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Feb (S1) | July (S2) | November (Summer)
Course Overview
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30 Cowper Street, NSW - Alphacrucis College Limited
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Faith and Purpose
Discover the foundations of faith and how it relates to one's worldview and purpose. Students will explore the Christian story from Scripture and express ideas of their own faith, examine how faith shapes views on the meaning and purpose of life, the value of humanity and ideas of human flourishing.
Old Testament Hebrew II
This subject builds upon Old Testament Hebrew 1 unit, enabling you to read OT Hebrew more effectively. Together we will translate many OT Hebrew texts into English.
New Testament Greek II
This unit builds on New Testament Greek 1 to give you a solid foundation for your knowledge of Biblical Greek, equipping you with a good working knowledge of Greek grammar.
New Testament Greek III
Continuing from the two previous units of NT Greek study, this unit builds on your foundational understanding of Greek grammar and focuses on a more advanced understanding of Greek syntax.
Old Testament Hebrew III
Building upon two previous units of OT Hebrew, this unit bridges the gap between your foundational basics of OT Hebrew grammar and an advanced understanding of OT Hebrew syntax.
Biblical Interpretation
This unit equips students with the tools to understand the principles, purposes, and historical development of biblical interpretation.
The Spirit in the Old Testament
This subject explores various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament, analysing primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives.
John's Gospel and Revelation
This unit offers a detailed analysis of the socio-historical backgrounds and diverse perspectives within John's Gospel and Revelation.
The Pentateuch
In this unit, we will explore the foundational themes of creation, faith, salvation, covenant, worship, land and journeying present in the Pentateuch.
Historical Books of the Old Testament
This subject will examine the books of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, Ezra and Nehemiah and investigate the major events and people in Old Testament history.
Isaiah
The Book of Isaiah speaks to a crucial time in the history of ancient Israel both prior to the exile as well as re-building after the devastation.
World of the Old Testament
Understanding the world of the Old Testament equips students with the ability to evaluate its historical, geographical, and social contexts critically.
Wisdom and Worship
This course engages with the books of Proverbs, Psalms, Job, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs using tools of exegesis to reflect on how to read Wisdom and Psalms texts.
The Community in Exile
Students explore how the Jewish people wrestled with faith and survival under foreign rule and how the exile reshaped Jewish culture, theology, and communal identity into the Judaism of Jesus' day.
Jesus and the Gospels
This unit equips students to assess and analyse the diverse perspectives on Jesus' identity and mission, grounded in a solid socio-historical understanding.
Acts of the Apostles
This unit delves into the socio-historical setting of Acts and encourages students to engage critically with its key themes, including the role of the Spirit.
The Prison Epistles
The letters of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon were written from prison and yet deal with some of the most liberating concepts imaginable.
The World of the New Testament
This unit examines the culture, customs, and values of the first century and shows how radical the Christian minority group was in the face of the Roman Empire.
Building Pauline Churches—The Pastoral Epistles and Thessalonians
The letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus give insight into the need for stabilisation and structure within the emerging Christian communities in Ephesus and Crete.
Romans and Galatians
Explores foundational Pauline theology including questions about the Mosaic law and the Christian faith.
Common Questions
The Diploma of Arts consists of 8 subjects totalling 80 credit points. There is 1 core subject (Faith and Purpose, ACA001, 10 credit points) and 7 elective subjects (70 credit points), which you choose from a wide range of offerings across biblical studies, theology, and humanities.
Each subject costs $1,700, and FEE-HELP is available to eligible domestic students, allowing you to defer your fees rather than paying upfront.
The Diploma of Arts can be studied via Online Live, Mixed Mode, or Face to Face. Study locations include Online and Sydney campus, though some subjects are only available on campus — students should check the timetable to confirm location and mode for each subject.
The Diploma of Arts prepares you to enter a bachelor's degree and work in ministry positions such as pastoral assistant, youth worker, and community service roles. It also equips you with transferable skills valuable in education, not-for-profit organisations, and business, and provides a strong foundation for further studies in theology, humanities, or related fields.
The course is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of Christian faith and culture, those who aspire to leadership roles in church, community, business, or other sectors, recent high school graduates seeking a well-rounded Christian education, and those who need a program that provides both breadth and depth of study in a flexible undergraduate format.
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