Discover What’s Ahead in Theological Learning
Next semester at St Francis College offers a wide variety of subjects to support your journey in faith, ministry, and theological study. Whether you're just starting out or continuing your education, you'll find opportunities to explore meaningful topics in ways that fit your lifestyle. Most subjects are available both on campus and online, so you can choose the mode of study that works best for you. You can enrol for credit toward a degree, diploma, or certificate through the University of Divinity, or simply audit a subject to deepen your understanding.
Subjects cover areas like biblical studies, church history, pastoral care, mission, and theology. You’ll find units such as Reading the Bible 1, Becoming the People of God, Forming Communities, From Birth to Death: Life, Loss, and Liturgy, and Thinking Theologically. These subjects are taught by experienced and passionate lecturers including Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson, Dr Michelle Eastwood, Dr Peter Kline, and others. Whether you're preparing for ministry or exploring your faith more deeply, there’s something here for you.
Subjects Available in Next Semester
Biblical Studies
Reading the Bible 1: Introduction to Biblical Texts (BS1001Z/BS8001Z) – Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson
Becoming the People of God: The Pentateuch in Context (BA2001Z/BA9001Z) – Lecturer Dr Michelle Eastwood
New Testament Letters: The Voices of the Early Christians (BN3002Z/BN9032Z) Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Marian Free
Church History
Telling History: Introduction to Church History (CH1001Z/CH8001Z) – Lecturer: Dr Katherin Papadopoulos (online)
Mission & Ministry
Forming Communities: Introduction to Church and Ministry (DA1001Z/DA8001Z) Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Wendi Sargeant
Being Anglican: History and Practice (DL3002Z/DL9032) Lecturers: Most Rev’d Dr Phillip Aspinall & Rt Rev’d Dr Jonathan Holland
Summer Semester (Intensives in January and February). Enrolments close 26 November.
Systematic Theology
Thinking Theologically Combined – Lecturer: Dr Adam Couchman
Becoming Flesh: The Incarnation of God (CT2001Z/CT9001Z) – Lecturer: Dr Peter Kline
Ecotheology – Lecturer: Dr Peter Kline
For more information, please contact our Registrar on (07) 3514 7403 or registrar@ministryeducation.org.au
RUTH MATHIESON TALKS ABOUT READING THE BIBLE 1: INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL TEXTS
WENDI SARGEANT TALKS ABOUT FORMING COMMUNITIES: INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH & MINISTRY
KATHERIN PAPADOPOULOS TALKS ABOUT TELLING HISTORY: INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH HISTORY
PETER KLINE TALKS ABOUT BECOMING FLESH: THE INCARNATION OF GOD
DR MICHELLE EASTWOOD TALKS ABOUT BECOMING THE PEOPLE OF GOD: THE PENTATEUCH IN CONTEXT