Discover What’s Ahead in Theological Learning
In the coming semester, St Francis College offers a diverse range of subjects designed to support studies in faith, ministry, and theological learning. Whether you are beginning your theological journey or continuing your formation, there are opportunities to engage deeply with meaningful topics in flexible and accessible ways.
Most subjects are offered both on campus and online, allowing students to choose the mode of study that best suits their circumstances. Subjects may be taken for credit toward a degree, diploma, or certificate through the University of Divinity, or audited for personal interest and spiritual enrichment.
Subjects Available in Semester 2
Semester 2 offers a diverse selection of subjects designed to support theological study, ministry formation, and professional development. For full subject details, including assessment and delivery mode, click on the subject title below.
Bearing Witness: Mission and Service (online) (Lecturer: Dr Christy Capper)
Building a Church: Christianity and Imperium in the First Millennium (Lecturer: Dr Matthew Beckmann OFM)
Forming Disciples: Capstone (Lecturer: Rev’d Dr John Rolley)
From Birth to Death: Life, Loss and Liturgy (Lecturer: Dr Adam Couchman)
Introduction to Preaching (Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Ceri Wynne)
Mystical Theology: The Ecstasy of God (Lecturer: Assoc Prof Peter Kline)
Praying the Psalms (Lecturer: Assoc Dr Matthew Anstey)
Reading the Bible 2: Introduction to Biblical Languages (Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Greg Jenks)
Stories of Early Christians: The Synoptic Gospels and Acts in Contact (Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson)
Undergraduate Capstone Project (Lecturer: Assoc Prof Peter Kline)
Subjects Available in Semester 1
Subjects in Semester 1 support both foundational learning and continued formation in theology and ministry. For full subject details, click on the subject title below.
Becoming Flesh: The Incarnation of God (Lecturer: Dr Peter Kline)
Becoming the People of God: The Pentaeuch in Context (Lecturer: Dr Michelle Eastwood)
Being Anglican: History and Practice Lecturers: Most Rev’d Dr Phillip Aspinall & Rt Rev’d Dr Jonathan Holland
Summer Semester (Intensives in January and February). Enrolments close 26 November.
Forming Communities: Introduction to Church and Ministry Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Wendi Sargeant
Introduction to Thinking Theologically (Lecturer: Dr Adam Couchman
New Testament Letters: The Voices of the Early Christians (Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Marian Free)
Reading the Bible 1: Introduction to Biblical Texts (Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson)
Telling History: Introduction to Church History Lecturer: Dr Katherin Papadopoulos (online)
Theology in Context: A Case Study - Ecotheology (Lecturer: Dr Peter Kline)
For more information, please contact our Registrar on (07) 3514 7403 or registrar@ministryeducation.org.au