Trinity College Theological School A College of the University of Divinity 2021 HANDBOOK All information provided in his Handbook is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Updated information can be found on the College and University websites. New information and explanations added to this Handbook since last year’s edition (apart from unit descriptions) is printed in red text in the online and PDF versions of this document. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of the land on which Trinity College is built. We pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present, and we pray for the ongoing work of reconciliation. Trinity College Theological School Royal Parade PARKVILLE VIC 3052 E: [email protected] T: +61 3 9348 7127 www.trinity.edu.au/theology CONTENTS Welcome ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Trinity College .................................................................................................................................... 4 University of Divinity .......................................................................................................................... 4 Colleges of University of Divinity ....................................................................................................... 5 Trinity College Theological School History ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Who we are Today ...................................................................................................................... 6 Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Mission ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Objectives.................................................................................................................................... 7 Values .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Graduate Attributes .................................................................................................................... 7 Our Community ........................................................................................................................... 7 Faculty, Staff & Adjuncts Teaching Faculty and Staff .......................................................................................................... 8 Associate Lecturers ................................................................................................................... 10 Research Associates .................................................................................................................. 10 STFE Supervisors ....................................................................................................................... 10 Chaplains ................................................................................................................................... 10 Key Dates/Calendar ......................................................................................................................... 11 Admissions & Enrolment New Students ............................................................................................................................ 12 Returning Students ................................................................................................................... 13 Payment of Fees, FEE-HELP and Centrelink .............................................................................. 13 Census Dates ............................................................................................................................. 13 Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................... 13 Courses Offered Non-award Courses Audit Students ................................................................................................................... 14 Undergraduate Courses Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity ................................................................................ 14 Diploma in Theology .......................................................................................................... 14 Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry .................................................................... 14 Bachelor of Theology ........................................................................................................ 14 Postgraduate Courses Graduate Certificate in Theology ....................................................................................... 15 Graduate Certificate in Divinity ......................................................................................... 15 Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology ................................................................ 15 Graduate Diploma in Theology .......................................................................................... 15 Graduate Diploma in Divinity............................................................................................. 15 Master of Theology (Coursework) ..................................................................................... 15 Master of Theological Studies ........................................................................................... 15 Master of Divinity ............................................................................................................. 15 Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Master of Philosophy ......................................................................................................... 16 Doctor of Philosophy ......................................................................................................... 16 Unit Codes Explained ....................................................................................................................... 17 Supervised Reading Units (SRU)....................................................................................................... 18 16,000-Word Minor Thesis .............................................................................................................. 18 2 Trinity College Theological School 2021 Handbook 2021 Timetable (subject to change) ............................................................................................... 19 Units Outlines for 2021 Subjects Undergraduate Units ................................................................................................................ 22 Postgraduate Units ................................................................................................................... 56 Foundational Units ............................................................................................................. 58 Elective Units ..................................................................................................................... 66 Capstone Units ................................................................................................................... 86 Assessment and Attendance How to Access your TCTS Units Web Pages on ARK ................................................................. 88 Assignment Submission ............................................................................................................ 88 Assignment Return .................................................................................................................... 88 Amount of Assessment ............................................................................................................. 89 Attendance ................................................................................................................................ 89 Late Assignments, Extensions and Penalties ............................................................................ 89 Moderation of Results .............................................................................................................. 89 Grades and Grade Descriptors .................................................................................................. 90 Plagiarism .................................................................................................................................. 91 The Skills of Writing Essays ....................................................................................................... 92 Academic Style .......................................................................................................................... 96 Referencing your Sources (Essay Style Guide) ........................................................................ 101 Biblical References .................................................................................................................. 105 Ministry Education Centre What is Ministry Education? ................................................................................................... 107 The Academic Program ........................................................................................................... 108 The “Monday Program” .........................................................................................................