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6 months
Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, Face to Face
Online, Face to Face, Mixed Mode
March (S1) | August (S2)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
30 Cowper Street, NSW - Alphacrucis College Limited
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
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.
Special Elective in Biblical Studies: Pentecostal Theology
This special elective is designed to coincide with the Cartledge Lecture.
Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing
Introduces students to the fields of psychology, social science and the importance of emotions in human identity. Allows students to develop a better understanding and management of their emotions, applied to a professional context.
Business Law
Explores the legal frameworks surrounding corporations, not-for-profits, and churches. Covers Australia's legal system, including criminal, contract, and workplace law.
New Testament Foundations
Introduces the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study, focusing on the message of each book within its historical-cultural setting.
Old Testament Foundations
Familiarises students with Israel's Scriptures as a coherent narrative, examining every book and how the character of God is communicated throughout.
Economics
Equips students with theoretical tools and practical applications, examining economics' historical, ethical, and theological dimensions. Topics include market dynamics, public policy, and the economics of religion.
Educational Psychology
Focuses on how key psychological theories and concepts inform pre-service teachers' understanding of how students learn. Topics include cognitive and social development, memory processes, theories of motivation and learning, and classroom management.
Foundations of Christian Education
Introduces the philosophical and theoretical framework for the Bachelor of Education program. Explores the historical development of schooling and education internationally and nationally with a particular focus on Christian education.
Advanced Preaching (for Experienced Preachers)
Social and Environmental Education and Physical Education
Explores the integration of social, environmental, and physical education in early childhood, emphasising active, healthy lifestyles and children's awareness of social and environmental issues through a Christian Worldview lens.
Early Childhood Leadership, Management and Research
Focuses on the theory, practice and representation of leadership and management in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), nationally and internationally.
Building Partnerships with Families and Community
Provides students with an opportunity to understand the potential for children's learning, development, and care when teachers develop partnerships with families and communities.
Creative Arts and Movement
Focuses on the integration of creative arts (visual arts, music, drama, and dance) and movement into early childhood education programs, fostering imagination, problem-solving, and physical skills.
Play Based Pedagogies
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the theories of play and play-based pedagogies and relevant research indicative of the importance of play in early childhood education.
Numeracy, STEM, Learning and Teaching through Digital Technology
Explores the integration of numeracy, STEM, and digital technology into early childhood education programs, emphasising play-based learning and inquiry.
Teaching Pedagogies
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the theories of play and play-based pedagogies and relevant research indicative of the importance of play in early childhood education.
Common Questions
The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts requires 4 subjects in total: 1 core subject (Faith and Purpose, ACA101) worth 10 credit points, plus 3 electives chosen from a range of AQF level 7 subjects worth 30 credit points.
Yes. The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts prepares you for entry into AC's suite of undergraduate bachelor courses and provides a strong foundation for further studies in theology, social science, business, or other related fields.
The course is available via Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, and Face to Face study modes. Campus locations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, though some subjects are only available on campus — students are advised to check the timetable to confirm location and mode.
The course costs $2,425 per subject, and FEE-HELP is available to eligible domestic students.
The course is ideal for recent high school graduates seeking a well-rounded Christian education, those considering a new career field, those wanting to explore a variety of topics before embarking on a single-field course, and those interested in ongoing professional development or deepening their understanding of Christian faith and culture.
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