Subject list - MA

Elearning Subject. An introduction to the story and books of the Old Testament with particular emphasis on the context of the Old Testament writings and the application of the biblical text to our contemporary world.

Elearning Subject. An introduction to the New Testament, its books, context, message and keys to interpreting the Bible in its original contexts and applying this interpretation to our contemporary world.

Discovering the message of the Bible in its context, and what this message reveals about the nature and missional activity of God from Creation to Revelation.

An introduction to the pivotal missional movements throughout history. This subject assists students to examine missional efforts in their historical contexts, with particular emphasis on people, events, processes and ideas that historically shaped these movements over time.

An exploration of the background and development of the Restoration Movement, which critically influenced the establishment of the Churches of Christ. This subject specifically compares and contrasts the Restoration Movement with other important movements in Church history.

Textbook (additional cost). This subject explores sources of theological knowledge, basic themes of Christian belief, and why and how the Bible can be trusted. This subjects provides tools missional leaders need to engage in sound and thorough theological reflection in today's culture.

Elearning Subject. From the Scriptural evidence in the Old and New Testaments, this subject builds a case for strengthening the missional component in Christian theology, and explores the implications for Christian ministry practice grounded upon a Missional Theology.

Textbook (additional cost). This subject explores the Gospels to discover who Jesus was and how He lived. In doing, this subject explores the story of God's identification with human suffering and sin and His Mission to rescue us from ourselves.

Elearning Subject.

It is highly recommended that this units is taken with a facilitation. This subject extends the communication and preaching compentence and effectiveness of the student and aims to build a greater awareness of the contexts of preaching, in particular in post-modern settings.

Elearning Subject. Textbook (additional cost). This subject looks to Jesus as an example of spiritual leadership, and encourages leaders to be disciples of Jesus who make other disciples.

In this unit, students will be challenged to develop an intentional strategy for their own ongoing spiritual and personal nourishment as a basis for personal and organisational leadership and transformation.

Textbook (additional cost). This subject lays a firm foundation for spiritual leadership through a deep experience of God's love. The subject also examines what motivates people as a key to transitioning individuals and whole churches towards more effective engagement with the world.

Textbook (additional cost). A multi-disciplinary experience that examines change. Drawing on psychology, sociology, theology, leadership and management theory, this subject identifies and explores key processes driving personal and institutional change.

Textbook (additional cost). Introduces the uniqueness of the large church, its place in Australian church history, and its role in the processes of evangelism in an Australian and world-wide context.

Elearning Subject. This course provides students with the study skills necessary for success in ministry training at the higher education level. In particular, this subject encourages, informs and supports students in the acquisition of critical thinking skills for effective academic writing.

Elearning Subject. This subject provides support and care in the context of intentional Character and Spiritual Formation processes that develop personal maturity and emotional health, and assist students to develop sustainable habits for long-term ministry.

his course is designed for students who have been involved in local church leadership for a number of years. The local church is a unique environment that requires a certain type of leader who is able to navigate the complexities of leading, teaching, and managing a variety of ministries while keeping a strong focus on mission.
with Mark Conner 21 - 25 June // Melbourne

We are living in times of rapid change. Many existing patterns and paradigms face challenges. This course will explore the implications of ministry in a culture of change, with a specific focus on local church ministry. Providing practical case studies on mission, discipleship and leadership and subject these to theological reflection, in order to encourage creative and critical thinking on the nature of mission and ministry today.
with Steve Taylor 19 - 23 April // Sydney

Jesus founded a missionary movement & calls us to participate in a movement that proclaims the gospel, makes disciples & multiplies communities of faith throughout the world. Dynamic movements display five recurring characteristics: white-hot faith, commitment to a cause, contagious relationships, rapid mobilisation & adaptive methods. Providing an understanding of the dynamics of dynamic missionary movements. Identify key characteristics of dynamic missionary movements & apply them to their contexts.
with Steve Addison 18 - 22 October // Sydney

The Research Project may take a variety of forms, developed in consultations between the student and the supervisor, followed by the submission of a formal project outline.

The Research Essay is designed to allow students to pursue in greater depth, and with some originality, a topic or issue which arises from their studies. The Long Essay is equivalent to 18 credit points. The Essay will by assisted by an SCD appointed supervisor.

This unit enables students to research in greater depth a particular topic, to present the results of this research to their peers and to engage in analytical discussion on the topic.

This unit enables graduate students with initiative and creativity to pursue ideas and areas of interest in Christian Leadership. This unit also enables the student to develop independent research and study skills.

Specialty Subject. Exploring new models and paradigms of organic leadership for the emerging missional church. This subject focuses on developing a distinctive pioneering style of leadership for new missional contexts for the emerging missional church.

Specialty Subject. This subject explores the paradigm shifts required to re-cast a missional stance in the church; cultural shifts of the last few centuries and how the church has responded; and developing a missional ecclesiological and hermeneutic for church, Bible and culture.

Specialty Subject. Challenging consumerism and proposing new models of discipleship and spirituality not based on passive conceptualising. This subject focuses on developing effective strategies for, and approaches to, discipling twenty-somethings.

Specialty Subject. This double-subject applies theological models of mission-to-the-west, in the areas of church planting and the emerging missional church, in order to develop the student's understanding and experience of the nature of pioneering mission and ministry in new cultural contexts.