2012/2013 Australia Studies Centre Brochure

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ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

sydney

ASC AustrAliA studies Centre

From the bustle and buzz oF the big city to the barren beauty

of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multicultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are coVer photo: amanDa kate gazaway

V i S i t w w w. b e S t S e m e S t e r . c o m /a S c

think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.

202.548.5201

photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and ASC are waiting to help you

asc@Bestsemester.com

you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or

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nesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether

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and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weak-

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fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures

3 2 1 8 th S t r e e t n e

you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-

Bestsemester

do you have a passion For ministry, theology or counseling? Are

Still want to know more?

a program of the

Donn taDman

nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the Australian Outback and travel to the South Coast to connect with an Aboriginal community. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/explore

w w w. b e s t s e m e s t e r . c o m /a s c

sydney

From the bustle and buzz oF the big city to the barren beauty

of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multicultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are coVer photo: amanDa kate gazaway

V i S i t w w w. b e S t S e m e S t e r . c o m /a S c

think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.

202.548.5201

photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and ASC are waiting to help you

asc@Bestsemester.com

you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or

[e]

nesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether

[ph]

and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weak-

wa S h i n g to n D c 2 0 0 0 2

fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures

3 2 1 8 th S t r e e t n e

you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-

Bestsemester

do you have a passion For ministry, theology or counseling? Are

Still want to know more?

a program of the

Donn taDman

nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the Australian Outback and travel to the South Coast to connect with an Aboriginal community. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/explore

w w w. b e s t s e m e s t e r . c o m /a s c

sydney

From the bustle and buzz oF the big city to the barren beauty

of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multicultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are coVer photo: amanDa kate gazaway

V i S i t w w w. b e S t S e m e S t e r . c o m /a S c

think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.

202.548.5201

photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and ASC are waiting to help you

asc@Bestsemester.com

you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or

[e]

nesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether

[ph]

and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weak-

wa S h i n g to n D c 2 0 0 0 2

fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures

3 2 1 8 th S t r e e t n e

you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-

Bestsemester

do you have a passion For ministry, theology or counseling? Are

Still want to know more?

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?

Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

a program of the

Donn taDman

nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the Australian Outback and travel to the South Coast to connect with an Aboriginal community. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/explore

homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and culture emphasis courses (required) the View from auStralia: iSSueS in religion, politicS, economicS & cultural ValueS this course examines australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. includes a trip to the outback (focused on land and environment) and a 35-hour service placement.

kimberly Spragg

ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education

in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it

inDigenouS hiStory, cultureS & iDentity this course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the indigenous people of australia and includes day trips as part of the course.

you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/live

discipline emphasis courses Special topic: theology & the artS (spring only, recommended)

0-4 creDitS

faith anD the contemporary artiSt ii (fall only, recommended)

0-2 creDitS

britta bjur

DiScipline courSeS 2-3 Courses in any of the following disciplines required for 6-10 credits:

trips

theology/miniStry Drawing/graphic DeSign Dance Drama muSic counSeling

» The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by

total credits

your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith.

their home institution.

homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover

3 creDitS

» Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending ASC.

and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on

society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically

sample courses include: ministry field experience • the rise of early christianity photography • graphic Design Studio • Visual communication in culture hip hop • choreography • latin american Dance • acting • Drama performance Video production • music leading in worship • Small ensembles music performance

means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of

3 creDitS

p L e a S e N o t e » The Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

for a full course listing go to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

p L e aS e N ot e »

Not all classes will be offered every semester

16-18

Friday excursions

the outback

As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.

Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On more than 200,000 acres of semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

Recommended cRedits

homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and

culture emphasis courses (required) the View from auStralia: iSSueS in religion, politicS, economicS & cultural ValueS this course examines australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. includes a trip to the outback (focused on land and environment) and a 35-hour service placement.

kimberly Spragg

inDigenouS hiStory, cultureS & iDentity this course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the indigenous people of australia and includes day trips as part of the course.

you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of

3 creDitS

society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover

3 creDitS

the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/live

discipline emphasis courses Special topic: theology & the artS (spring only, recommended)

0-4 creDitS

faith anD the contemporary artiSt ii (fall only, recommended)

0-2 creDitS

britta bjur

DiScipline courSeS 2-3 Courses in any of the following disciplines required for 6-10 credits:

...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education

in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it

trips

theology/miniStry Drawing/graphic DeSign Dance Drama muSic counSeling

» Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending ASC.

sample courses include: ministry field experience • the rise of early christianity photography • graphic Design Studio • Visual communication in culture hip hop • choreography • latin american Dance • acting • Drama performance Video production • music leading in worship • Small ensembles music performance

» The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by

total credits

means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith.

their home institution. p L e a S e N o t e » The Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

for a full course listing go to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

p L e aS e N ot e »

Not all classes will be offered every semester

16-18

Friday excursions

the outback

As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.

Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On more than 200,000 acres of semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and culture emphasis courses (required) the View from auStralia: iSSueS in religion, politicS, economicS & cultural ValueS this course examines australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. includes a trip to the outback (focused on land and environment) and a 35-hour service placement.

kimberly Spragg

inDigenouS hiStory, cultureS & iDentity this course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the indigenous people of australia and includes day trips as part of the course.

you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of

3 creDitS

society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover

3 creDitS

the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/live

discipline emphasis courses Special topic: theology & the artS (spring only, recommended)

0-4 creDitS

faith anD the contemporary artiSt ii (fall only, recommended)

0-2 creDitS

britta bjur

DiScipline courSeS 2-3 Courses in any of the following disciplines required for 6-10 credits:

...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education

in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it

trips

theology/miniStry Drawing/graphic DeSign Dance Drama muSic counSeling

» Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending ASC.

sample courses include: ministry field experience • the rise of early christianity photography • graphic Design Studio • Visual communication in culture hip hop • choreography • latin american Dance • acting • Drama performance Video production • music leading in worship • Small ensembles music performance

» The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by

total credits

means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith.

their home institution. p L e a S e N o t e » The Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

for a full course listing go to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

p L e aS e N ot e »

Not all classes will be offered every semester

16-18

Friday excursions

the outback

As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.

Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On more than 200,000 acres of semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and culture emphasis courses (required) the View from auStralia: iSSueS in religion, politicS, economicS & cultural ValueS this course examines australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. includes a trip to the outback (focused on land and environment) and a 35-hour service placement.

kimberly Spragg

inDigenouS hiStory, cultureS & iDentity this course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the indigenous people of australia and includes day trips as part of the course.

you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of

3 creDitS

society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover

3 creDitS

the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/live

discipline emphasis courses Special topic: theology & the artS (spring only, recommended)

0-4 creDitS

faith anD the contemporary artiSt ii (fall only, recommended)

0-2 creDitS

britta bjur

DiScipline courSeS 2-3 Courses in any of the following disciplines required for 6-10 credits:

...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education

in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it

trips

theology/miniStry Drawing/graphic DeSign Dance Drama muSic counSeling

» Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending ASC.

sample courses include: ministry field experience • the rise of early christianity photography • graphic Design Studio • Visual communication in culture hip hop • choreography • latin american Dance • acting • Drama performance Video production • music leading in worship • Small ensembles music performance

» The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by

total credits

means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith.

their home institution. p L e a S e N o t e » The Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

for a full course listing go to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

www.bestsemester.com/asc/learn

p L e aS e N ot e »

Not all classes will be offered every semester

16-18

Friday excursions

the outback

As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.

Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On more than 200,000 acres of semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

w w w. b e s t s e m e s t e r . c o m /a s c

sydney

From the bustle and buzz oF the big city to the barren beauty

of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multicultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are coVer photo: amanDa kate gazaway

V i S i t w w w. b e S t S e m e S t e r . c o m /a S c

think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.

202.548.5201

photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and ASC are waiting to help you

asc@Bestsemester.com

you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or

[e]

nesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether

[ph]

and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weak-

wa S h i n g to n D c 2 0 0 0 2

fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures

3 2 1 8 th S t r e e t n e

you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-

Bestsemester

do you have a passion For ministry, theology or counseling? Are

Still want to know more?

a program of the

Donn taDman

nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the Australian Outback and travel to the South Coast to connect with an Aboriginal community. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/explore