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):
- Special Topic: Theology & the Arts: 4 credits, typically spring semester
- Faith and the Contemporary Artist II (Arts and Culture): 2 credits, typically fall semester
B) Two to four courses (6-10 credits) in one of the following disciplines (Required):
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing/Graphic Design
- Music
- Theology/Ministry
- Two to three Counseling and Dance Movement Therapy classes may be offered each semester (graduate level classes)
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