Master of Arts Course Units
Since the units are constantly being evaluated as part of our accreditation requirements, the exact list will vary. A full list of all units available through the SCD can be found on the web site: http://www.scd.edu.au/index.htm
Biblical Studies
400 Level
Introduction to the Old Testament; Introduction to the New Testament;
Hermeneutics; The Pentateuch; Old Testament Historical Books; Synoptic Gospels
500 Level
New Testament Theology; Psalms; The Wisdom Literature; Prophetic Literature; Isaiah; Old Testament Theology; The Pauline Literature; The Johannine Literature; Romans; The Theology of Paul; The Gospels and Holy Living; The Corinthian Correspondence; Ministry Insights from 1 & 2 Corinthians
600 Level
Biblical Methods; Studies in Biblical History; Wisdom and Poetry in Israel; Apocalyptic Literature
Church History
400 Level
Early & Medieval Church History; The Church: Reformation to Present;
The Early Church; Wesley and the Methodists
500 Level
The History of Christianity in Australia; History of the Wesleyan-Holiness Movement; Women in Early Christianity
Liturgical Studies
400 Level
Introduction to Christian Worship; Preaching 1
500 Level
Preaching 2; Communicating the Doctrine of Sanctification
Missiology
400 Level
Evangelism; Church and Australian/New Zealand Societies; Cross-Cultural Ministry; Anthropology for Christian Mission
500 Level
Contemporary Missiology; Faith, Mission and Culture; Intercultural Communication
Pastoral Theology and Practice
400 Level
Developing a Youth Ministry; Principles of Christian Leadership; Supervised Ministry 1; Interpersonal Communication; Culture and Context of Youth Ministry; Introduction to Christian Education: Evangelical Perspectives;
500 Level
Pastoral Theology; The Minister’s Personal Growth; Supervised Ministry 2; Faith Formation in Congregations
600 Level
Practical Theology in the Service of the Church; Supervised Ministry Practicum
Theology
400 Level
Introduction to Theology; The Church; Christology; Wesleyan Theology; Apologetics;
500 Level
The Triune God; Incarnation and Atonement; The Spirit in the Church and World; The Sacraments; Christian Anthropology; Towards a Missional Ecclesiology
600 Level
Fundamental Theology; Christology: Post-Reformation to the Present; Contemporary Theological Issues; Faith and Theology in Context; The Historical Jesus; Biblical and Patristic Theology
Generic
500 Level
Research Project; Independent Guided Study; Issues in…; Advanced Seminar; Research Essay
600 Level
Research Methodology; Advanced Seminar
Seminars on special topics are offered to the students during each year. They are intended for enrichment and enhancement of the program.