001 Pt A On the basis of evidence of prior written work/examinations satisfactorily completed at university level.
001 Pt B On the basis of an introductory course covering the Bible (e.g., Th.A.; Th.C.), plus familiarity with the textbook How To Read the Bible For All Its Worth; if not already covered, the reading of this book is required.
111 On the basis of an introductory course covering the whole OT, including OT history and geography; the content, structure, divisions, and arrangement of the OT and its books.
112 Fluency in reading Hebrew and Greek characters; working knowledge of introductory Hebrew and Greek grammar; ability to use Hebrew and Greek aids to the Bible.
121 On the basis of an introductory course covering the whole NT, including: The intertestamental period; structure of the NT; knowledge of the names of the NT books in order, and their types and divisions; main differences between and reasons for the four Gospels; introduction to the chronology of Acts and the NT period (including the Epistles).
131 On the basis of coverage of the period from Acts to the Reformation (c. AD 1500); including in particular: The primary documents themselves written by the Early Christian Fathers (not just reading about them); Beginnings of British Christianity (AD 100 to 600); survey of developments from AD 500 to 1500; knowledge of Wycliffe and the Lollards.
141, 142 On the basis of adequate coverage of all the basic areas of Christian Doctrine, as set out in the syllabus; including (inter alia) the doctrines of biblical inspiration and authority, man and sin, ecclesiology, sacraments, eschatology.
15X On the basis of full coverage of issues set out in the Prospectus for the given unit.
161 On the basis of good coverage of all the areas set out in the syllabus, including providing evidence of having undertaken wide background reading on all the missionary issues, as required in this unit. Reading of Perspectives and Olsen (or equivalent) required.
223 Good knowledge of Greek grammar and how the Greek language works; able to make use of the Greek New Testament.
231 On the basis of a good coverage of the causes of, events of, main persons involved in, and consequences of, the Reformation, both in Britain and on the Continent.
251, 252 On the basis of having thoroughly covered the material set out in the syllabus.
253 On the basis of a good grounding in the theory and practice of preaching, the craft of sermon preparation, sermon series, and reports of sermons preached.
254 On the basis of having done a full treatment of this subject or a recognized course.
261, 262 On the basis of having thoroughly covered the material set out in the syllabus.
The above Table draws attention to particular areas which experience shows may possibly have been overlooked or inadequately covered in a student’s previous courses, in comparison with the requirements of the Tyndale syllabus - this is not denigratory of other courses, which would have other purposes and emphases. But Tyndale requires supplementary coverage of any areas missed.
EQUIVALENCE AND EXEMPTIONS SCHEDULE, ACT/TYNDALE
A person who has completed the Th.A. or one year of any other Course listed below will be granted exemption from Unit 001 upon submission of proof, and payment of the Exemption fee.
This Schedule sets out the subjects of the different Courses offered by the Australian College of Theology, and the Tyndale College Units from which exemption can be granted to those who have passed in such ACT subjects.
Those persons who have passed in the ACT subject can apply on the basis of this Schedule for exemption from the listed Tyndale College Unit or Units. Application for exemption (or exemption upon the completion of additional work) is to be made on the Application For Exemption (AFX) form available from the College Office. A separate form needs to be submitted for each subject on the basis of which exemption is claimed.
Where no additional work is prescribed, exemption will be granted upon submission of adequate documentary proof of the Pass, plus payment of the Exemption Application Fee. Where additional work is prescribed, a person should apply on the basis of this Schedule, with submission of adequate documentary proof plus payment of the appropriate fee. The right-hand column shows the applicable fee due in each instance; where additional work is required, this fee covers both the exemption application and the provision of supervision for the additional work.
Where additional work is prescribed, the student will be allocated a tutor, who will confer with the student about the nature of the work required, and when the student wishes to undertake it. Considerable flexibility is possible in this regard.
Exemption from Unit 121, Introduction to the New Testament, normally includes the requirement that the student read swiftly through the whole New Testament in the translation of either Richmond Lattimore or J. B. Phillips (1972 edition or later).
ACT SUBJECT
Th.A.
TC UNIT
ADDITIONAL WORK (IF ANY)
FEE
Old Testament
111
Reading, exercises, and Assignment
$120
New Testament
121
Read NT (L or P); Reading, exercises, Assignment
$120
Elementary Greek
112G
Supervision and examination
$120
Th.L. (Old Regulations)/Th.Dip. (Old Regulations)
Old Testament I+II
111
NIL
$40
New Testament I+II
121
Read NT (Lattimore or Phillips)
$40
Church History I
131
(Pt A) Early Church Fathers and 131 (Pt B) (exam)
$120
Church History II
231
Reading and Assignment
$120
Theology I+II
141+142
Reading and Assignments
$240
Principles of Education
153
Reading and Assignment
$120
Christian Missions
161
Reading and Assignment
$120
Hebrew
213
Supervision and examination
$120
Greek NT I
223
Supervision and examination
$120
Greek NT II
223
Supervision and examination
$120
Th.L. (New Regulations): As for ACT Dip.Th. Dip.Min./Dip.Miss. (Old Regulations): As for ACT Dip.Th. Associate Dip.Th.: As for ACT Dip.Th. B.Min.: Because of the range of options and levels, each case is separately evaluated.
