2014 Course Enrolment Guide

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2014 Course Enrolment Guide

Faculty of Education and Arts/Faculty of

Theology and Philosophy

Strathfield - NSW

Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of

Global Studies

This Guide is provided to assist you to select your units for the 2014 academic year. Specific information regarding unit outlines, assessments or content will be provided by your School.

Information last updated on 25 February 2014

Students should note that the Course Enrolment Guides are updated regularly. Check the website for latest updates

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Contents

1. Contact Details: ... 3

2. How to use this Guide ... 4

3. Program Information ... 5

3.1 Program Maps – Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies ... 7

4. Units Offered in 2014 ... 9

Global Studies – Core Units ... 9

Global Studies - Electives ... 10

Theology Units ... 11

NOTE ON STUDENT EMAILS

Students are reminded to check their ACU Student Email regularly to ensure they receive relevant information from lecturers and the Faculty. Further information regarding Student Emails can be found at the following link:

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1. Contact Details:

Course Enquiries

Global Studies: School of Arts (NSW/ACT)

Email: [email protected]

Theology Studies:

Course Coordinator Dr Michael Theophilos

Room: Room 19, Level 4, 250 Victoria Parade, Melbourne

Phone: (03) 9953 3371

Email: [email protected]

Strathfield Course Advisor: Dr Jonathan Tan

Room: Edmund Rice Building-Level 2-E2.53

Phone: (02) 9701 4547

Email: [email protected]

Students should in the first instance contact course enquiries. If required, your query will be referred to a course coordinator.

Please explain in your email, that you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies degree.

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2. How to use this Guide

This Course Enrolment Guide 2014 provides you with information on when and where the units available for study in this program(s) will be offered in 2014.

Enrolling in units for 2014

1. Read Section 3. ‘Program Information’ for information on course structure and unit sequence. Take note of any prerequisite or co-requisite requirements before selecting particular units.

 A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met by a student before enrolment in a stipulated unit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the prerequisites for a unit prior to enrolling into that unit.

 A co-requisite is a requirement that must be met by having already passed or being concurrently enrolled in an associated unit in order to be able to enrol in the stipulated unit.

If you wish to enrol into a unit for which you have not met the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements, please obtain approval from your Course Coordinator.

2. Refer to the unit listings in Section 4. ‘Units Offered in 2014’ to select your units. Take note of the study period in which units are offered.

3. You must refer to Administration & Enrolment on the ACU website

(http://students.acu.edu.au/332297) for information on how to complete your enrolment via Student Connect. ‘Administration & Enrolment’ also provides detailed information on managing your studies.

4. Log on to Student Connect and enrol (http://students.acu.edu.au/136953). Student Connect is a web interface allowing students to complete their ACU enrolment online.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Failure to enrol or re-enrol before the published due dates for re-enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/381148) may result in late fee penalties. Even if you are unsure of what units you need to enrol in, please ensure that you enrol or re-enrol in at least one unit before the due date. Enrolling in at least one unit by the due date will enable you to add further units, or amend your enrolment via Student Connect up until the final dates published in the Critical Dates for Variation of Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/273880).

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3. Program Information

This is a dual degree for high achieving students that combines Global Studies and its social, political, economic and cultural elements with an international study/internship. Students will also study the Catholic theological tradition with an ecumenical and inter-faith perspective, its relationship to other traditions and the potential for responding to the demands of the present and the future.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE AWARD

To qualify for the degrees, a student must complete 320 cp consisting of: 1. 120 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of ;

a. 40 cp from Global Studies Core Units

b. 40 cp from the International Study/Internship unit; c. 40 cp from Global Studies Electives;

2.

a. 160 cp selected in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Theology degree, consisting of Theology units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Theology and/or Philosophy units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Arts; including 20cp from University Core Units.

b. 40 cp from other units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings or from units available in any other course for which the student is eligible to enrol. For information on the duration of your course, and the requirements to complete your award, please refer to the Course Rules for your program.

Course Title Course Rules

Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies

http://students.acu.edu.au/551978

The Core Curriculum

The Australian Catholic University Core Curriculum has been designed to focus on aspects of the University’s identity and mission. The units emphasises critical judgment, clear expression, ethical decision-making and concern for others, as individuals and as a community.

The Core is comprised of a total of five units: Two University Core units:

All students in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies are required to complete the following University Core units as part of this program:

UNCC100 Our World, Community and Vulnerability

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Two Program Core units:

These units build explicitly on the University Core units and all students in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies are required to complete at least two Program Core units from the following list:

THCT100 What Christians Believe THCT101 The Church in History

THCT203 Humanity, Hope and Salvation (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100) THCP100 The Signs of the Times

THCP202 Faith and Human Development (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100) THCP203 Christian Theological Ethics (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100)

THCP204 Theology, Psychology and Human Experience (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100)

THCP205 Church and Social Context (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100 Christians) PHIL208 God, Religion and Evil (10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy) One Community Engagement unit:

All students in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies are required to complete the following Community Engagement Unit:

Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies offers an international education, which serves to integrate theory with practice. Students are recommended to study abroad (ACU has partner institutions around the world) and/or do an internship that provides international work experience and networks.

More information on the Core Curriculum please refer to http://www.acu.edu.au/429466 Notice for students who wish to exit from a course of study

other than that for which they are enrolled

(a) if you intend to continue with your current course, you are not permitted to exit with a lower level award, however you may request a letter from your Course Coordinator confirming that you have satisfied the requirements for the relevant lower award; (b) if you do in fact exit with a lower level award and subsequently wish to resume your

studies in the higher level course, you will be required to reapply for admission to that course in order to resume your studies.

(c) if you intend to continue in a dual degree, you cannot exit with a single level award, but you may request a letter from the Course Coordinator confirming that you have satisfied the requirements for the relevant single award.

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3.1 Program Maps – Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies

Students enrolling in units which do not follow the sequence recommended in their Program Map cannot be guaranteed a clash free timetable.

Pre-requisite units are shown in italics and parentheses. These units must be completed before the unit above them.

Example 1

Major in Biblical Studies Minor in Christian Thought Minor in Study of Religion

YEAR 1

Sem 1 _{Christian Thought} Unit 1 THCT100 What Christians Believe#

Biblical Studies Unit 1 THBS100 Introduction to the Bible

Study of Religion Unit 1 200 Level unit

Biblical Studies Unit 2 200 Level unit Sem 2 _{Christian Thought}

Unit 2 THCT101 The Church in History#

or 200 or 300 Level unit

Biblical Studies Unit 3 200 Level unit

Study of Religion unit 2 200 Level unit

UNCC100 Our World: Community

and Vulnerability

##

University Core unit

YEAR 2

Sem 3 _{Christian Thought} Unit 3

Biblical Studies Unit 4

GLST201 Global

Change and Development

Global Studies Elective Unit 1 Sem 4 _{Christian Thought}

Unit 4 Biblical Studies Unit 5 GLST200 Global Health ENVR204 Environmental Sustainability YEAR 3

Sem 5 _{Study of Religion} Unit 3

UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary

Perspectives (Pre: UNCC100)

##_{University Core unit}

Global Studies Elective Unit 2

Global Studies Elective Unit 3

Sem 6 _Study

Abroad/Internship/ International exchange###

Study Abroad/Internship/

International exchange### _{International exchange}Study Abroad/Internship/ ### _{International exchange}Study Abroad/Internship/ ###

YEAR 4

Sem 7 POLS309 World Politics and Justice (Pre: 40cp from 100/200-level POLS or GLST201 Global Change

and Development)

Global Studies elective Unit 4

Study of Religion Unit 4 Biblical Studies Unit 6

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Example 2

Major in Christian Thought Minor in Biblical Studies Minor in Study of Religion

YEAR 1

Sem 1 Christian Thought Unit 1 THCT100 What Christians Believe#

Biblical Studies Unit 1 THBS100 Introduction to the Bible

Christian Thought Unit 2 200 Level unit

Sem 2 Christian Thought Unit 3 THCT101 The Church in History#

Biblical Studies Unit 2 200 Level Unit

UNCC100 Our World: Community

and Vulnerability

##_{University Core unit}

YEAR 2 Sem 3 Christian Thought Unit 4 Biblical Studies Unit 3 GLST201 Global

Change and Development

Global Studies elective unit 1

Sem 4 Christian Thought Unit 5 Biblical Studies Unit 4 GLST200 Global Health ENVR204 Environmental Sustainability YEAR 3 Sem 5 UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary

Perspectives

##

University Core unit

Study of Religion Unit 3 Global Studies elective Unit 2

Global Studies elective Unit 3 Sem 6 Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange Study Abroad/Internship/ International exchange YEAR 4 Sem 7 POLS309 World Politics and Justice (Pre: 40cp from 100/200-level

POLS or GLST201 Global Change and Development)

Global Studies elective Unit 4

Study of Religion Unit 4 Christian Thought Unit 6

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4. Units Offered in 2014

(NOTE: amendments may be made to unit availability depending on student demand.) Campus offerings shown by colour:

Strathfield – on campus Online

Unit codes related to the Schedule of Unit offerings as follows: THBS = Biblical Studies

THCP = Christian Practice THCT = Christian Thought THSR = Studies of Religions PHIL = Philosophy

Note: Where the standard enrolment pattern is not applicable students should consult with their Course Coordinator.

Global Studies – Core Units

OFFERED SEMESTER 1

Unit Code Unit Title Location – Delivery Mode

STRATHFIELD

GLST201 Global Change & Development On Campus

POLS309 World Politics & Justice

World Politics and Justice (Pre: 40cp in 100/200 level POLS or GLST201 Global Change and Development)

On Campus

STRATHFIELD

GLST200 Global Health Online

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Global Studies - Electives

Note – Units selected as Global Study Electives cannot be counted as part of your major or minors.

Ensure each year your sequence of majors, minors or electives are available.

OFFERED SUMMER B

POLS103 Intro to Comparative Politics

(Introduction to Comparative Politics)

This unit will only run if enrolment is sufficient

Strathfield – Intensive Mode

Global Studies Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Location – Delivery Mode

MGMT100 Foundations of Management North Sydney - On Campus

BUSN201 International Business Online*

COMM102 Introduction to Communication Strathfield – On Campus COMM213 Interpersonal Communication Strathfield – On Campus DVST100 Intro to Intl Develop Studies

(Introduction to International Development Studies)

Strathfield – On Campus

DVST200# Refugees and Forced Migration Strathfield – On Campus (Intensive Mode)

ECON102 Microeconomics 1 Strathfield – On Campus

(Intensive Mode) ECON200 Principles of Bus Economics

(Principles of Business Economics)

North Sydney - On Campus ECON209 The Global Economy

(Pre: 10cp from 100 level ECON unit or GEOG101)

Strathfield - On Campus EDFD210 Global Perspectives in Educn

(Global Perspectives in Education)

Strathfield - On Campus

BIOL101 Biodiversity North Sydney - On Campus

BIOL327 Marine and Coastal Ecology (Pre:BIOL102) North Sydney - On Campus

ENVR100 Environmental Issues North Sydney - On Campus

ERTH100 Earth Science North Sydney - On Campus

GEOG101 Hum Geography of Globalisation (Human Geographies of Globalisation)

Strathfield – On Campus GEOG200 Geographies of Development in SE Asia (Pre:

GEOG101) Strathfield – On Campus

LEGL103

Intro Internatl HR Law & Pract

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SOCS100 Introduction to Sociology Strathfield – On Campus SOCS209 Race and Ethnicity in Australia (Pre: 10cp from

100-level Sociology unit)

*

Students undertake this unit online and complete the final exam during the Central Examination Period on their campus.

# DVST200 is offered in a three week intensive mode.

Theology Units

#

Mixed Mode - Mixed Mode units are offered via extended resources on LEO and live webinar

classes (and possibly some video-conference sessions) with the lecturer. Students from any ACU campus may enrol, however all students must enrol through the nominated campus. Students will be able to participate in webinars on their own campus at a designated PC lab, or wherever they have access to a broadband internet connection. A USB headset with microphone is required for all webinar classes.

* Units identified as Program Core units

Unit Code Unit Title Pre-requisites Location –

Delivery Mode

PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature Strathfield on

Campus PHIL208 God, Religion and Evil 10cp from 100

level unit in Philosophy

Strathfield on Campus PHIL224 Ancient Greek Philosophy 10cp from 100

Strathfield on Campus PHIL321 History of Philosophy Seminar

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact Richard Colledge at [email protected] or course advisor for clarification.

10cp from 200 level unit in Philosophy

Mixed Mode#

THBS100 Introduction to the Bible Strathfield on

Campus

THCP100* The Signs of the Times Strathfield on

Campus

THCT100* What Christians Believe Strathfield on

Campus THCT101* The Church in History

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for

Mixed Mode# (All enrolments through

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clarification.

THBS206 Jewish Society 200BCE-200CE THBS100 and THCT100

Strathfield on Campus THCP204* Theology, Psychology and Human

Experience

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification.

THBS100 and THCT100

Mixed Mode#

THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament

THBS100 and THCT100

Strathfield on Campus THCT203* Humanity, Hope and Salvation THBS100 and

THCT100

Mixed Mode# (All enrolments through

Brisbane) THCT301 The Triune God

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THBS100 and THCT100 Mixed Mode# (All enrolments through Brisbane) THCT302 Contemporary Approaches to Theology

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THBS100 and THCT100 Mixed Mode# (All enrolments through Ballarat)

THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture Nil Strathfield on Campus

THEL203 New Testament Greek A Nil Online

#

Mixed Mode - Mixed Mode units are offered via extended resources on LEO and live webinar

classes (and possibly some video-conference sessions) with the lecturer. Students from any ACU campus may enrol, however all students must enrol through the nominated campus. Students will be able to participate in webinars on their own campus at a designated PC lab, or wherever they have access to a broadband internet connection. A USB headset with microphone is required for all webinar classes.

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Unit Code Unit Title Pre-requisites Location – Delivery Mode

PHIL104 Introduction to Ethics _{Strathfield on}

Campus PHIL209 Philosophy, Film and the Arts _{10cp from 100}

Strathfield on Campus PHIL210 Language, Meaning and Truth _{10cp from 100}

Strathfield on Campus PHIL322 Metaphysics & Epistemology

Seminar

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification.

10cp from 200 level unit in Philosophy

Mixed Mode#

THBS101 Archaeology and the Bible _{Strathfield on}

Campus

THCT100* What Christians Believe Strathfield on

Campus

THBS200 Pauline Literature THBS100 and

THCT100

Strathfield on Campus THCP202* Faith and Human Development THBS100 and

THCT100

Strathfield on Campus THCP203* Christian Theological Ethics THBS100 and

THCT100

Strathfield on Campus THCP207 Christian Community Experience

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THBS100 and THCT100 Mixed Mode# (All enrolments through Brisbane)

THCT200 Jesus Christ Today THBS100 and

THCT100

Strathfield on Campus THCT206 Church Reform in the 16th and 17th

Centuries

If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact your Course Coordinator/Course Advisor for clarification. THBS100 and THCT100 Mixed Mode# (All enrolments through Brisbane)

THSR201 Ethics and Peace Studies in World Religions

Nil Strathfield on

Campus THEL208 New Testament Greek B THEL203 or its

equivalent

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For information on Unit Descriptions, please refer to the ACU Handbook on the ACU website (http://www.acu.edu.au/142401). Please select the appropriate Handbook, and then select Unit Descriptions.

Delivery Modes:

 On Campus – Offered face-to-face or with an online component via the Learning Environment Online (LEO) at any one of the six ACU campuses.  On Site – Offered face-to-face or with an online component via LEO at any

location other than one of the six ACU campuses.

 Distance – Offered wholly through the provision of printed material to the student. These units may include an online component via LEO but printed material is the primary source of teaching.

 Online – Offered wholly through online study via LEO.

 Mixed mode – A combination of online, distance, on-campus and/or on-site delivery modes.

Now that you have read your Course Enrolment Guide, you can now enrol in units online for the 2014 Academic Year, using Student Connect

(http://www.acu.edu.au/136953). For more information about the enrolment processes for both new and continuing students, please refer to the guides provided.

Students please note:

The course enrolment guides are subject to change. Please check regularly for updates to your course information. If you require any academic advice, please contact your course coordinator. For any other enquiries, please contact your local Student Centre. (http://www.acu.edu.au/42835).