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Overview
Enrolment Options
Participation
Study Options
Technology & Computer Requirements
Overview
Distance Education was established in 2011 to support students living outside the Sydney metropolitan area who cannot relocate for their theological studies.
While all Sydney-based students are encouraged to attend weekly on-campus lectures in Redfern for the benefits of face-to-face interaction, Distance Education provides an accessible alternative. Classes are delivered in accordance with prevailing NSW public health orders, ensuring continuity of study regardless of circumstances.
Enrolment Options
Synchronous Learning
Distance education students are encouraged to participate in face-to-face learning in real time (synchronous learning) via ZoomTM video conferencing according to the timetable sessions.
Asynchronous Learning
Distance education is also available via Zoom video recordings (asynchronous learning) which are provided 24hrs after each weekly lecture. Even if a student chooses this enrolment option, they are still welcome to join the live lecture via Zoom according to the timetable session whenever possible in communication with the lecturer.
Courses Offered via Distance Education
Study by distance education will enable a student to complete undergraduate and postgraduate courses. St Andrew's Distance Education program also encourages:
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Cross-Institutional
Enrolled in another university
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Audit Students
No credit / personal learning
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International Students
Residing outside Australia
Participation
Regular internet access is a compulsory requirement of distance education. All study resources are delivered electronically for students to download, usually as word and pdf documents, slide presentations, and/or audio files. In addition, regular participation in any prescribed online discussion forums is compulsory.
The definition of ‘regular’ participation is defined by each lecturer within their respective course unit outline but normally refers to either weekly or fortnightly participation.
Study Options
Full-time Study Option
Normally defined as enrolment in 4 units per semester, is available for all of the courses with the exception of the Master of Theology and Master of Theological Studies.
Part-time Study Option
Normally defined as enrollment in 2 units per semester, is available for all of the courses.
Technology & Computer Requirements
Moodle™
Learning Management System (LMS) used for online distance education units.
Zoom™
Cloud-based video conferencing platform used in all lectures.
Computer
PC, Mac, or Linux – no strict hardware requirements.
Software
Microsoft Office 2003+ or OpenOffice (free).
Adobe Acrobat Viewer 7+ (or similar) to view PDFs.
Adobe Acrobat Standard (or MS Word equivalent) for creating PDFs.
Web Browsers
Internet Explorer 6+, Safari 3+, Firefox 2+.
Internet
Broadband connection (ADSL, cable, wireless) required – dial-up not suitable.
Student Pricing
Hardware and software often available at reduced academic/student rates.
Important Notice
Students must have an active email address which is checked regularly.
Orientation and Residential School Program (26 to 28 February 2025)
The rationale of an orientation and residential school is to build rapport between lecturers and students, and amongst students, from the earliest stage of the educational journey. The program will take place at the beginning of the academic year for the purposes of acquaintance with the campus, communal prayer, library sessions, field excursions (where applicable), lecturer and peer interaction, advice for study and learning, and face-to-face discussion sessions.
Orientation and Residential School Program
Purpose
Build rapport between lecturers and students, and among peers.
Familiarisation with campus, library, and communal prayer.
Includes field excursions (where applicable), study advice, and face-to-face discussion.
Attendance
Compulsory for all new students.
Highly recommended for continuing students each year of candidature.
Includes field excursions (where applicable), study advice, and face-to-face discussion.
Exemptions considered only for
Medical illness (with certificate), Extreme hardship, Compassionate grounds, Off-shore residency (outside Australia)
Registrar must be notified in writing before the academic year (except off-shore status).
Program Details
Held on campus at Redfern, NSW. for all new students.
Normally 8:00am – 5:00pm on prescribed days.
Additional Information
Travel costs are not included in tuition fees (students arrange their own).
Light refreshments provided on campus, in line with Church fasting/feasting periods.
Accommodation
St Andrew’s does not provide accommodation during the residential school period. Students are advised of nearby options, including:
Central Railway Motel
240 Chalmers Street, Sydney | Tel: (02) 9319 7800
Hotel Hacienda
179 Cleveland Street, Redfern | Tel: 1800 300 882
Mercure Sydney
818–820 George Street, Sydney | Tel: (02) 9217 6666
Nesuto Chippendale Sydney Apartment Hotel
47–49 Chippen Street, Chippendale | Tel: (02) 9690 9690
More accommodation options
hotel.com.au/sagotc.htm
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