The ASC is designed to integrate the firsthand observation and study of Australian culture, history, religion, politics and indigenous cultures together with experiential service learning and formal instruction in the arts.
The Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
The program is comprised of two culture classes designed especially for ASC students and three or four discipline classes chosen from Wesley Institute's list of courses.
Cultural Emphasis (Required Classes)
- The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values (3 credits)
- Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity (3 credits)
Discipline Emphasis (Composed of two parts)
A) One of the following Faith and Contemporary Artist courses (Recommended):
- Faith and the Contemporary Artist I (Theology of Creativity): 3 credits, spring semester only
- Faith and the Contemporary Artist II (Arts and Culture): 3 credits, fall semester only
B) Two to four courses in one of the following disciplines (Required):
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing/Graphic Design
- Music
- Theology/Ministry
- Counselling
