SSSttt AAAnnndddrrreeewww’’’sss GGGrrreeeeeekkk OOOrrrttthhhooodddoooxxx TTThhheeeooolllooogggiiicccaaalll CCCooolllllleeegggeee HHHAAANNNDDDBBBOOOOOOKKK 222000111444 St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College HANDBOOK 2014 242 CLEVELAND STREET • REDFERN • NEW SOUTH WALES • 2016 TEL: (02) 9549 3100 • FAX: (02) 9549 3151 • www.sagotc.edu.au This Handbook is correct at the time of printing [6 November 2013]. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE 1 1.1 Brief History 1 1.2 Educational Standards 2 1.3 Faculty 3 SECTION 2: COURSES OF STUDY 5 2.1 Bachelor of Theology 6 2.2 Bachelor of Theology (Honours) 11 2.3 Diploma of Christian Studies 17 2.4 Graduate Certificate in Arts 21 2.5 Graduate Diploma of Arts 25 2.6 Master of Arts 29 2.7 Master of Theology 34 2.8 Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in Aged Care Ministry (400 hours) 38 SECTION 3: DISTANCE EDUCATION (ONLINE) 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Courses Available by Distance Education (Online) 39 3.3 Enrolment Options 40 3.4 Units Offered 40 3.5 Teaching Methods and Strategies 41 3.6 Regular Participation 41 3.7 Residential Schools 41 3.8 Technology and Computer Requirements 42 3.9 Technical Support 42 3.10 Study Skills 43 3.11 Learning Resources 43 3.12 Student Responsibilities 43 3.13 Security 43 3.14 Approaching Your Study 44 7100-7300 LEVEL COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTIONS SECTION 4: 47 BY SUB-DISCIPLINE (A) Humanities 49 (B) Biblical Studies 51 (C) Pastoral Counselling 57 (H) Church History 58 (L) Worship and Liturgy 62 (P) Pastoral Theology 64 (T) Theology 67 (X) Generic Units 73 i 8500 & 9600 LEVEL COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTIONS SECTION 5: 77 BY SUB-DISCIPLINE (A) Humanities 79 (B) Biblical Studies 81 (C) Pastoral Counselling 85 (H) Church History 86 (P) Pastoral Theology 87 (T) Theology 89 (X) Generic Units 98 SECTION 6: GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 106 6.1 Academic Misconduct 106 6.2 Acceptable Academic Cooperation 108 6.3 Admission (Domestic Students) 109 6.4 Admission (International Students) 110 6.5 Annual Theological Review 112 6.6 Assessment 113 6.7 Attendance 113 6.8 Auditors 113 6.9 Book Centre 114 6.10 Cancellation of Units 114 6.11 Chapel Participation 114 6.12 Complaints and Appeals 114 6.13 Concession Travel Pass 115 6.14 Deferral 115 6.15 Demand Hours 115 6.16 Disciplinary Procedures 115 6.17 Discontinuation of Studies 116 6.18 Dress 117 6.19 Employment 117 6.20 Enrolment 117 6.21 Exclusion 118 6.22 Extension Policy 118 6.23 Facilities 119 6.24 Financial Information (Including Tuition Fees and Scholarships) 119 6.25 General Rules 121 6.26 Government Financial Assistance 121 6.27 Grade Point Average 121 6.28 Grading 122 6.29 Graduation 124 6.30 Harassment 124 6.31 Leave of Absence 124 6.32 Library 125 6.33 Maintenance 125 6.34 Ordination 126 6.35 Privacy 126 6.36 Provisional Entry 126 6.37 Recognised Prior Learning 126 6.38 Refunds 127 ii 6.39 Residence 127 6.40 Residential Life 127 6.41 Results and Appeals 127 6.42 Special Entry 128 6.43 Student Cards 128 6.44 Supplementary Examination 128 6.45 Sydney College of Divinity 129 6.46 Teaching and Learning Strategies 129 6.47 Termination of Enrolment 129 6.48 Timetable 129 6.49 Transcripts 130 6.50 Unavoidable Disruption 130 6.51 Withdrawal 130 6.52 Saving Clause 131 SECTION 7: GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ASSIGNMENTS 132 Academic Calendar 2014 152 Campus Location and Directions 154 iii iv SECTION 1: INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE 1.1 BRIEF HISTORY St Andrew’s Theological College, founded in Sydney in 1986, is the only civilly accredited Orthodox tertiary institution of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. During the Fourth Clergy-Laity Congress (1981), the first during the term of Archbishop Stylianos, the delegates adopted, among other resolutions, his urgent proposal for the establishment of a Theological College as soon as possible. To this end, the Legal Adviser of the Archdiocesan Council, Sir Arthur George, pledged a contribution In May 1984, Archbishop Stylianos appointed an Interim Committee (consisting of the Very Rev. Fr Miltiades Chryssavgis who was Vicar General at that time, Rev. Dr John Chryssavgis as Secretary, Mr Michael Diamond, Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel Aroney, and Dr Harry Simmons) in order to consider and suggest ways of facilitating the operation of the Theological College and to prepare a suggested curriculum of studies. After a comparative study and research, the Interim Committee presented its report, which was received and approved by the Archbishop. Consequently, at the meeting of the Archdiocesan Property Trust held in Sydney, 13th December 1984, three committees were appointed: a. A Building Committee, consisting of Sir Arthur George, Mr Niketas Katris and Mr Peter Confos. b. An Administrative Council, consisting of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, Sir Arthur George, Mr Michael Barbouttis, Mr Michael Diamond, and Mr George Pappas. c. An Academic Committee, consisting of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, Very Rev. Miltiades Chryssavgis, Rev. Dr John Chryssavgis, Prof. Alexander Cambitoglou, Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel Aroney and Dr Harry Simmons. The opening of the Theological College became mandatory by virtue of the very nature of the mission of the Church in Australia. There was need for a Theological School that would be primarily dedicated to theological study in co-operation with other Theological Colleges. Heads of Theological Colleges of other Churches looked forward to what would be offered them: the great scriptural commentaries, the writings of the Greek Fathers, the Orthodox liturgy, iconography and spirituality. It was hoped that a centre of theological reflection and ecumenical dialogue would be created, offering the Orthodox world-view and perspective. As a result of these coordinated efforts, the College was finally opened on the 23rd February, 1986. The Dean of the Patriarchal Theological School of Halki, Metropolitan Maximos of Stavroupolis, was present, having been invited especially for the occasion. He brought with him a congratulatory message from Ecumenical Patriarch Demetrios I. The Premier of New South Wales, Hon. Neville Wran, was also present. The aims of the College were briefly yet succinctly outlined by the Dean, His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, during his address at the Official Opening: The establishment of the first Orthodox Theological College in the Southern Hemisphere is not and could not be simply an achievement of an ethnic group or of a denomination. Orthodoxy does not represent a certain number of Christians, a mere part of historical Christendom or an ideology dictated by geographical, racial or 1 political conditions. Orthodoxy is the faithful continuation of the undivided Christian Church of the first millennium, as decisively expressed in the Ecumenical Councils. Orthodoxy is a precious legacy for all of us. As such it belongs to all Christians and, through them, to the whole of mankind. This is why the importance of the College is expressed not so much through the term "Theological" as through the qualification "Orthodox". The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia had many years ago felt that its faithful would not be properly served and would not be creatively integrated in this multicultural and polyethnic society unless a Theological College were to be established. Yet the realisation of such a sacred ambition was far beyond our actual resources.... Theology in Christianity cannot be a subject of individual thought and activities. Theology is the deeper breathing of the whole Church body as enlightened by the Holy Spirit who is promised only in the plurality of Church communion, and not in the isolation of the individual scholar. Our theology is accordingly traditional, biblical, liturgical, and in one word, ecclesiastical, otherwise it cannot be regarded as the fruit of the Holy Spirit ... We hope to be enabled to serve in a creative way not only our Church but also Australia and the universal society of peace, reconciliation, justice and sanctification which is God's ultimate will for His entire world (Voice of Orthodoxy, March 1986, pp. 22-23). St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College is already enabling the Church to meet its pastoral needs, in our own times and in our own environment, while at the same time preserving a balanced view of Orthodox tradition and life. 1.2 EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS The task of ensuring appropriate academic standards and requirements, applicable both to faculty and students, has been meticulously pursued. In particular, accreditation with the Sydney College of Divinity, of which St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College is a full member institution, guarantees for St Andrew's a high standard of scholastic excellence and approval by the Department of Education of the Australian Government. St Andrew's is committed to the principle that students at the tertiary level should be taught by scholars who are themselves engaged in advancing knowledge in their particular field or fields. Consequently, St Andrew's takes seriously its obligations to encourage and assist the scholarly activity of members of its staff and to inculcate research skills in students with the ability and inclination to undertake research for a higher degree upon completion of their undergraduate studies. Towards these ends, St Andrew's has, for instance, sought to promote a scholarly collegial atmosphere and has published, from the very first year of its operation, an academic theological journal, Phronema. During its first two decades St Andrew's had necessarily concentrated its efforts at the undergraduate level. Now it is also in a position to offer course units towards an honours program as well as postgraduate education to a broader student base. Furthermore, it is looking to gradually build up a small community of students reading for Master of Theology and Doctoral degrees. 2