicalFoundations I & II; MTS – Theological Foundations)

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The Holy Spirit and the Mission of GodThis unit assists students to examine in depth the vital role of the Holy Spirit in themission of the contemporary church. They will consider both Christian tradition onthe Holy Spirit, and the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the contemporary Church.(Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

New Testament TheologyThis unit enables an extensive understanding of the New Testament as a theologicaldocument, exploring significant scholarship and recent developments in the field.(Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Old Testament TheologyThis unit examines the Old Testament as a cohesive theological document by studyingdifferent approaches to Old Testament theology and its methods. Students will gainnew insights into the significance and relevance of the Old Testament for Christianministry. (Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Pauline PneumatologyThis unit explores the use of the term and concept of the Holy Spirit in Paulineliterature, with close attention to the text and the implications for theological andethical interpretations. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

Pauline TheologyThis unit examines the current state of research in Pauline studies. Students engagewith exegetical and theological studies related to Paul’s distinctive ideas. (Prereqs: BTh -Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Research Essay in Theological StudiesThis unit enables masters students to extend their knowledge and skills in their chosenspecialisation by writing, under supervision, a paper 10,000-13,000 words in length.(Prereqs: MTh & MTS - 3 units in Theological Studies)

Research Project in Theological StudiesThis unit enables a student to research in greater depth a particular topic in Theology.(Prereqs: MTh & MTS - 2 units in Theological Studies)

Special Topic in Theological StudiesThis unit enables examination of specific topics of interest not usually included in thecourse. It is often used to explore the specialty of a well-known guest author/lecturer.(Prereqs: MTh - None; MTS - Theological Foundations; BTh - Theological Foundations I & II)

Studies in Johannine TheologyThis unit offers an advanced approach to the distinctive Johannine biblical theology,enabling them to apply exegetical skills to the extraction of ideas in the NewTestament. (Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Theological Foundations IThis unit provides students with a foundation for theology by establishing theauthority upon which all Christian understanding is founded. It also examines some ofthe basic doctrines of the Christian faith as they are understood by the major Christiantraditions. (Prereqs: BTh - None)

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Theological Foundations IIThis unit examines redemption, grace and theology, the person and work of Christ,and the person and work of the Holy Spirit, giving students an appreciation ofChristian anthropology and the results of the Fall. (Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I)

Theological MethodThis unit summarises the integrative character of Christian theology at an advancedlevel, focusing on the contributions the various theological disciplines make to theconstructive task of Systematic Theology. Students are encouraged to develop anorthodox, and yet also creative approach to Christian Theology. Throughout, criticalassessment is invited of both evangelical and nonevangelical proposals. (Prereqs: MTh -None)

Theology and Christian LiteratureThis unit explores the relationship between theology and literature and the reciprocalenrichment this offers. The focus is a study of a number of contemporary Australianwriters, including, Les Murray, Tim Winton, Andrew Lansdown, as well as someAmerican writers. The influence of C.S.Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Dorothy Sayers is alsoexamined. (Prereqs: BTh – Theological Foundations I & II; MTS – Theological Foundations)

Theology and FeminismThis unit investigates the powerful contribution that leading feminists have made towestern culture and to the church. Students will focus on various aspects of feministtheology and consider the ways it continues to impact on the church in society.(Prereqs: MTh - None)

Theology of JoyThis unit explores the nature of Christian joy through engagement with biblical andtheological texts in the light of human experience. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

The Theology of Karl BarthThis unit explores the origins and developments of Barth’s theology from his earliestwritings to his later Church Dogmatics through a study of selected primary texts.Special attention is given to Barth’s mature theological method, doctrine of the Wordof God, as well as to other central theological topics (e.g. Christology, election,providence and evil, and the relation of dogmatics to ethics). (Prereqs: BTh – TheologicalFoundations I & II; MTS – Theological Foundations)

Theology of MarginalisationThis unit develops the structure and shapes the content for a systematic theology ofmarginalisation relevant to the participants’ own theological, social and culturalcontexts. (Prereqs: BTh - Theological Foundations I & II; MTS - Theological Foundations)

Wesleyan TheologyThis unit provides students with a comprehensive study of the doctrines that werearticulated during and following the 18th century Wesleyan awakening. Students willexamine the antecedents of Wesleyan theology, its setting within ecumenicaltheological thought, and its developments to the present. (Prereqs: MTh - None)

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Academic StaffDr Jim Harrison BA, DipEd, MA, PhD Head of Theology

Biblical Studies

Mr Steven Coxhead CertTEFLA, CertTESOL, BAsianSt, BTh(Hons), MTH, PhD currentBiblical Studies

Rev Stuart Crawshaw BA(Hons), PhD currentPastoral and Mission Studies

Rev Dr Peter Davis BSc, BTh, DipMin, GradCertChurchLead, ThD Acting Head of TheologyPastoral and Mission Studies

Ms Jennifer Davis BPsy, MAPsy, MBA, MAPSPastoral and Mission Studies

Ms Louise Gosbell BTh, MTh(Hons), PhD currentBiblical Studies

Dr Christopher Green BA, MA, PhDTheological Studies

Dr David Jackson BA, DipEd, MDiv, ThM, DipEdSt, MA, PhDBiblical Studies

Mr Ian Keast BA, DipEd, MA, MEd, DipBibStTheological Studies

Dr Grenville Kent BA, BA, MA, GradCertComm, MA(Hons), PhDBiblical Studies

Dr Meredith Lake BA(Hons), PhDChurch History

Rev Dennis Nutt BD, MA(Hons), MACE, FSCDChurch History

Assoc Prof Barbara Poston-Anderson BA, MA, MA, MA, PhD, AALAResearch

Dr David Reichardt BSC(Hons), GradDipClinSc, BTh(Hons), PhDTheological Studies

Dr Martin Shields BSc, BTh, MTh(Hons), PhDBiblical Studies

Dr Mark Stephens BA(Hons), PhDBiblical Studies

Rev Michael Wilson BComm, BTh, MThPastoral and Mission Studies

Staff lecturing in the Korean-medium courses:

Rev Dr Kye Won Lee BTh, MDiv, MTh, PhD Head of Theology (Korean)Theological Studies

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Rev Sung Rual Choi BTh, MThTheological Studies

Rev Kyung Hoon Han BTh, MDiv, MTh currentMission Studies

Rev Dr Suk Jo Jang BA, MDiv, ThM, PhDBiblical Studies

Rev Dr Sang Soo Jeon BA, MDiv, PhDBiblical Studies

Dr Sora Kang BA, MDiv, ThM, PhDBiblical Studies

Dr Jean K. Kim BS, MS, MA, PhDBiblical Studies

Rev Dr Jungsun Kim BA, MDiv, ThM, PhDPastoral Studies

Rev Dr Matthew Kim DipTh, BD, ThM, BA, DMin, PhDPastoral Studies

Rev Dr Myong Yong Kim BA, MDiv, ThM, ThDTheological Studies

Ms Eun Cho Ko BM, Med, BTh, MThTheological Studies, Pastoral Studies

Rev Jun Hak Ko BA, MDiv, MA, PhD currentChurch History

Mr Keun-Il Ko BA, DipBS, BTh, MThBiblical Studies

Rev Dr Chun Bok Lee BTh, MDiv, ThDPastoral Studies

Rev Dr San Young Lee BA, MDiv, ThM, PhDPastoral Studies

Rev Dr Sug Ho Lee BA, MDiv, MTh, PhDBiblical Studies

Rev Dr Moon Chan Moon PGCE, MA, PhDMission Studies

Rev Dr Kyoung Soo Oh BTh, MA, ThD, PhDTheological Studies, Mission Studies

Rev Dr Chong Suk Park BA, ThM, MDiv, ThDChurch History

Dr Hyo-Sook Um BA, MDiv, ThM, PhDBiblical Studies

Rev Dr Kwang-Woong Yu BA, ThL, ThDTheological Studies

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FeesTuition Fees

Domestic* Overseas**

Master of Theology

Course Fee^ $14,400.00 $17,280.00

Unit Fee (30 credit points) $3,600.00 $4,320.00


Master of Theological StudiesCourse Fee^ $14,400.00 $17,280.00



Graduate Diploma of Theological StudiesCourse Fee^ $9,600.00 $11,520.00

Unit Fees As Master of Theological Studies

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)Course Fee^ $9,600.00 $11,520.00

Bachelor of TheologyCourse Fee^ $28,800.00 $34,560.00



Associate Degree of TheologyCourse Fee^ $19,200.00 $23,040.00

Unit Fees As for Bachelor of Theology

*Domestic Student: A student who is an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or the holder of apermanent humanitarian visa.**Overseas Student: Any student who is not a domestic student.^Fees for units taken in any other School are published in the Course Information Book for thatSchool, and at Tuition Fees. Fees are subject to annual review and increase.

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Administration Fees$110 Graduation Fee$100 Late Enrolment Fine$50 Late Variation to Enrolment Fine$20 Student ID Card Replacement$25 Request for Transcript (plus postage costs)$100 Request for replacement Testamur

$0 - $200Administration Fee for entering into a DeferredPayment Contract Fee

$50 Late fee for missing an agreed payment$50 Re-Issue of Financial Records Fee (current year)$150 Re-Issue of Financial Records Fee (previous years)$100+ Course Withdrawal Fee (up to start of classes)$200+ Course Withdrawal Fee (after classes commence)

Tuition AssuranceTo protect students in the event that Wesley Institute ceases to provide a course of study,the Institute has tuition assurance through its membership of the Australian Council forPrivate Education and Training (ACPET) Tuition Assurance Schemes for Australian andinternational students. For full details please see Tuition Assurance.

+New students only

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Wesley Institute offers the following courses:

Master of CounsellingMaster of MusicMaster of Teaching (Primary)Master of TheologyMaster of Theology (Korean medium)Master of Theological Studies

Graduate Diploma of CounsellingGraduate Diploma of Dance Movement TherapyGraduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Bachelor of DanceBachelor of Dramatic ArtBachelor of Graphic DesignBachelor of MusicBachelor of TheologyBachelor of Theology (Korean medium)

Associate Degree of DanceAssociate Degree of Graphic DesignAssociate Degree of Music*Associate Degree of TheologyAssociate Degree of Theology (Korean medium)

Diploma of Dramatic Art

*Pending accreditation for 2011

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