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2019 Handbook PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE 2019 HANDBOOK 1 PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE ABN: 89 276 382 053 CRICOS Provider code: 02650E A: 684 Elgar Road, Box Hill North, 3129 AUSTRALIA P: +61 3 9898 9384 E: [email protected] Website: ptc.edu.au Library: +61 3 9898 9872 PTC Media: +61 3 9898 9879 @ptcvictoria CONTENTS Who We Are 4 From the Principal 5 Faculty & Staff 6 Courses 10 - Academic Studies in Theology Certificate 11 - Undergraduate Courses 12 - Graduate Courses 15 - Postgraduate Courses 17 - Special Focus Programmes 20 - Online Study 25 2019 Units 26 Academic Policies 29 Unit List 31 College Life 33 Accommodation 36 International Students 36 Fees 39 - Government Assistance 41 - Scholarships 41 How to Apply 42 Library 44 PTC Media 44 2019 Calendar 45 WHO WE ARE Statement of Belief Mission Statement We are an Evangelical and Reformed We aim to provide the highest quality college which teaches in accordance with biblical and theological education, with the standards of the Presbyterian Church the primary purpose of producing pastors of Australia. The Supreme Standard is and teachers for local churches, along the Word of God which comprises the with missionaries, evangelists, youth Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. workers, chaplains and other church In addition, the Subordinate Standard of leaders and pastoral helpers. the Church is the Westminster Confession of Faith read in the light of the Declaratory Statement of 1901. “Equipped with the knowledge of God through reformed evangelical teaching, our students are prepared to preach and teach the gospel in Melbourne and beyond.” 4 FROM THE PRINCIPAL What should you expect from a theological college? The answer to that question will obviously We believe that the Bible is the inerrant depend on who you are and why you wish word of God and the supreme rule of to undertake the particular course you Christian faith and practice. Knowing the have chosen. Some of you will no doubt Bible well is the key to a fruitful ministry. have specific vocational ambitions in mind, while others may simply want to have a Second, we believe that that it is not more informed faith that gives you greater enough to study the Bible in an academic confidence in your Christian witness. sense. Receiving Scripture as the word of God should be a transformative Perhaps a good guide for developing experience that challenges your present realistic expectations for your time at PTC life so that you can be renewed into the is found in the apostle Paul’s words to life of Christ. Timothy on the foundations of a fruitful ministry: Third, at PTC we not only want to improve your knowledge; we are also here to “All Scripture is God-breathed and is help you perfect your God-given gifts in useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting ministry through supervised opportunities and training in righteousness, that the in leading, teaching, preaching, man/woman of God may be fully witnessing, counseling and pastoral care. equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:16, 17). If you are a person who is looking for a deeper knowledge of Scripture, if you So, what should you expect from PTC? want to grow in godliness and develop First, we are a College whose focus is on your gifts for use in ministry, then why not studying and understanding the inspired consider studying with us? Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, especially in their original languages. Rev Peter Hastie Principal 5 FACULTY & LECTURERS REV PETER HASTIE PRINCIPAL & PASTORAL DEAN Teaching areas: Theology & Practical Theology BJuris | BTh(Hons) | MA(Th) | LTCL | PhD candidate Peter has spent 32 years in Pastoral Ministry as well as 14 years in Christian publishing as the editor of Australian Presbyterian. For over two decades he has been involved in Christian education, serving on the Councils of the Scots College, Bellevue Hill and PLC Sydney and Armidale, where he has been chairman. REV DR JARED HOOD ACADEMIC DEAN & FACULTY SECRETARY Teaching areas: Old Testament & Historical Theology BTh(Hons) | DipTh | MTh | GradDipIS | ThM(1st hons) | MA(Th) | PhD Jared has spent thirteen years in pastoral ministry, and has lectured and studied in various fields. He has a PhD in Jewish Studies from the University of Melbourne, and a ThM from Westminster Seminary in historical theology. Jared is married to Cassie, who has homeschooled their five children. He is also editor of the Reformed Theological Review. REV DR FELIX CHUNG POSTGRADUATE DEAN & COORDINATOR OF SUPERVISED LEARNING EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME Teaching areas: Evangelism & Practical Theology DipSocWork | MME | MTh | PhD Felix, a Hong Kong born Chinese Australian, has been serving as pastor, missionary, and Bible College lecturer in different cultural settings for almost 20 years. He is also involved in different missionary ministries, both in Australia and overseas. He is married to Mei, who has also been serving with him as a missionary and church worker for over 15 years. They have one child named Joseph. 6 FACULTY & LECTURERS REV BEN NELSON Teaching areas: Greek & New Testament BA(Hons) | GradDipEd | MDiv | PhD candidate Ben was a high school teacher for many years, and is an elder at South Yarra Presbyterian Church. Following on from his MDiv research work, Ben is undertaking a PhD which focuses on the translation and analysis of the works of Oecolampadius, an early Reformer. Ben is married to Jen, and they have four children. REV DR DOUGLAS MILNE Teaching areas: Theology & Ethics MA | BD | ThM | ThD | MPhil In 2011, Douglas Milne completed 10 years as principal and 32 years of teaching at PTC. Since retiring, he continues to speak widely and lecture at PTC as needed. Douglas is married to Joan and they have two adult children and four grandchildren. REV DR TONY BIRD Teaching area: New Testament BSc | BTh | DipMin | MTh | PhD Tony is a former missionary in Indonesia, along with his wife Carole. They have four children and six grandchildren. Tony is active in Donvale Presbyterian Church, and he has recently completed a commentary on the Letter of James. He has lectured at the PTC for 25 years. DR NOEL WEEKS Teaching area: Research Lecturer BSc | BD | ThM Noel is a well-known speaker and writer with an interest in Ancient Near East, particularly Mesopotamia and Israel, and the Akkadian language. He was a senior lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Sydney until 2012, and remains an associate in the Department of Classics and Ancient History. 7 REV DR ALLAN HARMAN Teaching area: Research Professor BA | BD | MLitt | ThM | ThD | ThD(honoris causa) Allan is a former principal of the PTC, and has spent his teaching career working in the field of Hebrew and Old Testament. He has written commentaries on the Psalms, Deuteronomy, Isaiah and Daniel, as well as numerous articles, and has recently enlarged and republished his commentary on the Psalms. In 2003 he received an honorary doctorate from the Australian College of Theology. REV DR ROWLAND WARD Teaching area: Church History & Research Lecturer BA | DipTh | BTh(Hons) | ThD Rowland has spent 40 years in pastoral ministry with the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia. He has written extensively on Presbyterian history, doctrine and worship and lectured in Australia and overseas. Recent publications include Presbyterians in Australia: Conflicts and Progress 1803-2018. He is currently working on a new edition of Religious Bodies in Australia – A Comprehensive Guide. REV DR KARL HOOD Teaching area: Pastoral Care MBBS(Hons) | GradDipRGP(anaes) | FRACGP | FACRRM | DipTh | MAR(1st Hons) Karl has a longstanding involvement in pastoral counselling, which he sees as an important part of ministry. After a decade of medical practice, he undertook further training in counselling and theology at Westminster Theological Seminary and CCEF in Philadelphia, then completed his studies for ordination through PTC. He has been on the pastoral staff of the Drouin congregation since 2010. Karl is married to Louise and they have four children. DR MURRAY ADAMTHWAITE Teaching area: Old Testament BA | BD | MA| PhD Murray has studied in Melbourne, Sydney and London, and has lectured in Old Testament, pastored churches and participated in three archaeological excavations in Israel and Syria. He is currently Research Fellow at Melbourne University, and a specialist in Akkadian. He is married to Corrie and they have three children. 8 REV MARTIN PAKULA Teaching area: Old Testament BSc | BTh | MTh | DipMin Martin is a Jewish Christian, married to Jennie, and father of two adult children. He has been involved in parish ministry, university ministry, Bible College lecturing, and Jewish mission. He has taught OT and Biblical Languages. MISS WENDY BYTHEWAY Teaching area: English BA | DipArts | Cert Language & Culture Wendy is an accomplished and experienced writer and teacher of English studies in both Australia and China. She has written two books (Paternoster) under a pen name. STAFF MRS RACHEL VILJOEN REGISTRAR [email protected] MS HEATHER FIEDLER LIBRARIAN BTh [email protected] MR WALTER BRUINING MEDIA MANAGER [email protected] 9 COURSES Here are the PTC, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge of God to prepare them for teaching, missions, evangelism, and other church work. We offer courses for those simply looking to deepen their theological knowledge, all the way through to specialist training pathways for those with specific outcomes in mind. Short Courses & Certificates (p. 11) Graduate (p. 15) Our special courses and individual units Graduate courses are intended for those are aimed at those who wish to study for who already hold an undergraduate personal development, or those looking qualification (usually a three-year to explore theological study before degree). Programmes available range committing to a longer course. from certificates to master’s degrees.
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