academic
2012
CATALOGUE
Australia & New Zealand EDITION
2012
academic
PRINCIPAL
Dr. Thomas A. Golding BA, ThM, PhD
ACADEMIC DEAN
Leslie J. Crawford MDiv
Australia & New Zealand
CATALOGUE
STUDENT DEAN, FIELD EDUCATION OFFICER
Geoff Hohneck BA (Christian Ministries), MRE
SENIOR LECTURER
Greg Burgess BA (Christian Ministries) ThM
ADMINISTRATOR
Diane Golding (Volunteer)
SECRETARY/RECEPTION
Tamarin Faller (Part-time)
CRICOS Provider Number 00990A | Australia & New Zealand Edition | Academic Catalogue Issued September 2011
ADDRESS POSTAL ADDRESS LOCAL E-MAIL
18A Fourth Avenue PO Box 5 TEL (08) 8369 1414 acm@acm.sa.edu.au
Klemzig SA 5087 Klemzig SA 5087 FAX (08) 8369 1114
South Australia South Australia WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL www.acm.sa.edu.au
TEL 61 8 8369 1414
FAX 61 8 8369 1114
FROM
the
PRINCIPAL
The name ‘Adelaide College of Ministries’ Throughout history the church Adelaide College of
reflects our concern to provide training has stood as a bridge between Ministries seeks to
that is not only academic but also two worlds, the world of
develop godly servants
practical. One of the distinctives of our the Bible and the world of
who will contribute
programme is its curriculum, which has contemporary people.
to the health and
been designed to balance academic
We believe it is essential that growth of the church
excellence, character development and
today’s church continue to do in Australasia and the
ministry competence. We desire to equip
men and women who will help the local the same. The church needs world.
church fulfil its mission of bringing the people who will communicate
blessings of Jesus Christ to the world. the timeless Word in a timely
manner to a world that
desperately needs to hear from
God.
Thank you for your interest in
ACM! In this catalogue, you
will find just about everything
you need to know about
us—our history, beliefs, lifestyle
and courses. We would love
to hear from you and answer
any further questions you may
have. Even better would be a
personal visit to the campus, so
feel free to contact our office
to set up an appointment. May
God bless you as you seek to
find and follow His will for your
life.
Dr. Tom Golding
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TABLE
of
CONTENTS
12 Curriculum Overview
12 Course Options
12 Course Credits
13 Diploma of Ministries
14 Associate Degree in Ministries
16 Bachelor of Ministries
24 Electives
27 Academic Policies & Procedures
27 Grading System
27 Grade Point Average
28 Late Work
29 Graduation Requirements
29 Withdrawal
29 Course Papers
Why
Adelaide College 30 Financial Information
30 Fees and Expenses
of Ministries? 31 Refund Policy
31 Insurance
1 General Information 31 Housing
1 Our History 32 Employment Opportunities
2 Our Training
3 Location 33 Campus Life
4 Accreditation 33 Spiritual Life
4 Affiliation 33 Chapel
33 Prayer
5 Admission Procedure 33 Counselling
5 Application Procedure
6 Entry Requirements 34 College Standards
7 Transfer of Credits / RPL 34 Student Lifestyle
7 Requirements for Students 34 Access and Equity
9 Student Doctrinal Statement 34 Attendance and Absenteeism
10 Annual Awards 35 Cheating
11 Local Church & Ministry 35 Sexual Harassment
Allocations 35 Breaches of Conduct in Student Lifestyle
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TABLE
of
CONTENTS
36 Student Grievance Policy
37 Student Activities
37 Opportunities for Ministry
38 Lecture Schedule and Study Requirements
38 Commitment to Ministry
38 Student Handbook
39 Student Representatives
40 Extension Ministries
40 Faculty Ministries
40 Graduates’ Association
40 Church Planting
40 Pastoral Placement Service
40 Seminars and Conferences
40 Support
41 College Personnel
41 Board Profile
42 Faculty
44 Staff
45 College Doctrinal Statement
49 ACM Code of Practice
55 Synopsis of Subjects
55 Bible / General Subjects
56 Languages / Theology Subjects
58 Ministry Subjects
63 ACM Academic Calendar
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general
INFORMATION
Our History
Adelaide College of Ministries was born out of a concern
that men and women called by God into ministry and
missionary work should be given a thoroughly practical
education involving the local church.
ACM commenced in 1982 with the The number of our graduates
simplest of resources and facilities, continues to rise. These men
but the Lord quickly enhanced and women are involved in
our academic standing with the full-time, part-time, and lay ministry
appointment of Dr. Deane Woods, throughout Australia and around
our first principal. Since then God the world.
has continued to provide gifted
We invite you to investigate our
and qualified men who fill vital
program and consider what ACM
roles of teaching and modeling.
might do for you. Our goal is to
Our current principal is Dr. Tom
develop godly servants who will
Golding.
contribute to the health and growth
In 1994 ACM moved to its of the church in Australasia and
current campus in Klemzig. It was the world. The investment of one,
transformed from a state primary two, or three years of study is really
school into a Bible college campus quite small compared to the returns
through the efforts of a team of reaped over a lifetime of ministry.
committed volunteers. We stand God’s richest blessings as you seek
amazed that God has provided to uncover His will for your life and
such a beautiful and practical facility to serve Him more effectively.
for us. We are also grateful for the
faithful support of many people in
Australia and overseas who allow
us to operate the College debt-free.
God is so good and works beyond
our wildest dreams!
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INFORMATION
Our Training
Academics, Character & Ministry Ministry competence is
developed as each student is
Academic excellence is a primary
involved in ministry in a local
emphasis for all students as they are
church under the guidance of
encouraged to reach their potential
trusted leaders and mentors.
through their studies at ACM. With
This is part of our commitment
ready access to a team of dedicated
to ensure that your training is
faculty, and a growing library, all of our
practical and relevant.
students are given a great opportunity.
Character development plays another
vital element in the training at ACM.
Every student is discipled by a mature
Christian leader for the duration of their
course. This strategy is the practical
expression of the Bible verse taken for
our College motto:
And the things you have
heard from me, among
many faithful witnesses,
commit these to faithful
men who will be able to
teach others also.
(2 Timothy 2:2)
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INFORMATION
South Australia
Adelaide
Location
ACM is situated in Adelaide, musical instruments and data projector; fully
the capital city of the state of carpeted, air-conditioned & heated.
South Australia. Adelaide has a Administration: comprising reception,
population of about one million administrative & faculty offices, staff toilet,
people, and is central to the student centre (with fully appointed kitchen
other Australian capital cities and dining room), recreation room (with
with direct air, rail and road links table tennis and pool table), lecture room
to all. Bus and rail terminals are (seating for 24+), male & female toilets
less than ten kilometres from (with hot water/shower), store room and
the College and the airport is two additional offices, fully carpeted, with
about fifteen. Adelaide is well air-conditioning (evaporative & refrigerated)
known for its gardens and parks, and heating (gas & portable) throughout the
cafes, well-planned layout and building.
good climate, with a mean
temperature of 22°C. It is close Education: comprising three lecture rooms
to the sea, undulating hills, and (one with seating for 50 as well as two with
the River Murray, giving ample seating for 24+ each), reading and computer
outdoor activities. Housing room (with 11 cubicles for study, 7 with
and general living expenses networked computers), library (computerised,
are among the lowest of any over 13,000 volumes plus journals & DVD
Australian capital city. resources), two additional rooms and male &
female toilets; fully carpeted, air-conditioned
and heated throughout.
Campus Description Parking
Address Off-street parking is provided in a fully fenced
18A Fourth Ave, KLEMZIG, car park (capacity: 50+).
South Australia 5087 Landscaped Gardens
Facilities The college buildings form a central
3 main buildings, Principal’s courtyard which is beautifully landscaped,
residence & storage shed providing outdoor seating during fine
(monitored alarm throughout). weather.
Chapel: seating 150+ people
with stage area, PA system,
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INFORMATION
Accreditation Affiliation
Equipment
Administration: the administrative and Adelaide College of Ministries ACM is affiliated as a member of
faculty offices are wireless-networked with Inc. is accredited as a Higher the South Pacific Association of
all faculty using wireless laptops; networked Education Provider by the Evangelical Bible Colleges. Historically,
printing and a photocopier are available; Training & Skills Commission ACM has had close associations,
telephone system with broadband (TSC) of the South Australian encouragement and personal
connection to the network; all offices are State Government. The College assistance from the faculties of
fully furnished with modern equipment. is accredited to issue three Dallas Theological Seminary, Denver
qualifications: Theological Seminary, The Master’s
Education: all classrooms are equipped Seminary (Los Angeles), Liberty
with white boards, projectors, all necessary • Diploma of Ministries
University (Virginia) and more recently
furnishings (modern desks & padded • Associate Degree in Ministries Columbia International University
chairs), data projector (portable) and and Philadelphia Biblical University.
• Bachelor of Ministries
teaching stationery; library is spacious, Through these contacts, opportunities
fully catalogued, computerised and has a These awards are recognised
exist for graduates to pursue further
photocopier; computer/reading room is nationally. You can find details
training in the USA.
fully furnished with study desks and chairs of these courses at the national
with networked computers in 7 of the 11 training website www.ntis.gov.
cubicles with internet broadband access au, under registered training
and a selection of software resources; providers.
additional study areas are available in the
extra rooms and in the actual library area.
Basketball Ring: adjacent to Principal’s
residence.
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PROCEDURE
admission
Application Procedure
If you are interested in studying at Adelaide College of Students with extenuating circumstances
Ministries, follow this outlined procedure in applying for may petition the Principal for exemption.
entry to the College: Details of this will be announced and
posted out to all students with the
• First, the application form • When reference forms have Orientation Week details.
(inserted at the back of this been received and evaluated with
• Formal registration and enrolment takes
catalogue) must be completed and a positive result, an interview for
place before Orientation Week. You will
returned to the College with the admission will be arranged. For
be notified as to the timing of this. At this
application fee and other requested overseas or interstate applicants it
time, students are deemed to have entered
documentation. may be necessary to use a College
into a formal training contract with the
representative to do the interview,
• New Zealand citizens seeking to College. The College’s responsibilities in
but it is preferable, if possible, to
access the Australian Social Security regard to this contract are detailed in the
have a board or faculty member
system are advised to download Standard Code of Conduct that is included
present. A written response will
and read the information pack at the end of this catalogue. At enrolment,
be given to all applicants, whether
provided on the web at www. students will register for all classes they will
successful or otherwise.
nz-oz.gov.au be taking in their first year of studies. Fees
• Each prospective student will be invoiced per term and payment of
• On receipt of the application,
should then prepare to attend $1000 is required at the beginning of each
the College will then contact the
Orientation, which is the first term, with the balance due at the end of
referees by mail, using a standard
activity of the College academic the term.
reference form, which is to be filled
year (the exception being where
out and returned. • Lectures begin following Orientation
there are Intensive Seminars run
Week in accordance with the College
prior to Orientation Week). Dates
calendar for that year.
are included in the back pages
of this Academic Catalogue and • Applications received before December
details, directions, etc are in the 31 are guaranteed to be processed for
Student Handbook that is sent to all the new year. Applications received after
students as early as possible in the December 31 will be considered but may
new year. not be processed in time to begin the
new year. Applications received less than
• Commencement Services
two weeks before the commencement of
will be held either at the end
the course will not be processed for that
of Orientation Week or during
semester of study.
the first term. If only one is held,
it is compulsory for all students.
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PROCEDURE
admission
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to submit an application form obtainable
from the College and must usually be a minimum age of 18 years.
Academic requirements may be Additional entry requirements:
met by those who have:
• Satisfactory endorsement by a
• Qualified for the South Australian nominated referee, usually the applicant’s
Certificate of Education (SACE) with pastor or a church elder.
recorded achievement in five SACE
• Approval by the College with respect to
subjects taken at Stage 2 level,
the applicant’s Christian standing.
at least four of which are Higher
Education Selection Subjects (HESS) Alternative entry requirements:
• Completed the equivalent Entry requirements may be waived or
secondary education qualifications modified on an individual basis when there
as required for university entry is clear evidence of merit, particularly in the
under SACE. instance of mature-age applicants.
• Completed or part-completed Such consideration is determined by
a recognised higher education a thorough interview process, which
course at a recognised higher examines the applicant’s potential for
education institution. success in completing the course of study.
Key concerns are the applicants reasons
• Completed a recognised
and goals for undertaking study, as well as
Diploma or Associate Diploma from
indicators of academic ability. In some cases,
TAFE
applicants may be enrolled in an alternative
• Satisfactorily completed the course, such as Diploma or Associate
SATAC administered Special Tertiary Degree, to demonstrate academic capacity
Admissions Test (STAT). and allow for adjustment to the college’s
academic demands.
In addition, such consideration would
occur only in the context of full RPL
assessment of previous learning, not
covered by normal academic requirements.
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PROCEDURE
admission
Transfer of Credits and
Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL) Requirements for Students
Adelaide College of Ministries can RPL guidelines Students who enrol in either the one year
assess prior learning of applicants All RPL applications must be Diploma, two year Associate Degree, or
and determine possible transfer submitted in writing (a letter with the three year Degree with a 75% or more
of credits. The College usually accompanying documentation) academic load are classified as full-time
requires a minimum of two at least two weeks prior to the students.
years’ full-time training to meet enrolment date for the subject(s)
Provision may be made under special
the discipleship standards and being applied for. All RPL
circumstances for students to extend the
therefore will normally transfer applications will incur a fee. The
duration of their course to a maximum of
only one year of credit. Credits can minimum charge is $25 and the
five years of active study for the Degree,
only be transferred from registered rate is $25 per credit. Therefore a
but this will reduce their academic load for
training organisations or otherwise 0.5 credit unit will be charged $25
some, if not all of those years, which will
approved colleges or seminaries, for RPL and a 2 credit unit will cost
impact Austudy eligibility. Application to
and each case will be assessed $50 for RPL. All RPL applications
extend course duration must be made to the
according to merit. Questions will need to have direct reference
Academic Dean.
relating to the matter of transfer to the learning outcomes of
credits and validation of courses the particular subject under Full-time students are required to attend all
should be directed to the Academic consideration. These are available lectures, chapel services and college activities
Dean. from the Academic Dean, or in either listed in the college calendar, or
some cases the lecturer. arranged during the year.
Some RPL applications, when
granted, will require the student
to audit the classes to ensure the
particular content of that subject
is accurately known so that any
subsequent subjects are properly
prepared for.
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PROCEDURE
admission
Part-time Students 1. Once enrolled in a subject semester-long subject. There will be
The College also makes available its lecture as an audit student, a change no refund of fees for withdrawals after
program to part-time students. These of status will be permitted with the first two weeks of the term for a
students must agree to the College’s the lecturer’s consent provided term-long subject. In the case of a
standards and student doctrinal position, it is transacted in the first week semester-long subject, no refund will
but are not required to take Ministry Life of the subject. There will be an be given after the seventh week of the
subjects. administrative fee of ten dollars semester.
plus the balance of fees for the
Credits gained may be transferred toward 3. If a student has previously
subject.
other full-time programs, provided the other completed a subject as an audit, it may
criteria of entrance are met, and for the 2. Once enrolled in a subject as a be possible to upgrade the subject to
Degree, the student completes a minimum credit student, a change of status credit status in consultation with the
of two years as a regular student, and is not possible. The only option Academic Dean and lecturer of that
completes the course in five years of active is withdrawal from the module, subject. The balance of tuition fees
study. which may result in failure if will be charged if such an upgrade is
such is not transacted within the arranged.
An application form may be obtained from
specified time period, which is
the Administration Office and should be Audit Students
the first two weeks of the term for
lodged with the Administrator at least two Students who wish to audit a subject
a term-long subject and the first
weeks prior to the commencement of the must apply to do so. Such students do
four weeks for a semester subject.
course. If a student wishes to change their not have the course work assessed
If a student withdraws within that
status to full-time then a new application for credit. Only limited numbers will
time period then no result will
must be lodged as a regular student. be allowed in a class and only then
be recorded for that subject. If a
with the consent of the lecturer. An
Change Of Status After Enrolment student withdraws after that time
application form may be obtained
It is common for part-time students to study period then WF (withdrawal fail)
from the Administration Office
at ACM without completing the academic will be recorded for that subject.
and should be lodged with the
requirements. Such students are classified
Any refund of fees paid will be on Administrator at least two weeks prior
as auditing the subjects. There are also
a pro-rata basis for withdrawals to the commencement of the course.
times when a student has enrolled to
within the first two weeks of
study for credit and then wants to change
the term for a term-long subject
to auditing the subject. It has become
and the first seven weeks for a
necessary to regulate these situations and
so the following guidelines have been
developed.
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admission
Student Doctrinal Statement
SCRIPTURE HUMANITY CHURCH
The Bible, both Old and New Humanity was originally created The Church is composed of all true believers,
Testaments, is fully inspired by the sinless, in the image of God, but who are commanded to make disciples of all
Holy Spirit and is the only infallible, when tempted by Satan, Adam nations in fulfilment of the Great Commission
authoritative revelation from God. and Eve disobeyed God’s revealed and gather in local assemblies for spiritual
will. Thus humanity was separated growth through the divinely empowered
GOD
from God, becoming sinful in exercise of spiritual gifts.
There is only one God, eternally
nature and subject to death. Such
existing in three persons, the SATAN
an exceedingly sinful condition
Father, Son and Holy Spirit and Satan is a personal being and was originally
renders people incapable of saving
these three are equally divine. God’s perfect and highest creation, but he
themselves.
sought to overthrow God and thus leads
JESUS CHRIST
SALVATION an ongoing rebellion against Him. Though
Jesus Christ is the unique Son of
Salvation is a gift of God’s grace, a powerful adversary, he is subject to God’s
God, incarnate as a man by a virgin
received personally by repentance sovereignty and was openly defeated at the
conception through the power
and faith, unable to be obtained or cross, making his final judgment certain.
of the Holy Spirit, and thus sinless
contributed to by human effort. It
in nature & life. His substitutionary GOD’S FUTURE PLAN
is based on Christ’s finished work
death made atonement for sin. God has a plan for His universe, which is
on the cross and is accomplished
He rose bodily from the grave being accomplished without frustration, and
by the power of the Holy Spirit. This
and ascended to His Father’s right involves the establishment of His Kingdom
salvation provides all the resources
hand, a place of power and glory. over the earth. The future events in this plan
for a life of godliness and ministry,
He currently acts as mediator and include the return of Christ, the reward of
promising final deliverance from
high priest for the saints and will believers and the judgment of unbelievers.
sin through glorification in God’s
personally return again in power
presence.
and glory.
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admission
Annual Awards
There are several awards that may be offered to students,
primarily graduands, at the Graduation Service.
Award for Effective Biblical Ministry Award
Communication (2nd or 3rd Year Student)
(3rd Year Student) Sponsored by New Community Church
Sponsored by Insight for Living
Servanthood Award
Award for Theological Thinking and (All Years)
Integration Sponsored by Happy Valley Baptist Church
(3rd Year Student)
Sponsored by the family of J. Wilbur Cook
Award Recognizing Passion for God and
His Mission in the World
(All Years)
Sponsored by Edwardstown Baptist Church
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PROCEDURE
admission
Local Church and Ministry Allocations
ACM’s stated strategic distinctive student will visit these over a couple of weeks
is to provide a balanced training and give feedback to the FEO. The FEO will
program. This is reflected in the consult with the pastoral staff of that church
College’s commitment to local regarding the student. The consultation
church training. This interactive process will continue until the student has
and informal training environment been allocated a suitable church and coach.
provides for practical ministry This is not expected to take more than a few
development and discipleship that weeks to ensure the academic requirements
addresses character development of Ministry Life 1, 2 or 3 are met.
as well as academic training and
• Once the student has made their choice
ministry proficiency.
they must remain in that church for at
• The new student completes the least the first year unless there are unusual
Church Allocation Worksheet as circumstances.
part of the application process.
• All full-time students will be placed in
• On arrival at the College a coaching relationship with a mature
(Orientation Week) the student Christian leader. Details of coaches will be
enters a consultation process communicated as soon as possible. These
with the Field Education Officer requirements are associated with the Ministry
regarding church and coach Life modules.
allocation.
• Where the student has a
church preference this should be
accommodated as long as the
ministry training objectives can be
met.
• Where the student has no
church preference, or the faculty
feel that the student will be
misplaced in their preferred option,
the Field Education Officer will
make one or two suggestions as to
appropriate churches to visit. The
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curriculum
curriculum
OVERVIEW
Course Options Course Credits
Part-time Students’ Courses All courses use a credit value
system to indicate the amount
The College does allow part-time
of work required for each
students to study at the College in
subject. A credit is equivalent
the day program, and as little as
to six hours of work per week
one subject may be taken in any
for a semester giving a total of
given term. However, to gain any
eighty-four hours. This may be
College award there are set time
broken into contact hours in
OVERVIEW
limits in which the award must be
lectures, study hours outside of
completed. For the Bachelor of
lectures, ministry involvement,
Ministries the limit is five years. The
and/or a combination of each,
main purpose for this is to ensure
depending on the subject
that the practical aspect of the
being taken.
course is fully covered.
The cost of each subject is
calculated according to the
number of credits for the subject.
The spouse of a regular student
will pay half the usual rate, or may
audit courses at a nominal fee.
A student must register at least two
weeks before the commencement
of lectures for any given subject.
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DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA of MINISTRIES
This one year course is leadership, youth ministry,
designed to produce graduates women’s ministry, missions
who will be competent and and church planting), serving
informed spiritual ministers Jesus Christ in and through the
in lay or part-time roles, with local church in Australia and
of
broad-based skills, but also with internationally.
minimal expertise in a specialist Academic counselling is
MINISTRIES
area (through selection of mandatory for all students
elective options in five streams: before enrolment.
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
First Year
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
NT Survey 1.50
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Introduction to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian & Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
Electives Electives 3.00cr
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE in MINISTRIES
first YEAR
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
This two-year course is designed Students may exit after
to produce graduates who will be successful completion of the
competent and informed spiritual first year with a Diploma of
ministers in lay, part-time or full- Ministries award.
time roles, with broad-based skills The course is comprised of
but also with some expertise in a 27.5 credits of core modules,
specialist area (through selection required of all students, and 8.5
of elective options in six streams: credits of electives, which can
biblical languages, leadership, be chosen from streamed or
youth ministry, women’s ministry, non-streamed electives (see pg
missions and church planting), 25-26), provided the timetable
in
serving Jesus Christ in and is workable.
through the local church in Academic counselling is
MINISTRIES
Australia and internationally. mandatory for all students
before enrolment.
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
First Year
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
| first year
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
NT Survey 1.50
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Introduction to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian & Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
Electives Electives 3.00cr
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE in MINISTRIES
second YEAR
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Bible 1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50cr
Second Year
Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50
Exposition of Genesis 1.00
Exposition of Acts 1.00
Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00
Theology 4200 Theological Studies 4.00cr
Ministry 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00cr
Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50
Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50
Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00
in
5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00cr
MINISTRIES
Electives Electives 5.50cr
| second year
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BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
BACHELOR
Bachelor of Ministries Degree
This course is designed to produce graduates who will be competent and
informed spiritual ministers in full-time roles, with broad-based skills, but also
with particular expertise in a specialist area (through the selection of one of
of
six streams: biblical languages, leadership, women’s ministry, youth ministry,
missions and church planting), serving Jesus Christ in and through the local
MINISTRIES
church in Australia and internationally.
The Bachelor of Ministries The core modules make up 36.5 credits
course consists of core modules, of the 54 credits required to complete the
required of all students, a choice degree. The remaining 17.5 credits can
of one of six streams, which have be completed by choosing a stream and
recommended modules, and a whatever additional electives are necessary,
choice of non-streamed electives or by choosing a combination of modules
to complete the total number of from the streams and additional electives
credits. Students have the flexibility provided the timetable is workable.
to select any combination of
modules from streamed and other
Students may exit after the successful
non-core modules (see pg 25-26)
completion of the first year with a Diploma
to complete the number of credits
of Ministries award, or after the successful
required for the degree, but the
completion of the second year with the
College recommends choosing a
Associate Degree in Ministries award.
complete stream. This is dependent
on the timetable allowing such Academic counselling is mandatory for all
choices. students before enrolment.
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BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
first YEAR
BACHELOR
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
Biblical Languages Stream
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
of
NT Survey 1.50
3100 Greek Grammar 3.00cr
MINISTRIES
Greek Grammar A 1.00
Greek Grammar B 2.00
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Intro to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
| first year
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
The Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian and Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
Leadership Stream
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
NT Survey 1.50
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Intro to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
The Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian and Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
5102 Leadership Essentials 2.00cr
Models of Leadership 1.00
Biblical Language Tools 1.00
Electives Electives 1.00cr
17
BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
first YEAR
BACHELOR
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
Women’s Ministry Stream
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
of
NT Survey 1.50
MINISTRIES
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Intro to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
The Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
| first year
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian and Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
5103 Women’s Ministry 1 2.50cr
Gender Communication 1.00
Biblical Perspectives of Women’s Ministry 0.75
Practical Issues of Women’s Ministry 0.75
Electives Electives 0.50cr
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
Youth Ministry Stream
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
NT Survey 1.50
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Intro to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
The Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian and Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
5104 Youth Ministry 1 2.00cr
Introduction to Youth Ministry 2.00
Electives Electives 1.00cr
18
BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
first YEAR
BACHELOR
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
Missions Stream
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
of
NT Survey 1.50
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
MINISTRIES
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Intro to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
The Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
| first year
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian and Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
5105 Cross-Cultural Ministry 1 2.00cr
Intro to Cross-Cultural Ministry 1.00
Intro to Cross-Cultural Communication 1.00
Electives Electives 1.00cr
Bible 1100 Biblical Skills 3.50cr
Church Planting Stream
Bible Study Methods 1.00
The Exegetical Process 1.00
Introduction to Preaching 1.00
Bible Backgrounds 0.50
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50cr
OT Survey 2.00
NT Survey 1.50
Theology 4100 Theological Overview 2.00cr
Survey of Doctrine 1.00
Intro to Logic 0.50
Effective Written Communication 0.50
Ministry 5100 Ministry Overview 2.00cr
The Missional Church 1.00
Christianity & Culture 0.50
Introduction to World Views 0.50
5101 Personal Skills 2.00cr
Spiritual Disciplines 0.50
Personal Development 0.50
Family Life 0.50
The Christian and Money 0.50
5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00cr
5106 Church Planting 1 2.00cr
Basic Church Planting 1.00
The State of the Church 1.00
Electives Electives 1.00cr
19
BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
second YEAR
BACHELOR
Bible 1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50cr
Biblical Languages Stream Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50
Exposition of Genesis 1.00
Exposition of Acts 1.00
Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00
3200 Greek Exegesis 2.50cr
3205 Hebrew Grammar 3.00cr
of
Theology 4200 Theological Studies 4.00cr
MINISTRIES
Ministry 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00cr
Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50
Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50
Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00
5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00cr
Bible 1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50cr
Leadership Stream
| second year
Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50
Exposition of Genesis 1.00
Exposition of Acts 1.00
Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00
Theology 4200 Theological Studies 4.00cr
Ministry 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00cr
Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50
Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50
Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00
5202 Pastoral Leadership 3.00cr
Pastoral Epistles 1.00
Pastoral Ministry 1.50
Church Administration 0.50
5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00cr
Electives Electives 2.50cr
Bible 1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50cr
Women’s Ministry Stream
Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50
Exposition of Genesis 1.00
Exposition of Acts 1.00
Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00
Theology 4200 Theological Studies 4.00cr
Ministry 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00cr
Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50
Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50
Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00
5203 Women’s Ministry 2 3.50cr
Pastoral Understanding of Women 1.00
Relationship Skills for Women 1.00
Women in Pain 1.00
Women in Leadership 0.50
5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00cr
Electives Electives 2.00cr
20
BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
second YEAR
BACHELOR
Bible 1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50cr
Youth Ministry Stream
Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50
Exposition of Genesis 1.00
Exposition of Acts 1.00
Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00
Theology 4200 Theological Studies 4.00cr
of
Ministry 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00cr
MINISTRIES
Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50
Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50
Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00
5204 Youth Ministry 2 2.00cr
Issues in Youth Ministry 2.00
5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00cr
Electives Electives 3.50cr
| second year
Bible 1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50cr
Missions Stream
Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50
Exposition of Genesis 1.00
Exposition of Acts 1.00
Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00
Theology 4200 Theological Studies 4.00cr
Ministry 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00cr
Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50
Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50
Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00
5205 Cross-Cultural Ministry 2 3.00cr
Missions Perspectives 2.25
Cross-Cultural Church Planting 0.75
5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00cr
Electives Electives 2.50cr
Bible 1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50cr
Church Planting Stream
Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50
Exposition of Genesis 1.00
Exposition of Acts 1.00
Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00
Theology 4200 Theological Studies 4.00cr
Ministry 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00cr
Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50
Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50
Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00
5206 Church Planting 2 2.00cr
Models for Church Planting 0.50
Church Planting Movements 0.75
Cross-Cultural Church Planting 0.75
5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00cr
Electives Electives 3.50cr
21
BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
third YEAR
BACHELOR
Bible 1305 Biblical Studies 2 3.00cr
Biblical Languages Stream Studies in Poetical Literature 1.00
Studies in Wisdom Literature 1.00
Exposition of Romans 1.00
3305 Hebrew Exegesis 2.50cr
Theology 4301 Engaging Culture 2.00cr
of
Christian Apologetics 1.00
Christian Ethics 1.00
MINISTRIES
4305 Church History Overview 2.00cr
Ministry 5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00cr
Electives Electives 6.50cr
Bible 1305 Biblical Studies 2 3.00cr
Leadership Stream
Studies in Poetical Literature 1.00
| third year
Studies in Wisdom Literature 1.00
Exposition of Romans 1.00
Theology 4301 Engaging Culture 2.00cr
Christian Apologetics 1.00
Christian Ethics 1.00
4305 Church History Overview 2.00cr
Ministry 5300 Ministry Skills 2 3.00cr
Readings in Ministry 1.00
Seminar on Leadership 0.50
Advanced Preaching 1.00
Conflict Resolution 0.50
5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00cr
Electives Electives 6.00cr
Bible 1305 Biblical Studies 2 3.00cr
Women’s Ministry Stream
Studies in Poetical Literature 1.00
Studies in Wisdom Literature 1.00
Exposition of Romans 1.00
Theology 4301 Engaging Culture 2.00cr
Christian Apologetics 1.00
Christian Ethics 1.00
4305 Church History Overview 2.00cr
Ministry 5303 Women’s Ministry 3 3.50cr
Women in Missions 1.00
Women in Church History 0.50
Women in the Bible 1.00
Women in Crisis 1.00
5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00cr
Electives Electives 5.50cr
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BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
third YEAR
BACHELOR
Bible 1305 Biblical Studies 2 3.00cr
Youth Ministry Stream
Studies in Poetical Literature 1.00
Studies in Wisdom Literature 1.00
Exposition of Romans 1.00
Theology 4301 Engaging Culture 2.00cr
Christian Apologetics 1.00
of
Christian Ethics 1.00
4305 Church History Overview 2.00cr
MINISTRIES
Ministry 5304 Youth Ministry 3 2.00cr
Field Placement 2.00
5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00cr
Electives Electives 7.00cr
| third year
Bible 1305 Biblical Studies 2 3.00cr
Missions Stream
Studies in Poetical Literature 1.00
Studies in Wisdom Literature 1.00
Exposition of Romans 1.00
Theology 4301 Engaging Culture 2.00cr
Christian Apologetics 1.00
Christian Ethics 1.00
4305 Church History Overview 2.00cr
Ministry 5305 Cross-Cultural Ministry 3 2.00cr
5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00cr
Electives Electives 7.00cr
Bible 1305 Biblical Studies 2 3.00cr
Church Planting Stream
Studies in Poetical Literature 1.00
Studies in Wisdom Literature 1.00
Exposition of Romans 1.00
Theology 4301 Engaging Culture 2.00cr
Christian Apologetics 1.00
Christian Ethics 1.00
4305 Church History Overview 2.00cr
Ministry 5306 Church Planting 3 2.00cr
5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00cr
Electives Electives 7.00cr
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BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
streamed ELECTIVES
BACHELOR
Leadership Stream 5102 Leadership Essentials 2.00cr
First Year Streamed Electives
Models of Leadership 1.00
Biblical Language Tools 1.00
Women’s Ministry Stream 5103 Women’s Ministry 1 2.50cr
Biblical Perspectives of Women’s Ministry 0.75
Practical Issues of Women’s Ministry 0.75
of
Gender Communication 1.00
MINISTRIES
Youth Ministry Stream 5104 Youth Ministry 1 2.00cr
Introduction to Youth Ministry 2.00
Missions Stream 5105 Cross-Cultural Ministry 1 2.00cr
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry 1.00
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication 1.00
Church Planting Stream 5106 Church Planting 1 2.00cr
| streamed electives
Basic Church Planting 1.00
The State of the Church 1.00
Leadership Stream 5202 Pastoral Leadership 3.00cr
Second Year Streamed Electives
Pastoral Epistles 1.00
Pastoral Ministry 1.50
Church Administration 0.50
Women’s Ministry Stream 5203 Women’s Ministry 2 3.50cr
Pastoral Understanding of Women 1.00
Relationship Skills for Women 1.00
Women in Pain 1.00
Women in Leadership 0.50
Youth Ministry Stream 5204 Youth Ministry 2 2.00cr
Issues in Youth Ministry 2.00
Missions Stream 5205 Cross-Cultural Ministry 2 3.00cr
Missions Perspectives 2.25
Cross-Cultural Church Planting 0.75
Church Planting Stream 5206 Church Planting 2 2.00cr
Models for Church Planting 0.50
Church Planting Movements 0.75
Cross-Cultural Church Planting 0.75
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BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
streamed ELECTIVES
BACHELOR
Leadership Stream 5300 Ministry Skills 2 3.00cr
Third Year Streamed Electives Readings in Ministry 1.00
Seminar on Leadership 0.50
Advanced Preaching 1.00
Conflict Resolution 0.50
Women’s Ministry Stream 5303 Women’s Ministry 3 3.50cr
of
Women in Missions 1.00
Women in Church History 0.50
MINISTRIES
Women in the Bible 1.00
Women in Crisis 1.00
Youth Ministry Stream 5304 Youth Ministry 3 2.00cr
Field Placement 2.00
Missions Stream 5305 Cross-Cultural Ministry 3 2.00cr
| streamed electives
Church Planting Stream 5306 Church Planting 3 2.00cr
25
BACHELOR of MINISTRIES
non-streamed ELECTIVES
BACHELOR
Non-Streamed Electives Bible 1000 Exposition Electives 2.00cr
Studies in the Pentateuch 1.00
Studies in Old Testament Narrative 1.00
Studies in Prophetical Literature 1.00
Studies in the Gospels 1.00
Studies in the Pauline Epistles 1.00
Exposition of Hebrews 1.00
of
Studies in the General Epistles 1.00
Exposition of Revelation 1.00
MINISTRIES
2010 Faculty Directed Study 2.00cr
Theology 4000 Seminars in Theology 3.00cr
Theology Proper 1.00
Bibliology 1.00
Christology 1.00
Pneumatology 1.00
| non-streamed electives
Soteriology 1.00
Ecclesiology 1.00
Angelology 1.00
Eschatology 1.00
4001 Alternative Belief Systems 3.00cr
Introduction to Philosophy 1.00
Introduction to World Religions 1.00
Modern Cults 1.00
4005 Church History Elective 2.00cr
Ante-Nicean Fathers 1.00
Post-Nicean Fathers 1.00
Medieval Thought 1.00
Reformation Studies 1.00
First Great Awakening 1.00
Second Great Awakening 1.00
Evangelicalism in Victorian England 1.00
History of Pentecostalism 1.00
20th Century Theology and Theologians 1.00
4320 Thesis 3.00cr
5320 Research Paper 3.00cr
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
academic
Grade Point Average
To provide a basis for averaging these
categories for transfer of credit to overseas
institutions when needed, a Grade Point
system is used as follows:
Grade Points per Credit
HD High Distinction 4.00
D Distinction 3.50
C Credit 3.00
P1 Division Pass 1 2.00
Grading System
P2 Division Pass 2 1.00
The student’s work for any semester in a given subject is evaluated by F Fail 0.00
the lecturer according to the following categories: W Withdrawn 0.00
HD High Distinction Outstanding accomplishment
in mastering the subject Each student’s academic record shows the
Having achieved a grade of 85% or higher grade points received for each subject. The
sum of these are divided by the number
D Distinction Very high degree of accomplishment
in mastering the subject of credits to obtain a grade point average.
Having achieved a grade of 75–84%
Effectively this gives an average grade for all
subjects completed in a given year.
C Credit High degree of accomplishment
in mastering the subject
Students may request a review of their grades
by first approaching the lecturer and then if
Having achieved a grade of 65–74%
needed the Academic Dean. The College’s
P1 Division Pass 1 Fulfills the requirements and has acceptable decision will be final after this process has
progress mastering the subject been pursued.
Having achieved a grade of 55–64%
P2 Division Pass 2 Deficient in some respects, which will not allow NOTE: A student must complete all
the student to proceed further in this subject area,
but meets the minimum standards for obtaining
subjects to graduate and cannot graduate
some credit in the subject if there are subjects listed as incomplete.
Having achieved a grade of 50–54% In the event of a student failing a subject,
it must be repeated or made up by an
F Fail Falls below the minimum standards of approved substitute. When all required
accomplishment and must be repeated to obtain
credit subjects have been successfully completed
the student has fulfilled the academic
I Incomplete Must be completed to gain credit requirements for graduation.
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
academic
Late Work
The College has tried to be fair in its penalty Any late work will automatically In addition, all work must be
for late work and the following policy has be penalised according to these completed within the calendar
been agreed on by the Faculty and Board. guidelines, unless the student year in which the subject is taken;
Since the College uses a letter grade system, negotiates an approved extension for semester-long subjects in the
the policy is used in reference to those with the lecturer. This can be first semester; completed before
letter grades that a lecturer would normally done by submitting an extension the commencement of the second
have given to a student’s work. For each slip to the lecturer no less than semester; for term-long subjects,
week or part thereof late, the work will lose one week prior to the due date. completed before the commencement
one letter grade to a maximum penalty of These are available from the of the next term. Work in a completed
P2 as the actual mark given, for work that college secretary/receptionist. subject cannot be carried over into a
would normally pass, provided the policy new term within the year or over to a
If the lecturer considers the
guidelines are adhered to. new year.
reason(s) for the extension to
be legitimate, then an extension Any incomplete work will gain no
e.g. may be granted without penalty, marks, which may result in a reduced
• essay 1½ weeks late: or with a reduced penalty. grade or failure. If the student fails
Assessed as eligible for a C Granting an extension is the the subject, then it will need to be
Penalty due to lateness: 2 letter grades prerogative of the lecturer and repeated.
Actual grade given: P2 will generally only be given
in extreme circumstances (ie.
• essay 1 week late: sudden sickness, bereavement
Assessed as eligible for a D or unforeseen emergency).
Penalty due to lateness: 1 letter grade The length of the extension is
Actual grade given: C at the discretion of the lecturer
and cannot extend beyond the
• essay 3 weeks late: terminal dates explained in the
Assessed as eligible for a P1 next paragraph. This approval
Penalty due to lateness: maximum should then be attached to the
Actual grade given: P2 assignment when handed in.
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POL IC IES & PROC EDURES
academic
Graduation Requirements Withdrawal
Adelaide College of Ministries’ stated strategic distinctive is to provide Students who withdraw before the
a balanced training program. This holistic approach is developed completion of their course and who are
by the involvement of every student in a discipleship/coaching unable to exit with an alternative award will
relationship and a practical training component. receive a full written record of their academic
These strategic areas are designed It is necessary that these three achievement provided all outstanding
to provide the balance between requirements be fulfilled before a accounts are fully paid.
academic proficiency, character student may be graduated by the
development, and practical ministry College.
competence. This is reflected in
Course Papers
the following requirements for Generally, all course papers must be
graduation: typewritten and in standard essay form.
The Student Handbook gives more details.
• Satisfactory completion of all
The faculty will indicate any variations that
academic requirements, passing
are acceptable in any given course. There
grades in all required work;
are word processing facilities in the college
• Satisfactory development in the library, which allow any student to present
areas of ministry assigned to the a typed paper. Handwritten papers are
student as the practical requirement generally not acceptable due to the difficulty
of the course; of readability and variations in standard of
• Satisfactory demonstration of presentation.
consistency with the College’s
student lifestyle expectations (see
pg. 34).
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INFORMATION
financial
Fees and Expenses
Inclusive course fees for 2012 will be as follows:
(Does not take into account future price rises).
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Bachelor of Ministries Degree $22,455 $7,465 $7,465 $7,525
Associate Degree in Ministries $14,990 $7,465 $7,525
Diploma of Ministries $7,525 $7,525
Costs are quoted as approximate and the term. International students An account will be opened for each
inclusive because all modules are billed pay in arrears at the completion student at initial enrolment in order
separately and the total cost depends on of each subject. to keep an accurate record of fees,
student’s elective choices. photocopying, etc. showing amounts
Special arrangements may
paid and fees due. Statements of this
The cost of required texts is approximately be made for payment of
account will be provided on request at
$400 per year and is not included in fees by instalments and each
any time.
the fees quoted above. There will be an student wishing to do so must
allowance of 100 pages of notes per discuss their situation with It is important to budget for the
subject credit and any pages exceeding the administrator prior to the additional expenses that will be
that allowance will be charged at 8 cents commencement of the academic incurred during the year, such as
per copy (as per the normal photocopying year. Instalments will be worked books, stationery, rent, living expenses,
charge). This means that a 0.50 credit out to cover each term’s fees. etc. Students are responsible to
subject has an allowance of 50 pages and finance their education and careful
A student will not be allowed
a 2.00 credit subject an allowance of 200 consideration must be given to
to carry over outstanding fees
pages. budgeting to meet the commitments
from one term to the next. All
of each year.
Student Amenities Fee (includes library use, fees from the previous term must
morning tea, recreation facilities, end of year be paid before a student may All debts to the College must be fully
dinner) is $325. Graduation Fee (includes commence the following term. paid before a student may graduate.
academic dress hire and certificate) is $60, This may involve a student having Prospective students who have major
and these are also included in the fees to withdraw from studies until the debts without the necessary assets,
quoted above. arrears are paid. Being in arrears such as a home, will be expected to
without explanation is seen as a clear them before being accepted for
All non-international students are
shortcoming in character. enrolment at the College.
required to pay $1000 of the full amount
of tuition fees in the first week of the
term, with the balance due at the end of
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INFORMATION
financial
Refund Policy Insurance Housing
Any claim on fees paid in advance Students should ensure that they The College does not have
(e.g. on withdrawal from the have suitable cover so as not to residential facilities, but if students
course, etc) must be made on a incur unmanageable debts. A need help with finding rental
signed form available from the prime area of attention is motor accommodation or private board,
Administrator. vehicle insurance (Third Party they should notify the College
Property is an essential minimum). of such requirements. Each year
Refunds of tuition fees paid in
The old saying holds true -- “If you there are limited opportunities for
advance will be given in full if
cannot afford to insure it, you private board and so the sooner
notice of withdrawal is given before
cannot afford to own it!” Health the College is aware of needs,
the commencement of the term.
cover is available through the the more likely a place can be
Refunds for later notice will be on a
public hospital system, but there are arranged. Every effort is made to
pro-rata basis. Application fees and
limitations and so students should obtain suitable accommodation for
all other administrative fees are not
consider their individual health all students. To date, these efforts
refundable.
needs. International students must have been successful.
have private health cover.
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INFORMATION
financial
Employment Opportunities
The College has purposely left each A number of part-time
Monday free of lectures to give students employment opportunities
opportunity to work part-time. Those who are made available to ACM
work at other times would be well advised students by businessmen who
to use Monday for study. In view of the are members of supporting
aims of the College, it must be realised churches. Limited as these are, it
that part time work is a lower priority than has been the College’s experience
study and ministry. Part-time work must that all students find sufficient
not interfere with those requirements. part-time work to support their
People who come to ACM do so to train needs, bearing in mind the Lord’s
for ministry and this is their first priority. Any provision through other means.
work undertaken must be subject to, and fit
in with, the College program and schedule. International students have
It must not stand in the way of either study specific limitations on their
or ministry training. employment due to visa
conditions and so are not able to
undertake the same opportunities
as local students.
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campus
LIFE
Spiritual Life Chapel Prayer
The effectiveness of a servant Chapel is held each Friday Prayer is an important aspect of community
of the Lord is not determined morning. These sessions include life. Students and faculty come together
only by academics and ministry worship services, prayer meetings formally for prayer before classes Tuesday-
competence, but also by spiritual and messages by members of Thursday. Prayer chapels are also scattered
maturity. The College seeks to the faculty, pastors, missionaries throughout the school year. On the last
encourage every student in their and other Christian leaders. As Friday before graduation, students and
daily walk with the Lord, being an integral part of the College’s faculty meet for devotion, prayer, testimony
filled, led and empowered by training, attendance is required and sharing in a special communion service.
His Spirit, through regular chapel of each full-time student. All
services, prayer meetings, personal applications for exemptions must
fellowship, lectures and discipleship. be made in writing to the Principal. Counselling
Counselling is readily available to all students.
The Principal, Academic Dean, Dean of
Students, other faculty members, senior
students, local church pastors and disciplers
make themselves available for one-to-one (or
couple to couple for husbands and wives)
counselling. Students are encouraged to
feel free to contact any of these people for
counsel.
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STANDARDS
college
Student Lifestyle
All faculty, staff and students are a reflection harassment; lying; disrespect
of the College they attend. As such, we to authority; gossip; gluttony;
desire that the impression given by them, cheating; carousing; significant
wherever they are and whatever they are financial irresponsibility and so on.
doing, would lead people to thank God Please notice that we care not just
for the ministry of the College as they see about activities but attitude.
holiness and godliness in action.
In addition, as per our core values, we
desire to develop character that: Access & Equity Attendance &
• expresses vulnerability and teachability in Absenteeism
It is the College’s policy that
accountable relationships;
training is available to all Attendance at all classes and chapel
• desires to connect with people in
applicants, regardless of gender, sessions is required. If, because of
authentic ways;
race or physical disability, unavoidable circumstances a student
• is sensitive to needs and is willing to
provided the other entry is unable to attend a class or chapel,
respond appropriately;
criteria are met, such as prior it is their responsibility to contact the
• embraces self-discipline as a means to
educational achievement. The College or the lecturer directly ahead
maturity and ministry effectiveness;
College therefore enrols both of time to communicate such absence.
• is being inwardly transformed by grace.
male and female students of This also applies to any official function
Rather than being prescriptive with respect different ethnic backgrounds and of the college. Unexcused absenteeism
to lifestyle expectations, we would prefer to welcomes the cultural diversity is to be penalised by grade reduction
tackle individual issues and/or grey areas that such a mixture brings. The where a student misses 20% or more
according to the following principles which College also provides support of the required lectures.
we have expressed as questions: to applicants with physical
• “Can I ask the Lord’s blessing on what I disabilities, depending on the Austudy students are required to
am doing?” nature of the disability. During attend lectures as a condition of that
• “Will it help me mature as a Christian?” training all students are to receive payment and ACM is required to
• “Would I be ashamed doing this if Jesus equal opportunity to develop report absenteeism. Student failure in
were to come right now?” their potential as servants of God this regards may impact payments.
• “What effect will it have on others?” and every effort is to be made to
• “Can I genuinely thank God for this assist them. This may mean the
activity?” provision of additional support
We readily recognise the differences of to overcome barriers such as
conviction in some areas of behaviour. blindness or proficiency in English.
However, we believe that the principles The Principal is responsible to
above, when honestly applied, will clarify ensure that no applicant or
what activities students should and should enrolled student is disadvantaged
not be engaged in. For example, the on account of a lack on the part
following list of poor lifestyle choices are of the College. Any complaint in
unacceptable (for all believers, not just this area is to be directed to the
students, staff and faculty): intoxication, Principal who will investigate it
illicit drug use; sexual immorality; sexual and ensure the policy is being
adhered to.
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STANDARDS
college
Cheating Sexual Harassment Breaches of Conduct in
Student Lifestyle
The College expects the highest The College as a Christian
standards of Christian behaviour organisation requires its staff Breaches of conduct will be investigated in
from its staff members and students. members to live according to the first instance by the Dean of Students
As an academic institution, standards of biblical spirituality and then, if necessary, by the Principal. Any
the integrity of each student’s and morality, which prohibit decision made by the Dean of Students
educational achievement is a high inappropriate sexual behaviour, may be appealed by the student. The whole
priority and therefore any form including sexual harassment. Any matter will then be referred to the Principal
of cheating will not be tolerated. verbal communication or physical in light of that appeal by the student,
Cheating includes copying other attention that is deemed to be whereupon a final decision will be given.
people’s work and presenting it sexual harassment by staff members
The student will have received a written
as one’s own (plagiarism), as well will not be tolerated and will result
statement of the allegation(s) against him/
as having unlawful assistance in in disciplinary action, which may
her, and has the right to attend (with
examination situations, such as the include the loss of employment.
witnesses) a meeting with the Dean of
use of written notes not allowed Where necessary, such behaviour
Students and the Principal. In consideration
by the assessment procedure. All will be reported to the appropriate
of all the evidence the Principal may dismiss
instances of cheating are to be authority. This also applies to
the allegation(s) where there is no case to
reported to the Principal, who will relationships among the students.
answer, or give the student a disciplinary
investigate the matter. A student All staff members are responsible
warning, implement a disciplinary probation,
found guilty of plagiarism in written to report instances of any such
a suspension, or expulsion according to the
assignments will fail the assignment. harassment to the Principal for
seriousness of a proven breach of conduct.
A second offence will result in action.
failing the subject and possible Should it be deemed necessary, further
suspension from the College. Any appeal may be made by the student (after
cheating in exam settings will being notified by the Principal in writing
result in failing the subject and of his final decision) to the Chairman of
suspension from the College. the Board of the College. Such an appeal
must be made in writing and a personal
interview will be granted by the Board, with
the Principal and any other Faculty or Board
members absented, to deal with the appeal.
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GRIEVANCE POLICY
student
Student Grievance Policy
Adelaide College of Ministries ensures that students have access to a fair and
equitable procedure for dealing with grievances, and provides an avenue
for students to appeal against decisions which affect the student’s progress.
Every effort will be made by Adelaide College of Ministries to resolve a
student’s grievances.
Step 1: Internal Step 3: State Training Authority
If any student believes they have a Where a grievance cannot be resolved
legitimate grievance concerning the internally or by external mediation
College’s operation, then the matter should with an independent agency, then the
be first referred to the Dean of Students, College advises students to seek further
either orally or in writing. If that approach assistance from:
does not resolve the matter, then the
The Quality Branch
student should refer the matter to the
Department of Further Education,
Principal for resolution, either orally or in
Employment, Science and
writing.
Technology Education Centre
If the matter warrants further action in Level 4, 11 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA
response to no satisfaction being obtained 5000
at that level, then the student should raise (GPO Box 320, Adelaide SA 5001)
the matter in writing with the College Telephone: (08) 8226 3065
Board. The College Board (with any Faculty International: 00 11 618 8226 3065
Board members absented) is the final
internal authority in such cases. The Office of the Training Advocate
Ground Floor
55 Currie Street (entrance doors at Bus
Step 2: Independent Agency
Stop W1 on Currie Street)
If the matter cannot be resolved to the
Adelaide SA 5000
student’s satisfaction by reference to the
(GPO Box 320 Adelaide SA 5001)
College Board then the student may use an
independent agency to act as a mediator
Office hours: Monday to Friday
on his/her behalf, such as:
8.30am – 5.30pm
Phone (toll free): 1800 006 488
Centacare
The 1800 006 488 phone service
33 Carey Street, Salisbury SA 5108
is monitored after hours in
Telephone: 08 8250 3694
urgent circumstances – in urgent
Fax: 08 8281 4322
circumstances please leave a message
Email: salisbury@centacare.org.au
so an officer can contact you as soon
There is a directory of services on the as possible.
Australian Dispute Resolution Website: Email: trainingadvocate@sa.gov.au
www.ausdispute.unisa.edu.au/index.htm.
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ACTIVITIES
student
Opportunities for Ministry
The focus of ACM’s training is the ministry of the local church, and thus the
ministry opportunities available to students are as varied as that of the local
church in which they are serving. There are a number of churches that are
associated with the College and the following list will give some idea as to
the range of possibilities.
Church Planting Church Services
Involving a wide range of the Preaching, song-leading, chairing
following ministry options and testimony
Pastoral Visitation Camping Ministry
Hospital, shut-in, counselling, Organising, counselling, sports and
shepherding and follow-up catering
Outreach Visitation Beach Missions
Door knocking, invitation to special Varied in association with O.A.C.
activities and follow-up of contacts Ministries
Sunday School School Adventure Clubs
Assisting or leading, teaching and With the churches or O.A.C.
organising Ministries
Home Groups There is not the scope in this
Assisting or leading, teaching, catalogue to detail every possible
organising and discipleship ministry but we trust that this list will
inspire you to consider serving Christ
Music Ministry through the local church.
Singing. sound, lighting and
instrumental
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ACTIVITIES
student
Lecture Schedule & Commitment to Student Handbook
Study Requirements Ministry
The Student Handbook, a handy
A lecture schedule is made available for Ministry is an integral part of guide to life on the College campus,
the new academic year. It outlines the the training of each person at is distributed by the Academic Dean
scheduled classes for each semester. the College and demands are to all enrolled students. It includes
Lectures are held on Tuesday through to made on each student’s time for academic, library and financial
Friday, usually between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 involvement in the week-to-week regulations, and procedures, policies
p.m. Required night classes are scheduled program of a local church. This and other instructions regarding
throughtout the year on Tuesday & is not an optional extra, but an student life. The handbook is
Thursday evenings. One period is set aside essential aspect of the course. distributed to approved applicants
each week for chapel, which is designed to It is assessed as a part of the prior to the commencement of the
encourage our devotional life as individuals student’s course work, alongside academic year (as early as possible in
and a community. the other academic requirements. the new year).
Thus each student will need
A full-time degree student averages a to consider the commitment
minimum of 16 hours in lectures and 1 required in this area as well as the
hour in chapel per week. Study periods lecture and study demands.
are built into the daily schedule to provide
There will be ministry scheduled
opportunity for the students to use the
during the week (kid’s club, home
library facilities and speak with lecturers
group studies, various meetings),
concerning their assignments or other
along with the regular Sunday
matters.
commitments. It will also be
It is expected that a minimum of two hours necessary to set aside a minimum
of study will be required for each hour of of one hour for discipleship with
lectures in the Degree program and so a one’s coach in ministry.
minimum of 32 hours of study is necessary
in an average lecture week. This is only a
guide and there will be variations according
to workload and ability, but one may plan a
weekly schedule using this amount of time
as a basic guide.
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ACTIVITIES
student
Student Representatives
ACM has two student representatives. These positions are designed to provide
the student body with representation to the faculty and also act as a liaison
from the faculty to the student body. They provide leadership and pastoral
support for the student body.
The following responsibilities • Act as the public relations officer on behalf
are required of the student of the College for visitors to the campus
representatives: during the normal lecture weeks (i.e.
welcome visitors, introduce them to other
• Provide leadership in the
students, make sure they are catered for at
planning of student activities, such
morning teatime or lunchtime, etc).
as BBQs, social gatherings, etc.
These should be no more than • Act as the student spokesperson if any
twice per term and no less than comment is required of the students for
once per term. media reports or press releases.
• Represent the student body
at official College functions as
required (such as promotional
evenings). One of the reps will
speak at graduation on behalf of
the graduating class.
• Provide pastoral care for the
student body (in conjunction with
the faculty).
• Meet with the faculty fortnightly
(or as needed) to discuss student
matters.
• Report any concerns, problems
or encouragements to the Principal,
Academic Dean or Dean of
Students as they occur.
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MINISTRIES
extension
Faculty Ministries Pastoral Support
Placement Service
The faculty members of the Adelaide The College is grateful for the many
College of Ministries are in constant The College does not operate a friends who support the College
demand as speakers at conferences, Bible formal pastoral placement service. in prayer and finances. They are a
teaching seminars, camps of various kinds No graduate of the college is constant encouragement and cause
and conventions. They also preach and guaranteed a ministry position. for praise. The policy of the College is
teach in many churches in Adelaide, However, the college receives to inform friends of needs and to solicit
country towns, interstate and overseas. many more requests for graduates prayer support. Full dependence is
to be pastors, assistant pastors and placed on the Lord to direct His people
youth pastors than it has been able by His Spirit to support the College
Graduates’ Association
to meet. As a matter of fellowship, with monetary gifts.
The College has approximately 200 graduates and senior students may
In addition to donations to the General
graduates, in Australia and overseas. be put in contact with churches,
Fund, tax deductible gifts may be
Graduates are the best advertisement for but the College does not negotiate
given through the Building Fund and
the College and, as such, have pointed to place, or even to recommend.
Library Fund. Supporters of the College
many prospective students to ACM. Many students have received
are also encouraged to consider giving
invitations as a result of ministry trips
through wills and bequests. Many
Church Planting organised by the College involving
books from the libraries of pastors and
faculty and students.
Over the years, College faculty and Christian workers have been donated
Ministry opportunities are listed on
students have started several new to the College library. (Others have
the College website:
churches in the Adelaide area which given time and expertise). There are
www.acm.sa.edu.au
are now pastored by ACM graduates. many ways in which people are able
The College is committed to supporting to assist the College in its day to day
church planting in Adelaide, country
Seminars & Conferences operation and they are all valuable
areas, cities of Australia and overseas. Adelaide College of Ministries has and appreciated.
ACM graduates have also planted a keen desire to offer its resident
Every person or church sharing
churches in such places as New Zealand, faculty for teaching outside its
financially in the College is investing
Singapore and Malaysia. regular program. Many take
in the preparation of students who
advantage of the regular subjects
faithfully communicate God’s Word
during the daytime but this is not
in today’s world. To all, sincere
always suitable. The College holds
appreciation is expressed.
evening classes on Tuesdays &
Thursdays for interested people.
Course subjects are available on
request. The College also plans
special meetings for graduates and
pastors. Often overseas speakers are
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PERSONNEL
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The Board
The Board of Adelaide College of Ministries is made up of selected
representatives from supporting churches, plus the Principal.
Board Chairman Les Crawford
Andrew Downes Elder, Oakden Baptist Church
Pastor, Aldinga Bay Baptist Academic Dean of ACM
Principal Daniel Griffin
Thomas Golding Accountant
Adelaide College of Ministries Southern Vales Christian College
Public Officer
Travis Johnson
Youth Ministries Australia
Treasurer
Andrew Meinel
National Business Development
Manager - Keyinvest
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PERSONNEL
college
The Faculty Les Crawford Greg Burgess
Academic Dean Senior Lecturer
Dr. Thomas Golding Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
Principal B.App.Sc Curtin University, 1986
Qualifications:
Senior Lecturer
Certificate in Christian Camping,
Adv Dip Ministries, ACM, 1992
Qualifications: Christian Youth Camps, 1976
BA Business Management, ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary,
Dip BS (Dux), Word of Life Bible
University of Northern Iowa, 1981 Texas, USA, 2002
Institute (Sydney), 1977
ThM Christian Education, Experience:
Dip BS, Victory School of Ministries,
Dallas Theological Seminary, 1985 Actuarial Officer, National Mutual Life,
1980
Perth, 1987–1990
PhD Bible Exposition,
Graduate Bethel Teachers’ Clinic,
Dallas Theological Seminary, 2003 Church planting, Hills Baptist Church,
1980
Bridgewater, SA, 1992
Experience:
MDiv Summa Cum Laude,
Assistant Pastor, Perry Bible Church, Pastor, Moree Baptist Church,
The Master’s Seminary, 1993
1985–1990 1993–2000
Certificate IV in Workplace
Pastor, Broken Hill Christian Fellowship, Commenced ACM 2002
Assessment, 1996
1990–1996
Currently pursuing a PhD through Geoff Hohneck
Commenced ACM 1996 Student Dean
Columbia International University
Field Education Officer
Experience:
Lecturer
Christian Camping Counsellor/
Director, 1974–1977 Qualifications:
BA(Christian Ministries), ACM, 2001
Dean of Students, Victory School
of Ministries, 1980–1981 Masters in Religious Education,
Cornerstone University/Asian
Elder/Pastor, Oakden Baptist
Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009
Church, 1982 to present
Experience:
Academic Dean of ACM,
Agriculture and Dairy Farming,
1982–1990, 1993 to present
1974–1995
Lecturer, Logos Bible Institute, Los
Elder/Teacher, Huntly Christian
Angeles, CA, USA, 1991–1992
Assembly, NZ, 1987–1997
Commenced ACM 1982
Mission Work, West Bank, Israel,
1998–1999
Commenced ACM 2002
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PERSONNEL
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Visiting Lecturers
Rev. Dr. Noel Due Geoff Smith Dr. Robert Vajko
Qualifications: Qualifications: Qualifications:
BA (Biblical Education) Magna
Diploma of Theology, BCSA, 1981 Diploma, New Zealand Assembly
Cum Laude, Columbia International
Bible School, Auckland, NZ, 1971
Bachelor of Theology (Hons), University, 1962
Flinders University, 1986 CBS (Biblical Studies), Dallas
MA (Missions) Magna Cum Laude,
Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX,
Doctor of Ministry, Reformed Trinity Evangelical Divinity School,
USA, 1989
Theological Seminary, 2003 1975
Experience:
Experience: D.E.A. (Diplôme des Etudes
Lecturer, Totara Springs Christian Approfondies [Diploma of Advanced
Lecturer in Pastoral Theology and Centre, Matamata, NZ, 1990-1993 Studies]) Faculté Libre de Theôlogié
Course Leader, HTC, 1996-2004 Evangeliqué de Vaux-sur-Seine, France,
Resident Theological Consultant
Senior Pastor, Coromandel Baptist & Research, Kiwi Ranch Christian 1985
Church, 2004-present Trust, NZ, 2005-present
D Miss, Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School, 1996
Steve Early R. Todd Stanton
Experience:
Qualifications: Qualifications: Missionary in France, 1965–1995 with
Graduate Diploma in Christian BA, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, The Evangelical Alliance Mission;
Studies, Regent College, 1990 (MCS 1992
candidate) Adjunct Professor of Missiology,
MDiv, Master’s Seminary, CA, USA, Tyndale Theological Seminary, Holland,
Experience: 1996 1987-1995
Missionary with SIM International,
ThM, Old Testament, Master’s Lecturer ACM, 1996-2005
Ethiopia, East Africa, 1987 to present
Seminary, CA, USA, 2000
PhD candidate, Sydney University
Experience:
Lecturer, Logos Bible Institute, Los
Angeles, CA, USA, 1996–1999
Lecturer, ACM, 2000–2005
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PERSONNEL
college
Ray Williams The Staff
Qualifications:
Diane Golding
BME, Georgia Institute of Administrator (Volunteer)
Technology, 1974
Commenced ACM
MDiv in Cross Cultural Ministries, December 2003
CIU, USA, 1983
DMin (Missions), CIU, 2009 Tamarin Faller
Secretary/Reception (Part-time)
Experience:
Commenced ACM
Missionary with TEAM for 20
April 2010
years
Served 7 years in Zimbabwe in
Heather Brazil
Church Planting and Administration
Library (Volunteer)
United Arab Emirates 1992–1999
Commenced ACM
Marti Williams August 1993
Qualifications
Tamara Wenham
LPN, Hinsdale Sanitarium and
Library (Volunteer)
Hospital School of Practical
Nursing, 1972 Commenced ACM
February 2011
BA History/Secondary Education,
Wheaton College, 1977 Sean Vincent
Web Site Management (Part-time)
MA Bible/Missions, Columbia
International University, 1983 Commenced ACM
February 2008
Experience
Missionary with TEAM
(Zimbabwe 1984–1992, United
Arab Emirates 1992–1999)
Church Planting and Women’s
Ministry, Adelaide, 2000–present
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DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
college
what DOES
A. The Scriptures B. The Doctrine of God
We believe that the Old and New We believe that God is spirit, eternally
Testaments, being the completed existing in three persons - the Father,
canon of 66 books, are God’s the Son and the Holy Spirit - and these
revelation given through men and three are of one essence and equal
directed by the Holy Spirit. These in power and glory, therefore to be
Scriptures as originally given are honoured and worshipped equally as
verbally and fully inspired by the true God. God is above and separate
Holy Spirit and stand free from error from His creation yet active in it.
in any and all parts. They are the
(i) The Father
final and supreme authority.
We believe that God the Father is
the author of one eternal plan that
includes all things and He is directing
this plan to glorify Himself. Although
God is the creator of the universe and
the human race, He is the spiritual
Father only of those who receive Jesus
Christ by faith.
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DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
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ACM believe?
(ii) The Son: Jesus Christ C. Creation D. Man
We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son We believe that supernaturally We believe that man was originally
of God, is eternal and was conceived God created the world in six sinless and in perfect fellowship with
by the Holy Spirit and born a man by successive 24-hour days through God, but when tempted by Satan he
the virgin birth, sinless in nature and the mediation of Jesus Christ and sinned by disobeying God’s revealed
action. He voluntarily gave His life in the operation of the Holy Spirit. will. This act of rebellion resulted in
substitutionary death on the cross for Man is the direct creation of God, separation from God and in physical
our sins and in the same body was not in any sense the product of death. All members of the human
raised from the dead. He appeared in evolution, but made in the divine race are born in sin and are sinners
His glorified body then ascended to image. The Genesis account is the by nature and practice.
the Father as our Mediator to continue trustworthy, historical record of
forever as true God and true man. creation.
He will come again, first to receive
from the earth His own and then to
establish His righteous kingdom upon
the earth.
(iii) The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit, the
third Person of the Trinity, is eternal
and infinite. He convicts the world
of sin, righteousness and judgment;
regenerates all believers; indwells all
who are saved; baptises all believers
into the body of Christ; seals believers
until the day of redemption; bestows
spiritual gifts upon the members of
Christ’s body according to His own
will; and controls for guidance, power
and sanctification those among the
saved who are yielded to Him and
subject to His will.
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DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
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E. Salvation F. The Church G. Christian Responsibility
We believe that salvation is a free We believe that the Church is We believe that the Christian is to glorify
gift of God’s grace, offered to us on composed of all those who by faith God in personal conduct in relation to
the basis of Christ’s substitutionary have been united to the risen and his family, his vocation, his local church,
death for sin on the cross. It is ascended Son of God. The Church, his neighbour and his government. He
received personally by repentance which is distinct from Israel, began fulfils this responsibility as he submits to
and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at Pentecost and will be completed the Lordship of Christ and obeys the
and is in no way obtained or at the coming of Christ for His own Scriptures by the power of the Holy
increased by human effort. This at the rapture. All believers in this Spirit.
salvation contains within itself age, whether Jews or Gentiles,
deliverance from the guilt and are baptised by the Holy Spirit into
penalty of sin, a perfectly righteous Christ at conversion and so become
standing before God, the provisions one spiritual body of which Christ
for victory over the power of is the Head. The members of
sin, and the promise of future this Church are commanded to
glorification in God’s presence. assemble in local churches for
worship, instruction in the Word,
fellowship, prayer and observance
of the ordinances of baptism and
the Lord’s Supper. The commission
of Christ to His Church is to
communicate the gospel to both
Jew and Gentile.
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H. Spiritual Gifts I. Satan J. The Future Plan Of God
We believe that spiritual gifts are We believe that Satan was We believe that the next event in
divinely given and sovereignly originally a creature of God of the prophetic plan of God is the
distributed by the Holy Spirit to every the highest order, but through coming of Jesus Christ to rapture the
member of the body of Christ. The pride fell and became the Church. During the following seven-
purpose of these gifts is to glorify archenemy of God, and the year tribulation period God will pour
God and to edify the church to fulfil deceiver of humanity. As the out judgments on the unbelieving
its divinely appointed task. There are ruler of this world, Satan holds world. The climax of this period of
gifts given to enable every believer to unbelievers in bondage through judgment will be the physical return
share in the ministry of edification and the oppressive anti-God system of Jesus Christ to the earth in great
growth of the church. Revelation is he has created and wars against power and glory to establish His
not ongoing, tongues are neither the the saints. Though his powers literal kingdom over all nations for
sign of the baptism of the Spirit nor are supernatural, they are strictly one thousand years. During the
of spirituality, and Christ’s atonement limited under the rule of a millennium, Israel will occupy a place
does not demand physical healing. The sovereign God. He was judged of honour and blessing in fulfillment
exercise of spiritual gifts must always be at the cross and therefore his final of the covenant promise made to
consistent with Scripture. doom is certain. her in the Old Testament. Then the
wicked dead will be raised bodily,
judged at the great white throne,
and cast into the lake of fire where
they will consciously suffer forever.
All believers, however, will enjoy the
presence of God forever in a new
heaven and new earth.
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CODE
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Training and Skills Commission Code of Practice
for Registered Higher Education Organisations
Introduction Provision of Training & Adelaide College of Ministries monitors and
This Code of Practice provides
Assessment Services assesses the performance and progress of its
participants.
the basis for good practice Adelaide College of Ministries has
in the marketing, operation, polices and management practices Adelaide College of Ministries ensures that
financing and administration of which maintain high professional teaching staff are not only suitably qualified
education and training services standards in the delivery of higher but are also sensitive to the cultural and
by Adelaide College of Ministries education services, and which learning needs of participants, and it provides
Inc, a registered higher education safeguard the interests and welfare training for our staff as required.
organisation registered in South of participants and/or clients. Adelaide College of Ministries ensures that
Australia by the Training and Skills assessments are conducted in a manner
Adelaide College of Ministries
Commission. which meets the specifiations of accredited
maintains a learning environment
For the purposes of this Code that is conducive to the success of courses.
“participant” refers to any person, participants. Adelaide College of Ministries is committed to
participating in education delivered access and equity principles and processes in
Adelaide College of Ministries has
by this organisation. A “client” is the delivery of its services.
the capacity to deliver and assess
a person or organisation who
the qualifications for which it has
may enter into a contract with the
been registered, provide adequate
registered training organisation
facilities, and use methods and
for the delivery of education and
materials appropriate to the
training services.
learning and assessment needs of
participants.
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Issuance Of Qualifications contract arrangements with the qualifications, payment arrangements,
organisation. refund conditions and any other
Adelaide College of Ministries issues
matters that place obligations on
qualifications and Statements of Attainment No false or misleading comparisons
participants or clients.
to participants who meet the required are drawn with any other training
outcomes of a qualification or unit organisation or qualification. Adelaide College of Ministries
course, in accordance with the AQF will provide, on an annual basis,
Implementation Handbook. a statement by an appropriately
Financial Standards qualified accountant attesting to the
Adelaide College of Ministries notifies
Adelaide College of Ministries finanical viability of the organisation
the Department of Further Education,
has measures to ensure that and capacity to deliver the course for
Employment, Science and Technology of
participants and clients receive which it is registered.
qualifications issued within the specified
a refund of fees for services not
timeframe.
provided, including services not
provided as a result of the financial
Marketing of Training & Assessment failure of the organisation.
Services Adelaide College of Ministries has
Adelaide College of Ministries markets and a refund policy that is fair and
advertises its products and services in an equitable and this policy is made
ethical manner. available to all participants and
clients prior to enrolment.
Adelaide College of Ministries gains
written permission from a participant or Adelaide College of Ministries
client before using information about that ensures that the contractual and
individual or organisation in any marketing financial relationship between
materials. the participant/client and the
organisation is fully and properly
Adelaide College of Ministries accurately
documented, and that copies of
represents our recognised courses and
the documentation are made
services to prospective participants and
available to the participant/client.
clients.
Documentation includes: the
Adelaide College of Ministries ensures
rights and responsiblities of
participants and clients are provided
participants, costs of education and
with full details of conditions in any
assessment services and issuance of
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Provision of Information Recruitment Grievance Mechanism
Adelaide College of Ministries Adelaide College of Ministries Adelaide College of Ministries ensures that
supplies accurate, relevant and up- conducts recruitment of participants and clients have access to a
to-date information to prospective participants at all times in an ethical fair and equitable process for dealing with
participants and clients covering, and responsible manner. grievances and provides an avenue for
but not limited to, matters listed in participants to appeal against decisions
Offers of course placement are
Attachment A to this Code. which affect the participants’ progress. Every
based on an assessment of the
effort will be made by Adelaide College of
Adelaide College of Ministries extent to which the qualifications,
Ministries to resolve participants’/clients’
supplies this information to proficiency and aspirations of the
grievances.
participants and clients prior to applicant are matched by the
enrolment and regularly reviews all education opportunity offered. For this purpose, Adelaide College of
information provided to ensure its Ministries has a grievance policy where a
Adelaide College of Ministries
accuracy and relevance. member of staff is identified to participants
ensures that the educational
and clients as the reference person for
background of intending
such matters. In addition, the grievance
participants is assessed by suitably
mechanism as a whole is made known to
qualified staff and/or agents, and
participants at the time of enrolment.
provides for the training of such
staff and agents, as appropriate. Where a grievance cannot be resolved
internally, Adelaide College of Ministries
advises participants and clients of the
Support Services appropriate body where they can seek
Adelaide College of Ministries further assistance.
provides adequate protection for
the health, safety and welfare of
participants and, without limiting
the ordinary meaning of such
expression, this includes adequate
and appropriate support services
in terms of academic and personal
counselling.
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Record Keeping Quality Control
Adelaide College of Ministries keeps Adelaide College of Ministries
complete and accurate records of the has documented processes and
attendance and progress of participants, appropriate mechanisms in place
as well as financial records that reflect all to ensure course outcomes are
payments and charges and the balance consistent with courses leading
due, and provides copies of these records to equivalent qualifications in an
to participants on request. Australian University.
Adelaide College of Ministries is willing to Adelaide College of Ministries
report on a confidential basis, statistical has mechanisms in place to
information on our higher education continuously improve services
courses including student load and including processes to obtain
enrolments, fields of study, student feedback from participants and
completion rates and staff statistics. clients on their satisfaction with
services they have received.
Adelaide College of Ministries
complies and will continue to
comply with the National Protocols
for Higher Education Approval
Processes.
Signed:
Principal Officer of:
Adelaide College of Ministries,
Dated: 15 / 03 / 2005
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CODE
of
PRACTICE
Attachment A
All of the following information is provided to participants by Adelaide
College of Ministries before participants enter into a contract with them:
* copy of the Code of Practice
* participant selection, enrolment
and induction/orientation
procedures
* course information, including
content and outcomes
* fees and charges, including
refund policy and exemptions
(where applicable)
* provision of language, literacy
and numeracy assessment
* participant support, including an
external support the organisation
has arranged for participant
* flexible learning and assessment
procedures
* welfare and guidance services
* appeals, complaints and
grievance procedures
* disciplinary procedures
* staff responsible for access and
equity
* credit transfer/recognition of prior
learning (RPL) arrangements
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1100 Biblical Skills 3.50 credits 1305 Biblical Studies 2 3.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
1100.1 Bible Study Methods 1.00 $420.00 1305.1 Studies in Poetical Literature 1.00 $420.00
1100.2 The Exegetical Process 1.00 $420.00 1305.2 Studies in Wisdom Literature 1.00 $420.00
1100.3 Introduction to Preaching 1.00 $420.00 1305.3 Exposition of Romans 1.00 $420.00
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1100.4 Bible Backgrounds 0.50 $210.00 In this third year core subject, Poetical Literature builds upon the
In this first year core subject, Bible Study Methods provides learners basic skills learned in Foundations for Studying and Preaching the
SUBJECTS
with a basic method for Bible study, consisting of the steps of Bible and explores the unique features and challenges involved in
observation, interpretation and application. interpreting, applying, and teaching Old Testament poetical literature
- it covers the various types of Psalms as well as how they have been
The Exegetical Process builds on the basic method of Bible study and used throughout history up to the present time.
further develops the ability to analyse grammar and outline passages,
and to extract biblical theology from texts. Wisdom Literature builds upon the basic skills learned in Foundations
for Studying and Preaching the Bible and explores the unique
Introduction to Preaching equips students with the basic knowledge features and challenges involved in interpreting, applying, and
and skills needed to prepare and deliver sermons that are biblical, teaching Old Testament wisdom literature - it covers selected portions
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relevant, interesting, and clear. of Proverbs, and most of Ecclesiastes and Job.
Bible Backgrounds exposes students to extrabiblical resources Romans builds upon the basic skills learned in Foundations for
(historical, geographical, literary, cultural) that are essential for doing Studying and Preaching the Bible and explores the unique features
biblical exegesis and equips them to use these resources. and challenges involved in interpreting, applying, and teaching the
New Testament book of Romans. A major emphasis is the resolution
and validation of difficult exegetical and theological issues.
1105 Biblical Overview 3.50 credits
1000 Exposition Electives 2.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost
1105.1 OT Survey 2.00 $840.00 No. Description Credits Cost
1105.2 NT Survey 1.50 $630.00 1000.1 Studies in the Pentateuch 1.00 $420.00
1000.2 Studies in Old Testament Narrative 1.00 $420.00
This first year core subject is an introduction to and overview of the
basic data of the Old and New Testaments as a foundation for later 1000.3 Studies in Prophetical Literature 1.00 $420.00
in-depth study. 1000.4 Studies in the Gospels 1.00 $420.00
1000.5 Studies in the Pauline Epistles 1.00 $420.00
1000.6 Exposition of Hebrews 1.00 $420.00
1000.7 Studies in the General Epistles 1.00 $420.00
1205 Biblical Studies 1 3.50 credits 1000.8 Exposition of Revelation 1.00 $420.00
This subject is composed of two of the following one credit units:
No. Description Credits Cost Studies in the Pentateuch; Old Testament Narrative; Prophetical
1205.1 Studies in Narrative Literature 0.50 $210.00 Literature; Studies in the Gospels; Pauline Epistles; Hebrews; General
1205.2 Exposition of Genesis 1.00 $420.00 Epistles; Revelation.
1205.3 Exposition of Acts 1.00 $420.00 Each unit covers introductory material, such as date, authorship,
1205.4 Preaching & Teaching Narrative 1.00 $420.00 original audience, etc. and the literary structure of the book, together
with the book’s argument. It also includes a selected exposition
In this second year core subject, Studies in Narrative Literature builds
passages within the book and a discussion of major interpretive
upon the basic skills learned in Bible Study Methods and explores
issues.
the unique features and challenges involved in studying and using
narrative literature.
Exposition of Genesis introduces students to the book of Genesis so
2010 Faculty Directed Study 2.00 credits
that they continue to develop their ability to interpret and apply (Old
Testament) narrative, with a special emphasis on the covenants and No. Description Credits Cost
God’s unfolding plan of redemption. 2010 Faculty Directed Study 2.00 $840.00
Exposition of Acts introduces students to the book of Acts so This subject is designed to allow second or third year students
that they continue to develop their ability to interpret and apply an opportunity to explore an area of interest in either a biblical,
(New Testament) narrative with a special emphasis on a proper theological or ministry context by conducting independent research
understanding of the church, its mission, and its practices. on an approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member.
Preaching & Teaching Narrative reinforces and further develops the The following elements are included: selection and approval of a
principles learned in Introduction to Preaching and gives special topic, presentation of a proposed bibliography on the agreed topic,
attention to the development and preaching of sermons from consultation with the faculty member for direction and structure
narrative passages of both the Old and New Testaments, which are of the study, presentation of a completed research paper with
exegetically sound, interesting and practical. accompanying annotated bibliography.
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SYNOPSIS
3100 Greek Grammar 3.00 credits 4000 Seminars in Theology 3.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
3100 Greek Grammar 3.00 $1260 4000.1 Theology Proper 1.00 $420.00
Beginning with the alphabet, this first year subject seeks to explain 4000.2 Bibliology 1.00 $420.00
the various grammatical categories of the Koine Greek language, 4000.3 Christology 1.00 $420.00
of
i.e. nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs (including mood, tense and 4000.4 Pneumatology 1.00 $420.00
voice), participles, and infinitives. In addition, students will read 4000.5 Soteriology 1.00 $420.00
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publicly in class through the book of 1 John and the first 3 chapters 4000.6 Ecclesiology 1.00 $420.00
of John’s Gospel in Koine Greek. During lectures, students will learn
4000.7 Angelology 1.00 $420.00
new aspects of grammar and gaining fluency in Greek reading,
and will go through the workbook exercises (including parsing and 4000.8 Eschatology 1.00 $420.00
translations) in weekly tutorials. This elective allows for a selection of 3 credits from the following
1 credit units of study: Theology Proper, Bibliology, Christology,
Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Angelology and Eschatology.
3200 Greek Exegesis 2.50 credits Theology Proper focuses on the recent debate concerning God’s
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infinity with respect to power and knowledge and examines the
nature of God’s sovereignty and knowledge.
No. Description Credits Cost
3200 Greek Exegesis 2.50 $1050 Bibliology focuses on the ongoing debate concerning the accuracy
and authority of biblical revelation and examines the nature of God’s
This second year subject reviews first year Greek grammar and then
word and how it is best described.
covers intermediate Greek grammar, including various uses of the
genitive and dative case, moods, infinitives, participles, the definite Christology focuses on the ongoing debate concerning the historical
article, tenses, voice and conditional sentences. reality of person and work of Christ, with special attention to the
authenticity and accuracy of the Gospel accounts.
It also covers the exegetical process, including phrasing diagrams,
syntactical analysis, textual criticism, word studies, validations, Pneumatology focuses on the ongoing debate concerning the
exegetical outlining and theological outlining, using the N.T. book of continuance or otherwise of the sign gifts, such as miracles and
Philippians. healing, as well as prophecy and tongues.
Soteriology focuses on the continuing debate concerning the nature
of salvation, with particular focus on God’s role and people’s role
in it, and addresses the relationships between human depravity,
3205 Hebrew Grammar 3.00 credits
regeneration and faith.
No. Description Credits Cost Ecclesiology focuses on the current discussion of the nature of the
church in light of the emerging church movement and older debate
3205 Hebrew Grammar 3.00 $1260
on local and universal concepts of church.
This second year subject aims to provide learners with an introductory
Angelology focuses on the recent debate concerning the activity of
knowledge and basic grammatical skills in biblical Hebrew as an aid to
demons, particularly focusing on demon possession and the Christian.
studying the Old Testament, and as a foundation for more advanced
study of the language. It covers all aspects of Hebrew grammar, Eschatology focuses on the ongoing debate concerning the present
including the alphabet (both consonants and vowels), the definite and future kingdom of God, with special attention to the Millennium.
article, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, pronouns and pronominal
suffixes, conjunctions, and all verbal forms.
4100 Theological Overview 2.00 credits
3305 Hebrew Exegesis 2.50 credits No. Description Credits Cost
4100.1 Survey of Doctrine 1.00 $420.00
No. Description Credits Cost 4100.2 Introduction to Logic 0.50 $210.00
3305 Hebrew Exegesis 2.50 $1050 4100.3 Effective Written Communication 0.50 $210.00
This third year subject provides students with the specialised In this first year core subject, Survey of Doctrine covers introductory
knowledge and skills necessary to translate and exegete passages theological methodology, various categories of theology and an
in the Hebrew Bible for use in preparing Bible studies and sermons. overview of evangelical doctrine.
It is an intermediate study of Hebrew reinforcing the grammar Introduction to Logic covers the nature of thinking, logic’s types and
learned in the previous Hebrew language module and focusing on laws, syllogisms, obversion, contraposition and fallacies.
exegesis of specific texts. Syntactical categories are expanded, as is the
understanding of discourse analysis. Effective Written Communication covers understanding literary
structure and English expression, doing research, organising material,
creating footnotes and a bibliography, and editing.
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4001 Alternative Belief Systems 3.00 credits 4200 Theological Studies 4.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
4001.1 Introduction to Philosophy 1.00 $420.00 4200.1 Prolegomena & Knowing the Bible 0.50 $210.00
4001.2 Introduction to World Religions 1.00 $420.00 4200.2 Knowing God 0.50 $210.00
4001.3 Modern Cults 1.00 $420.00 4200.3 Knowing the Holy Spirit 0.50 $210.00
of
Introduction to Philosophy covers definitions of key terms, a 4200.4 Knowing Christ 0.50 $210.00
description and brief history of philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, logic, 4200.5 Knowing Salvation 0.75 $315.00
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epistemology, contemporary philosophy, including pragmatism and 4200.6 Knowing the Church 0.50 $210.00
existentialism, the philosophy of religion and offers suggestions for a 4200.7 Knowing Angels 0.25 $105.00
Christian response. 4200.8 Knowing Last Things 0.50 $210.00
Introduction to World Religions covers the definition and This second year core subject presents a systematic study of the
characteristics of world religions, the history and teaching of the key doctrines of the Christian faith, building on the Survey of
major world religions, including Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Doctrine completed in first year studies. There will be an emphasis
Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism, and offers suggestions in on formulating and defending preferred views, as well as applying
relating to their adherents.
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relevant truths to Christian life and ministry.
Modern Cults covers the definition and characteristics of cults, the Prolegomena covers theological method, various approaches to
history and teaching of selected modern cults, including Jehovah’s theology, and the starting point and categories in systematic theology.
Witnesses, Mormonism, Christadelphianism, Christian Science,
Scientology, and Freemasonry, as well as introducing the new age Knowing the Bible covers its structure and divisions, revelation and
movement and occultism, and offers suggestions in relating to their inspiration, canonicity, textual criticism, and translations.
adherents. Knowing God covers his incomprehensibility, incommunicable and
communicable attributes, the trinity and fatherhood.
Knowing the Holy Spirit covers his personality, deity, current ministry,
4005 Church History Elective 2.00 credits
spiritual gifts and symbols.
No. Description Credits Cost Knowing Christ covers his deity, theophanies, incarnation, humanity,
offices and ministry.
4005.1 Ante-Nicean Fathers 1.00 $420.00
4005.2 Post-Nicean Fathers 1.00 $420.00 Knowing Salvation covers the origin, nature and fall of humanity,
4005.3 Medieval Thought 1.00 $420.00 origin and nature of sin, definition of salvation, the atonement,
fundamental concepts, sanctification, eternal security and assurance.
4005.4 Reformation Studies 1.00 $420.00
4005.5 First Great Awakening 1.00 $420.00 Knowing the Church covers its nature, metaphors, inauguration,
4005.6 Second Great Awakening 1.00 $420.00 organisation, worship, ordinances, leadership, and contemporary
challenges.
4005.7 Evangelicalism in Victorian England 1.00 $420.00
4005.8 History of Pentecostalism 1.00 $420.00 Knowing Angels covers the existence, nature and activity of both holy
4005.9 20th Cent. Theology & Theologians 1.00 $420.00 and fallen angels.
The subject is composed of two credits of electives from the one Knowing Last Things covers interpretation of prophecy, covenant
credit options listed above, and each topic covers an introduction theology, dispensationalism and millennial views.
to the historical context, biographical information on the key people
involved, survey of the relevant literature, analysis of the theology,
analysis of the immediate and long term impact of the individual/ 4305 Church History Overview 2.00 credits
movement.
No. Description Credits Cost
4305 Church History Overview 2.00 $840.00
4301 Engaging Culture 2.00 credits
This third year core subject surveys the major periods of church
history, incorporating key figures, writings, foes, and concepts for each
No. Description Credits Cost era (i.e. Infant, Adolescent, Roman, Reformation, Denominational and
4301.1 Christian Apologetics 1.00 $420.00 Global church eras).
4301.2 Christian Ethics 1.00 $420.00
It also presents a more detailed analysis of the early, medieval and
In this third year core subject, Christian ethics covers the basis of modern church periods giving special attention to key people, events
morality, the various possible ethical systems and selected current and doctrinal developments.
ethical issues, such as euthanasia, abortion, homosexuality, copyright,
war and artificial reproduction.
Christian apologetics covers the role of apologetics, apologetical
methodology and apologetical issues, such as the existence of God,
the reliability of the Bible, the historicity of Jesus and the problem of
suffering.
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4320 Thesis 3.00 credits 5102 Leadership Essentials 2.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
4320 Thesis 3.00 $1260 5102.1 Models of Leadership 1.00 $420.00
This third year subject provides an opportunity for students to 5102.2 Biblical Language Tools 1.00 $420.00
research a topic in biblical or theological studies and write a short Models of Leadership covers the various models of leadership, both
of
thesis presenting their findings. There are strict guidelines in format, secular and biblical, with a view to forming one’s own philosophy of
scheduling, size, etc., which must be adhered to. Only students leadership – it considers questions of leadership style, leadership fit
SUBJECTS
evidencing advanced research and writing skills will be permitted to and function, and leadership context.
take this module.
Biblical Language Tools covers the basic skills necessary for
accessing the original languages of the Bible to enhance personal
5100 Ministry Overview 2.00 credits understanding of the biblical text, including knowledge of the
Hebrew and Greek alphabets, transliteration, simple grammatical
concepts and the use of English tools, such as lexicons and
No. Description Credits Cost
concordances, in written or electronic media.
5100.1 Missional Church 1.00 $420.00
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5100.2 Christianity & Culture 0.50 $210.00
5100.3 Introduction to World Views 0.50 $210.00
5103 Women’s Ministry 1 2.50 credits
In this first year core subject, the Missional Church covers historical
background, current context, the missional church movement,
No. Description Credits Cost
including the emergent church, and strategies for implementation of
effective church mission. Biblical Perspectives of Women’s
5103.1 0.75 $315.00
Ministry
Christianity & Culture covers basic cultural anthropology, historical
5103.2 Practical Issues of Women’s
background on the interaction between Christianity and culture, 0.75 $315.00
Ministry
current cultural issues facing the church and a suggested process to
address those issues effectively. 5103.3 Gender Communication 1.00 $420.00
Introduction to World Views covers the definition of worldview Biblical Perspectives of Women’s Ministry discusses womanhood
and its various types, the shift in Western culture, Postmodernism, and manhood and the various biblical perspectives on the roles
globalisation and the Christian worldview. women may hold in the church and in general ministry settings.
Practical Issues of Women’s Ministry covers the practical issues for
women involved in ministry and the options available for them
5101 Personal Skills 2.00 credits to exercise their spiritual gifts in the church and para-church
organizations.
No. Description Credits Cost Gender Communication considers the impact of students’ gender
5101.1 Spiritual Disciplines 0.50 $210.00 on ministry, thinking and personal communication skills, and the
5101.2 Personal Development 0.50 $210.00 methods of communicating more effectively between genders.
5101.3 Christian & Money 0.50 $210.00
5101.4 Family Life 0.50 $210.00
Personal Development is a first year core topic and covers the
discovery, exploration, and development of each student’s unique
identity, personality, temperament, spiritual gifting, personal
passion & style, and life experience, with a view to assisting in the
identification of God’s calling.
Spiritual Disciplines covers the need for and importance of Christian
spiritual disciplines, their definition and application, including
meditation, Bible study, spiritual journaling, worship, silence &
solitude, fasting and sabbath-keeping.
Family Life covers God’s plan for marriage & parenting, His standards
for singles, wives & husbands, biblical leadership in the home, the
remodelling marriage, the family & the local church, and the family &
the local community.
The Christian & Money covers the biblical teaching concerning
money and its use, as well as the principles and practice of
budgeting.
Students will be assigned to engage in reflection regarding personal
issues relating to spiritual growth with respect to biblical principles,
the practice of spiritual disciplines with the goal of spiritual growth,
development of a biblical approach to marriage and family and
issues of finance administered biblically.
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5104 Youth Ministry 1 2.00 credits 5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
5104 Introduction to Youth Ministry 2.00 $840.00 5115 Ministry Life 1 2.00 $420.00
This subject covers the theory of story-formed discipleship as it relates This first year core topic consists of a personalized program
to ministry among youth - it will be presented in lectures and tested involving two experienced Christian leaders, one being the overall
of
through action/reflection exercises. It includes the art of story-telling ministry advisor, the second being a ministry coach. Two areas are
and story-dialoguing, and also explores the Gospels and book of emphasised in the student’s training: (1) character development and
SUBJECTS
Acts to discover principles for evangelism and movement-building, (2) ministry development. Real life ministry situations in church and/
especially among youth. In addition, it explores the biblical theme of or para-church environments and on the ACM campus will be the
shepherding for students to discover principles in pastoral care for venues for this learning environment.
youth.
5105 Cross-Cultural Ministry 1 2.00 credits 5200 Ministry Skills 1 3.00 credits
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No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
5105.1 Intro to Cross-Cultural Ministry 1.00 $420.00 5200.1 Teaching – Principles & Practice 0.50 $210.00
Intro to Cross-Cultural 5200.2 Counselling – Principles & Practice 1.50 $630.00
5105.2 1.00 $420.00
Communication 5200.3 Worship – Principles & Practice 1.00 $420.00
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry introduces the student to the In this second year core topic, Teaching - Principles & Practice
concepts of Christian ministry that cross cultural boundaries. It is challenges students to consider a philosophy of teaching and exposes
designed to assist the student in understanding and adapting to an them to various teaching methods – it gives opportunities to plan for
environment consisting of at least one culture that is different from and practice teaching using the classroom context and students as an
the student’s home culture. The concepts will be applied to the audience.
development of skills for evangelism, discipleship, and church-related
Counselling - Principles & Practice explores various counselling
ministry.
theories in the light of Scripture and seeks to identify counselling
Cross-Cultural Communication examines the seven dimensions of principles and practices that are distinctly Christian. The goal is that
culture: worldview, cognitive processes, linguistic forms, behavioural students might attain a rudimentary level of competency and be
patterns, social structures, media influence, and motivational confident in counselling themselves and others.
resources.
Worship - Principles & Practice is a practical study of Christian
worship: its biblical foundation and historical development, its unity
and diversity, its central focus and ultimate goal - it surveys worship
throughout the entire Bible, as well as church history, and prompts
5106 Church Planting 1 2.00 credits students to ask why they do what they do, and why they do not do
what could be done as well in regard to worship.
No. Description Credits Cost
5106.1 Basic Church Planting 1.00 $420.00
5106.2 The State of the Church 1.00 $420.00
Basic Church Planting includes selected readings in church planting,
an analysis of the biblical basis for the mission of God and its
application to church planting, an overview of various models of
church planting, interviews with practitioners of church planting,
development and presentation of a plan to plant a church, including
rationale, demographic study, model adopted and final structure.
The State of the Church includes selected readings on current state
of the church – Australia and the world, a brief review of church
history as background for current studies, input from church and
denominational leaders regarding the health/status of the church
and a discussion of state of church with specific emphasis on
denominations and traditions represented among the students.
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5202 Pastoral Leadership 3.00 credits 5205 Cross-Cultural Ministry 2 3.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
5202.1 Pastoral Epistles 1.00 $420.00 5205.1 Missions Perspectives 2.25 $945.00
5202.2 Pastoral Ministry 1.50 $630.00 5205.2 Cross-Cultural Church Planting 0.75 $315.00
5202.3 Church Administration 0.50 $210.00 Missions Perspectives reviews in four sections the biblical basis for
of
Pastoral Epistles covers the literary structure, argument and major world missions, the history of world missions, the primary strategies
theological and practical implications of the Pastoral Epistles. for world missions, and the current state of world missions and global
SUBJECTS
evangelism.
Pastoral Ministry includes a biblical survey of the pastoral role with
an emphasis on the shepherd motif, the contemporary context Cross-Cultural Church Planting includes exposure to a church context
of pastoral ministry, the theological basis for practical issues in in a cultural setting completely foreign to the student’s familiar
pastoral ministry (i.e. theology of marriage, grief, spiritual warfare, cultural context, practice in using various demographic tools helpful
counselling and worship) and practical pastoral issues (i.e. marriage in researching diverse cultural settings, study of anthropological
and pre-marriage counselling, weddings, funerals, leading in principles essential to cross-cultural church planting and a biblical
worship etc.). analysis of church planting in a foreign context.
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Church Administration covers practical pastoral administration
issues (i.e. meetings, team leadership, working with volunteers,
staffing, church publications and communication, office 5206 Church Planting 2 2.00 credits
administration, legal issues, etc.).
No. Description Credits Cost
5206.1 Models for Church Planting 0.50 $210.00
5203 Women’s Ministry 2 3.50 credits
5206.2 Church Planting Movements 0.75 $315.00
5206.3 Cross-Cultural Church Planting 0.75 $315.00
No. Description Credits Cost
5203.1 Pastoral Understanding of Women 1.00 $420.00 Models for Church Planting includes selected readings highlighting
various approaches to church planting, field trips/visits to churches
5203.2 Relationship Skills for Women 1.00 $420.00
and/or church plants with distinctly different traditions / structures
5203.3 Women In Pain 1.00 $420.00
/ polity, analysis of various models for church planting in use in
5203.4 Women In Leadership 0.50 $210.00 Australia and other nations, and the discussion of relative strengths
Pastoral Understanding of Women deals with the unique experience and weaknesses of various models.
of gender and gender identification as well as various themes intrinsic Church Planting Movements includes reading in church planting
to the stages of female development and how this must influence movements, analysis of features / factors / aspects of church planting
and guide in the pastoral care of women. movements and consideration of principles of church planting
Relationship Skills for Women deals with the significance of friendships movements that are reproducible vs. those which are “sovereign” or
and relationships among women, how gender impacts these inherent to the situation.
concepts and how they can be understood and facilitated through Cross-Cultural Church Planting includes exposure to a church context
learning appropriate relational skills. in a cultural setting completely foreign to the student’s familiar
Women in Pain covers the various situations in which women cultural context, practice in using various demographic tools helpful
experience pain – various types of abuse, divorce and widowhood, in researching diverse cultural settings, study of anthropological
depression, eating disorders and self-harm issues, etc. – and how to principles essential to cross-cultural church planting and a biblical
contribute to the healing process of those in these situations. analysis of church planting in a foreign context.
Women in Leadership covers specific aspects and issues involved in
women being in positions of leadership - specifically in the church
and in para-church organizations. 5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost
5204 Youth Ministry 2 2.00 credits 5215 Ministry Life 2 2.00 $420.00
This second year core subject consists of a personalized program
No. Description Credits Cost involving two experienced Christian leaders, one being the overall
5204 Practical Issues in Youth Ministry 2.00 $840.00 ministry advisor, the second being a ministry coach. Two areas are
This subject consists of input from local youth ministry practitioners on emphasised in the student’s training: (1) character development and
their ministry practice with an opportunity to field questions from the (2) ministry development. Real life ministry situations in church and/
students. or para-church environments and on the ACM campus will be the
venues for this learning environment.
Students will research youth ministry models from outside sources and
present their findings in class.
It also includes issues surrounding duty of care and how to minister in
the context of family, as well as provides an overview of youth ministry
history and/or youth culture.
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5300 Ministry Skills 2 3.00 credits 5304 Youth Ministry 3 2.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost No. Description Credits Cost
5300.1 Readings in Ministry 1.00 $420.00 5304 Field Placement 2.00 $840.00
5300.2 Seminar on Leadership 0.50 $210.00 This subject is composed of two elements: preparation for field
5300.3 Advanced Preaching 1.00 $420.00 placement and supervised time in the field of youth ministry.
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5300.4 Conflict Resolution 0.50 $210.00
Preparation for field placement covers a review of previous
Readings in Ministry addresses key issues that are at the heart of youth ministry content from first and second years, as well as the
SUBJECTS
Christian ministry not addressed directly in formal studies of pastoral specific matters concerning the responsibilities, accountability and
ministry and church leadership – particular attention is given to the assessment for the placement, with required reading relevant to
local church and its unique character – a significant component is youth ministry.
interaction with student presentations from the required reading.
Supervised field ministry involves weekly meetings with the
Seminar in Leadership provides learners with further significant supervisor for reflection, review and appropriate training input
knowledge and skill to exercise effective leadership in Christian ministry determined by the individual student’s needs.
in new and/or established local churches, or other contexts, such as
para-church organisations.
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Advanced Preaching reinforces and further develops the principles
learned in Biblical Skills – it focuses special attention on the 5305 Cross-Cultural Ministry 3 2.00 credits
development and preaching of topical sermons and series that are
exegetically sound, interesting, and practical. No. Description Credits Cost
Conflict Resolution teaches students to understand and manage 5305 Cross-Cultural Ministry 3 2.00 $840.00
conflict effectively wherever they encounter it (i.e. marriage, other
This subject covers the following topics: relevant principles of
interpersonal relationships, and/or church ministry) – it will also explore
biblical counselling, missionary de-briefing, cross-cultural stress
conflict biblically and theologically (e.g., God as reconciler) and the
identification, personal boundaries, calling to mission, missionary
implications for Christian living.
care – church responsibility, spiritual warfare, personal health,
mentoring and prayer support, caring for others, marriage and
singleness, and resilient children.
5303 Women’s Ministry 3 3.50 credits
No. Description Credits Cost 5306 Church Planting 3 2.00 credits
5303.1 Women in Missions 1.00 $420.00
5303.2 Women in Church History 0.50 $210.00 No. Description Credits Cost
5303.3 Women in the Bible 1.00 $420.00 5306 Church Planting 3 2.00 $840.00
5303.4 Women in Crisis 1.00 $420.00 This subject contains several elements leading to formulation of a
Women in Missions covers the history of women in missions and the church planting initiative:
various issues and aspects of women in missionary service as well as Selected readings on the process of planting a church.
opportunities for women in missions today.
Personal assessment for church planting, including character, skills,
Women in Church History focuses specifically on the role women experience and the results will lead to recommendations for each
have played in the Church from the beginning of Christianity and student concerning next steps for church planting efforts.
contributions they have made in religious communities.
Seminar discussions will assist students in formulating a
Women in the Bible looks at the various significant, as well as the more philosophical understanding regarding nature and purpose of
obscure women in the Bible and the role they played in God’s plan for church and its application to a concrete church planting project
humankind. and also consider a strategic approach to church planting
Women in Crisis offers a practical experience where the student including, demographics (target area geographically, people
observes the care of women whose needs have precipitated their groups to be impacted, etc.), resources necessary and tangible
enrolment in a Women’s Safe House. The student will begin to steps to initiate the process.
understand the various issues faced by these women and have the Team formation will also be addressed, where students will
opportunity to research what further preparation they will need in engage in exercises to learn the process of formation of a ministry
order to minister effectively to women in crisis. team, including team structure and philosophy, and individual and
group learning exercises to promote self-understanding.
Implementation of a church planting initiative: students will
develop an actual outline for a church planting project to be
presented to the class, which will include philosophy and core
values of the church plant, strategy to be employed, demographic
background of proposed church planting area, a timeline for
completion and a plan for reproduction.
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ministry
SYNOPSIS
5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00 credits
No. Description Credits Cost
5315 Ministry Life 3 2.00 $420.00
This third year core subject consists of a personalized program
involving two experienced Christian leaders, one being the overall
of
ministry advisor, the second being a ministry coach Two areas are
emphasised in the student’s training: (1) character development and
(2) ministry development. Real life ministry situations in church and/
SUBJECTS
or para-church environments and on the ACM campus will be the
venues for this learning environment.
5320 Research Project 3.00 credits
| ministry
No. Description Credits Cost
525 Research Project 3.00 $1260
The subject contains the following elements: briefing on academic
writing, regular consultation with research supervisor, formulation of
topic/proposal, outline and rationale, research, analysis and synthesis
of obtained data, compilation, evaluation and presentation of data,
completion of first draft, completion of final draft; all of which are
scheduled over the academic year.
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ACM ACADEMIC calendar 2012 ACM ACADEMIC calendar 2013
Activity 2012 Activity 2013
Semester 1 30 Jan - 22 Jun Semester 1 4 Feb - 5 Jul
Term 1 Term 1
Intensive Seminar 30 Jan - 3 Feb Intensive Seminar 4 - 8 Feb
Orientation Week (on Campus) 7- 10 Feb Orientation Week (on Campus) 12 - 15 Feb
Lectures 14 Feb - 30 Mar Lectures 19 Feb - 5 Apr
Adelaide Cup Holiday 12 Mar Adelaide Cup Holiday 11 Mar
Mid Semester Exams 3 - 5 Apr Easter Holiday Weekend 29 Mar - 1 Apr
(College Clean Up Day) (5 Apr) Mid Semester Exams 9 - 12 Apr
Easter Holiday Weekend 6 - 9 Apr (College Clean Up Day) (12 Apr)
Mid Semester Break 7 Apr - 22 Apr Mid Semester Break 13 Apr - 28 Apr
Term 2 Term 2
Anzac Day Holiday 25 Apr Intensive Seminar 29 Apr - 3 May
Intensive Seminar 23-27 Apr Lectures 7 May - 21 Jun
Lectures 1 May - 15 Jun Queen’s Birthday Holiday 10 Jun
Queen’s Birthday Holiday 11 Jun Study Week 24 - 28 Jun
Exam Week 19 - 22 Jun Exam Week 2 - 5 Jul
(College Clean Up Day) (22 Jun) (College Clean Up Day) (5 Jul)
Mid Year Holidays 23 Jun - 15 Jul Mid Year Holidays 6 - 28 Jul
Semester 2 16 Jul - 30 Nov Semester 2 29 Jul - 6 Dec
Term 3 Term 3
Intensive Seminar 16-20 Jul Intensive Seminar 29 Jul - 2 Aug
Lectures 24 Jul - 7 Sep Lectures 6 Aug - 20 Sep
Mid Semester Exams 11 - 14 Sep Mid Semester Exams 24 - 27 Sep
(College Clean Up Day) (14 Sep) (College Clean Up Day) (27 Sep)
Mid Semester Break 15 Sep - 7 Oct Mid Semester Break 28 Sep - 13 Oct
Term 4 Term 4
Lectures 9 Oct - 23 Nov Lectures 15 Oct - 29 Nov
Exam Week 27 Nov - 30 Nov Exam Week 3 Dec - 6 Dec
(College Clean Up Day) (30 Nov) (College Clean Up Day) (6 Dec)
Graduation Dinner 30 Nov Graduation Dinner 6 Dec
Graduation Service 1 Dec Graduation Service 7 Dec
This calendar is subject to alteration
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leaders who will
...stand in the gap before me on behalf of
the land, that I should not destroy it.
Ezekiel 22:30 NASB
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