Emmaus Graduate School Postgraduate Courses

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Emmaus Graduate School Postgraduate Courses

Emmaus is a Member Institution of Sydney College of Divinity and Teaches its Awards at its Epping Campus

2013

Course Information

CRICOS provider (NSW Code: 02948J)

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About Emmaus

Emmaus is an evangelical Bible College accredited through the Sydney College of Divinity and the NSW Vocational Education Training Accreditation Board.

Emmaus offers diverse and flexible study programmes.

Courses are open to all Christians who seek to develop their Bible and theological knowledge and who wish to develop a solid foundation for their future ministry.

Operating in Epping since 1959

Our mission is

to provide excellence in biblical education

We invite all those who have a passion for Biblical study to

enrol now

and join the many who have been blessed and equipped by studying at

Emmaus Bible College.

Come, learn with us…

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Welcome

We are now into the third year of our postgraduate offerings here at Emmaus. This is an exciting time for Emmaus as we continue to develop courses to further and strengthen Emmaus’ position as a Bible College in the Sydney region and beyond.

Studying at a postgraduate level is challenging and rewarding. Our postgraduate courses are designed to enhance your current skill set and benefit your ministry at the local church or overseas.

Emmaus has, for many years, offered high quality undergraduate courses, we desire to continue and to build upon our existing reputation by offering three masters degree programs; the Master of Theology, Master of Arts and the Master of Divinity. Each course is distinct in its content and appeals to different groups with different needs and outcomes. The following documentation provides information about each program.

Emmaus offers postgraduate studies in online learning format as well as traditional classroom-‐based lectures. Course instructions, textbooks, lessons and required assignments are available for each course that uses the online system. Students even upload their completed assignments directly to the online learning program making it a secure way to submit course work.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or other staff at Emmaus for further information if required.

I look forward to seeing you in class in the future.

Dr Leonard J Smith Principal

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Postgraduate Courses – Overview

Welcome to the postgraduate program at Emmaus Bible College.

All courses are NSW Department of Education & Training Accredited and CRICOS Approved.

Graduate Certificate of Arts (6 Months – 4 subjects)

The Graduate Certificate is designed to enable students who already have a tertiary qualification in a non-‐theological discipline to study at postgraduate level and gain a first level theological foundation for Christian service. Equivalent to six months of the Master of Divinity course.

Graduate Diploma of Arts (1 Year – 8 subjects)

The Graduate Diploma is designed to enable students who already have a tertiary qualification in a non-‐theological discipline field to study at postgraduate level and gain a theological and practical foundation for Christian service. A major (four subjects) in Biblical Studies or Christian Counselling is available if desired. Equivalent to one year of the Master of Divinity course.

Master of Arts (1.5 Years – 12 units/11 subjects)

The Master of Arts course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-‐theological discipline who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in Theology, Biblical Studies or Christian Counselling and seeking skills to enhance their professional work. Equivalent to 18 months of the Master of Divinity course.

Master of Divinity (3 Years – 24 units/23 subjects)

A graduate entry program for students with a previous tertiary qualification in a non-‐ theological discipline seeking to undertake their initial theological studies. It is a comprehensive degree leading to Christian Ministry or graduate research study in theology at the highest level.

Master of Theology (1.5 Years – 12 subjects)

An advanced graduate program in theology and related disciplines for candidates with a prior three-‐year theological degree and who seek to deepen their learning, explore theological disciplines and better equip them with the higher learning skills they had begun to develop through their Undergraduate studies.

Emmaus’ Graduate School is composed of a team of highly skilled academics and administrative staff who work together closely to enhance students' learning, theological and spiritual experience.

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Master of Arts (MA)

Entry Requirements: A three-‐year bachelor award or equivalent in any discipline.

English Proficiency: IELTS Band Score: minimum 7.0 in all bands of the test (for International Students and students whose qualifying degree was not completed in English)

Duration: 1.5 years full time or 4.5 years part time (max)

Pathways: Master of Arts (Honours)

Mode: Full time, part time, online.

Profile The Master of Arts course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-‐theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in theological studies to enhance their

professional work.

Structure: 108 credit points (i.e., 12 subjects of 9 credits each). • Completion of 36 credit points (4 subjects) qualifies the

student for the Graduate Certificate of Arts

• Completion of 72 credit points (8 subjects) qualifies the student for the Graduate Diploma of Arts. For a GradDipArts with specialisation, the student must have 36 credit points (4 subjects) in a sub-‐discipline with at least one unit at 500 level.

• Completion of 108 credit points (12 subjects) qualifies the student for the Master of Arts. For a MA with specialisation, the student must have 54 credit points (6 subjects) in a sub-‐

discipline with at least two units at 500 level.

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Master of Arts (MA) Sample Program of Study – Major in Biblical Studies

Semester Code Subject Lecturer

Semester 1 BB411 Introduction to Old Testament Dr Theron Young

BB403 Hermeneutics Dr Theron Young

TH405 Christian Theology 1 Dr Joe Thomas MS400 Introduction to World Mission Dr Pat Harrison Semester 2 BB450 Introduction to New Testament Dr Theron Young

MS408 Evangelism Dr Leonard Smith

HS419 Early & Medieval Church History Dr Don Patten PT401 Introduction to Pastoral Theology Dr Leonard Smith

Semester 3 BB526 The Psalms Dr Theron Young

BB572 Romans Dr Michael Leary

BB457 The Lukan Literature Dr Michael Leary

ET441 Christian Ethics Dr Joe Thomas

Subjects coded with a TH or BB prescript can be replaced with Biblical languages:

• AL411 Hebrew 1,

• AL412 Hebrew 2,

• AL421 Greek 1 or

• AL422 Greek 2.

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Master of Arts (MA) Sample Program of Study – Specialisation Christian Counselling

Semester 1 CN446 Introduction to Counselling Ms Rowena Reynolds

CN429 Group Processing Ms Rowena Reynolds

TH405 Christian Theology 1 Dr Joe Thomas BB450 Introduction to New Testament Dr Theron Young Semester 2 CN450 Psychology of Leadership Ms Rowena Reynolds

CN524 Marriage and Family Counselling 2 Ms Rowena Reynolds

ET441 Christian Ethics Dr Joe Thomas

BB411 Introduction to Old Testament Dr Theron Young Semester 3 CN448 Relationship, Grief & Trauma

Counselling Ms Rowena Reynolds

MS186 Cross Cultural Ministry Dr Patricia Harrison CN571 Counselling Assessment Ms Rowena Reynolds TH520 Ministry in the Church Dr Donald Patten

Subjects coded with a TH or BB prescript can be replaced with Biblical languages:

• AL411 Hebrew 1,

• AL412 Hebrew 2,

• AL422 Greek 2.

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Master of Theology (MTh)

Entry Requirements: A three-‐year Bachelor of Theology or equivalent.

Duration: 1.5 years full time or 4.5 years part time (max)

Pathways: Master of Theology (Honours) Master of Arts (Honours) Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Mode: Full time, part time, online

Profile: The Master of Theology is a graduate program designed for those who hold a Bachelor of Theology or equivalent and wish to pursue theological studies in greater depth and at greater rigour, with up to 54 credit points able to be taken in the one sub-‐ discipline.

Structure: 108 credit points (i.e., 12 units of 9 credits each).

This course may be taken with or without a specialisation. A specialisation in the MTh comprises 54 (6 subjects) credit points in a Discipline with at least two units at 500 level.

Candidates wishing to proceed to the Master of Theology (Honours) must include the Research Essay as part of the program, and are required to achieve a Distinction grade.

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Master of Theology (MTh) Sample Program of Study – Major in Biblical Studies

Semester 1 BB509 Theology of Paul Dr Michael Leary BB505 Biblical Theology: Old and New

Testaments Dr Theron Young

MS515 Mission Praxis for the Western

World Dr Pat Harrison

PT590 Ministry in Australian Society Dr Leonard Smith

Semester 2 TH534 The Triune God Dr Joe Thomas

HS568 Australian History & The Christian

Churches Dennis Nutt

TH542 Incarnation and Atonement Dr Joe Thomas BB588 Ministry Insights from 1 & 2

Corinthians Dr Michael Leary

Semester 3 BB629 Wisdom and Poetry in Israel Dr Theron Young BB751 The Study of the NT Narrative Dr Michael Leary TH663 Contemporary Theological Issues Dr Joe Thomas

XX791 Research Project Various

Students wishing to undertake Biblical Languages will need to discuss these

arrangements with the Academic Dean (Dr Theron Young). Biblical Languages offered include:

• AL411 Hebrew 1,

• AL412 Hebrew 2,

• AL422 Greek 2.

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Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Entry Requirements: A three-‐year bachelor award or equivalent in any discipline.

Duration: 3 years full time or 9 years part time

Pathways: Master of Theology (Honours) Master of Arts (Honours) Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Mode: Full time, part time, online

Profile: The Master of Divinity is designed as a graduate entry program in theology which provides a comprehensive education in theology comparable in breadth and depth to the Bachelor of Theology, but more rigorous in its academic requirements. The award provides a systematic and comprehensive study of theology and related disciplines through a structure of majors and sub-‐majors.

Structure: 108 credit points (i.e., 12 units of 9 credits each).

This course may be taken with or without a specialisation. A specialisation in the MDiv comprises 54 (6 subjects) credit points in a Discipline with at least two units at 500 level.

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Master of Divinity (MDiv) Sample Program

Sample Program

Year One Year Two Year Three

Semester 1

Introduction to the Old

Testament Greek I or Christian Ethics Christian Ethics Introduction to Pastoral

Theology ^Romans The Pauline Literature

Christian Theology I Christology Cross-‐Cultural Ministry

Introduction to World Mission Contextual Theology for

Ministry Preaching II

Semester 2

Introduction to New

Testament The Johannine Literature Evangelism

Preaching I or Evangelism Christian Apologetics Prophetic and Wisdom Literature Christian Theology II Hermeneutics Issues in History and Polity of

Christian Brethren Churches or The Reformers and the

Reformation

The Early Church Evangelism or Greek II Local church life and worship Modes: Lecture/Intensive/On Line Course Major: Biblical Studies

Sub-‐major 1: Theology Sub –major 2: Missiology

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Modes of Learning at Emmaus Bible College

Emmaus strives to meet the demands of the learner by offering a variety of modes of learning delivery. In addition to the traditional classroom based learning Emmaus continues to expand the use of technology and the Internet to reach its learners. The following is a brief summary of the modes of learner engagement:

Classroom–based is the traditional method of face-‐to-‐face teaching methodology, the lecturer teaches students in class. Classes are usually three hours in duration with a break.

Distance Learning is where the student is self-‐directed in their own learning through material provided by a College. This mode has tended to be through the use of Readers and associated reading material; Emmaus does not offer this mode of Distant Learning. Alternatively, Emmaus records classes and are uploaded onto the website. Students can view the lessons at their leisure though out the week and respond to classroom-‐ based questions with the lecturer through email.

Online learning is where the learner engages with the lecturer through the use of the Internet. The student needs to have access to a computer with Internet access. Online learning has two modes:

Online Lessons are hosted through the Moodle platform, which is a Learning Management System. Classes are set each week with lesson content, which may include readings, power-‐point presentations, short video clips etc. Students at their own pace work through each lesson, and complete the required tutorials. Tutorials are a system of communication between the lecturer, the student and other students.

Virtual Classroom is where the student or lecturer is external to the classroom. The subject may be taught as classroom-‐based with some students or all external to the classroom environment. Student log on to the College’s webpage at a preset time and engage with the class in real time, students and the lecturer see and hear each other.

The virtual classroom is recorded so students are able to review the class at a later point in time if required. The recordings of these classes can be used for online learning.

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Fees

For 2013 the fee structure is as follows

Masters Degree Subjects

Subjects taken for credit $1650.00 per subject

Audit subjects (attendance only, includes notes) $175.00 per subject

NOTE: As the courses are religious in nature, there is no GST

Are there any other costs?

Other expenses for consideration are the purchase of text books, computer (if required) and stationery.

The Emmaus library is an excellent resource and able to support completely all courses offered by the college, however, students should purchase a set of good basic reference books for themselves.

Emmaus will also charge an annual administration fee of $30.00 per subject for the provision of ancillary services.

Fee Help

Fee Help is an Australian Commonwealth Government Loan Scheme that assists students who are Australian citizens to pay their tuition fees and is available to students who are studying for credit at Diploma level or above (i.e. Diploma, Bachelor or Masters level). Full details are available on the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website www.deewr.gov.au

Fee Assistance

Under certain circumstances students who are Australian citizens can apply for assistance with their fees. Emmaus Bible College cannot provide guarantees that this help is available, and it is each student’s responsibility to obtain their own independent advice.

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Austudy

To be considered for Austudy you must be aged 25 or over and:

• studying an approved full-‐time course at an approved institution, or

• undertaking a full-‐time Australian Apprenticeship.

Full-‐time secondary education courses, graduate courses, undergraduate courses, and some Masters, diplomas, and TAFE courses are approved for Austudy.

Unlike Youth Allowance, there is no independence test for Austudy. If you qualify for Austudy you are considered independent. This means the parental means test does not apply.

Your previous studies may affect your eligibility for Austudy.

Further information can be accessed via www.centrelink.gov.au

Semester One 2013

Commencing: February 25th 2013

Mid Semester Break: April 15th – May 3rd 2013

Semester End: June 21st 2013

Semester Two 2013

Commencing: July 29th 2013

Mid Semester Break: September 20^nd – October 4^th 2013

Semester End: November 15^th 2013

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Intensive Subjects

Throughout the year students are able to undertake additional studies through intensives. These subjects, with full credit point status are taught in a compressed format. Students attend the class for four consecutive days. They spend the rest of the semester reading and writing up assignments.

SPRING INTENSIVE

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SUMMER SCHOOL 2013/14

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Telephone: (02) 9876 4370

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(PO BOX 234, EPPING NSW 1710)

www.emmaus.edu.au

Emmaus Graduate School Postgraduate Courses