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REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES
Q How do the undergraduate
programmes work?
A
The requirements are listed in the handbook but for two most
popular undergraduate degrees the following is necessary:
1.
Bachelor of Theology
a.
Total
points required: 216 points
b.
Each
course unit is 9 points
c.
At
least one major and two sub majors
OR
At least two majors and one sub major
d.
A major
is 54 points and follows the departmental requirements
e.
A sub
major is 36 points and follows the departmental requirements
f.
At
least a sub major in Biblical Studies AND Theology
g.
Foundational
units (100 level): no more than 90 points
h.
At least
36 points from a combination or one of the following areas: Christian
Ethics, Christian Spirituality, Counselling, Liturgy, Missiology,
Pastoral Theology and Practice
i.
At
least 9 points in Church History
j.
Pastoral:
no more than 108 points
k.
Humanities
plus Philosophy: no more than 72 points
2.
Bachelor of Arts
(Philosophy)/Bachelor of Theology
a.
Total
points required:
360
b.
Philosophy
– 72 points are required, including a Major
c.
Theology
(major) AND Biblical (major) required
d.
Ethics
(sub) OR History (sub) OR Approved Arts
sequence (at an institution external to SCD)
e.
Plus
elective sub major in: Christian Ethics OR Church History OR Liturgy
OR Pastoral Theology and Practice
OR Christian Spirituality
f.
Humanities
OR Pastoral Theology and Practice – minimum of 36 points
g.
Pastoral
Theology and Practiceno more than 108 points
h.
72
points from any subject area(s) not previously assigned to
major/sub-major sequences.
Q What is the difference
between a sub major and a major?
A
A sub major is 36 points within a subject area.
Each discipline has a list of core units that must be undertaken in
order to complete the sub major.
A major is 54 points within a discipline. It too has core course
units that must be undertaken in order to satisfy the requirements of
majoring in the area. The full requirements are stated in the
handbook.
Q Do I need to study course
units within a particular order?
A
Normally foundation course units (100 level) are required
before 200/300 level course units.
The handbook states the pre-requisites within each discipline.
For example within the Bachelor of Theology,
BB100 Introduction to Biblical Studies must be completed before
any other Biblical Studies course unit.
Q Do I have to do all my
course units at CIS?
A
A There
are a number of Member Institutions (MIs) within the SCD that you may
study at provided that you
1.
follow the procedures for such enrolment as detailed in the
Academic Structures, Regulations & Procedures as found in the CIS
Handbook;
2.
satisfy the requirements for the major/sub major sequences as
required to graduate from CIS.
If you intend to study outside the SCD, for example at a University,
please note that the maximum amount that may be credited to your
degree is one-third of the total programme.
You will need to complete a clearance form before you commence
study elsewhere.
NB: you may not be enrolled in an SCD degree and another degree
concurrently.
Q I have a previous degree or
have completed other studies before commencing at CIS, can these be
counted towards my degree?
A
Credit
is considered on a case-by-case basis and is awarded by the Sydney
College of Divinity.
Each Member Institution presents their credit applications to
the relevant SCD Committee.
36 points credit, the equivalent of four course units in Humanities are
normally awarded for a completed undergraduate degree (eg BCom, BEd, BA
etc) towards the Bachelor of Theology
or BA(Phil)/BTh. In
order for credit to be considered, a copy of your transcript or testamur
needs to be supplied to the Registry.
If you have completed other studies that you wish to be considered for
credit you will need to provide a copy of your transcript to the Registry
as well as the appropriate course outlines.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWALS
Q What are the general
attendance regulations?
A Students
are expected to participate in all class sessions, field work and any
other activities as prescribed
for the course unit,
and satisfy in the assessment work required.
In order to pass a course unit a student must attend at least
two-thirds of all prescribed activities for that course unit and satisfy
in the assessment work required.
NB: Students must
attend at least 80% of classes.
In
individual cases, alternative arrangements may be allowed after
consultation with the Academic Secretary and the teacher concerned.
A student may attempt any course unit only
twice.
Q I am enrolled in an
intensive but cannot attend all the sessions, what should I do?
A
A
In order to pass a course unit each student must attend at least
two-thirds of classes. For a
five-day continuous intensive, this means three days.
In the case of a split intensive - such as three days followed by
two weekends - you must attend five days in all; specifically, you are
required to be present at two of the first three days, and one and a half
days of each weekend.
If
you know in advance that you will be absent for more than this amount of
time, then it is better not to enroll in an intensive; if it becomes
impossible during the intensive to fulfill attendance requirements, please
seek advice from the Registrar as soon as possible.
Q If I need to withdraw from a
course unit what should I do?
A
A
If
the course unit is semester based (fourteen weeks duration) then you may
withdraw within the first four weeks by completing a withdrawal form
available from the Registry. The
tuition component (including the SCD Levy) of the fees can either be held
in credit or refunded to the person who paid the fees.
Enrolment in the course unit will not appear on your transcript.
After the first four weeks withdrawal without penalty needs to be sought
in writing from the Academic Secretary.
This is considered by the
College
of
Teachers
, and if granted will appear on your transcript as a W grade for the
course unit. Any refund of
fees needs to be requested in writing and will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
If the course unit is a Summer/Winter school or weekend intensive then you
are permitted to withdraw by the second day by completing a withdrawal
form or by writing to the Registry. The
tuition component of the fees can either be held in credit or refunded.
Once you have attended three days you will need to write to the
Academic Secretary (the same process as withdrawing after the first four
weeks of a semester, outlined above).
Any refund of fees needs to be requested in writing and will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
REFUNDS
Q Am I eligible for a refund
if I withdraw from a class?
A Notwithstanding
implications as regards FEE-HELP, students withdrawing from
A
semester length course unit before the first four weeks of semester will
have the funds placed in credit toward the taking of another unit;
An
intensive course unit within the first four weeks of the semester will
normally have pro rata funds credited towards further studies at the
Institute.
Students who are approved by the
College
of
Teachers
to withdraw without penalty after week four of the semester and who are
granted a refund following application for it will be granted pro rata
credit toward further studies at the Institute.
ASSIGNMENTS
Q What should I do if I am
unable to submit an assignment by the due date?
A
Extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances.
As
soon as you know that you will be unable to submit your assignment contact
the lecturer concerned to arrange an extension.
Yellow extension forms are available from the Registry information
stand and should be submitted no later than 24 hours before the due date.
The maximum extension for assessment tasks is 1 week.
Longer extensions may be granted in extreme circumstances and
requests should be made in writing to the Academic Secretary.
If you do not seek an extension and hand your work in late the lecturer
may apply a penalty for each day that it is overdue.
Please refer to the Academic Regulations for more information.
Q
How do I submit assignments?
A A
cover sheet (found on the Registry stand) should be attached to the
assignment and the package placed in the assignment chute in front of the
Registry, no later than Institute closing time on the day the assignment
is due (ie up to 9pm Mon-Thurs and 5pm on Friday).
Please note that the declaration on the front of the coversheet
must be signed and dated or the assignment will not be marked.
Q
What should I do if the Institute is closed when I come to submit
an assignment?
A
In
extreme circumstances, such as the Institute being closed earlier than
advertised, assignments may be left at the Circulation Desk of the Veech
library (if open) or placed in the after hours library chute located
beside the external doors of the Veech Library.
Please note that the letter box located in the fence on
99 Albert Road
is not cleared, so no assignments should be placed there.
Assignments not placed in the Registry chute are not guaranteed and
students should have a copy of their work “just in case” it does not
reach the lecturer concerned.
Q
What happens once my assignment has been corrected?
A A
Marked
assignments are returned to the Registry and may be collected from the
Veech Library.
If you attend Summer/Winter or weekend intensives you may wish to
have your assignment posted to you.
In this case, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope for
your assignment to be returned to you.
Please note that exams are not returned to students.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Q What if I need further
information?
A
There are many ways to find out more, for instance:
1.
The Institute
publishes “The Institute News” each Monday during semester.
It contains helpful pieces of information and reminders about
registration and cut off dates. You
can also receive this via email, simply by sending an email request to cisinfo@cis.catholic.edu.au.
2.
The
Institute Handbook may be viewed at www.cis.catholic.edu.au.
The Academic Structures, Regulations and Procedures (free from the
Registry stand) are also available.
3.
Faculty
members, as well as the Academic Secretary and Deputy President, are
available to discuss issues with students.
All may be contacted via the Reception on 9752 9500.
4.
The
lecturers who teach the various course units provide contact details at
the first class.
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