The
Diploma of
Theology is a two year course accredited with
the Australian College of Theology. It aims to
provide a broad understanding of the Bible and
theology and includes a wide selection of pastoral
and mission subjects.
The
purpose of the Diploma is to prepare students for
general gospel ministry in their local environment
or in cross cultural settings in Australia or
overseas. Graduates
work in a wide variety of ministries, including
pastoral, youth, children's, prison, church
planting, evangelism, missions, and 'tentmaking'.
Generally
the Higher School Certificate (HSC), or equivalent,
is a prerequisite for entry into this program.
However, where an applicant has not completed the
HSC, mature age entry will be favourably considered.
The
Diploma of Theology requires the completion of 64
credit points and can be studied on a part time
basis with no maximum time limit. However, we
strongly recommend a full time component in each
student's course of study. All Diploma subjects
are semester length and worth four credit points
(except for PC249A, B, C and D, Supervised Experience Based Learning subjects, which are worth 1 creadit point).
Full
time students study the Diploma of Theology and the
SMBC Certificate in Biblical Studies concurrently over two years. To
qualify for the Certificate in Biblical Studies,
full time students complete 14 core subjects and two
elective subjects, as well as their Diploma of Theology subjects. Satisfactory participation in
College community life is also a requirement for
graduation Subject descriptions are contained in the
Appendix.
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Course
Outline
The
Diploma of Theology subjects are:
Biblical
studies
| OT201
|
Formative
Old Testament Traditions
|
| OT202
|
From
Israel to Judea
|
| OT205
|
Genesis
and Deuteronomy
|
| OT207 |
Exilic
Prophets and Wisdom
Literature
|
| NT201
|
The
Content and Setting of the
Gospel Tradition
|
| NT202
|
The
Early New Testament Church
|
| NT209 |
Pauline
Epistles Survey |
Theology
|
TH210
|
The
Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
|
|
TH211
|
The
Holy Spirit, Grace and Hope
|
Church
History
| CH201
|
The
Church to 1550
|
|
CH202
|
The
Church from 1550 to Modern Times
|
Mission
and Pastoral
| SMP21
|
Introduction
to Preaching |
|
PC249A, B, C & D |
Supervised Experienced
Based Learning (Interpersonal Living and Field Work)
|
|
EM207
|
Theology of Mission
|
Second
Year Electives (choose one from
each semester):
| Semester
1 |
Semester
2 |
| EM216 |
Personal Life of the Missionary |
| PC210 |
Personal
Life of those in
Ministry |
| DM202 |
Christian
Education Among
Children |
|
| EM221 |
Living
Faiths
|
| PC203 |
Pastoral
Skills and Methods |
| DM222 |
Children's
Ministry Skills |
|
The core
Certificate in Biblical Studies subjects are:
| C201
|
Biblical
Theology
|
| C466 |
Old
Testament Exegesis: Isaiah |
| C557 |
Old
Testament Exegesis: Psalms (from 2005) |
| C57
|
New
Testament Exegesis: Mark |
| C185
|
New
Testament Exegesis: Hebrews
|
| C227 |
New
Testament Exegesis: Romans |
|
C285
|
New
Testament Exegesis: John |
| C143 |
Christian
Ethics |
| C276 |
Christian
Education |
| C542 |
Church,
Gospel and Culture |
| C530 |
Cults
and Belief Systems |
| C106
|
Introduction
to Evangelism
|
| C138
|
Expounding
Scripture
|
The
elective Certificate in
Biblical Studies subjects are:
|
C230 |
New
Testament Exegesis: Pastoral
Epistles |
|
C265 |
Preaching
Workshop |
|
C281 |
Youth
Ministry |
Students
are required to complete two of these
four elective subjects in their second
year of full time study.
Fieldwork The
fieldwork component (PC249 Supervised
Experienced Based Learning) enables
students to participate in and reflect on a variety
of ministries negotiated through the College or the
local church. This may include experience with youth
or university campus groups, Christian education in
schools, evangelism and cross-cultural ministry.
With the oversight of a nominated supervisor, this
practical experience enables students to identify
their own gifts and abilities in ministry and
discover possible ministry vocations. Additional
Language Study Diploma
students may complete the study of
languages over and above
the requirement listed above. The
language subjects offered by SMBC
include:
|
LA201
|
Introduction
to Biblical Hebrew
|
|
LA202
|
Introduction
to New Testament Greek
|
| LA203A |
Biblical
Hebrew (Semester 1) |
|
LA203B |
Biblical
Hebrew (Semester 2) |
| LA204A
|
New
Testament Greek(Semester 1) |
|
LA204B
|
New
Testament Greek (Semester 2) |
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