Prospectus 2010 by Southern Territory Training College

The Salvation Army Training College Melbourne

Prospectus 2010

Why not explore faith & ministry with us?

The Salvation Army Training College is a Recognised Teaching Institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity for the purpose of teaching the Associate Diploma, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Ministry and the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Theology. The Salvation Army Training College reserves the right to withdraw any course of study, or impose limitations on enrolment should circumstances require this.

THE SALVATION ARMY TRAINING COLLEGE Australia Southern Territory 303 ROYAL PARADE PARKVILLE VICTORIA 3052 Telephone: (03) 9347 0299 Fax: (03) 9349 1036 Email: sttc@aus.salvationarmy.org www.salvationarmy.org.au/college

Principal: Major Geoff Webb Dean of Studies: Major Kalie Webb Registrar: Margaret Coombridge

Contents From the Principal

Introduction

Vision, Mission, Values

Teaching Staff

Admission and Available Courses

How to Enrol

Associate Diploma Advanced Diploma Graduate Certificate and Diploma Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Foundations

Financial Information

Officer Training

Core Requirements for Officer Training

Units Available 2010

Timetable Information 2010

Key Dates

Subject Summaries

Units not offered in 2010

Further Study Opportunities

Units taught at Degree and Graduate level by SATC

Melbourne College of Divinity

Field B Field C Field D Non-accredited Units

Melbourne College of Divinity Awards Melbourne College of Divinity Recognised Teaching Institutions

Greetings, We live in exciting and challenging times. The global financial crisis, the spectre of terrorism, environmental concerns, the rise of countries as new “players” on the world’s economic stage – these challenges define our times. The world desperately needs Jesus Christ. For over a century, The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory’s Training College has been offering training to equip people who have “the Salvationist spirit” with the knowledge, skills, spirit and character to sustain and advance the mission of Christ in today’s world. Rooted in the Salvation Army’s Wesleyan theological tradition, the College combines aggressive Christian faith, sound scholarship, and a passion for evangelism and service. The major focus of the College has been that of training Salvation Army officers who know God, know themselves and know their mission – to lead others into mission in a changing world. Exciting and challenging! In recent years, the College has also been providing courses for people who are not training for officership. Students are encouraged to understand the complexities of our world, to develop the required knowledge and skills to be able to contribute actively in their communities, and to realize how a holy faith compels them to foster justice, mercy and Christian love. Exciting and challenging! If you are interested in signing up for courses in a stimulating learning environment where intellectual capacity, spiritual development and practical ministry experience are balanced, then I encourage you to consider the units offered. If you have sensed God’s calling on your life to full-time ministry as a Salvation Army officer, I challenge you to consider prayerfully how you will respond. These are exciting and challenging times. People are needed who can advance Christ’s mission. People are needed who can respond thoughtfully and reflectively. People are needed who can act with passion and conviction. People like you. May God richly bless you, Geoff Webb, Major TRAINING PRINCIPAL 1

Introduction

The Salvation Army Training College Melbourne has been preparing people for ministry for over 100 years. For the majority of these years we have provided an internally accredited course specifically for people training for officership in The Salvation Army. Since 1995 we have offered Government accredited training. The year 2006 was a significant year of transition for our college. After 10 years of functioning within the Vocational Education Sector we, for a number of reasons, made the transition into the Higher Education sector. This change is expressed in the fact that our college is now a Recognised Teaching Institution within the Melbourne College of Divinity, a leading body of theological and ministry education in Australia. Our college offers five awards, the Associate Diploma, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Ministry and in 2009 the introduction of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Theology. Our key role of training people for officership in The Salvation Army remains, however study through our college is now open to other interested persons who have a desire to grow in their faith, practice of ministry or who are preparing to enter officership in the future. As a college our emphasis is on preparation for ministry, but we recognise that ministry can be expressed in various ways and we want to be able to help you in your development. So if you are interested in growing in your understanding of faith, the Bible, theology, pastoral care, mission or ministry in a way that will challenge you to think, but also apply your learning in the community around you, then why not consider enrolling to study with us. In this prospectus you will find key information about the nature of our course structure, financial information, details of subjects available and ongoing study possibilities through the Melbourne College of Divinity. If you have more questions or would like to arrange an interview to proceed towards enrolment then please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you whether you are journeying towards officership or as you seek to better equip yourself for mission and ministry where you are. 2

Mission Statement of The Salvation Army Training College

OFFICER AND EDUCATION STAFF

Major (Dr) Geoff Webb Dip Teach, BEd, BD, DTheol

Training Principal Assistant Training Principal

Major Judith Soeters BTheol

Dean of Studies/ Territorial Envoy Training and Development Coordinator/Extension Training Officer

Major Kalie Webb BTheol

Education Officer

Major Grattan Savage BA, MA (Pastoral Theology), MA (Urban Ministry), MA (Theology)

Field Program Officer

Major Brad Potter

Personnel Officer

Major Katrina Potter

Business Manager

Major Mark Soeters BSc, GradDip (Theology)

Senior Lecturer

Major Wayne Ennis* DipTheol, BMin, MA(Theological Studies)

House Coordinator and Special Events Officer

Major Heather Sharp* Major Glenda Savage

Training Officer

Captain David Janssen BTheol

Training Officer Librarian

Susan Clarke BSocSc (Librarianship), Dip Music Margaret Coombridge** Major Sandy Crowden BTheol

EXTERNAL AND VISITING LECTURERS

Registrar External Lecturer

Major Tracey English BA; GradDip (Librarianship), GradDip (Education and Training), ThA, BSS (Pastoral Counselling)

External Lecturer

Captain Catherine Garcia BMin

External Lecturer

Captain Rhys Spiller BA (Honours)

External Lecturer

Major Christine Faragher BA, BTheol, GradDip (Spiritual Direction), MA

Visiting Lecturer

Major Winsome Merrett* BSpThy, AMusA, MA (Theology)

Visiting Lecturer

Major Brian Pratt Bmin, MA (Urban Mission)

Visiting Lecturer

Major (Dr) Doug Thomas MBBS, B Soc Work, AdvDip Bus

Visiting Lecturer

Captain Genevieve Peterson BSocSci, MSocPol

Visiting Lecturer

Dr Keith Dyer TPTC, BA, BTheol, DTheol

Visiting Lecturer

Revd (Dr) Glen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien BTheol, MA (Biblical), MA (Theology), PhD

Visiting Lecturer

Major Dean Smith BA, GradDipTheol, Mtheol, PhD

Visiting Lecturer

*Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training ** Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training and RPL/RCC Assessor Training

Admission

A person may enrol if they are qualified to be admitted to an approved tertiary institution in Australia (hold Year 12 or equivalent). Provisional candidature is available to mature age candidates (over 21 years of age) who do not hold a Year 12 qualification. Provisional enrolment requires the successful completion of four units and then ordinary enrolment is confirmed.

Associate Diploma

The associate diploma requires the successful completion of 8 semester units (120 credit points). The associate diploma must contain: 2 units (30 credit points) in Biblical Studies (Field B) 2 units (30 credit points) in Church History and Systematic Theology (Field C) Units from Field A (Humanities) or Field D (Practical Theology) can also be taken.

Units for the associate diploma can be taken from diploma or degree level units.

Diploma

The diploma requires the successful completion of 16 semester units (240 credit points). The diploma must contain: 3 units (45 credit points) in Biblical Studies (Field B) comprised of 1 unit (15 credit points) in Old Testament (BV) 1 unit (15 credit points) in New Testament (BN) at least one other Biblical Studies unit 3 units (45 points) in Church History and Systematic Theology (Field C) comprised of 1 unit (15 credit points) in Church History (CH) 1 unit (15 credit points) in Systematic Theology (CT) at least one other Field C unit Units from Field A (Humanities) or Field D (Practical Theology) can also be taken.

Units for the diploma can be taken from diploma or degree level units.

Advanced Diploma The Advanced Diploma requires the successful completion of 24 semester units (360 credit points). The Advanced Diploma must

contain:

2 units (30 credit points) in Old Testament (BV) 2 units (30 credit points) in New Testament (BN) 2 units (30 credit points) in Church History (CH) 2 units (30 credit points) in Systematic Theology (CT) Units from Field A (Humanities) or Field D (Practical Theology) can also be taken.

Units for the Advanced Diploma can be taken from diploma or degree level units.

Graduate Diploma A Graduate Certificate requires the completion of three distinct graduate level units and a Graduate Diploma requires six distinct

graduate level units.

The new graduate offerings should appeal to three student groups:  Standard entry students with a degree in a field other than theology; you have other tertiary qualifications but want to begin to explore theology, ministry or biblical studies at a challenging level.  Standard entry students with a degree in theology; you have already completed theological studies but want to further your understanding.  Special entry student with no prior degree but substantial ministry experience; you are a trained Salvation Army Officer and have served for a minimum of ten years in ministry but do not hold a formal degree level qualification.

Mark’d Foundations – GAP Year

Mark’d Foundations is a gap year designed to equip and encourage new leaders within The Salvation Army. Participants will acquire leadership skills through study and a practical placement within a youth focused ministry. Although learning is in a youth based setting, the leadership skills acquired are relevant to all forms of ministry within The Salvation Army. Mark’d Foundations is for Salvationists (Adherents and Soldiers) wanting to explore a future in Youth Ministry who have completed Year 12 or equivalent studies. This gap year gives high school graduates the opportunity to experience Youth Ministry whilst deferring from other tertiary studies if required. Mark’d Foundations is a cooperative program between The Salvation Army Training College and The Salvation Army Youth Department. To apply you need to speak with your Divisional Youth Secretary. Upon successful completion of Mark’d Foundations you will receive an Associate Diploma of Ministry, for successful completion, this requires: Semester One: Tuesday Thursday

Semester Two: Tuesday Thursday

am pm

BN101.15 DDP17.15 (a)

am pm

DCT11.15 DDP18.15(a)

am pm

DBV11.15 DDP17.15 (b)

am pm

DDP18.15(b)

Interpreting the New Testament Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry Theology A Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry Practicum A (Fortnightly class) Old Testament A Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry Church History (on line) Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry Practicum A (Fortnightly class) 7

Enrolment

If you are interested in enrolling to study with us there are two avenues that need consideration:

Enrolment in our Diplomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Diplomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are open to enrolment for any interested person who is

suitably qualified. You may consider enrolling to study with us because you are exploring a possible future ministry as an officer, or simply so that you can grow in your own faith and understanding or because you want to better equip yourself for mission and ministry in your local community. If you are interested in enrolling in a diploma contact our Registrar who can forward an enrolment form to you and can arrange for an interview with a member of staff to help you further explore the opportunities.

Enrolment for Officer Training

The key historical role of The Salvation Army Training College has been training people for officership in The Salvation Army for over one hundred years. Training for officership remains our key role but not all students at our college are training for officership. Applications for training for officership must be directed through Majors Len or Marney Turner, Candidates Department, Salvation Army Training College, Ph 9347 0299. Initial enquiries should be directed to your Corps Officer or Divisional Candidates Secretary who can introduce the process and requirements to you. If you are already studying through our college and later decide to apply for officer training you will need to enter into the candidate process through the Candidates Department.

Enrolment Forms and Handbooks

As already indicated enrolment forms and information are available from the Registrar. A full course handbook will be made available to all students.

Fees

Fees for study toward an award of the Melbourne College of Divinity are set by the MCD and as such our course fees are in line with other Recognised Teaching Institutions of the Melbourne College of Divinity. Scheduled fees for undergraduate units in 2010 are $888.00 per 15 point unit. Students undertaking degree level units are liable for the full fee, however as most of our units are offered at diploma only level a scholarship for diploma level units is available thus requiring diploma students to pay a lower fee of $590.00 per 15 point diploma unit. Diploma students utilising Commonwealth Government Fee-Help must be charged the full scheduled fee but other scholarship arrangements can be negotiated. Please contact the Dean of Studies for details on these arrangements. Scheduled fees for graduate units will be $1,188.00 per 15 point unit. It is possible for a student to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Auditâ&#x20AC;? a class for a cost of $300.00 per unit. Audit students do not undertake assessment tasks and therefore the unit can not be credited to an award. FEE-HELP is available to students who are Australian Citizens. Under this

system tuition fees are met by a loan from the Commonwealth Government which is then repaid when income levels in the future exceed a predetermined point. For further information ring the Fee-Help enquiry line on 1800 020 108 or visit the Fee-Help sections of the MCD website (www.mcd.unimelb.edu.au)

Austudy

Students who are studying full time for MCD awards are normally eligible for Austudy (income support from the Commonwealth Government through Centrelink). Specific criteria apply, please contact Centrelink for full information (phone 13 24 90)

Please note that cadets in training for officership are subject to different financial arrangements as our officership program is substantially supported by funding from The Salvation Army.

Officer Training

Training for officership needs to be considered in a holistic way and for that reason the training program involves three main foci: spiritual and personal formation, education and theological formation, mission and ministry experience and an understanding of The Salvation Army. None of these are adequate in themselves. Officers are formed in a holistic process, which is possible when all aspects are approached in a balanced and meaningful way and occurs in the interplay between the three aspects.

Commissioning for Salvation Army officership is attained through completion of our threefold training program and is recognised by the awarding of the International Certificate of Officership (an internal Salvation Army qualification). In the Australia Southern Territory many of the requirements of the International Certificate for Officership are achieved through study of 20 units for an Advanced Diploma in Ministry through our college. Commissioning for officership should not be viewed as purely an academic course of study and is not directly equivalent to the completion of an MCD Advanced Diploma in Ministry. 11

Core Unit Requirements for Officer Training

Salvation Army officership is a specific ministry and vocation and therefore there are core subjects which must be completed in order to meet commissioning requirements. Seventy five percent of units are core allowing for the remainder to be chosen as electives. Twenty units are normally required for commissioning as an officer. The additional four units to reach twenty-four and complete the Advanced Diploma are further elective choices and can be taken as additional units either before or after commissioning as an officer. Core Requirements 2 units of New Testament (BN) 2 units of Old Testament (BV) 2 units of Church History (CH) 2 units of Theology (CT)

2 units of Spiritual Formation 3 units of Practicum

1 unit of Pastoral Care 1 unit of Missiology 1 unit of Social Mission 1 unit of Leadership 1 unit of Worship and Preaching 2 units of electives to complete Officer requirements 4 units of additional electives to complete AdvDipMin

Normal Subject choice if taken through Salvation Army Training College BN101 Introduction to New Testament Choice from either DBN12 or DBN13 DBV11 Old Testament A DBV12 Old Testament B One Church History Survey Unit (external source) CH2/305 History & Theology of The Salvation Army DCT11 Theology A (Salvation Army) DCT12 Theology B (Salvation Army) Note: Students who complete their Theology units through another college must take CT2/308 Foundations of the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition as a core unit DDS11 Spiritual Formation A DDS12 Spiritual Formation B DDM13 Salvation Army Social and Community Mission Practicum A DDP11 Salvation Army Mission and Ministry Practicum A DDP12 Salvation Army Mission and Ministry Practicum B DDP13 Introduction to Pastoral Care DDM11 Mission Foundations DDM12 Social Mission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Continuum of Care DDY12 Christian Leadership A DDL11 Worship and Preaching: Essentials Various Various

In addition to the requirements listed above officer training normally involves two non-accredited units; Introduction to Salvation Army Leadership and Salvation Army Distinctives. For those completing officer training outside of Melbourne and using subjects from other Bible or Theological Colleges please note that at least 50% of your units must be completed through an MCD College to receive an MCD Advanced Diploma.

Units available in 2010 Field B

New Testament BN101.15/DBN11.15#* DBN12.15 EBN/DN11.15* Old Testament DBV11.15 DBV12.15

Interpreting the New Testament New Testament – Jesus and the Birth of the Church The Gospels and Mission Old Testament A Old Testament B

Field C

Church History CH2/305.15#* DCH11.15 Theology DCT11.15 DCT12.15 HTD355@*

History and Theology of the Salvation Army The Big Questions: Key Figures and Events in Church History Theology A (Salvation Army) Theology B (Salvation Army) Reformation Theology

Field D

Worship and Preaching (Liturgy) DDL11.15 Worship and Preaching: Essentials DDL12.15 Worship and Preaching: Creative Exploration Missiology DDM11.15 Mission Foundations DDM12.15 Social Mission –A Continuum of Care DDM13.15 Salvation Army Social and Community Mission Practicum A DDM14.15 Contemporary Evangelism in an Australian Context DDM16.15 Church Planting Practicum DDM17.15 “I’ll Fight” - The Salvation Army and Social Justice EB/DN11.15* The Gospels and Mission Pastoral Studies DDP11.15 Salvation Army Mission and Ministry Practicum A DDP12.15 Salvation Army Mission and Ministry Practicum B DDP13.15 Introduction to Pastoral Care DDP14.15 Pastoral Care – Helping and Listening Skills (LAB 1) DDP17.30 Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry (Part A and B)

DDP18.30 DP264.30# Spirituality DDS11.15 DDS12.15 EDS11.15* Ministry DDY12.15 Non-accredited units DDY11.15 -----

Salvation Army Youth Ministry Practicum (Part A and B) Supervised Theological Field Education (Part A and B) Spiritual Formation A Spiritual Formation B A Salvationist Perspective on the Contemplative Tradition Christian Leadership A Introduction to Salvation Army Leadership Salvation Army Distinctives Biblical Ethics (Salvation Army)

# Whitley College Degree level unit – delivered by/or in conjunction with SATC * Graduate Diploma units @ Booth College unit

Coding Explanation: Units are coded with 3 letters and 4 digits. Letter One refers to Category: D (Diploma level) Letter two refers to unit focus: B (Biblical Studies) C (Christian Thought: History and Theology) D (ApplieD Theology: Worship, Mission, Pastoral Studies etcâ&#x20AC;Ś) Letter three refers to the unit discipline: V (Old Testament) N (New Testament) C (Church History) T (Theology) L (Liturgy: Worship, Preaching) P (Pastoral Studies) S (Spirituality) M (Missiology) Y (MinistrY: including leadership units) The first 2 numbers are the unit code within the designated discipline at our college and the last two numbers (after the decimal point) represent the value of the unit (.15 means 15 points which is a standard semester length subject) Therefore DBN12.15 is a Diploma level, Biblical studies, New Testament unit worth 15 points. Some of our units are coded with 2 letters and 5 digits. These are degree level units coded according to Whitley College coding. First letter represents focus, second letter discipline, first number indicates level of study, with the following two numbers simply indicating the unit code and the final two (after the decimal point) being the point value of the unit.

Timetable 2010 Intensives:

The Salvation Army Training College offers a series of intensives throughout the year. Intensives run for a two week period and allow you the opportunity to cover the equivalent of a semester of classes in that time period. Mornings and some afternoons are occupied with classes and afternoons/evenings will be required for reading and preparation and some classes. They are normally accompanied by some pre-reading and then assessment work to follow the intensive time.

Our intensives for 2010 are: 1 Feb – 12 Feb 8 Feb – 19 Feb

DDL12.15 Worship and Preaching: Creative Exploration EBN/DN11.15 The Gospels and Mission DDP13.15 Introduction to Pastoral Care

31 May – 11 June

CH2/308.15

7 June – 18 June 7 June – 18 June 7 June – 18 June

DDP14.15 HTD355 DBV11.15

History and Theology of the Salvation Army (PERTH) Pastoral Care – Helping & Listening Skills (Lab 1) Reformation Theology Old Testament A

1 Nov – 12 Nov 8 Nov – 19 Nov

DCT11.15 DDM12.15

Theology A (PERTH) Social Mission – A Continuum of Care

Extensives:

The Salvation Army Training College offers a series of extensives throughout the year. Extensives deliver the equivalent of a semester of classes in several blocks.

Our extensives for 2010 are:

16-17 Apr, DP264.15 (a) 7-8 May and 4-5 Jun

Supervised Theological Field Education (a)

20-21 Aug, DP264.15 (b) 3-4 Sep and 22-23 Oct

Supervised Theological Field Education (b)

10-11 Sep, EDS11.15 8-9 Oct and 29-30 Oct

A Salvationist Perspective on the Contemplative Tradition

Practical placement DDM16.15

Church Planting Practicum

Semester Based Subjects: 15

Most subjects are delivered over a semester with classes occurring at the same time each week for a 12 week period. A normal semester based subject requires three hours of class time and five to ten hours of supporting reading and preparation time per week. SEMESTER 1, 22 FEBRUARY – 28 MAY Monday am DDL11.15 Worship and Preaching: Essentials pm DDS11.15 Spiritual Formation A (1 hour) DDP11.15 Practicum A (1 hour) Tuesday am BN101.15 Interpreting the New Testament DCH11.15 The Big Questions: Key Figures and Events In Church History pm DDM14.15 Contemporary Evangelism in an Australian Context DDP17.30 Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry (a) Thursday am DCT11.15 Theology A pm DDM17.15 “I’ll Fight” – The Salvation Army and Social Justice DBN12.15 New Testament – Jesus and the Birth of the Church DDP18.30 Salvation Army Youth Ministry Practicum A (a) SEMESTER 2, 26 JULY - 29 OCTOBER Monday am DDY12.15 Mission Foundations DCT12.15 Theology B pm DDS11.15 Spiritual Formation A (1 hour) DDP 11.15 Practicum A (1 hour) DDS12.15 Spiritual Formation B (1 hour) DDP 12.15 Practicum B (1 hour) Tuesday am DBV11.15 Old Testament A CH2/305.15 History and Theology of the Salvation Army DDP17.30 Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry (b) Thursday am DDY12.15 Christian Leadership A DBV12.15 Old Testament B pm Biblical Ethics DDP18.30 Salvation Army Youth Ministry Practicum (b)

Class Times:

Community Prayers 9:00am – 9:20am Morning Classes run from 9:30am – 12:30pm Afternoon Classes run from 1:30pm – 4:30pm Evening Classes run from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Some Key Dates:

Close of enrolment for pre-semester (Feb) intensive units: 18 December 2009 Close of enrolment for semester 1 units: 29 January 2010 Semester 1 classes commence: Census cut-off date:

22 February 12 March

(after this date enrolment cannot be changed without penalty)

Close of enrolment for mid-semester (Jun/Jul) intensive units: 7 May 2010

Close of enrolment for semester 2 units: 30 June 2010 Semester 2 classes commence: Census cut-off date:

26 July 13 August

(after this date enrolment cannot be changed without penalty)

Field B – Biblical Studies BN101.15

INTERPRETING THE NEW TESTAMENT

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Semester 1 Geoff Webb

DBN13.15

NEW TESTAMENT – JESUS AND THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH

BN101.15 provides the introductory unit in New Testament and serves as a pre-requisite for all other New Testament Bible units. It explores the social, political and traditional environment of the New Testament and how it was formed. Students are equipped with skills and tools to examine and understand the texts in their original settings, and to interpret and apply them in our present context.

This unit examines the life and teaching of Jesus and the experience of the early church in living out and sharing the good news. The manner and content of Jesus teaching of the kingdom of God will be explored, together with a consideration of the way that the gospel was spread in the years following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles will be the primary documents studied in this unit, with some reference to the particular understandings of the Gospel of John. PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

BN101.15/DBN11.15 Interpreting the New Testament Semester 1 Wayne Ennis

EBN/DN11.15

THE GOSPELS AND MISSION

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil 1–12 February Wayne Ennis

DBV11.15

OLD TESTAMENT A

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Intensive 7 – 18 June, Semester 2 Catherine Garcia (in semester 2)

DBV12 .15

OLD TESTAMENT B

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DBV11.15; Old Testament A Semester 2 Catherine Garcia

The Gospels both provide foundations for mission and are themselves a result of the early church’s mission. This unit will examine the mission understanding of the four Gospel writers. It will explore how this formed the mission of the first century church, and it will outline the challenges that confronted both the apostles and the church. Careful exegesis of significant passages will be a key component in exploring mission theology and the practice of the early church.

This unit aims to introduce the Hebrew Scriptures, providing a foundation for Christian faith, practice, worship and mission. Topics include the background to the Hebrew Scriptures, the patriarchs, Deliverance and Exodus, Canaan, Samuel, the Monarchy, Division of the Kingdom, and the Exile.

This course is a study of the Hebrew Scriptures to provide a foundation for Christian faith, practice, worship and mission. It covers the period from the Restoration to the inter-testamental period. Topics include the Prophetic books, the restoration under Ezra and Nehemiah, the Psalms, wisdom literature, apocalyptic literature and the deutero-canonical books.

Field C – Church History and Theology CH2/305.15

HISTORY & THEOLOGY OF THE SALVATION ARMY

This unit will explore the origins and nature of The Salvation Army. Special attention will be given to the implications of the Army’s heritage for contemporary faith and practice. PRE-REQUISTES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

a 1st year unit in Church History 31 May – 11 June (PERTH), Semester 2 (SATC) Geoff Webb

DCH132.15

THE BIG QUESTIONS: KEY FIGURES AND EVENTS IN CHURCH HISTORY

This unit will provide a historical overview to a number a key people and events in the history of the Christian church. In particular, it will explore some of the significant issues that have been faced by Christians throughout the life of the church, and how the responses of the church in the past inform our life together as Christians today. OFFERED: FACULTY:

Semester 1 Grattan Savage

DCT11.15

THEOLOGY A (SALVATION ARMY)

Understanding the eleven articles of faith of The Salvation Army is a pre-requisite for ordination and commissioning as a Salvation Army officer. This course takes account of the historic and theological background of the eleven articles, their development, and their interpretation in relation to current theological studies. This course concentrates on the sources of theology; the role of the Scriptures; the doctrine of God; and Christology. PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Semester 1 (SATC), Nov – 12 Nov (PERTH) Rhys Spiller

DCT12.15

THEOLOGY B (SALVATION ARMY)

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DCT11.15; Theology A Semester 2 Rhys Spiller

HTD355

REFORMATION THEOLOGY

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DCT11.15; Theology A 7-18 June Glen O’Brien, Dean Smith

Understanding the eleven articles of faith of The Salvation Army is a pre-requisite for ordination and commissioning as a Salvation Army officer. This course offers an introduction to the historic and theological background to the eleven articles, their development, and their interpretation in relation to current theological studies. In particular, this unit concentrates on the Trinity, Eschatology, the Holy Spirit and the doctrine of Holiness.

This course unit aims to examine the major theologies at work during, and emerging from, the Protestant Reformation.

Field D – Practical Theology DDL11.15

WORSHIP AND PREACHING: ESSENTIALS

This unit, through a mixture of lectures, workshops and tutorials, is designed to give the student an introduction to the theology and practice of public ministry in a local church setting. Attention is given in particular to the development of skills and conceptual understanding that will lead to effective worship leading and biblical communication. PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Semester 1 Sandy Crowden

DDL12.15

WORSHIP AND PREACHING: CREATIVE EXPLORATION

This unit, through a mixture of lectures, workshops and tutorials, is designed to broaden and further develop the students’ theology and practice of public ministry in a local church setting. This builds upon the groundwork offered in Worship and Preaching: Essentials DDL11.15 to offer additional creative approaches to biblical communication and worship leadership. Special focus will be given to issues relating to emerging trends in a post-modern setting as well as ministry for specific focus groups and specific occasions in the life of the church. PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DDL11.15; Worship and Preaching: Essentials 1-12 February Sandy Crowden

DDM11.15

MISSION FOUNDATIONS

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Semester 2 Sandy Crowden

DDM12 .15

SOCIAL MISSION – A CONTINUUM OF CARE

This unit is designed to give the student an introduction to the concept of mission and its priority for the people of God. In it we will explore the topic of mission from a biblical, theological, historical and sociological perspective.

This unit explores the philosophy of Salvation Army social and community services as a holistic missional response for Christians. A broad framework is set by considering key social issues facing Australian society and a consideration of how The Salvation Army and other social agencies seek to respond to these. This unit emphasises a Community Development approach with a focus also on chaplaincy, advocacy, the ethics of care and relationships with government and community agencies. CO-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DDM 11.15; Mission Foundations Intensive, 8 – 19 Nov Doug Thomas

DDM13.15

SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL & COMMUNITY MISSION PRACTICUM A

This unit is delivered in non class based settings. Learning is achieved through on the job placements and an action-reflection model of learning based around the ministry and mission engagements. This unit focuses in particular upon the delivery of holistic mission and ministry through social or community service agencies or centres. The unit is comprised of three distinct placements; a one week full time placement, a four week full time placement, and four on-site visits. CO-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DDM14.15

DDM12.15; Social Mission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Continuum of Care Semester 1 Judith Soeters (Coordinator), Brad Potter, Formation Group Officers

CONTEMPORARY EVANGELISM IN AN AUSTRALIAN CONTEXT

This unit explores the communication of the gospel to contemporary Australians. It provides workable strategies for mission in contemporary Australian culture and society with a particular focus upon friendship evangelism. PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Semester 1 Winsome Merrett

DDM16.15

CHURCH PLANTING PRACTICUM

CO-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DDM15.15; Planting Healthy Churches Delivered part time over the full year Winsome Merrett

This unit is taken in non class-based settings. Learning is achieved through on-the-job placements and an action-reflection model of learning based around ministry engagement. This unit exposes students to a wide range of experience and learning associated with church planting.

DDM17.15

“I’LL FIGHT” – THE SALVATION ARMY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

This unit is designed to give the student an introduction to biblical and social justice, and to explore poverty, wealth, justice and compassion. It will identify justice foundations, explore some social justice-based practices and present tools for responding to injustice. PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Semester 1 Genevieve Peterson

EBN/DN11.15

THE GOSPELS AND MISSION

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil 1–12 February Wayne Ennis

DDP11.15

SALVATION ARMY MISSION & MINISTRY PRACTICUM A

This unit is predominantly accomplished in non class based settings. Learning is achieved through on the job placements and an actionreflection model of learning based around the ministry and mission engagement. In addition to this some ministry skills training is delivered in workshops. This unit, in conjunction with its follow-up unit (SA Mission & Ministry Practicum B DDP12.15), endeavours to expose students to a wide range of experience and learning associated with the life, mission and ministry of church based work. CO-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DDL11.15; Worship and Preaching: Essentials, DDM11.15; Mission Foundations Full Year Unit Judith Soeters (Coordinator), Brad Potter, Formation Group Officers

DDP12.15

SALVATION ARMY MISSION & MINISTRY PRACTICUM B

This unit is predominantly accomplished in non-class based settings. Learning is achieved through on the job placements and an actionreflection model of learning based around the ministry and mission engagements. In addition to this some ministry skills based material is delivered in workshops. This unit, in conjunction with its pre-requisite unit (SA Mission & Ministry Practicum A DDP11.15), endeavours to expose students to a wide range of experience and learning associated with the life, mission and ministry of church based work. PREREQUISITES: COREQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DDP11.15; Salvation Army Mission & Ministry Practicum A DDP 13.15; Introduction to Pastoral Care Full Year Unit Judith Soeters (Coordinator), Brad Potter, Formation Group Officers, Corps Officers

DDP13.15

INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL CARE

PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Intensive, 8-19 February tbc

This unit outlines the foundations of Christian pastoral care through biblical motifs and story. There is a special focus on studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; selfawareness and listening/helping skills as they integrate their theological and biblical understanding of pastoral care with their practice. Care for people facing issues of grief and loss is a major topic.

DDP14.15

PASTORAL CARE – HELPING AND LISTENING SKILLS (LAB 1)

This unit facilitates the development of the skills of LAB 1 “LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF HEALING” (Dr. John S Savage – Calling and Caring Ministries L.E.A.D.) In the context of an effective helping model this course incorporates foundational communication skills. These include paraphrasing, perception checks, productive questioning and the model of role re-negotiation. PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Intensive, 7-18 June tbc

DDP17.30

INTRODUCTION TO SALVATION ARMY YOUTH MINISTRY

This unit is designed for students intending to work with youth within The Salvation Army. It considers a broad Christian perspective on youth work and also introduces elements specific to working with youth within a The Salvation Army setting. PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Full Year Unit Catherine Garcia

DDP18.30

SALVATION ARMY YOUTH MINISTRY PRACTICUM A

This unit is accomplished in non-class based settings. Learning is achieved through on the job placements and an action-reflection model of learning based around the ministry engagement. This unit exposes students to a wide range of experience and learning associated with ministry to young people in a Salvation Army church and social work setting. CO-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DP264.30

DDP17.30; Introduction to Salvation Army Youth Ministry Full Year Unit Catherine Garcia

SUPERVISED THEOLOGICAL FIELD EDUCATION

Supervised Theological Field Education (STFE) provides a framework for reflection, action and learning in ministry. It takes a specific context of ministry and focuses on how theology, scripture, faith, skills and identity impact on a student’s formation for ministry. Students are required to be engaged in a pastoral placement, approved by the Director of Field Education, for a minimum of sixteen hours per week for two semesters (the unit may not be taken in single semesters). PRE-REQUISITES:  Students should normally have completed two years full time theological studies or equivalent (including BH101 or BN101, CT101 or CH111, DP101 or DT101).  Acceptance into the program by the Director of Field Education OFFERED: Part A: 16-17 Apr, 7-8 May, 4-5 June, Part B; 20-21 Aug, 3-4 Sept, 22-23 Oct FACULTY: tbc

DDS11.15

SPIRITUAL FORMATION A

PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Full Year Unit tbc

DDS12.15

SPIRITUAL FORMATION B

PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

DDS11.15; Spiritual Formation A Full Year Unit tbc

This unit provides opportunity for reflection on the personal and spiritual characteristics essential for authentic Christian ministry. The focus of the unit is on personal spiritual formation facilitated through exposure to a broad range of spiritual writings and traditions. There is a strong emphasis on prayer and the use of the scriptures for devotional reading and spiritual development as well as a focus on spirituality within the ethos and context of the Salvation Army.

This unit builds on the learnings and experiences of the first year formation unit and focuses on developing the personal and spiritual characteristics essential for authentic Christian ministry. The unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specific focus includes an examination of a number of traditions of spirituality within the Christian church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; contemplative, social justice, holiness, charismatic, incarnational and evangelical, and their relation to the spirituality of The Salvation Army. It also considers aspects of Benedictine and Ignatian spirituality. Participants will be given opportunity to take a short, introductory level, silent retreat and will be encouraged to explore receiving the ministry of Spiritual Direction.

EDS11.15

A SALVATIONIST PERSPECTIVE ON THE CONTEMPLATIVE TRADITION (Available at graduate level only)

The unit will explore the historical and contemporary experience of the Contemplative tradition in the spirituality of The Salvation Army. It will give particular attention to representative Mystics like Teresa of Avila, Francis of Assisi and Brother Lawrence; Evangelical and Contemplative understandings of prayer, and how prayer can be exercised in both private experience and public worship. It will also focus on contemplation-in-action models of ministry and examine ways of keeping the balance between contemplation and action in Salvation Army ministry. PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil 6-7 August, 27-28 August, 8-9 October Christine Faragher

DDY12.15

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP A

NB:

Introduction to Salvation Army Leadership (non accredited unit) is preferred Semester 1 tbc

This module introduces the student to spiritual leadership principles. In particular the course aims to help the student develop a personal philosophy of Salvation Army leadership through the exploration and understanding of core values, leadership responsibilities, group dynamics, and personal development.

OFFERED: FACULTY:

Non-accredited Units INTRODUCTION TO SALVATION ARMY LEADERSHIP (Candidates Pre-college unit)

This module gives an introduction to many aspects of spiritual and practical leadership in The Salvation Army today. People applying for officership will explore both their call to officership and some personal leadership principles. They will also look at the role of The Salvation Army Officer today and gain practical insight into this role. This unit is designed as an introduction to the course of study that leads to commissioning as an officer in The Salvation Army. It is delivered as a distance education unit and includes involvement in some practical ministry tasks. PRE-REQUISITE: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Semester 1 or 2 tbc

SALVATION ARMY DISTINCTIVES

This unit seeks to familiarise officer cadets with the many practical aspects and requirements of ministry within The Salvation Army. Areas covered include; policies and procedures, corps councils and census boards, finance procedures, public relations and fundraising, statistics, writing for publications, information technology and preparation for licensing as a marriage celebrant. PRE-REQUISITES: OFFERED: FACULTY:

Nil Intensives, 2010 Brad Potter

BIBLICAL ETHICS (SALVATION ARMY)

This unit provides students with a basic understanding and framework of Christian Ethics from a Salvationist perspective, drawing strongly upon the Field of Biblical Ethics. It will explore the various theories of how people make ethical decisions. As part of this course we will look at the biblical and pastoral implications of ethical scenarios, along with utilising contemporary case studies. PRE-REQUISITE: Nil OFFERED: Semester 2 FACULTY: Judith Soeters

Not offered in 2010 DBN13.15

NEW TESTAMENT - LIFE IN THE EARLY CHURCH

This unit examines life in the early church, seeking to discover their understanding of Jesus, and the challenges that confronted both the apostles and the church. Careful exegesis of significant passages will be a key component in exploring both the theology and the practice of the early church. Study of the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation will provide the focus for this unit. PRE-REQUISITES:

BN101.15; Interpreting the New Testament

CT2/308.15

FOUNDATIONS OF THE WESLEYAN HOLINESS TRADITION

This unit provides students with a comprehensive study of the New Testament foundations of 18th century theological developments that gave rise to Wesleyan theology. It will introduce students to the antecedents of Wesleyan theology — the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox and Pietist influences; to the key elements of Wesley’s ‘Quadrilateral’ (scripture, tradition, reason, experience); to the New Testament basis of the central doctrines of Wesley — universal grace, conversion, Christian perfection, the inner testimony of the Spirit; to its setting within ecumenical theological thought, and its developments to the present. PREREQUISITES:

For CT208.15, CT 101, BN101 For CT308.15, 45 points in Systematic Theology

DDM15.15

PLANTING HEALTHY CHURCHES

This unit aims to introduce students to various strategies and approaches to church planting. It considers a theological basis for the practice of planting churches and analyses approaches to church planting and understanding church health. PRE-REQUISITE: Nil

DDP16.15

EFFECTIVE CHURCH LEADERSHIP FOR MISSION & MINISTRY

This unit is designed to build upon a students understanding of mission and ministry and develop sound leadership approaches to empower and lead in a local congregational setting. Particular attention will be paid to theories of church growth, emerging models of church, church planting, small and rural church leadership, intercultural ministry, and Natural Church Development theory (Schwartz). PRE-REQUISITES:

DDM15.15; Mission Foundations, DDL15.15; Worship and Preaching: Essentials

DDS13.7.5

HOLINESS IN THE SALVATIONIST TRADITION

This unit provides opportunity for reflection on the central Salvationist doctrine of Holiness, briefly considering its historical development and relationship to broader Salvationist theology. Through examination of both primary and secondary sources, students will (i) explore various perspectives on holiness in the Salvationist tradition, (ii) assess their comparative strengths, and (iii) consider ways to more effectively nurture the experience of holiness in their own lives and in that of the local corps PRE-REQUISITE: Nil

DP218.15

UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION

PRE-REQUISITES:

15 points in Practical Theology

DT1/211.15

REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

This unit introduces current issues surrounding addictive behaviour in use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. It will examine a range of approaches to treatment and care to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to work effectively in this field. The course will encourage personal reflection and connection with wider theological themes.

The aim of this unit is to encourage students to reflect theologically upon their practice of ministry. The actual ministry undertaken may be a student's everyday employment or voluntary work, or it may be a placement negotiated for the duration of the unit with an approved church, agency or organisation. In all cases the co-ordinator must approve the student's area of practice, and the serving-learning covenant negotiated, before the program commences.

Further Study Opportunities

The Salvation Army Training College has had course recognition links with the Melbourne College of Divinity since 1999, particularly with Whitley College (Baptist College of Victoria). However the accreditation of The Salvation Army Training College as a Recognised Teaching Institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity in 2006 strengthened possibilities for ongoing study opportunities and development. Whilst our college offers the Associate Diploma, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Ministry and selected units towards the Bachelor of Theology (in cooperation with Whitley College), study through us opens pathways into the full spectrum of awards offered through the Melbourne College of Divinity which range from diploma to doctorate level. Of particular interest to our students are the articulation arrangements from a completed AssocDipMin, DipMin or AdvDipMin into a BTheol.

Articulation of Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Ministry into a Bachelor of Theology Students who have successfully completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Ministry with a credit average through a Melbourne College

of Divinity Recognised Teaching Institution are eligible for direct credit into a Melbourne College of Divinity Bachelor of Theology.

A person holding a Diploma in Ministry with a credit average is eligible for 120 credit points (one third of a BTheol). A person holding an Advanced Diploma in Ministry with a credit average is eligible for 180 credit points (half of a BTheol).

Units taught at Degree level at The Salvation Army Training College The Salvation Army Training College teaches for the award of Diplomas however some of our units are available at Degree and Graduate level. The following units currently taught at SATC are available at degree level for BTheol credit: Available in 2010 BN101.15 CH2/305.15 DP264.30 HTD355

Interpreting the New Testament History and Theology of The Salvation Army Supervised Theological Field Education Reformation Theology (Booth College unit)

Other Years CT2/308.15 DP218.15 DT1/211.15

Foundations of the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition Understanding Addiction Reflective Practice

The following units currently taught at SATC are available at graduate level for GradDip credit: Graduate units you can choose from: BN101.15 Interpreting the New Testament CH2/305.15 History and Theology of The Salvation Army EBN/DN11.15 The Gospels and Mission EDS11.15 A Salvationist Perspective on the Contemplative Tradition HTD355 Reformation Theology

The Melbourne College of Divinity Qui est ex Deo verba Dei audit

(The one who is from God hears the words of God)

The Melbourne College of Divinity was constituted by an Act passed by the Parliament of the State of Victoria in December 1910, whereby the first members of the college were appointed. The college then represented the Church of England, the Baptist, Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, and by co-optation the Churches of Christ. Today the college includes Anglican, Baptist, Churches of Christ, Roman Catholic, Uniting and Salvation Army colleges. In 1993 the MCD was affiliated with the University of Melbourne, while retaining its autonomy and degree conferring status. A double degree, Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Theology is available in association with the University of Melbourne, and also with Monash University. The Melbourne College of Divinity thus represents Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most significant achievement in the realm of ecumenical co-operation in the teaching of theology, and has for many decades been the standard by which theological education in Australia is judged. Today the college is a theologically diverse institution, committed to ecumenical cooperation in theological education in a way which enables each participant to be true to its heritage and commitments, yet open to the enrichment of engagement with others committed to the same journey. The opportunities created by such co-operation are unparalleled in Australia, and available in only a few other places in the world. Students, faculty, alumni and friends of the MCD are proud participants in a collaborative effort that has helped to achieve collectively what its member schools could not have accomplished individually.

The Melbourne College of Divinity offers the following awards:

Theology

Undergraduate:

Ministry

Inter-disciplinary

Associate Diploma in Ministry, Diploma in Ministry, Advanced Diploma in Ministry Bachelor of Theology Bachelor of Theology (Hons) Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Theology

Graduate:

Graduate Certificate in Theology (Special %)

Graduate Diploma in Ministry

Graduate Diploma in Theology (General)

Graduate Diploma in Theology (Special *) Master of Theological Studies

Master of Arts (coursework)

Master of Divinity Master of Divinity (Hons)

Research:

Master of Arts (Special #) Master of Theology Doctor of Theology

Master of Ministry

Doctor of Ministry Studies

Master of Arts (General)

Doctor of Philosophy

The area available for the Graduate Certificate in Theology (Special) is Teaching Religious Education.

Areas currently available for the Graduate Diploma in Theology (Special) are Counselling, Spiritual Direction, Spirituality, Religious Education and Liturgy.

Areas currently available for the MA (Special) are Spiritual Direction, Spirituality and Religious Education.

Melbourne College of Divinity

Office: 21 Highbury Grove, KEW. 3101. Tel: (03) 9853-3177 Fax: (03) 9853-6695 Web: www.mcd.unimelb.edu.au Email: admin@mcd.edu.au

Recognised Teaching Institutions (RTIs):

Catholic Theological College (CTC) 278 Victoria Street, East Melbourne 3002. Tel: (03) 9412-3333 Fax: (03) 9412-3393 Web: www.ctcmelb.vic.edu.au Email: ctc@ctc.melb.vic.edu.au Churches of Christ Theological College (CCTC) 40-60 Jacksons Road, MULGRAVE 3170. Tel: (03) 9790-1000 Fax: (03) 9795-1688 Web: www.cctc.vic.edu.au Email: admin@cctc.vic.edu.au The Salvation Army Training College 303 Royal Parade, PARKVILLE 3052. Tel: (03) 9347 0299 Fax: (03) 9349 1036 Web: www.salvationarmy.org.au/college Email: sttc@aus.salvationarmy.org Trinity College Royal Parade PARKVILLE 3052 Tel: (03) 9348 7478 Fax: (03) 9348 7460 Web: www.trinitycollege.vic.edu.au Email: uftonline@trinity.unimelb.edu.au United Faculty of Theology (UFT) 1 Morrison Close, PARKVILLE 3052. Tel: (03) 9340-8890 Fax: (03) 9340-8899 Web: www.uft.unimelb.edu.au Email: uft@uft.unimelb.edu.au Whitley College 271 Royal Parade, PARKVILLE 3052. Tel: (03) 9340-8100 Fax: (03) 9349-4241 Web: www.whitley.unimelb.edu.au Email: eta@whitley.unimelb.edu.au Yarra Theological Union (YTU) 98 Albion Road, (P O Box 79), BOX HILL 3128 Tel: (03) 9890-3771 Fax: (03) 9890-1160 Web: www.ytu.edu.au Email: admin@ytu.edu.au 41

The Salvation Army Training College Melbourne

Prospectus 2010

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