COURSE
St Andrew's is fully accredited through the Sydney College of Divinity, a federation of Christian theological education providers. All the awards and degrees of the Sydney College of Divinity are approved by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training.
St Andrew's delivers the following Sydney College of Divinity accredited courses of study:
St Andrew's currently offers course units only via two modes of delivery:
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (PASS LEVEL)
OVERVIEW
St Andrew's is fully accredited through the Sydney College of Divinity, a federation of Christian theological education providers. All the awards and degrees of the Sydney College of Divinity are approved by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training.
St Andrew's delivers the following Sydney College of Divinity accredited courses of study:
- Bachelor of Theology (Pass
Level)
- Overview
- Admissions
- Rationale of the four-year program
- Nature of the four year program
- Structure of the pass level BTh component
- Progression through to the fourth year of study
- Assignable course units for pass level BTh
- Internal requirements for all undergradute students
- Credit for previous or concurrent study
- External studies
- Four year sample program
- Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
- Master of Arts (with specialisation in Theological Studies)
- Master of Arts (with specialisation in Pastoral Ministry)
- Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in Aged Care
- Master of Theology
St Andrew's currently offers course units only via two modes of delivery:
- Weekly daytime lectures during the course of each semester.
This mode of delivery is the most common.
- One-week intensive schools held during school holidays. At present there are only four intensive school weeks offered each year: two in January and two in July. However, each calendar year contains a different schedule of intensive course units in order to allow students to complete more course units by intensive mode. Please consult the Registrar for more information.
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (PASS LEVEL)
OVERVIEW
- The
BTh degree is a primary qualification in theology and is the basis for
further study at postgraduate level. It is a broad course combining
both theological and practical studies. All relevant components and
course units of the BTh are normally completed over no less than a four-year
period. In fact the BTh constitutes only one part of an overall four-year
schedule of theological education and training.
At present, the BTh serves as the principal means of training men for ordination or active ministry within the Church and as such admission to this program is limited to persons aspiring to this end. In addition to satisfying the requirements of the BTh at pass level, students are required either to complete the BTh (Honours) program or to complete a course of study determined by Faculty in pastoral ministry within the framework of the MA program. Ordinands who have pursued the BTh (Honours) option as part of their four year program of study may be required to complete a small number of additional pastoral ministry course units prior to or following ordination.
At the same time, applicants are advised that completion of their studies does not constitute a guarantee of ordination in the Orthodox Church. Among other things, applicants considering ordination should keep in mind that the years of education and training at St Andrew's serve as a period of discernment, and that ordination itself is regulated by the canon law of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Application of the relevant canons as well as the establishment and application of any other requirements relating to ordination lies exclusively with the competent ecclesiastical authority. Applicants who have questions concerning their eligibility for ordination should consult with their appropriate ecclesiastical authority. They may also seek further information from the Registrar.
Although part-time study is available, priority is given to prospective full-time students during the admissions process.[top]
ADMISSION
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a. Normal Entry Students: Applicants with High School Certificate
and a Universities Admissions Index (UAI) of 65 or its equivalent
may be admitted subject to the approval of the Sydney College of Divinity.
b. Mature-age Students (21 years and over): Applicants may be admitted subject to the approval of the Sydney College of Divinity. Their status is provisional during their first year of studies and their progress during this time will determine whether they continue the BTh program.
c. Special Entry Students: Applicants who can show that they are capable of pursuing the program of studies at St Andrew's may be admitted subject to the approval of the Sydney College of Divinity. Their status is provisional during their first year of studies and their progress during this time will determine whether they continue the BTh program.
d. Non-award Students: Discrete course units within the BTh may be available to external students seeking credit. Please consult the Registrar.
e. Auditors: Discrete course units within the BTh may be available to external students not seeking credit. Please consult the Registrar.[top]
The FOUR YEAR program at St Andrew's, designed for students with an intention of active service within the Church, has simultaneously an academic, spiritual and practical nature in order to impart to students a thorough knowledge, skills and phronema (mentality or attitude) in Orthodox theology and spirituality for multifarious diakonia (ministry) in an Australian context.
Given the distinctive theological ethos and character of Eastern Christianity, the aim of the College's educational program is to integrate spirituality, faith and academic excellence. Consequently, St Andrew's is not a secular institution. The mind, the heart and the soul are to be nurtured: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:27). At St Andrew's, the lecture room, the library and the study (the places of learning), and the chapel (the place of worship), are all of equal significance. All scholarly endeavours are ultimately a reflection upon the glory and truth of the Holy Trinity and divine revelation. This sacred meditation upon God's Word is to be pursued by both faculty and students within the various theological disciplines within the lecture room with the certainty of academic freedom and dignity.
In the spirit of Orthodox Christianity, educational growth is inseparably bound to the values, spirit and experience of the faith. As such, St Andrew's is concerned with the spiritual and moral development of the students. The theologian is the one who struggles not only to gain a deep understanding of the faith but also lives this faith with all its powers and practical applications.
St Andrew's aspires to promote a student's potential towards excellence. The College is concerned with the advancement of Orthodox thought and life. Through research, publications and ecumenical encounters, it seeks to provide sound theological reflection on vital issues facing the Church. It has always envisioned itself to be a place and source of renewal and continuing education for those already engaged in ministry. It is dedicated to the task of helping those aspiring to fulfil their calling in various ministries in the midst of the complexities and responsibilities of this post modern era. Furthermore, given our own sceptical and secular age, which has attempted to demythologise and trivialise the most fundamental elements of the faith, one aspect of the College's academic thrust is to demonstrate the historical certainty upon which the Church's faith is grounded. In this particular endeavour, St Andrew's does not hesitate to employ contemporary historical and analytical forms of inquiry.[top]
NATURE OF THE FOUR YEAR PROGRAM
The primary aim of St Andrew's is to train bilingual priests and theologians for Greek Orthodox Parishes and Communities throughout Australia. In order to foster the linguistic skills necessary for effective parish work the Modern Greek language is currently taught as a separate component and, although not credited for the undergraduate program, is regarded as an internal requirement. Furthermore, some advanced level course units in Dogmatic Theology and Canon Law regard competency in Modern Greek as a prerequisite since many of the main references can only be accessed in Modern Greek.
It should be noted that an emphasis on the subject area "Theology" is due to the significance which Orthodoxy places upon the Church Fathers and their understanding of Holy Scripture. As an essential and universal dimension of Orthodox theological endeavour, Patristic Theology constitutes an additional field in the subject area "Theology", owing to its interrelationship and interaction with Systematic Theology. In this offering, St Andrew's becomes distinctive among member institutions of the Sydney College of Divinity.
The four year program at St Andrew's includes both academic and practical components in order to give students a thorough training in Eastern Orthodox theology and the skills needed for a contemporary pastoral ministry in Australia. In addition, St Andrew's is intended to be a centre of ecumenical scholarship and interaction.[top]
STRUCTURE OF THE PASS LEVEL BTH COMPONENT
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a. At least 24 course units - 216 credit points - normally scheduled
over not less than four years (full-time) and not more than seven
years (part-time).
b. Each course unit has a 9 credit point value unless otherwise stated.
c. A normal full-time student load is 4 course units per semester (36 credit points). A normal part-time student load is 2 course units per semester (18 credit points). Any modifications to a student's load must be discussed with the Registrar.
d. Completion of at least a major in Theology (at least 54 credit points) and a sub-major in Biblical Studies (at least 36 credit points) plus one other major or sub-major in another subject area (excluding Humanities).
e. There are other additional compulsory course requirements specific to St Andrew's without which a student may not graduate. These include the satisfactory completion of compulsory course units and internal requirements such as Modern Greek, Byzantine chant, chapel/liturgical participation, student retreat, and field education as assigned.
f. Students are permitted to undertake 400-level course units after they have completed 108 credit points towards the Bachelor of Theology, including 36 credit points in the relevant subject area.
g. Not more than 90 credit points at 100-level may be taken towards this degree.
h. No more than 72 credit points are allowed in the subject area of Theology.
Further information for the Bachelor of Theology is prescribed by the Sydney College of Divinity Handbook. Please consult the Registrar.[top]
PROGRESSION THROUGH TO THE FOURTH YEAR OF STUDY
The normal progression through to the fourth year of study for a student who has commenced the BTh program is either the BTh (Honours) program or a course of study with the framework of the Master of Arts (with specialisation in Pastoral Ministry) program. Faculty will assess the individual academic progress of each student at the end of their second year (i.e. after the student's first four semesters, or the completion of 144 credit points) and determine the study path which they may undertake during their final four semesters.[top]
ASSIGNABLE COURSE UNITS FOR PASS LEVEL BTH
Specific compulsory requirements of St Andrew's are indicated by an asterix (*). The credit point value of each course unit is indicated in brackets.
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Humanities
AAB121 Koine Greek I (9)*
AAB122 Koine Greek II (9)*
AAB223 Advanced Koine Greek I (9)
AAB325 Advanced Koine Greek II (9)
Biblical Studies
BAB195 Introduction to Hermeneutics (9)*
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(plus one additional100-level unit in Biblical Studies)
BAB264 The Letters of St Paul (9)
BAB368 The Johannine Writings (9)
BAB399 Readings in Biblical Studies (9) (Independent Guided Study)
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Note: St Andrew's requires the completion of a sub-major (36 credit
points) in Biblical Studies.
Church History
HAB110 Early Christianity (9)*
HAB230 Early Byzantine History (9)
HAB235 Later Byzantine History (9)
HAB330 History of the Orthodox Churches Since 1453 (9)
HAB372 Looking Beyond Division (9)
HAB399 Readings in Church History (9) (Independent Guided Study)
Liturgical Studies
LAB105 Introduction to Liturgical Theology (9)*
LAB210 The Church Year (9)
LAB230 Exploring Sacred Chant (9)
LAB320 Homiletics (9)
LAB371 The Earthly Heaven (9)
LAB399 Readings in Liturgical Studies (9) (Independent Guided Study)
Pastoral Theology and Practice
PAB101 Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Practice (9)*
PAB240 Principles of Christian Education (9)
PAB246 Theory and Practice of Pastoral Counselling (9)
PAB251 Marriage and Family Life (9)
PAB340 Christian Education for Children and Adolescents (9)
PAB345 Christian Education for Adults (9)
PAB361 Eastern Orthodox Canon Law (9)
PAB372 Pastoral Theology and Priestly Formation (9)
PAB399 Readings in Pastoral Theology and Practice (9) (Independent Guided Study)
Theology
TAB105 Introduction to Theology (9)*
TAB201 Dogmatic Theology I (9)*
TAB233 Dogmatic Theology II (9)
TAB283 Exploring the Patristic Mind I (9)*
TAB317 Dogmatic Theology III (Ecclesiology I) (9)*
TAB318 Dogmatic Theology IV (Ecclesiology II) (9)*
TAB383 Exploring the Patristic Mind II (9)
TAB384 Ascetic Theology (9)
TAB399 Readings in Theology (9) (Independent Guided Study)
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Note: St Andrew's requires the completion of a major (54 credit
points) in Theology
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a. At least five semesters of Modern Greek language studies unless
evidence of strong competency or prior tertiary study in this field
warrant exemption. Any request for exemption is subject to the approval
of Faculty.
b. At least four semesters of Byzantine chant unless evidence of strong competency or prior tertiary study in this field warrant exemption. Any request for exemption is subject to the approval of Faculty.
c. At least two semesters of weekly supervised field education at a health care institution nominated by Faculty (e.g. St Basil's Homes).
d. Participation in chapel services, other liturgical services and any occasional events as instructed.
e. Participation in the annual student retreat.[top]
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS OR CONCURRENT STUDY
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a. Credit may be granted in units for comparable work completed or
concurrently being undertaken at an approved level at any recognised
tertiary institution, to a maximum of 144 credit points. Applications
for credit must include an authorised transcript of the studies undertaken
and the official description of units completed at the other institutions.
b. Credit is determined by the appropriate committee of the Sydney College of Divinity and is subject to its final approval.
c. Receipt of credit for previous or concurrent study does not normally exempt a student from completing the compulsory requirements of St Andrew's as stated above unless such exemption is approved by Faculty.[top]
The requirements of specific course units in majors and sub-majors can also be fulfilled if a student undertakes an equivalent course unit at another member institution of the Sydney College of Divinity or at a recognised tertiary institution after consultation with the Registrar and subject to Faculty approval.[top]
FOUR-YEAR SAMPLE PROGRAM
YEAR 1 (BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY PASS LEVEL)
Semester 1
A Koine Greek I 9 (+ tutoring) B Foundations of Biblical Studies [External] 9 L Introduction to Liturgical Theology 9 T Introduction to Theology 9 Byzantine Music 2hrs pw |
Semester 2
A Koine Greek II 9 (+ tutoring) B Introduction to Hermeneutics 9 B The Synoptics and the Acts 9 H Early Christianity 9 Modern Greek 2hrs pw Byzantine Music 2hrs pw |
YEAR 2 (BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY PASS LEVEL)
Semester 1
B The Letters of Paul or The Johannine Writings 9 H Early Byzantine History 9 P Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Practice 9 T Exploring the Patristic Mind I 9 Modern Greek 2hrs pw Byzantine Music 2hrs pw |
Semester 2
H Later Byzantine History 9 L The Church Year or The Earthly Heaven 9 P Theory and Practice of Pastoral Counselling 9 T Exploring the Patristic Mind II 9 Modern Greek 2hrs pw Byzantine Music 2hrs pw |
At the end of the second year of study, Faculty advises which students may pursue the Honours pathway and which students may pursue the pastoral ministry pathway.
YEAR 3 (BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY PASS LEVEL)
Semester 1
T Honours Course Unit or P Marriage and Family Life (MA) 9 B The Letters of Paul or The Johannine Writings 9 H History of the Orthodox Churches Since 1453 9 T Dogmatic Theology I 4 Modern Greek 2hrs pw Field Work - St Basil's Homes |
Semester 2
T Honours Course Unit or P Pastoral Theology and Priestly Formation (MA) 9 L The Church Year or The Earthly Heaven 9 P Principles of Christian Education 9 T Ascetic Theology 9 T Dogmatic Theology I (continued) 4 Modern Greek 2hrs pw Field Work - St Basil's Homes |
YEAR 4 (BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS PATHWAY)
Semester 1
T Ecclesiology I 9 (in order to complete BTh) T Honours Course Unit 9 T Honours Thesis (commences) 45 |
Semester 2
T Ecclesiology II 9 (in order to complete BTh) T Honours Thesis (continued) |
YEAR 4 (PASTORAL MINISTRY PATHWAY)
Semester 1
T Ecclesiology I 9 (in order to complete BTh) L The Practice of Liturgy 9 P Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in Aged Care 18 P Counselling Practice in Pastoral Ministry 9 |
Semester 2
T Ecclesiology II 9 (in order to complete BTh) P Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in Aged Care 18 (continued) P Eastern Orthodox Canon Law 9 P Pastoral Care in Health Ministry 9 |
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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (HONOURS)
OVERVIEW
Eligible undergraduate students may commence this award during their third year of study and complete the award during their fourth year of study. The Honours award is the equivalent of one year full-time study consisting of course work and a significant supervised research component. The maximum period of part-time candidature is normally three years.[top]
RATIONALE
The Honours award provides the opportunity for preparatory research as a stepping stone to research in theology at the highest academic level.
At present, St Andrew's only offers course units within the specialisation area of Theology.[top]
ADMISSION
A student may undertake select Honours-level course units at the beginning of their third year if they have attained excellent results during the first two years (or 144 credit points) of their BTh, namely an overall grade point average of 2.7 and 3.0 in the subject area of Theology specifically.
The grade point average is calculated as follows:
GPA = (4H + 3D + 2C + 1P + 0N) ? E , where
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H is the number of course units for which a High Distinction grade
was awarded;
D is the number of course units for which a Distinction grade was awarded;
C is the number of course units for which a Credit grade was awarded;
P is the number of course units for which a Pass grade was awarded;
N is the number of course units for which a Fail grade was awarded;
E is the total number of course units for which a student was effectively enrolled (excluding units with W).[top]
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a. No less than 72 credit points in the specialisation area of Theology.
b. Completion of a 15,000-20,000 word thesis worth 45 credit points in the specialisation area of Theology.
c. Completion of one 9 credit point course unit covering issues of methodology or contemporary issues in the specialisation area of Theology.
d. Completion of two 9 credit point course units in the specialisation area of Theology at 400 or 500 level.
e. Satisfactory participation in a seminar of work in progress instituted at an appropriate point in the course.
f. The thesis is conducted under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by St Andrew's.
g. The thesis is examined by two examiners, one of whom is external to St Andrew's.
ASSIGNABLE COURSE UNITS
The credit point value of each course unit is indicated in brackets.
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TAM416 Theology, Culture and Iconography, East and West (9)
TAM430 Late Byzantine Ecclesiastical History and Theology (9)
TAM466 Orthodoxy and Contemporary Theologies (9)
TAM494 Current Issues in Theology (9)
TAM496 Long Essay in Theology (9)
TAM599 Thesis in Theology (45)[top]
EXTERNAL STUDIES
The completion of discrete course units in the Honours program (not including the thesis) may be undertaken at another member institution of the Sydney College of Divinity or at a recognised tertiary institution after consultation with the Registrar and subject to the approval of Faculty.[top]
ARTICULATION INTO HIGHER RESEARCH AWARDS
Students may articulate into the MTh(Hons), MA(Hons), DMin or ThD, provided they meet the entry requirements stipulated by the Sydney College of Divinity.[top]
MASTER OF ARTS (with specialisation in Theological Studies)
OVERVIEW
This MA is a graduate level program intended for both men and women who wish to prepare themselves for church service outside the ordained ministry in such fields as religious education, or who would benefit professionally from a formal qualification in theological studies. It is also appropriate for those seeking personal enrichment.
All assignable course units are taught in the English language.[top]
ADMISSION
Men or women who hold a three-year tertiary qualification or its equivalent in a non-theological discipline from a recognised accredited institution can formally enrol into this program. St Andrew's welcomes applications from persons who are not members of the Orthodox Church.
Course units within this MA are available to external non-award students and auditors after consultation with the Registrar. Auditors may receive a College Certificate of Participation after satisfactorily participating in four foundational course units assigned by St Andrew's.[top]
STRUCTURE
The MA program is a nested award comprised of two shorter awards - the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies (GradCertTS) and the Graduate Diploma of Arts (GradDipA). The latter two awards serve as early exit points and are accredited awards in their own right. The complete MA normally extends over not less than one and a half years of study and not more than four years
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a. The GradCertTS requires no less than 36 credit points, including
one foundational course unit in both the subject areas of Biblical
Studies and Theology as assigned by St Andrew's.
b. The GradDipA requires no less than the completion of the GradCertTS plus an additional 36 credit points (total of 72 credit points).
c. The MA requires no less than the completion of the GradCertTS plus an additional 72 credit points (total of 108 credit points).
d. Each course unit has a 9 credit point value unless otherwise stated.
The 500-level 18 credit point research project option must be written in an area of specialisation which is assisted by a Faculty member of St Andrew's. Approval of the topic for the research project must be gained from the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the Sydney College of Divinity. The research project shall be examined by two examiners, one of whom is external to St Andrew's.[top]
ASSIGNABLE COURSE UNITS
Specific compulsory requirements of St Andrew's are indicated by an asterix (*). The credit point value of each course unit is indicated in brackets.
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Biblical Studies
BAG401 Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics (9)*
BAG455 Synoptic Gospels and the Acts (9)
BAG464 The Letters of St Paul (9)
BAG568 The Johannine Writings (9)
BAG499 Long Essay in Biblical Studies (9)
BAG599 Research Project in Biblical Studies (18)
Church History
HAG410 Early Christianity (9)
HAG430 Early Byzantine History (9)
HAG435 Later Byzantine History (9)
HAG530 History of the Orthodox Churches Since 1453 (9)
HAG572 Looking Beyond Division (9)
HAG499 Long Essay in Church History (9)
HAG599 Research Project in Church History (18)
Liturgical Studies
LAG430 Exploring Sacred Chant (9)
LAG440 The Sacred Arts Through the Liturgical Year (9)
LAG460 Christian Initiation and the Divine Liturgy (9)
LAG571 The Earthly Heaven (9)
LAG499 Long Essay in Liturgical Studies (9)
LAG599 Research Project in Liturgical Studies (18)
Pastoral Theology and Practice
PAG401 Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Practice (9)
PAG440 Principles of Christian Education (9)
PAG446 Theory and Practice of Pastoral Counselling (9)
PAG451 Marriage and Family Life (9)
PAG499 Long Essay in Pastoral Theology and Practice (9)
PAG540 Christian Education for Children and Adolescents (9)
PAG545 Christian Education for Adults (9)
PAG599 Research Project in Pastoral Theology and Practice (18)
Theology
TAG406 Introducing Theology (9)*
TAG483 Exploring the Patristic Mind I (9)
TAG583 Exploring the Patristic Mind II (9)
TAG499 Long Essay in Theology (9)
TAG599 Research Project in Theology (18)[top]
Course units are offered by one-week intensives during summer and winter school holidays as well as by regular weekly lectures during each semester. Please consult the timetable for course units being offered by regular weekly lectures during each semester.
Students undertaking the MA program and enrolling exclusively in the one-week intensive course units are advised that they will only be able to fulfil the requirements of the GradDipA via this particular mode of delivery. Completion of the entire MA program will therefore require enrolment in relevant day-time course units during each semester.[top]
SCHEDULE OF INTENSIVE COURSE UNITS FOR 2007
The schedule of intensive course units changes each year in order to allow students to complete more course units by intensive mode. At present St Andrew's only offers enough course units by one-week intensive mode to fulfil the requirements of the GradDipA.
8-12 January |
Exploring the Patristic
Mind I |
15-19 January |
Christian Initiation
and the Divine Liturgy |
2-6 July |
Early Christianity
(to be confirmed in Feb 2007) |
9-13 July |
Exploring the Patristic
Mind II (to be confirmed in Feb 2007) |
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CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS OR CONCURRENT STUDY
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a. Credit may be granted in course units for comparable work completed
or concurrently being undertaken at an approved level at any recognised
tertiary institution, to a maximum of 54 credit points. Applications
for credit must include an authorised transcript of the studies undertaken
and the official description of course units completed at the other
institutions.
b. Credit is determined by the appropriate committee of the Sydney College of Divinity and is subject to its final approval.
c. Receipt of credit for previous or concurrent study does not normally exempt a student from completing the compulsory requirements of St Andrew's as stated above unless such exemption is approved by Faculty.[top]
The completion of a limited number of discrete course units in the MA may be undertaken at another member institution of the Sydney College of Divinity or at any recognised tertiary institution after consultation with the Registrar and subject to the approval of Faculty.[top]
MASTER OF ARTS (with specialisation in Pastoral Ministry)
OVERVIEW
This MA is a specialised program of graduate level study in preparation for ordination or active ministry within the Church, especially in the area of pastoral care for the aged. Undergraduate students may commence this award at the beginning of their third year of study and complete the award during their fourth year of study. In light of the academic credit and advanced standing given to BTh students of St Andrew's, this MA award is the equivalent of one year full-time study consisting of course work and a clinical pastoral education program.
Its program of study is broad enough to serve both candidates for the priesthood as well as men and women seeking a formal qualification in pastoral care, although the sequence of assigned course units will be distinct for each category of student.
This program of studies is also open to those who have completed an undergraduate degree in theology but with a weak or minimal pastoral component.
All assignable course units not specifically related to the program of studies for students preparing for ordination or active ministry within the Church are taught in the English language.[top]
ADMISSION
Men or women who hold a three-year tertiary qualification or its equivalent in a theological or non-theological discipline from a recognised accredited institution can formally enrol into this program. St Andrew's welcomes applications from persons who are not members of the Orthodox Church.
Discrete course units within this MA are available to external non-award students and auditors after consultation with the Registrar.[top]
STRUCTURE
This MA program is a nested award comprised of two shorter awards - the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies (GradCertTS) and the Graduate Diploma of Arts (GradDipA). The latter two awards serve as early exit points and are accredited awards in their own right. The complete MA normally extends over not less than one and a half years of study and not more than four years
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a. The GradCertTS requires no less than 36 credit points comprising
BAG401, PAG401, PAG446 and TAG406.
b. The GradDipA requires no less than the completion of the GradCertTS plus an additional 36 credit points (total of 72 credit points) including PAG447 and PAG477.
c. The MA requires no less than the completion of the GradCertTS plus an additional 72 credit points (total of 108 credit points) including PAG447, PAG450 and PAG477.
d. Each course unit has a 9 credit point value unless otherwise stated.
The 500-level 18 credit point research project option must be written in the subject area of pastoral theology and practice and supervised by a Faculty member of St Andrew's. Approval of the topic for the research project must be gained from the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the Sydney College of Divinity. The research project shall be examined by two examiners, one of whom is external to St Andrew's.[top]
ASSIGNABLE COURSE UNITS
Specific compulsory requirements of St Andrew's are indicated by an asterix (*).The credit point value of each course unit is indicated in brackets.
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Biblical Studies
BAG401 Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics (9)*
Liturgical Studies
LAG430 Exploring Sacred Chant (9)
LAG520 Homiletics (9)
LAG560 The Practice of Liturgy (9)
Pastoral Theology and Practice
PAG401 Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Practice (9)*
PAG440 Principles of Christian Education (9)
PAG446 Theory and Practice of Pastoral Counselling (9)*
PAG447 Counselling Practice in Pastoral Ministry (9)*
PAG450 Pastoral Care in Health Ministry (9)*
PAG451 Marriage and Family Life (9)
PAG477 Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in Aged Care (18)*
PAG499 Long Essay in Pastoral Theology and Practice (9)
PAG540 Christian Education for Children and Adolescents (9)
PAG545 Christian Education for Adults (9)
PAG556 Pastoral Care and Elderly People (9)
PAG557 Pastoral Care and the Psychiatry of Old Age (9)
PAG561 Eastern Orthodox Canon Law (9)
PAG572 Pastoral Theology and Priestly Formation (9)
PAG599 Research Project in Pastoral Theology and Practice (18)
Theology
TAG406 Introducing Theology (9)*[top]
Semester 1
Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in Aged Care Introducing Theology Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Practice Marriage and Family Life |
Semester 2
Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in Aged Care (continued) Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics ` Pastoral Care in Health Ministry Theory and Practice of Pastoral Counselling |
Semester 3
Counselling Practice in Pastoral Ministry Pastoral Care and Elderly People Pastoral Care and the Psychiatry of Old Age Long Essay in Pastoral Theology and Practice |
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CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS OR CONCURRENT STUDY
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a. Credit may be granted in course units for comparable work completed
or concurrently being undertaken at an approved level at any recognised
tertiary institution, to a maximum of 54 credit points. Applications
for credit must include an authorised transcript of the studies undertaken
and the official description of course units completed at the other
institutions.
b. Credit is determined by the appropriate committee of the Sydney College of Divinity and is subject to its final approval.
c. Receipt of credit for previous or concurrent study does not normally exempt a student from completing the compulsory requirements of St Andrew's as stated above unless such exemption is approved by Faculty.[top]
The completion of a limited number of discrete course units in the MA may be undertaken at another member institution of the Sydney College of Divinity or at any recognised tertiary institution after consultation with the Registrar and subject to the approval of Faculty.[top]
BASIC CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) IN AGED CARE
OVERVIEW
This unique 30-week/400-hour course offers male and female trainees the opportunity to learn from their own pastoral interactions with residents in an aged care setting using the action-reflection method of supervised pastoral training under the guidance and instruction of CPE accredited mentors.
The CPE incorporates supervised training at three health care sites:
Canterbury Hospital, Campsie (5 weeks)
The Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde (5 weeks)
St Basil's Homes, Lakemba (20 weeks)
Progression from the shorter introductory CPE courses at Campsie and Ryde to the full 30-week program is determined by the mentor/supervisor after the first 10-week period.
The CPE can be undertaken as a discrete qualification on its own, or as part of the MA (with specialisation in Pastoral Ministry) program. It may also be credited a total of 9 credit points towards the MA (with specialisation in Theological Studies) program.[top]
ADMISSION
The size of the trainee group is strictly limited to a maximum of eight persons.
Applications should be received by the second week of January. Contact the Registrar for more details.[top]
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
OVERVIEW
The MTh is a degree by coursework. At present, St Andrew's only offers course units within the specialisation area of Theology.[top]
ADMISSION
Eligible students may undertake this award after the completion of a Bachelor of Theology award or its equivalent.[top]
STRUCTURE
This degree normally extends over not less than one and a half years of study and not more than four years. It may be undertaken with or without an area of specialisation.
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a. No less than 72 credit points and may be taken with or without
an area of specialisation.
b. If taken with an area of specialisation at least 36 credit points and no more than 54 credit points must be taken in that area of specialisation and the remaining credit points from one or several subject areas.
c. A student may undertake a 500-level research project in place of two 9 credit point units. This 500-level research project (10,000-12,000 words) is worth 18 credit points. It is supervised by a Faculty member of St Andrew's. Approval of the topic for this research project must be gained from the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the Sydney College of Divinity. The research project shall be examined by two examiners, one of whom is external to St Andrew's.
d. Any student considering progression into the MTh (Honours) program must choose an area of specialisation and complete the 500-level (18 credit point) research project with a result at distinction level or better.
e. No more than 18 credit points may be included from 300-level BTh course units.
f. No more than 18 credit points may be taken as Independent Guided Study.
ASSIGNABLE COURSE UNITS
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TAM416 Theology, Culture and Iconography, East and West (9)
TAM430 Late Byzantine Ecclesiastical History and Theology (9)
TAM494 Current Issues in Theology (9)
TAM496 Long Essay in Theology (9)
TAM596 Research Project in Theology (18)[top]
The completion of a limited number of discrete course units in the MTh program (not including either the long essay or the research project) may be undertaken at another member institution of the Sydney College of Divinity or at a recognised tertiary institution after consultation with the Registrar and subject to the approval of Faculty.