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Academic Manual 2013
125 Pigdons Road
Waurn Ponds Victoria 3216
Telephone: (03) 5244 2955
Facsimile: (03) 5243 6055
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rtc.edu.au
Contents
Welcome
Introduction
Vision
Core Values
History
Governance
Supporting Churches
Staff
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Support Staff
Life at the RTC
Annual Events
Student Residence (Barkley Hall)
Library
Student Identification Cards
RTC Bookshop
RTC Publications
Student Fellowship Committee (SFC)
Student Ladies’ Association (SLA)
General Services
Rules and Procedures
Financial Information
RTC Academic Calendar – 2012
RTC Courses
Introductory Bible Language Courses
Applications
Distance Education
Overview of RTC Courses
Subjects Available
Undergraduate entry coursework awards:
Diploma of Theology / Ministry
Advanced Diploma of Theology / Ministry
Associate Degree of Theology
Bachelor of Christian Studies
Bachelor of Theology / Ministry
Bachelor of Theology / Ministry (Honours)
Graduate entry coursework awards:
Graduate Certificate of Divinity / Christian Studies
Graduate Diploma of Divinity / Christian Studies
Master of Divinity
Higher Degree by research Awards
Master of Theology
Jerusalem University College
Examinations
Policies
Academic Misconduct Policy
Grievance Resolution Policy
Anti-Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Policy
Appendices
1. Style Manual for Essays
2. RTC Style Sheet
3. Table of Content of Examples
4. Sample Bibliography
5. Sample Short Paper Format
6. Assignment Cover Sheet (sample)
Contact Details
Location (maps)
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Welcome to the
Reformed Theological College!
From the Principal
A warm welcome to all our students in 2013 – new and continuing, full-time and part-time, on campus and
distance ed. The RTC is a small but diverse community, centered around our desire to know God better so
that we might serve him with all our heart and glorify him in all we do.
The vision of the RTC is to raise, equip and support a generation of leaders for the advance of the gospel. We
want to help form men and women who are strong in their knowledge of God and His Word, who areincreasingly
shaped into the likeness of Jesus Christ, and who develop their God-given skills to serve him wherever he leads
them.
I therefore hope your time at the RTC will be stimulating, challenging and rewarding. I encourage you to
participate actively in class, to study hard, to build positive relationships with other students and with the
faculty and staff, to make good use of the library, to engage in our weekly Devotions and in our Spiritual
Formation Groups, and to join in the opportunities for informal fellowship and encouragement of each other.
Because the College is a small community the Faculty is readily accessible and we welcome you to come and
talk things over with us, ask questions, share concerns or seek advice.
This handbook contains a large amount of information to get you started on your studies here. It provides
information about all our main courses and details various rules, regulations and expectations with which you
need to be familiar. Please take time to familiarize yourself with what is here. Some of it may be a bit daunting
(like the Style Manual for essay writing), but in time it will become clear and can be an ongoing resource as you
undertake your study.
You'll also find here some material relating to the RTC Residence, Barkley Hall. We aim for Barkley Hall to
provide comfortable student accommodation in a Christian environment. This year we are delighted to have Mick
and Jane Elliot as House Parents, and they will help to make sure Barkley Hall is a great home for everyone
staying there this year.
I pray that God may richly bless you in the year ahead and that your time at the RTC will prove to be formative
and foundational for your service of God hereafter. Thanks for choosing to study at the RTC.
Yours in Christ,
Murray Capill
Principal
Disclaimer: While the information in this handbook is correct at the time of printing (March 2013), students should note that changes
may occur during the year. You will be advised of these during Assembly and/or class.
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Introduction
The Reformed Theological College is committed to training men and women
to serve God in the whole of life. RTC training seeks to establish people
strongly in God's Word and helps them develop the skills and character
necessary for many areas of ministry in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
RTC teachers are committed to the authority and inspiration of God’s Word,
and the College is committed to a Reformed theological understanding of the
Scriptures, as summarised in the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic
Confession, the Canons of Dort and the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Vision
The Vision of the Reformed Theological College is to raise, equip and support a generation of leaders for
the advance of the gospel.
We seek to advance this vision in a way that is consistent with both our Reformed confessional
commitment and our core values.
Core Values
1.
The Word of God must be central in ministry
We are committed to the centrality of Word ministries in the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. We therefore
place high value on the importance of training people to know God’s Word well, love it with all their heart,
submit their lives to it, exegete it accurately and minister it boldly, faithfully and skilfully.
We believe effective Word ministry is built on a strong biblical theology. The Bible is the unfolding story of
God’s redemptive purposes in this world. We therefore value Bible training that exposes people to the
whole story of the Bible, enabling them to see all the parts in the light of the whole, and teaching them to
see themselves, the world and the work of the church today in the light of the biblical narrative.
2.
Mission is at the heart of the church’s calling
The gospel is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe. It is to be spread throughout the world
so that disciples are made of all nations and the church is built up to the full number of the elect. That is
God’s mission and it must be ours as well.
We therefore value ministry training that imparts to people a
profound grasp of the gospel, models for them a passionate
commitment to live and minister the gospel in every part of life, and
equips them to live as missionaries. Our post-Christendom, postmodern context demands that churches and church leaders must
think and operate as missionaries. We value training that creates in
people a mission mindset and gives them the tools to be effective
leaders of mission-driven churches.
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Theology must speak to the culture of the day
We are committed to our theology speaking to the issues of our day, as it did at the time of the
Reformation. Our commitment to the system of doctrine set out in the Reformed confessions must
be a commitment not only to uphold the historic Reformed faith but also to address the issues of
our culture. We therefore value the development of a distinctively Reformed apologetic for postmodern culture and the cultivation of a Reformed world and life view for the 21st century.
4.
The local church must be integrally involved in all ministry training
We believe the local church is primarily responsible for the training and equipping of its members
for ministry. Insofar as the church uses the special skills and resources of a theological college to
assist in such training, the training must remain integrated with the local church context.
We therefore value training that is structured so that students remain strongly involved in local
church ministry, theoretical studies are interfaced with extensive ministry experience, and local
church ministry is the prime context for developing skills, shaping character and assessing
competence.
We are committed to the College working closely with churches to equip a broad range of ministry
leaders for local churches: teachers, preachers, pastors, leaders, evangelists, missionaries, church
planters, home group leaders, disciplers, etc.
5.
Ministry training must shape people’s hearts and minds
We believe theological education must be both spiritually and academically formative. It should form
people spiritually so that they are committed to growing in devotion to Christ, to passion for the
gospel, to prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit and to seriousness about personal holiness. It
should form them academically so that they are committed to studying, researching, analysing,
evaluating, critiquing and writing with acumen in the fields of theology and ministry.
We therefore value theological education that combines these emphases and in this way helps
students develop their full potential in Christ and enables them to serve God with all their heart,
mind, soul and strength.
This formation must take place in the context of a spiritually vibrant community where there is
constant encouragement and modelling of spiritual character, godly passion and rigourous study.
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History
The Reformed Theological College was founded in 1954 at the instigation of the Synod of the
Reformed Churches of Australia in Ulverstone, Tasmania. It was felt that Australia and New Zealand
needed a College that would adhere unequivocally to the authority of the Bible as the Word of God
and present the systematic exposition of biblical truth which is known as the Reformed faith.
The founding Principal was Professor Alexander Barkley, a godly
Irishman who was pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in
Geelong. The College began in the schoolroom at his church, and
moved through a series of small buildings before the RTC Board
purchased the only remaining wing of the original Geelong Grammar
School in 1954. This historic bluestone building, built in 1857,
served the College well for almost 40 years.
Professor Barkley was succeeded as Principal by Professor Ray Zorn
in 1978, Professor Keith Warren in 1990, Professor Henk DeWaard
in 1997 and Dr Murray Capill in 2008. In 1992 the College began its
affiliation with the Australian College of Theology, offering accredited
diplomas and degrees.
In 1999 the College purchased part of the Geelong Grammar Highton (Junior Campus). This new
facility on the outskirts of Geelong has provided for the expansion and development of the College.
Governance
The RTC is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of 10 people elected from across Australia
and New Zealand. Directors are elected by members of the College, a body of supporters who uphold
the confessional standards of the College and pay an annual membership fee. The Board is
responsible for the overall governance of the College and appointment of the Principal and Faculty.
The Principal oversees the day to day life of the College, with the assistance of the General Manager
who oversees the administration of the College.
Supporting Churches
From its inception three denominations have had an especially close relationship with the College.
They are the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia, the Reformed Churches of New Zealand, and
the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Australia. Over the years the College has trained many pastors
and workers for these churches. The College has also enjoyed significant financial support from
them and in turn the churches have had considerable input into the curriculum and teaching
standards at the College.
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Staff
Faculty
The College has six faculty members and a number of visiting lecturers.
Dr Murray Capill BA, MA, BD, DMin (Westminster, Calif.), Cert IV (TAE)
Principal, Lecturer in Pastoral Ministry
Murray was appointed Principal in January 2008. He comes from New Zealand where he pastored a
church in Auckland for 10 years. He came to Australia in 2001 to teach part time at the College and
continue in pastoral ministry in the CRCA. In 2006 he changed to full-time teaching at the College.
He is author of Preaching with Spiritual Vigour. Murray is married to Wendy, and they have five
children.
Dr Bill Berends BA, BD, MTh, ThD (ACT), Cert IV (TAE)
Vice-Principal, Lecturer in Systematic Theology and Ethics
Bill came to the College in 1991 after extensive missionary work in Nigeria and Kenya. Bill's accent
betrays his international background, having been born in the Netherlands, raised in New Zealand,
studied in the USA, lived for 15 years in Africa, and now teaching in Australia. Bill and his wife
Henny live on a small farm just out of Geelong. They have three adult children.
Dr Phillip Scheepers BA, BTh, MTh, ThD (Bloemfontein, SA), Cert IV (TAA)
Lecturer in Missions &Task3 Coordinator
Phillip joined the College in 2010. After initial ministry/mission work in South Africa he moved to
London where he worked for Veritas College for 8 years, establishing training ministries for local
church leaders in the Arab world. He then pursued his passion for both mission to Muslims and
church‐based leadership training Phillip is married to Chanel and they have two young boys.
Rev John de Hoog BA, BD, MA(Theol), MTh, Cert IV (TAE)
Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew
Johncommenced teaching at the College in 2011 after nearly twenty years of pastoral ministry
within the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia. John is currently completing his thesis for the
MTh award with MST on the topic “The canonical function of Psalm 119”. John is married to Sallee
and they have four grown sons.
Dr Martin WilliamsBMin, MTh, PhD (Otago, NZ)
Lecturer in New Testament and Greek
Martin joined the College in 2012. He has lecturing experience and has been engaged in mission in
Cameroon under the auspices of a Korean Presbyterian Church. He has years of pastoral experience
in the Presbyterian Church. Martin is married to Joy and they have three children.
Martin’s doctoral dissertation was on ‘The Doctrine of Salvation in the First Letter of Peter’.
Dr Henk DeWaard BD, MTh, MA, DMiss (Fuller)
Academic Registrar
Henk has taught at the College for over twenty-five years and was Principal of the College from
1997 to 2007. Prior to teaching at the College he was in pastoral ministry in the CRCA, and worked
as a missionary in Indonesia for 11 years. Henk continues to associate closely with Indonesian
congregations there and in Australia. He has also had extensive involvement with the Reformed
Ecumenical Council. Henk is married to Ria, and has four adult children.
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Adjunct Faculty
Rev Alastair McEwen BD, BA(Hons), BLitt, ThM
Dr StephenVoorwinde, BA(Hons), MA,BD,ThM,ThD
Support Staff
The College depends heavily on a small but very capable core of support staff.
Simon Edwards AdvDipBM, BAMS, Cert IV (TAE)
General Manager
Angie Almond
Administrative Secretary
Carolyn Wakefield BBus Information and Library Management (Hons), MBIT
Librarian
Kees Vanderstoep
Property Maintenance Supervisor
Mark Almond
Caterer
House Parents, Barkley Hall
Mick and Jane Elliott
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Life at the RTC
Situated on the outskirts of Geelong, right next to Deakin
University, the College enjoys 19 acres of land including tennis
courts and cricket ovals, spacious dining hall and auditorium,
comfortable classrooms, a library of over 23,000 volumes, and
a residential block.
The College has generally had a student body of between 20 to
50 full time students, as well as part-timers, and distance
education students. In 2011 we established SOLA Ministry
College which conducts a Certificate IV program in Christian Ministry and Theology. In the first year some 30
students participated.
While most students have come from the main supporting denominations many have also come from other
denominations, including Baptist, Presbyterian, Anglican and charismatic churches.
The College provides a close community of friendship, fellowship and worship as well as academic study. The
size of the College allows students ready access to the faculty, and most classes have the dynamics of a tutorial
rather than a formal lecture.
A key aspect of College life is spiritual community. We are well aware that
academic study alone is inadequate to equip someone for ministry. The
College therefore has in place other means of spiritual interaction and
fellowship. All students are placed in a Spiritual Formation group in which
they meet regularly with a faculty member and other students for bible
study, reflection and prayer. Every week devotions are held, giving
opportunity to hear God’s Word preached, and join in singing and prayer
together. Full-time students are also placed in a discipleship pair, in which
they meet with another student in a one to one relationship for prayer and personal accountability. In addition to
these activities the ladies of the College community have monthly meetings for fellowship and encouragement.
Annual Events
The College hosts two conferences each year.
Fan
the
Flame
Fan the Flame is held in November/December and is designed for people
thinking about ministry training or theological study. Over a long weekend
participants are introduced to the College faculty and facilities and are
exposed to a range of workshops and seminars on various aspects of
pastoral ministry and mission.
The conference is specifically designed to help raise a generation of
leaders for gospel work and seeks to answer the questions people have
about ministry and ministry training.
Each September the College holds a Preaching Conference.
Attracting up to 100 people, the workshop is designed to
equip and encourage preachers and teachers of God’s Word.
Pastors, students, faculty, elders and interested lay people
have found these conferences stimulating and helpful.
Past conferences have covered such themes as Preaching
Judges, Preaching the Psalms, Preaching the Gospel,
Preaching the Apocalypse, Preaching the Kingdom and
Preaching Hebrews.
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Student Residence
Barkley Hall is the Student Residence at the Reformed
Theological College. The residence is named in honour of Prof
Alexander Barkley, the founding Principal of the RTC.
Accommodation is offered to students studying at the RTC and
other tertiary institutions in Geelong. A range of options are
available - standard rooms, large rooms and ensuites.
Allocation of rooms is usually made on a "first-come" basis.
Barkley Hall strongly adheres to a Biblical standard
of behaviour in all areas of life, including the
segregation of residents' bedrooms on the basis of
gender. House Parents live on-site and are
available at all times to provide assistance.
Weekday evening meals are included in the
monthly accommodation fees. They are held in the
College Dining Room at 6.30pm. Meals commence
with a short devotion led by residents or staff
members. We strongly encourage all residents to
attend in order to foster and maintain the
community spirit of Barkley Hall. Breakfast (self-service) is available every day from the Residence Kitchens.
All rooms are fully furnished. The Residence Kitchens contain stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators, toasters,
kettles, etc. Residents are required to provide their own crockery, cutlery and utensils for use in these kitchens
(not required for meals held in the College Dining Room).
Barkley Hall also provides accommodation on a casual basis. For enquiries or to book accommodation contact the
RTC Office.
On Campus Student Accommodation Fees
(Contact office for details of an RTC full time subsidy)
Barkley Hall Student Accommodation
Rent per calendar month
(Including evening meals Mon-Fri, self-serve breakfast, utilities, wireless
internet)
Rental Bond
10
Rate
Std room
$800.00
Lge room
$845.00
Ensuite room $955.00
$300.00
Library
An adequate Library is essential to any program of education. In
a course of theological studies, reading and research are as
important as classroom instruction.
The RTC seeks to
encourage students to acquire habits and techniques of using
library resources, under the guidance of faculty and the
Librarian.
Students are encouraged to consider the library as a workshop
in which they consult reference works recommended by faculty,
& initiate areas of research on topics of individual interest. The
Library seeks to provide a collection of books and resource material needed by faculty and students, to undergird
and support the College curriculum.
Since its establishment in 1954, it has been College policy to build up a wide-ranging collection of books and
journals. The aim has been to represent broad and diverse points of view in all fields of theological study, whilst
giving particular emphasis to materials representing the Reformed Faith, and other branches of the Christian
Church served by the College.
The cataloguing and loans systems are fully computerised, and the library provides access to the Internet, E-mail
& Photocopying. Students also have access to electronic resources through the library catalogue including
bibliographic listings of articles (and some full text articles) provided by the American Theological Libraries'
Association (ATLA).
The Library is managed by Miss Carolyn Wakefield (part-time Librarian) and she is assisted by volunteers.
Decisions about the library are made by Faculty and the Library Committee. The Committee consists of: the
Librarian, a faculty representative, and student representatives (elected by the Student Representative Council).
Suggestions by students for improving library services, or for the purchase of library materials, are always
welcome. Students will be given a brief introduction to the library on Registration & Orientation Day. Students
should not hesitate at any time to ask the Librarian for help.
The privilege of constant access to the library brings with it the responsibility of obeying rules without
supervision. Students are trusted to check out all books or other items they borrow, using the barcode on their
ID/Library cards. Possession of illegally borrowed library materials would be regarded very seriously, as would
any unauthorised use of library computers.
Students are expected to observe the following rules:
(a)
Food and drink are not permitted in the library.
(b) The Reading Room is intended as a quiet study area. Do not disturb others. Keep the area tidy and be respectful of
other library users (e.g. volume of conversations, working space). Do not leave books on the tables for extended
periods.
(c)
Periodicals, Reference works (with the prefix REF on the spine label), RTC theses (THE) and books displayed on
the New Book table in the Library Foyer may notbe borrowed. Some books required for current lectures will be
found on the Reserve Shelf. These may not be borrowed and should be returned to the Reserve Shelf after use.
(d) Borrowing limits apply for library membership types. RTC Students may borrow 20 items at one time.
(e)
Book and audio/visual materials may be borrowed for up to two weeks, after recording the loan on the circulation
computer. If an item is required for longer, it may be renewed if not required by another borrower. You may not
take out more items if you have overdue items, or have reached your borrowing limit. In some instances if an item
is required by another student you may be asked to return your item sooner.
(f)
Returned materials must be placed in the Returns box next to the circulation computer.
(g) Borrowers are responsible for all items taken out in their names. Any loss or damage must be paid for. Books
must not be marked in any way. Library fines may be imposed for overdue items.
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Computers
Students and residents may make use of the computer facilities in the library and library foyer, but must not add
new software, or interfere with the hardware or software provided. Personal disks and storage devices, which
may have been exposed to viruses, may not be used on these computers. All faculty and staff computers are
strictly off limits. The circulation computer and the dedicated library catalogue computer should not be used for
any other purpose.
Other library services include:
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Code operated Photocopier
Access to Inter-library Loans
Access to e-mail and the Internet
Access to computers and network printer (the Photocopier) for study purposes.
Library Hours
DURING SEMESTER
From mid February to mid November:
Mon-Fri
8.30am – 8.30pm
DURING HOLIDAY PERIOD
From mid November to mid February (Including the mid-year break in July)
Mon-Fri
8.30am – 5.00pm
Closed Public Holidays and during the Christmas Holiday period
Student Identification Cards and Photocopying
All students will be issued a Student Identification Card. Photographs for full time students will be taken by the
General Manager. ID cards will also function as Library cards. Please see the Librarian for a Code for using the
Photocopier. Photocopying and printing charges will be billed at the end of each month.Please note: If you end
your studiesat the RTC before the end of Second semester 2013 please return your student card to the RTC
Office.
RTC Bookshop
The College Bookshop is available for the purchase of prescribed texts. Students list the details for all books they
take on a form obtained from the library and hand this in to the RTC Office where they may be paid for or added
to your account. Please see the Librarian for more information.
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RTC Publications
Vox Reformata
The RTC has published Vox Reformata each year since 1962. Originally published twice per year the
journal is now an annual publication released in mid December. The publication aims to present new
and current theological thought and review to build upon the worldwide body of Reformed
scholarship. The journal also contains books reviews in the areas of Old & New Testament, Theology
& Ethics, Apologetics, Evangelism and Pastoral Theology.
For a subscription or past copies, contact the RTC Office.
RTC Focus
The RTC Focus is produced twice a year, providing information about the College. It also contains
advance notice and reports of College programs & activities as well as student profiles.
If you would like to receive the Newsletter please contact the RTC Office.
RTC Monthly
The RTC Monthly is an emailed newsletter providing information about the College and the activities
of the staff. It also contains short articles and book reviews to encourage and assist people in
ministry.
If you would like to receive this email please contact the RTC Office.
Student Fellowship Committee (SFC)
The vision of the SFC is to contribute to the RTC's vision of raising, equipping and supporting a generation of
leaders for the advancement of the gospel.
We will do this by:
a) Encouraging and creating student initiatives to present and develop with faculty on any matters that
would enhance the College community or thestudent's learning experience so that our time at the RTC is
the most positive preparation possible for future ministry.
b) Enhancing the College community by creating means where we can serve and enjoy one another as we
share our lives so as to equip ourselves with strong friendships which ill support our gospel ministries
long into the future.
The SFC are elected by their fellow students at the beginning of the academic year. The SFC will organise social
events for the whole student body. These could include Dinners, Picnics and Games nights. The SFC also help in
the organisation of the College Orientation Camp and the end of year Annual College Dinner.
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Student Ladies' Association
The Student Ladies' Association consists of female RTC students, and wives of male RTC students.
The Association has the three-fold purpose of:
(a)
gaining knowledge in how to prepare for ministry
(b)
enjoying Christian fellowship
(c)
supporting each other with gifts of time, energy, and prayer
Meetings are held regularly. The members annually elect officer bearers. Twice each year the SLA meets
together with faculty wives for a time of fellowship and learning. At these times faculty wives are asked as
speakers at the meetings.
General Services
Health
Please inform your Faculty Adviser of any illness, accident or other emergencies necessitating absence from class.
Where a student involved in an emergency may be unable to contact his Faculty Adviser, the cooperation of other
students in mentioning such a matter will be greatly appreciated.
We strongly urge each student to look into such things as local ambulance insurance (the service is not covered by
Medicare and, in the case of Health Care Card holders, is applicable only in the state of Victoria). The Geelong Hospital
and several clinics in Geelong provide 24-hour emergency services. Students should acquaint themselves with the
necessary steps needed for use of these emergency health services.
The above is applicable to Australian and New Zealand citizens. Information about the special provisions that exist for
overseas students is given at the time of their visa application.
Doctors
There are many doctors in the Geelong area. Some of these doctors are Christian and, while we cannot necessarily
recommend one doctor over another, we do urge you to consider supporting fellow Christians. A comprehensive list
of doctors may be found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory under the heading 'Medical Practitioners'.
Dentists
Dentists are similarly listed in the yellow pages of the telephone directory under the heading 'Dentists' .
Hospitals
Barwon Health operates the main public Geelong hospital in the block bounded by Ryrie, Bellarine, Swanston and
Myers Streets in the CBD. The private hospital in Geelong is St. John of God Hospital located at 80 Myers Street,
Geelong.
VicRoads
Any person residing in Victoria must obtain a Victorian licence & motor vehicle registration within three (3) months of
arrival. Interstate licences can be transferred with presentation of current licence & one household account showing
present address. For further information about licensing or motor vehicle registrations go to the VicRoads Office: 180
Fyans Street, South Geelong.
Parking
Students must park their vehicles in designated student parking areas. Do not park in the tarmac semi circle car park.
It is reserved for guests and college personnel.
Student Rail Passes
Full-time students studying at the College are entitled to a V/Line railway concession card. These cards are valid for
either 6 or 12-month periods. Concession cards may be obtained from any staffed V/Line Station with presentation of
appropriately completed form and payment of the required fee.
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Rules and Procedures
Staff and student welfare is an important aspect of College life. We believe that the College should be operated as
helpfully and efficiently as possible. Some rules and procedures are necessary for everyone’s wellbeing. Please
familiarise yourself with the following.
Consideration for Others
The highest standard of personal and social conduct is expected of all students. Everyone involved in the
life and work of the College should make it their aim to treat others with consideration and respect.
Alcoholic Beverages
Use/consumption/storage of alcoholic beverages on campus and residential buildings operated by the
College is notpermitted.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted on the College grounds.
Pets
In the interests of all persons studying or working at the College, no pets are allowed.
Board-Approved Charges
The Board of the College permits the College to recover expenses arising from extraneous or abnormal use
of College equipment and/or services. When such charges are applied they will be calculated as a fair and
reasonable amount. These charges will be added to the monthly accounts.
Borrowing
Equipment owned by the College must not be borrowed except where approval has been obtained from a
staff member. The onus is always on the borrower to ensure:
(a)
(b)
the equipment is returned, and
the equipment is returned in the same order it was in when borrowed
Damage
All damage to property should be reported immediately to the RTC Office.
Change of Address
Please inform the RTC Office of any change of address, telephone number, or email address.
Lost and Found
Lost and found items may be reported to the RTC Office.
Fire Emergency
In association with the Country Fire Authority (CFA), the College has developed an emergency evacuation
plan. Students will be made aware of procedures.
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Financial Information
Accountswill be prepared in the following manner:
1.
Invoices for Tuition Fees will be issued at the beginning of each semester.
2.
At the end of each month we will issue you with a further invoice for any other charges (e.g. Bookshop
purchases, photocopying charges etc).
3.
Students should be aware that fees are due and payable within fourteen days of Registration day each
semester. Other accounts are also due within 14 days except for Barkley Hall (student residence)
accommodation rent, which is invoiced at the beginning of each month and payable within seven days.
4.
Where required, students should discuss with the General Manager a payment plan for tuition fees. Such a
plan will normally consist of eight payments throughout the semester (all accounts need to be finalised prior
to exams each semester).
Please note: It is expected that accounts be settled promptly. If a student’s account remains in arrears, the
student may be asked to suspend their course of study, or their results may be withheld until the account is
settled.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are determined by the Australian College of Theology each year. The fees shown here include the ACT
administration fees. In order to make training at the RTC as affordable as possible, the RTC subsidises the tuition
fees for all students.
Unit (Subject)Type
ACT Fee
RTC Subsidies
Supporting Church
Ordination Candidates
Undergraduate - Diploma
Undergraduate - Degree
Post-Graduate
Auditing Fee per unit
Introductory Greek/Hebrew
Photocopying
$1,184.00
$1,600.00
$1,770.00
non-credit
N/A
$424.00
$466.00
Supporting Church
Students
All Other Students
$175.00
$301.00
$329.00
$114.00
$218.00
$238.00
non-award
$300.00
$300.00
per page
0.10
Commonwealth FEE-HELP Scheme
The Commonwealth Government FEE-HELP Scheme (FHS) for Private Higher Education Providers is a
student loan scheme similar to the HECS-HELP Scheme for university students.
Under the FHS, upon application by an eligible student, tuition fees of subjects taken for credit will be paid
for by the scheme, the same as for HECS-HELP. The student then accrues a debt with the ATO, to be repaid
through the PAYG tax system upon employment.
The provision of FHS is separate from existing Centrelink Student Support Allowances, such as Austudy,
Abstudy, Youth Allowance and Rent Assistance.
The FEE-HELP Information Booklet and Request for FEE-HELP Assistance (Application Form) are available
from the RTC Office.
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First Semester
11-15 February
Intensive Greek
TASK3 Training
18 February
Orientation Day
19 February
Commencement of Lectures
23 February
Launch 2013 – Coastal Forest Lodge Anglesea
29 March
Good Friday
1-12 April
Term 1 Holidays
6-9 May
Study Week/CRCA Ministers’ Conference
(NB. Classes to be held on Friday 10 May in lieu of Good Friday holiday)
3-7 June
Reading Week
11-15 June
Exams
Second Semester
15-19 July
Intensive Greek
TASK3 Training
23 July
Commencements of Lectures
26-30 August
Study Week
23 Sept-4 Oct
Term 3 Holidays
26-27 September
Preaching Conference
4-8 November
Reading Week
11-15 November
Exams
15 November
Graduation Service
23-25November
Fan the Flame Conference
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Introductory Bible Language Courses
One week prior to the opening of the academic year an Introductory Bible
Language course is conducted; Hebrew is taught in one year and Greek in the
alternate year.
All BTh and BMin students who are studying one or both of the biblical languages
as part of their degree, are expected to take the relevant course/s as an integral
part of their study program at the College.
These Introductory Bible Language courses may be audited by members of the
general public. The prescribed fee will be applicable.
Applications
Students wanting to study at the RTC must complete an Application Form. Applicants will be notified of the
success or otherwise of their application.
As well as submitting an application form, prospective students should make an appointment to meet with the
Academic Registrar to discuss their proposed course.
Successful applicants will also need to enroll at the beginning of each semester and make arrangements for
paying the prescribed fees.
RTC Distance Education
The RTC is progressively bringing award level subjects for Theology or Ministry study online, available to be
studied by Distance Study via email/internet access.
To date subjects have been offered in the areas of Systematic Theology & Ethics, Church History and New
Testament. The RTC is in the planning stages of bringing other award level subjects online in other areas of study,
such as Old Testament.
These subjects are usually also available for members of the public to study at a non-award level (auditing), with
the option of submitting assignments for internal marking by the supervising lecturer. Members of the public
who want to increase their understanding of the Bible and its application to life’s issues may be interested in
completing one or more semesters of distance education.
Please contact the College for updates on the availability of subjects by Distance Education for each semester of
2013.Application Forms are available from the RTC Office or online
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Overview of RTC Courses
The RTC offers diplomas and degrees awarded by the Australian College of Theology. Higher Education
courses are approved by the Office of Training and Tertiary Education in the Department of Innovation,
Industry and Regional Development, Victoria. Some subjects can be taken by distance education. The
College also offers evening courses for personal Christian growth and development.
The main study options available at the RTC are:
1.
Certificate coursesvia Sola Ministry College
2.
Diploma of Ministry–1.5 years FT course or longer PT
3.
Diploma of Theology –1.5 years FT course or longer PT
4.
Associate Degree in Theology - 2 years FT or longer PT
5.
Advanced Diploma of Ministry - 2 year course FT or longer PT
6.
Advanced Diploma of Theology - 2 year course FT or longer PT
7.
Bachelor of Ministries - 3 year FT course or longer PT
8.
Bachelor of Ministries Honours - 1 year course FT or longer PT
9.
Bachelor of Theology - 3 year FT course or longer PT
10.
Bachelor of Theology Honours- 1 year course FT or longer PT
11.
Bachelor of Theology/Advanced Diploma of Ministry- 4 year FT course
12.
Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Ministries - 4 year FT course
13.
Graduate Certificate of Divinity – 6months FT course
14.
Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies- 6 months F/T course
15.
Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies - 1 year FT course (for people with prior degree) or longer PT
16.
Graduate Diploma of Divinity- 1 year FT course (for people with prior degree) or longer PT
17.
Master of Divinity - 3 year FT course (for people with a prior degree) or longer PT
In addition to these options, students may also enrol in
1.
Bachelor of Christian Studies- a 3 year course combining RTC study with University study
2.
RTC subjects as part of a University degree
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Subjects Available
Undergraduate (Diploma & Degree) and Post-GraduateUnits
Subject
Church History
The Church to 1550
1550 to Modern times
Continental Reformation
Missions & Evangelism
Biblical & Contemp. Theol of Mission
Theology of Mission
Evangelism Principles
Applied Evangelism
Missiology Seminar
Miss./Evan. Special Interest Project
Biblical Languages
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Introduction to NT Greek
Biblical Hebrew (two semesters)
NT Greek (two semesters)
New Testament Studies
Content & Setting of the Gospel Tradition
Early NT Church
John
Romans / 1 Corinthians
New Testament Project
4th Gospel [English text]
4th Gospel [Greek Text]
Pauline Theology & Romans [Greek text]
NT Seminar
Foundations for NT Exegesis
Old Testament Studies
OT Exegesis
OT Foundations
OT Prophets and Writings
Genesis / Deuteronomy/Samuel
Pre-exilic Prophets
Old Testament Project
Former Prophets (English)
8th Century Prophets (English)
8th Century Prophets [Hebrew text]
Exilic Prophecy [Hebrew text]
The Psalter [Hebrew text]
OT Seminar
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Diploma
Degree
Graduate
CH201
CH202
CH301
CH302
CH421
CH501
CH502
CH621
EM305
EM324
EM425
EM489
EM505
EM524
EM625
EM689
LA001
LA002
LA001
LA002
LA001
LA002
LA003A/B
LA003A/B
LA003A/B
LA004A/B
LA004A/B
LA004A/B
NT201
NT202
NT205
NT206
NT301
NT302
NT501
NT502
NT 490
NT424
NT434
NT435
NT489
RDN31
NT634
NT635
NT689
RDN51
RDO31
OT301
OT302
RDO51
OT501
OT502
OT 421
OT 422
OT6
OT432
OT 621
OT622
OT632
OT633
OT636
OT689
EM 207
EM 225
EM290
OT201
OT202
OT205
OT206
OT290
OT433
OT436
OT489
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Care (=Foundations)
Christian Worship
Leadership and Management
Principles of Preaching
Practice of Preaching
Pastoral Ministry Field Ed, Field Ed. Follow
Up Ministry Field Ed, Field Ed. Follow Up
Lay
Guided Spiritual Formation
Theology & Ethics
Ethics and Contemporary Problems
Introduction to Christian Ethics
Christian Worldview
Creeds & Confessions
Philosophy & Ethics Project
Doctrine of God and Christ
The Holy Spirit, Grace and Hope
Theology Project
Knowledge of God
The Doctrine of God & the Work of Christ
The Doctrine of Grace & Eschatology
Church, Sacraments & Ministry
Seminar – Contemporary Theology
Practical
Project
PC202
PC215
PC235
RDP21
PC243
PC246
PC249
PC402
PC315
PC435
RDP31
RDP42
PC602
PC515
PC635
RDP51
RDP 62
PC449
PC649
PE301
PE310
RDC31
PE501
PE510
RDC51
TH401
TH402
TH403
TH404
TH489
PE/EM/PC
4xx
xx490
TH601
TH602
TH603
TH604
TH689
PE211
PE210
PE290
TH210
TH211
TH290
xx690
*
RTC-specific subjects are limited for degree level. Please consult with the Academic Dean
**
The 300 and 400 number subjects are also available at 500 and 600 level respectively
***
Subjects at the 500 and 600 levels are normally available to Honours, GradDip&MDiv students only
Full subject descriptions are available on the ACT website.
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Diploma and Advanced Diploma
The Diplomas are intended as introductions to Christian theology and ministry. They aim to provide a foundation
of knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian ministry, but not necessarily of the breadth and depth required for
ordination. They are designed particularly for Christians seeking to lay a sound foundation for informed
participation in the wider community. They can, however, be taken further into degree-level study.
Students can enrol for either the Diploma of Ministry or the Diploma of Theology. These courses require either 1½
or 2 years of full time study.
Entrance requirements
To be admitted as a student in the Diploma of Theology or Ministry program a person must normally have
completed Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent, but consideration will be given to other
factors. Provisional mature age entry is available for persons over the age of 20.
Content
The Diploma/Advanced Diploma consists of either 12or 16 units
Diploma students are required to complete the following six core units:
 OT201
 OT202
 NT201
 NT202
 CH201 or CH202
 TH210 or TH211
Diploma of Theology students are also required to do:
 One extra Theology unit
 One extra Church History unit
 One unit in Old and New testament Exegesis
 Twounits of choice, of which two may be Type B electives*
Advanced Diploma students would be required to take another four units at degree level.
Units Available
Most RTC units are available on a two-year rotation. Details of what courses are offered when should be
obtained from the College.
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Diploma Units
UnitCode
Unit Name
When taught:
Odd/Even
Year
Semester
Degree
Equiv.
Old Testament
OT201
OT Foundations
O
1
OT301
OT202
OT Prophets & Writings
O
2
OT302
OT205
Genesis, Deuteronomy, Samuel
E
1
OT206
Pre-exilic Prophets
E
2
NT201
Content & Setting of Gospel Tradition
E
1
NT301
NT202
Early NT Church
E
2
NT302
NT205
Luke, John
O
2
NT206
Romans/I Corinthians
O
1
New Testament
Theology
TH210
Doctrine of God, Christ
E
1
TH211
The Holy Spirit, Grace and Hope
O
1
PE211
Ethics and Contemporary Problems
O
2
PE210
Worldview
E
2
PE420
Philosophy & Ethics
Church History
CH201
The Church to 1550
O&E
1
CH301
CH202
1550 to Modern Times
O&E
2
CH302
O
2
Evangelism and Missiology
EM207
Biblical& Contemporary Theology of Mission
EM213
Mission Area Study
EM225
Applied Evangelism
EM226
Church Planting
EM240
Cross Cultural Field Education
E
2
EM440
EM241
Evangelism Field Education
O
2
EM441
All
Pastoral and Church Focussed Ministry
PC202
Pastoral Care (= Foundations)
E
1
PC402
PC215
Christian Worship
O
1
PC415
PC235
Management and Leadership
O
1
PC435
PC243
Pastoral Ministry Field Education
E
2
PC443
PC246
Lay Ministry Field Education
E
2
PC446
PC249
Supervised Exp. Based Learning (SEBL)
RDP21
Principles of Preaching
E
2
RDP31
LA001
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
E
1
LA001
LA002
Introduction to New Testament Greek
O
1
LA002
LA003a/b
Biblical Hebrew (two semesters)
E
1&2
LA003a/b
LA004a/b
New Testament Greek (two semesters)
O
1&2
LA004a/b
Project (OT, NT, TH, PE or EM)
All
All
PC449
Languages
Projects
xx290
Diploma Unit Outlines- all units carry four credit points unless otherwise indicated.
For all unit outlines consult the relevant ACT Handbook or check the ACT website - www.actheology.edu.au
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Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry
The Bachelor degrees are intended to equip students with the necessary biblical, theological and practical skills
necessary for Christian ministry or further academic study. These are three year full-time (or equivalent) courses,
though it is common for students to spend four years in studying for the Bachelor of Theology if exegesis is
undertaken in both Greek and Hebrew.
Many students who are candidates for ministry in the CRCA or RCNZ will be required to complete the BTh plus a
number of additional units from the BMin. Such a course should be designed in close consultation with the
Faculty and with the deputies of your denomination.
Entrance requirements
The Bachelor degrees are open as a first degree to persons who have achieved anAustralian Tertiary
Admission Rank (ATAR) score of at least 77.10 or its local or overseas equivalent. Consideration will be
given to other factors such as practical experience, maturity and motivation, and the likelihood of
satisfactory completion of the academic requirements of the course.
Except for those candidates who have a tertiary qualification taught in English, international candidates
whose first language is not English will be required to sit an IELTS test. For candidates wishing to enrol in
the BTh degrees, an overall band score of 6.5 is required with no module score less than 6.0.
Provisional mature age entry is available for candidates over the age of 21.
Content - Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor degrees consist of 24 units - 96 credit points (cps)
The core units in the Bachelor of Theology are:

Languages - at least 4 cps of biblical language study

Old Testament Introduction - 8 cps, OT301, OT302

New Testament Introduction - 8 cps, NT301, NT302
Church History - 4 cps, one of CH301, CH302, CH303, CH304 or CH305
 Theology - 4 cps from TH401–404

In addition students must complete:

Minimum of 4 cps in languages

Minimum of 24 cps in Old and New Testament exegesis

Minimum of 12 cps in Theology

Minimum of 4 cps in Church History

Minimum 12 cps Type A Electives

Maximum of 12 cps Type B Electives (if offered)
In general 16 points in core foundational level units must be passed before a unit at advanced level (400
level) can be taken. Individual unit syllabi provide further detail and explicitly nominate any other
prerequisites.
No more than 40 cps of foundational level units can be counted in a student’s course of study. Biblical
Hebrew (LA001/LA003) and New Testament Greek (LA002/LA004) are excluded from this requirement.
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Regulations
 Students must not enrol in more than 20 cps in any one semester
 Greek or Hebrew exegesis requires satisfactory completion of the relevant 8 cp Hebrew or Greek
language unit
 Enrolment in advanced level units requires completion of 16 cps in core foundational level units (300
level)
Content - Bachelor of Ministry
Like the Bachelor of Theology, the Bachelor of Ministry consists of 24 units (96 credit points). It is
weighted more toward practical ministry units than the Bachelor of Theology.
The core units comprise:
 Languages - at least 4 cps of biblical language study
 Old Testament Introduction - 8 cps, OT301, OT302
 New Testament Introduction - 8 cps, NT301, NT302
 Church History - 4 cps, one of CH301, CH302, CH303, CH304 or CH305
 Theology - 4 cps from TH401–404
In addition students must complete:
 Minimum of 12 cps in Old and New Testament exegesis
 Minimum of 8 cps in Theology
 Minimum of 4 cps in Church History
 Minimum of 20 cps in Ministry and Practice, with minimum 4 cps from at least each of two fields
 4 cps of SEBL (PC449)
 Minimum 12 cps Type A Electives
 Maximum of 8 cps Type B Electives (if offered)
In general 16 points in core foundational level units must be passed before a unit at advanced level (400
level) can be taken. Individual unit syllabi provide further detail and explicitly nominate any other
prerequisites.
The unit Supervised Experienced Based Learning (PC449) is an integrative compulsory unit taken over
the course of a candidate’s BMin program.
No more than 40 cps of foundational level units can be counted in a student’s course of study. Biblical
Hebrew (LA001/LA003) and New Testament Greek (LA002/LA004) are excluded from this requirement.
Regulations
 Students must not enrol in more than 20 cps in any one semester,
 Greek or Hebrew exegesis requires satisfactory completion of the relevant 8 cp Hebrew or Greek
language unit,
 Enrolment in advanced level units requires completion of 16 cps in core foundational level units (300
level).
Subjects Available
Most RTC subjects are available on a two-year rotation. Details of what courses are offered when should
be obtained from the College. Course design is somewhat complicated and should be undertaken in
consultation with RTC Faculty.
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Degree Units
Subject No.
Subject Name
Odd/
Even
Year
Semester
OT301
OT Foundations
OT302
OT Prophets and Writings
OT422
8th Century Prophets (E)
OT421
Former Prophets [E]
OT432
8th Century Prophets [Hebrew]
OT433
Exilic Prophecy [Hebrew]
OT436
The Psalter [Hebrew]
RDO31
Foundations forHebrew Exegesis
New Testament
O
O
E
E
E
E
E
O
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
None
None
NT301
NT302
NT424
NT434
NT435
RDN31
Theology
E
E
O
O
E
E
1
2
2
1
2
1
None
None
4 subjects incl. 301 + 301
4 subjects incl. 301, 302 + LA004
4 subjects incl. 301, 302 + LA004
LA004
E
E
O
O
O&E
1
2
1
2
1
4 core foundation subjects
4 core foundation subjects
4 core foundation subjects
4 core foundation subjects
OT, NT, Theology & CH core
E
O
1
2
None
4 subjects
CH301
The Church to 1550
CH302
1550 to Modern times
CH421
Continental Reformation
Evangelism and Missiology
O&E
O&E
E
1
2
1
None
None
4 subjects incl 301&302 or 303&304
EM305
Theology of Mission
EM324
Principles of Evangelism
EM425
Applied Evangelism
EM426
Church Planting
EM440
Cross-Cultural Field Education
Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry
O
O
O&E
E
2
1
2
2
None
None
4 subjects incl. 324
PC315
Christian Worship
PC402
Pastoral Care
PC435
Leadership & Management
PC449
Guided Spiritual Formation
RDD31
Creeds & Confessions
RDP31
Principles of Preaching
RDP42
Practice of Preaching
Languages
LA001
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
LA003A
Biblical Hebrew [4]
LA003B
Biblical Hebrew [4]
LA002
Intro to NT Greek
LA004a
NT Greek [4]
LA004b
NT Greek [4]
Projects & Practicals
O
E
O
O&E
O
E
O&E
1
1
1
1&2
1
2
1&2
E
E
E
O
O
O
1
1
2
1
1
2
None
None
LA003a
None
None
LA004a
PE/EM/PC4
++490
xx xx
O&E
2
4 Core check with supervisor
2 x 400 level subjects in chosen field
Old Testament
Cont. & Set Gospel Tradition
Early NT Church
4th Gospel [English]
4th Gospel [Greek]
Pauline Theology & Romans [Greek]
Foundations for NT Exegesis
TH401
Knowledge of God
TH402
The Being of God & the Work of Christ
TH403
Doctrine of Grace & Eschatology
TH404
Church, Sacraments, Ministry
TH489
Seminar - Contemporary Theology
Philosophy & Ethics
PE301
PE310
Introduction to Christian Ethics
Christian Worldview
Prerequisites
4 Subjects incl. 301,302
4 subjects incl. 301, 302 + LA003
4 subjects incl. 301, 302 + LA003
4 subjects incl. 301, 302 + LA003
LA003
Church History
Practical
Project
O&E
1&2
None
4 subjects + 1 TH400
4 subjects + 1 TH400
None
None
None
RDP31
* Only 1 subject with RD Prefix may be taken for every year in study.
** The 300 & 400 number subjects are available at the 500 and 600 level respectively.
*** Subjects at the 500 & 600 levels are normally only available to honours, graduate diploma &masters students.
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Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Divinity/Master of Divinity
The Graduate Certificate/Diploma is open to people who are already graduates in a non-theological discipline
(arts, science, law, engineering, etc.). The Graduate Diploma offers considerable flexibility in choosing eight units
from the degree subjects available. Units are assessed at a higher level, and the Diploma can be credited toward a
Master of Divinity degree.
Full details of the courses should be obtained from the RTC’s Registrar or from the Australian College of Theology
website - www.acthelogy.edu.au
Bachelor of Christian Studies (BChrStud)
This degree can be obtained by two years of study at the RTC combined with one year studying units of choice at
one of Australia’s Universities. For example, the BChrStud can be undertaken at the RTC and Deakin University,
next door to the RTC.
The BChrStud will give students a strong Christian foundation in preparation for teaching, social work and
numerous other professions. The degree aims to provide tertiary students with a coherent program of general
theological study to enable them to apply a Christian perspective and commitment to their life in the world
including their professional and vocational life.
Entrance requirements
Entrance requirements are the same as for the BTh and BMin
Course Structure and Content
All students must complete 96 credit points (i.e., 24 subjects - 8 of which will be in the form of transfer
credit from a university course), including a set of common units in New Testament and Old Testament and
a minimum of units from the fields of Theology and Church History. These units comprise the “core”.
The core units, to be completed by BChrStud’s students, comprise:
 Old Testament Introduction - 8 cps (2 units), OT301, OT302
 New Testament Introduction - 8 cps (2 units), NT301, NT302
 Church History - 4 cps (1 unit), one of CH301, CH302, CH303, CH304 or CH305.
 Theology - 4 cps (1 unit) from TH401–TH404
In addition, BChrStud’s students require:
 At least 32 credit points of degree level study in a non-theological field of which at least 24 points





must form a coherent area of study in a distinct non-theological area of study, e.g., business,
psychology, physical sciences, comparative religions. This study would be part of an accredited
non-theological degree at an Australian university and would preferably be done simultaneously
with the study of the ACT units;
At least 8 further credit points in OT and/or NT exegesis;
At least 8 further credit points in Church History and/or Theology;
4 credit points of independent study that relates the student’s non-theological area of study to the
Christian faith (IN490);
12 credit points in Type A electives;
A maximum of 8 credit points in Type B electives (if offered).
No more than 32 cps of foundational level units can be counted in a student’s course of study.
Biblical Hebrew (LA301, 303) and New Testament Greek (LA302, 304) are excluded from this
requirement.
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Regulations
 Students must not enrol in more than 20 cps in any one semester,
 Greek or Hebrew exegesis requires satisfactory completion of the relevant 8 cp Hebrew or Greek
language unit.
The Jerusalem University College
The RTC is privileged to be a college associated with the Jerusalem University College. Being an Associated
School, we have a direct connection with the College’s campus on Mt Zion, Jerusalem. Credit is granted to
students for satisfactory grades from appropriate courses taken at the Jerusalem Campus. The College offers both
short term programs (e.g. Geographical & Historical Settings of the Bible, Jesus & His Times), and long term
programs at Masters Level.
Students are encouraged to consider the opportunities for study offered by the Jerusalem University College. For
further information see the Academic Dean.
Examinations
Examinations will be given at the end of each semester. Each lecturer will be responsible for the system of
examination. All examinations must be written in the Lecture Room as directed by the lecturer. Withdrawal
during the examinations to areas other than the rest room is not permitted.
Marking of Examination Papers
GPA INFORMATION SHEET
For the purpose of deciding on possible candidature to the higher degrees of the College, grades awarded for each
subject shall be given a grade point as follows:
F:
0–49%
P:
50–57%= 1.0
P+:
58–64%
C:65–74%
= 2.0
D:
75–84%
HD:
85+%
=0
= 1.5
= 3.0
= 4.0
A candidate’s grade point average is calculated by multiplying the grade point for each subject by the number of
credit points for that subject. For example, a candidate gets 67% in subject CH301. This means they get a grade
“C”, which is worth 2. The subject is worth 4 credit points, therefore the total grade points for that subject is 4 x
2.0 = 8. The sum of these is then divided by the total number of credit points accumulated for the degree,
excluding the credit points for units granted a pass/fail grade only “S”.
For comparative purposes only, the following GPA averages roughly equate to the relevant grade:
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High Distinction
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1.00 – 1.99
2.00 – 2.49
2.50 – 3.50
3.50 – 4.00
Supplementary Examinations:
These may only be granted at the diploma or undergraduate degree level in the case of:
(i)
illness, with submission of a satisfactory medical certificate;
(ii)
compassionate grounds, with an endorsement by applicant’s college;
(iii)
where a student receives 50% overall in a subject (but a mark of 40-49% in the
major piece of assessment worth 50% or more of total mark).
All applications for supplementary examinations for points (i) or (ii) must be in writing, and must be
received by the ACT office no later than July 1 (Sem 1) or December 1 (Sem 2).
Late Assessments
Students need to complete all pieces of assessment in a unit in order to pass that unit.
Students also need to take the deadlines for each assessment seriously. Assessment due dates will be
given to you early in the semester and you should plan your time so that no assignment is late. If it is
apparent that there are a lot of assignments due at the same time, students should negotiate a change of
date with the lecturer at the beginning of the semester.
If any assessment piece is handed in late the penalty now being applied across all ACT Colleges is 5% per
day, including weekends and public holidays, up until 10 days after the due date, whereupon no
assignments will be accepted without prior permission being granted.
If you foresee that you may not have an assignment ready on time you will need to apply for an extension in
order to avoid late penalties. Extensions must be applied for in writing, on the form available at the
Office. Extensions can only be granted in exceptional circumstances such as ill-health (usually a medical
certificate will be required) or compassionate grounds.
Transcripts
Students will be issued with a transcript by the ACT at the conclusion of each academic year.
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Policies
Academic Misconduct
In common with tertiary institutions throughout Australia, the Australian College of Theology regards academic
misconduct as a serious matter. Institutions affiliated with the ACT are required to ensure that students maintain
the highest possible standards of academic honesty.
1. Academic misconduct may include any of the following:
a. taking unauthorised materials into an examination;
b. submitting work for an assessment knowing it to be the work of another person;
c. improperly obtaining knowledge of an examination paper and using that knowledge in the
examination;
d. arranging for another person to sit an examination in the place of the student;
e. failing to acknowledge the source of material in an assessment or assignment;
f. plagiarism;
g. submitting a falsified medical certificate;
h. making a false or misleading declaration.
2. Students are expected to acknowledge the source of their ideas and expressions used in their written
work. Students are required to acknowledge the origin of extracts by use of footnotes and quotes and are
also required to acknowledge paraphrases contained in their work.
3. Quotation marks are to be inserted around quoted material. To provide adequate documentation is not
only an indication of academic honesty, but also a courtesy enabling the marker to consult sources with
ease. Failure to do so may constitute plagiarism, which is subject to a charge of academic misconduct.
4. Students should not assist other students in the writing of individual assessments, and should not
provide written material to be copied. Material for assessment in one subject may not be submitted for
assessment in any other subject.
5. The College can impose substantial penalties on students who breach these rules. Penalties range from:
loss of marks; the awarding of no marks for the assessment - with or without the opportunity to redeem
the assignment; the awarding of a fail grade for the whole subject of which the assessment is part; and/or
exclusion from the award the student is studying, for a period of up to two years.
6. Institutions affiliated with the College are required to report instances of academic misconduct to the
Dean of the ACT. The Dean may request the Institution deal with the matter in accordance with the course
of action it has recommended. Or, the Dean may refer the matter to the relevant Academic Board for
decision.
7. Students have a right of appeal to the Board of Delegates of the College: students may appeal by letter to
the Board, and/or can request the right to appeal in person before the Board. In the event of the student
seeking to appear in person before the Board, the student may request the presence of a nonparticipating observer (nominated by the student). The Board shall determine the appeal and its decision
shall be final.
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Grievance Resolution Policy
Introduction
It is recognized that from time to time students and residents at the RTC may have grievances which need to be
resolved in order to preserve good relationships and an atmosphere conducive to study. The aim of the following
procedure is to ensure that grievances are resolved by negotiation and discussion.
Grievance procedure for Students
(a)
A student with a complaint about study, services provided by the College or aspects of the College
environment, shall in the first place seek a resolution by taking the matter to the lecturer or staff
member involved in private discussion.
(b)
Where private discussion has not been able to resolve the issue, the student may put his complaint
in writing to the Principal. The Principal, in consultation with the full Faculty, will respond in writing
as to the action that will be taken or indicate that no action is warranted.
(c)
Where a student is not satisfied with the Principal’s response, he/she may contact the Principal to
amplify the written complaint in the presence of a witness and the Principal may revoke his earlier
decision at his sole discretion.
Grievance Procedure for Residents
(a)
A resident with a grievance about services rendered by the RTC shall seek to resolve the matter with
the Resident Supervisors in private discussion.
(b)
Where private discussion does not have a satisfactory outcome, the resident may put his/her
complaint in writing to the Dean of Students with a copy to the Principal. The Dean of Students in
consultation with the Supervisors, Business Manager and Principal will respond in writing as to the
action that will be taken or whether any action is warranted.
(c)
Where a resident is not satisfied with the response, he/she may amplify the complaint in the
presence of a witness and the Principal may revoke his earlier decision at his sole discretion.
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Anti-Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Policy
The following policy regarding anti-discrimination and sexual harassment is based on the policy of the Australian
College of Theology.
The Reformed Theological College (RTC) does not tolerate any form of discrimination or sexual harassment. We
believe that all employees, students, and residents have the right to work, study, and reside in an environment
free of discrimination and harassment. The College is committed to providing an environment that is safe for its
employees, students, and residents.
Discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfavourably because of: his or her sex, marital status,
pregnancy, parental status, breastfeeding, age, race, impairment, religious belief or activity, political belief or
activity, trade union activity, lawful sexual activity, gender identity, sexuality, family responsibilities, and
association with, or relation to, a person identified on the basis of any of the above attributes. It is the
responsibility of the College leadership to ensure that there is no discrimination in its operations.
Harassment in general, and sexual harassment in particular, is of concern, as it may adversely affect a staff
member’s performance of duties, and a student’s or a resident’s progress within a course of studies. It also
brings into question the integrity and standing of the College and its programmes. Any reports of discrimination
or harassment will be treated seriously and investigated promptly and impartially. It is the responsibility of the
College to ensure that no one feels uncomfortable, embarrassed, scared or worried about reporting an incident,
which has caused him or her distress.Positively it is the responsibility of staff to treat their colleagues and the
students equitably and with due respect.
In the case where any staff member, student or resident needs to report an incident of discrimination or
harassment it should, in the first instance, be referred to the Dean of Students or College Principal. If the
complaint is substantiated the matter will be referred to the full faculty for their consideration. Details of any
action taken by the Dean of Students or College Principal will be conveyed to the complainant. No one will be
disadvantaged in his or her employment opportunities, student status, or resident status as a result of lodging a
complaint.
The procedures for dealing with a complaint of harassment or sexual harassment are set out in the Grievance
Resolution Policy. If students or residents have grievances of a personal nature, resulting from conflict with other
students, residents or staff, then they should respond to the conflict according to the following principles:

We will seek to glorify God by maintaining a non-judgmental and forgiving attitude and praying for each
other.

We will take responsibility for our own contribution to the conflict.

We will not talk about others behind their backs.

We will choose to overlook minor offences and will talk directly and graciously with those whose offences
seem too serious to overlook.

If the conflict cannot be resolved in private we will ask others in the body of Christ (eg a student
representative, a staff member, or the Residence Supervisors) to help us settle the matter in a biblical
manner. If the matter still cannot be resolved, it should be taken to the Dean of Students or College
Principal, as appropriate, who will be the final arbiter of disputes.
PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH A COMPLAINT OF HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Nature of Harassment & Sexual Harassment
Harassment is a form of abuse and encompasses a wide range of physical and verbal behaviours which
erode the dignity of individuals. It violates the boundaries an individual has drawn around his/her person
and property. Its nature may be implicit (eg poking fun at a person’s values, the inappropriate exercise of
power over a person) or explicit (eg intrusion into an individual’s ‘personal space’ and/or refusal to leave a
person and his/her property alone when asked to). It may take the form of an isolated incident or a series
of incidents. It includes
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(a)
behaviour which a reasonable person would consider to be:
(b)
 offensive
 intimidating
 humiliating
 threatening to a person or group of persons
bullying
(c)
(d)
the use of rude, foul and abusive language
constant criticism
(e)
humiliating and demeaning conduct in front of others
(f)
taunts and ridicule
(g)
provision of offensive material
Sexual harassment is a form of abuse involving unwelcome sexual gestures. It encompasses a wide range
of physical and verbal behaviour which erode the dignity of an individual by degrading the sexuality of the
individual. Sexual harassment may be implicit (eg stares, gestures, sexual innuendo) or explicit (eg
touching, fondling, sexual proposition). It includes the demeaning of persons whether by persons of the
other gender or of the same gender. It may take the form of an isolated incident or a series of incidents.
Complaints by students against fellow students

Any student may make a complaint concerning harassment in general or sexual harassment in
particular to the Dean of Students.

Both verbal complaints and written complaints may be made and will be taken seriously.

In either case, there should be clear and sufficient information to allow a complaint to be assessed
and dealt with.
In the case of verbal complaints:

Either the Dean of Students or College Principal, with whom the complaint has been lodged, will
assess the substance of the complaint and may confer with the faculty/staff in doing so.

Where he deems appropriate, he will either:

-
speak with the student against whom the complaint has been made (the respondent), seeking
to deal with the situation pastorally, or
-
recommend that the complainant lodge a formal, written complaint.
Where action is taken, including pastoral action, the respondent will have the right to know the
precise nature of the complaint and who has made it, unless, in the view of the Dean of Students and
College Principal, there is a reasonable probability of risk for the complainant in so informing the
respondent.
An appropriate outcome from pastoral action may include a verbal or written apology, mediation (only in
minor matters and only by mutual consent), or an undertaking by the respondent that he/she will undergo
counselling.
Where pastoral action is undertaken and it fails to achieve a satisfactory outcome, the complainant has the
right to lodge a written complaint to the Faculty, so that further action might be taken. In this case:

The complainant will be informed of action being taken and of any decisions made in regard to the
complaint.

Pastoral care will be provided for the complainant, including doing whatever is feasible to protect the
complainant from further harassment.
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In the case of written complaints:


The Dean of Students or College Principal will assess the substance of the complaint and may confer
with the faculty/staff in doing so.
-
Where he deems appropriate, he will either speak with the student against whom the
complaint has been made, seeking to deal with the situation pastorally, or
-
where the complaint is of a particularly serious and substantial nature, refer the matter to the
full faculty and/or Chairman of the Board for consideration.
Where action is taken, including pastoral action, the respondent will have the right to know the
precise nature of the complaint and who has made it, unless, in the view of the Dean of Students and
College Principal, there is a reasonable probability of risk for the complainant in so informing the
respondent.
An appropriate outcome from pastoral action may include a verbal or written apology, mediation (only in
minor matters and only by mutual consent), or an undertaking by the respondent that he/she will undergo
counselling.
Where pastoral action fails to achieve a satisfactory outcome, and where the complaint is of a serious
nature and able to be substantiated, the matter will be referred to the full faculty and/or Chairman of the
Board for consideration. Where the matter is so referred:

the respondent will be notified in writing that this action is being taken, and he/she will have the right
to submit a written response to the complaint to faculty.

Action by the faculty, in the event of a complaint being substantiated in its view, may include:
a requirement that the respondent enter into an accountability relationship with an appropriate
person
a requirement that the respondent undergo counselling suspension of the respondent
-
or expulsion of the respondent

Pastoral care will be provided for the complainant, including doing whatever is feasible to protect the
complainant from further harassment.

The faculty may, at its discretion, undertake to provide counselling for the complainant.

The complainant will be informed in writing of action being taken and of any decisions made in
regard to the complaint.
Complaints by students against faculty/staff
The above procedures will apply except that complaints are to be made directly to the College Principal. If
the College Principal is the one against whom a complaint is being made, a complaint will be made to the
Chairman of the Board.
Complaints by faculty/staff against students
The above procedures will apply except complaints are to be made to the College Principal. If the College
Principal is the one making the complaint, it will be made to the Chairman of the Board.
Reporting of Incidents
Where the complaint includes an allegation of child abuse (ie, involving a person under 18 years of age),
the matter will be reported to the Victoria Police for investigation, in addition to the procedures listed
above.
The College’s Insurance Broker will be advised immediately of any allegations of abuse.
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Appendix 1: Style Manual for Essays
This Style Manual sets out RTC’s rules and guidelines for the completion of coursework, and essays in particular.
More detailed guidelines can be found in three reference works. The first is often referred to simply as
“Turabian.”1 This is the ‘bible’ for the production of essays and theses. The second is The Chicago Manual of
Style: 14th Edition; Turabian is based on this work, and makes frequent reference to it. The third work, The SBL
Handbook of Style for Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical and Early Christian Studies, 2 provides additional information
specifically for works dealing with the Bible and Christian subjects. Students should make constant use of these
resources in writing their essays, until they are thoroughly familiar with them. Copies of these works are available
in the reference section of the RTC library.
Submission of assignments
1.
Assignments should be handed in to the Office and will be stamped with the date when
received.
2.
If assignments are posted to the College the date the assignment is received and stamped by
the College is the date of receipt.
3.
Assignments received after office hours will be dated when received by staff the next day and
that will be the date of receipt. If you hand in an assignment after hours, please place it in the
Office mail slot in the Faculty Room door.
4.
Application for extensions should be made prior to the due date except where this is physically
impossible.
5.
Deductions of marks can result in an overall fail in a unit. (See Late Assessments policy page)
6.
Assignments will generally be marked and returned to you within two weeks of the due date.
Long Papers (those worth 20% or more of the subject grade) should include the following:
1
Essay Cover Sheet
Cover Sheets are available from the holder attached to the pigeon holes; refer to Appendix 5of this
guideline.
2
Abstract
Students must include an abstract unless instructed otherwise, which comes in sequence after the
title page. Ordinarily this should be a piece of continuous prose, not numbered points, giving a
succinct summary of the argument of the essay.
3
Essay
Begin the essay by clearly introducing the matter to be discussed. Clearly set out the subject under
discussion in the body of the essay. Finish with a summary and the conclusions reached.
4
Bibliography
This should include all the works cited in the essay and consulted in the writing of the essay. Sample
bibliographic entries and a sample bibliography are included in the Second and Third Appendices
respectively in this Guideline.
Students are required to provide two copies of all long essays: one copy will be retained by the RTC, the
other will be returned to the student with the lecturer’s comments.
1
2
Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed. Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and
Publishing (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996).
The SBL Handbook of Style for Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical and Early Christian Studies (Peabody: Hendrikson, 1999). Refer to
the ACT Manual (2003), 31.
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Short Papers(those worth less than 20% of the total grade) should be laid out as shown in Appendix5of
this Guideline.
Students should fill out an essay cover sheet. All pages, except for the first, should be numbered.
Presentation
1
An essay should reveal clear thinking and careful organisation. The essay will be marked primarily
on content, however the format and presentation is important:
 Careful attention should be given to spelling, grammar and punctuation.
 Proofread your work. A computer spell-check of the assignment is not considered proofreading
and is not sufficient (eg spell check will not recognise a typographical error that jumbles words
like from/form, of/or).
 Work on your writing. Avoid the passive voice: use short declarative sentences.
 Students should allow enough time to do at least two drafts of the essay: a first draft is rarely
entirely satisfactory.
2
Unless specified otherwise, all essays should be completed in accordance with the Style Sheet (refer
to the First Appendix to this Guideline):
 For example, they must be double-spaced, which can be done in Paragraph formatting in MS
Word.
 Use a serif font such as Times New Roman: do not use non-serif (or sans-serif) fonts such as
Arial or Univers.
 Use 12-point type for all papers.
3
When language words are included, language fonts are to be used:
 When using Hebrew words, use Hebrew fonts.
 Hebrew pointing is not necessary unless it is exegetically significant.
 When Greek words are used, Greek fonts are to be used.
 Breathings must be included.
 Accents, however, are generally not required, except in quotations.
4
Capitalise the following words in assignments: Protestant, Reformation, Reformed, Puritans, Bible,
Scripture, Gospels. The following are not capitalised: biblical, scriptural, the gospel, the church, the
church fathers, and, the reformers.
Citations in essays
1
Students must acknowledge the source of any material used in essays - it is dishonest to pass off
the work of someone else as your own. This is known as plagiarism and is a very serious offence.
2
Use footnotes or in-text notations (these terms are defined in Turabian page 7); do not use
endnotes.
3
Sample citations are provided in the Second Appendix to this Guideline; please note however the
Second Appendix is far from exhaustive, refer to the reference works also.
Quoting secondary sources
1
There are a number of ways to incorporate secondary material:
 Students may choose to quote word for word.
 Students may choose to paraphrase the material: at times it is useful to quote only a particularly
well-worded phrase or sentence.
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 Students should use secondary material sparingly. An essay consisting of little more than a
collection of quotes from other people's work is not acceptable.
2
An ellipsis is a series of three spaced points ( . . . ) used to indicate the omission of material from
the original quotation. There are a number of rules governing the use of ellipses:
(a)
An omission within a sentence is shown by three spaced points. Note that spaces precede
and follow the three points.
Example: "This perfect righteousness . . . is the totally adequate ground for our justification."1
(b)
Three ellipsis points and a full-stop should be used when the last part of the sentence is
omitted. Note that there is no space after the fourth point.
Example: "When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon
condition of perfect obedience . . . ." (SC Q.12)
(c)
When the quote consists of two sections, with the first section ending with a complete
sentence, insert the full-stop as usual, then add three ellipsis points.
Example: "This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who
believe. . . . God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood." (Rom
3:22-25a)
(d)
(e)
Use four ellipsis points on a separate line when omitting one or more paragraphs.
In general, no ellipsis points should be used:
 before or after an obviously incomplete sentence (eg when a phrase is quoted).
 before or after a quotation of one or more complete sentences.
 before a block quote (see the First Appendix).
 after a block quote ending in a complete sentence.
For more information on the correct uses of ellipses, refer to Turabian, 5.18-5.29.
3
It is sometimes advisable to insert in a quote a word or more of explanation, clarification or
correction:
 All such insertions, or interpolations, must be enclosed in square brackets [ ].
 Ordinary parentheses ( ) may not be substituted.
 EgMk 14:43 reads: "Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared."
 To clarify who is speaking, use brackets: "Just as [Jesus] was speaking, Judas, one of the
Twelve, appeared."
 Brackets are also useful when there is faulty logic, factual error, incorrect spelling, or the
like in the original.
 The Latin word sic ("so," always in italics, without a period) may be placed in brackets after
the error. Sic should be used sparingly.
Word limits
 Coursework must keep to within plus or minus 10% of the set length: for example, a 2000 word essay
must be between 1,800 and 2,200 words. This count does not include abstract, footnotes or
bibliography.
 Footnotes should not exceed 25% of the prescribed word limit.
 Students may be penalised if they fail to keep within the prescribed word limit.
1
Anthony A. Hoekema, Saved By Grace (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1989), 190.
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Completion of work
Students need to complete all pieces of assessment in a unit in order to pass that unit.
Students also need to take the deadlines for each assessment seriously. Assessment due dates will be
given to you early in the semester and you should plan your time so that no assignment is late. If it is
apparent that there are a lot of assignments due at the same time, students should negotiate a change of
date with the lecturer at the beginning of the semester.
If any assessment piece is handed in late the penalty now being applied across all ACT Colleges is 5% per
day, including weekends and public holidays, up until 10 days after the due date, whereupon no
assignments will be accepted without prior permission being granted.
If you foresee that you may not have an assignment ready on time you will need to apply for an extension
in order to avoid late penalties. Extensions must be applied for in writing, on the form available at the
Office. Extensions can only be granted in exceptional circumstances such as ill-health (usually a medical
certificate will be required) or compassionate grounds.
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Appendix 2: RTC Style Sheet
All papers must meet the following specifications:
Page Setup
 paper size: A4.
 top margin: 2.5 cm.
 bottom margin: 2.5 cm.
 side margins: 3.0 cm.
 page numbers: centered at bottom of page, no page number on the 1st page.
 portrait orientation.
Main Text
 font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
 alignment: justified.
 spacing: double.
 indent for first line of each paragraph is not required.
Block Quotes
 A block quotation is “a prose quotation of two or more sentences that runs to eight or more lines of text
in a paper.”1
 font: Times New Roman, 11 point.
 spacing: single.
 indent whole paragraph: 1.25 cm.
 double space before and after the quotation.
Headings
If you choose to use headings please format them as follows:
 capitalise the heading as you would a title.
 font: Times New Roman, 12 point, bold type.
 alignment: left or justified.
 spacing: double space before and after.
Footnotes
 use footnotes not endnotes.
 font: Times New Roman, 10 point.
 spacing: single.
 indent for first line is not required.
 reference # in text: 12 point superscript.
 reference # in footnote: 10 point superscript.
Bibliography
 font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
 spacing: single.
1
See Turabian, 5.4.
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Appendix 3: Table of Contents of Examples
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1.
Citations in Essay
41
2.
Abbreviations of Biblical Books
42
3.
Scripture Quotations
42
4.
Confessions
42
4.1
The Three Forms of Unity
43
4.2
The Westminster Standards
43
5.
Article in Journal or Periodical
43
6.
Article/Chapter in Edited Book
43
7.
Article in Reference Work (Dictionary/Encyclopaedia)
43
8.
Book Review
43
9.
Book (Single Author)
43
10.
Book (Multiple Author) see “5. Article/Chapter in Edited Book”
43
11.
Edited Book
43
12.
Edition (other than first, i.e., second, revised, etc.)
43
13.
Translation
44
14.
Reprint Edition
44
15.
Standard Work
44
16.
Collected/Selected Works
44
17.
Book or Set with Multiple Authors
44
18.
Multi-Volume Work with One General Title
45
19.
Multi-Volume Work with Individual Title
45
20.
Multi-Volume Work with Separate Publishing Dates for Each Volume
45
21.
Work in a Series
45
22.
Previously Cited References
45
23.
Reference to a Note/Footnote
45
24.
Secondary Source Citation
45
25.
Websites and Internet Documents
46
26.
Other Electronic References
46
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Citations in Essays
There are three types of citations - in-text notations, footnotes, and bibliographic entries:
 In-text notations are references embedded in the text of the essay (eg, refer to sections 2 and 3 below).
These may be used for references from the Bible or confessional statements.
 Footnotes are references or notes found at the bottom of the page in the body of the essay (eg, the
footnote numbered “1” on the bottom of this page).
 The Bibliography, which is found at the end of the essay, lists the relevant material you have read in the
course of your research (eg, refer to the Fourth Appendix).
Please note that the information for citations should be gleaned from a book’s title page and verso (the
reverse side of the title page), not from a book’s cover or dust jacket.
Order of Elements in a Citation:1

Author – Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial (if any).

Title and subtitle – Italicised.

Name of editor, compiler or translator, if any.

Number or name of edition if other than the first.

Name of series in which book appears, if any, with volume or number in the series.

Facts of publication, consisting of place of publication, name of publishing agency (minus words
such as “Company”, Publishing House”, “Publishing Company”, “Book House”, or “Press”) and
date of publication.

Page number or numbers of the specific citation.
Please note the following about footnotes (as opposed to bibliographic entries):

list author’s name: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name

abbreviate editor and translator designations

place publishing information within parentheses

list page numbers without accompanying abbreviations such as p. or pp.
Examples
The citations included immediately after the various headings are in bibliographic form and should be used
for bibliographies, lists of works cited, and reference lists. The corresponding footnote to each
bibliographical example contains the same citation infootnote form.
1
See Turabian, 8.24.
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2
Abbreviations of Biblical Books
These abbreviations, taken from the section ‘Abbreviations’ in the NIV Study Bible, may be used.
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Songs
Ge
Ex
Lev
Nu
Dt
Jos
Jdg
Ru
1Sa
2Sa
1Ki
2Ki
1Ch
2Ch
Ezr
Ne
Est
Job
Ps
Pr
Ecc
SS
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
 For example: Exodus 20:11 = Ex 20:11
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Isa
Jer
La
Eze
Da
Hos
Joel
Am
Ob
Jnh
Mic
Na
Hab
Zep
Hag
Zec
Mal
Mt
Mk
Lk
Jn
Ac
1 Timothy 2:1= 1Ti 2:1
Romans
1Corinthinians
2 Corinthinians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1John
2John
3John
Jude
Revelation
Ro
1Co
2Co
Gal
Eph
Php
Col
1Th
2Th
1Ti
2Ti
Tit
Phm
Heb
Jas
1Pe
2Pe
1Jn
2Jn
3Jn
Jude
Rev
Jude 3 = Jude 3
Scripture Quotation
When quoting, or referring to, Scripture you may use either in-text notation and punctuation, orfootnotes.
For example:
 Matthew was a tax collector (Mt 9:9; cf. Mk 2:14, Lk 5:27)
 Matthew was a tax collector.1
 “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” (Jn 13:6)
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Confessions
When referring to one of the Confessions, you may use either in-text notation or a footnote. You may
abbreviate the name of the confession, rather than including its full title. Use the examples 4.1 &4.2 below
as a guide. Please note that it is not necessary to include Confessions in your bibliography.
4.1
The Three Forms of Unity:
 Belgic Confession: BC XXXV
 Canons of Dordt: CD III-IV:7
 Heidelberg Catechism:
(a) Where the Catechism has been identified, in referring to a Lord’s Day: LD 21; or where the
Catechism has not yet been identified: HC, LD 21
(b) When referring to a particular question and answer: Q 51, or HC, Q 51
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Mt 9:9; cf Mk 2:14, Lk 5:27.
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4.2
The Westminster Standards
 Westminster Confession of Faith: WCF IV:2
 Westminster Larger Catchetism: LC Q. 76
 Westminster Shorter Catchetism: SC Q. 76
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Article in Journal or Periodical
Abbreviations for journals should conform to those set out in The SBL Handbook of Style. For example,
WTJ is short for The Westminster Theological Journal. Also note that the author’s second name has been
reduced to the initial ‘B’:
Van Dixhoorn, Chad B. “The Sonship Program for Revival: A Summary and Critique.” WTJ 61 (1999): 22746.2
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Article/Chapter in Edited Book
Smith, Morton H. “The Case for Full Subscription,” The Practice of Confessional Subscription.Edited by
David W. Hall. Oak Ridge, TN: The Covenant Foundation, 1995.3
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Article in Reference Work (Dictionary, Encyclopaedia, etc.)
Payne, J. B. “Covenant (in the Old Testament),” The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopaedia of the Bible.Edited
by Merril C. Tenney. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1975.4
(Note that the publisher is referred to simply as “Zondervan” rather than “Zondervan Publishing House.”)
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Book Review
Edgar, William. Review of Creating a Christian Worldview: Abraham Kuyper’s Lectures on Calvinism, by
Peter S. Heslam, The Westminster Theological Journal 60 (1998): 355-358.5
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Book (Single Author)
Murray, Iain. Pentecost – Today?The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival.Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth,
1998.6
10
Book (Multi-Author):see ‘6. Article/Chapter in Edited Book’
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Edited Book
Warfield, Benjamin B. The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible.Edited by Samuel G. Craig. Philadelphia:
Presbyterianand Reformed, 19487
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Edition (other than first, i.e., second, revised, etc)
Archer, Gleason L. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction. 2nd ed. Chicago: Moody, 1994.8
2
Chad B. Van Dixhoorn, “The Sonship Program for Revival: A Smmary and Critique,” The Westminster Theological Journal 61
(1999): 227-46
3
Morton H. Smith “The Case for Full Subscription,” The Practice of Confessional Subscription, ed. David W. Hall (Oak Ridge, TN: The
Covenant Foundation, 1995), 185.
4
J.B. Payne, “Covenant (in the Old Testament),” The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopaedia of the Bible, ed. Merril C. Tenney (Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 1975), 1000-1010.
5
William Edgar, review of Creating a Christian Worldview: Abraham Kuyper’s Lectures on Calvinism, by Peter S. Heslam, The
Westminster Theological Journal 60 (1998), 355-358.
6
Iain Murray, Pentecost – Today? The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1998), 66.
7
Benjamin B. Warfield,The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible, ed. Samuel G. Craig (Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed,
1948), 374.
8
Gleason L. Archer, A Survey of Old Testament Introduction.2nd ed. (Chicago: Moody, 1994), 109.
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Translation
Bavinck, Herman. The Last Things: Hope for this World and the Next. Translated by John Vriend. Grand
Rapids: Baker, 1996.9
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Reprint Edition
Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology.3 vols. 1871.Reprint. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952.10
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Standard Work
Some important works preserve the numbering or reference system employed by the author or in earlier
editions of that work which have become accepted as a standard. You should use those numbers or
references instead of referring to the page numbers in the particular edition of the work that you have.
Calvin, John. The Institutes of the Christian Religion.Edited by John T. McNeill and translated by Ford Lewis
Battles. Library of Christian Classics.Vols. 20-21. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1960.11
Here is an example based on that work. You will observe that the footnote does not include a page
reference, but employs that work’s standard numbering system:
“If true religion is to beam upon us, our principle must be, that it is necessary to begin with heavenly
teaching, and that it is impossible for any man to obtain even the minutest portion of right and sound
doctrine without being a disciple of Scripture.”6
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Collected/Selected Works
Calvin, John. Selected Works of John Calvin: Tracts and Letters. Vol. 1, Tracts, Part 1. Edited and
translated by Henry Beveridge. Edinburgh: Calvin Translation Society, 1844. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Baker,
1983.7
Murray, John. Collected Writings of John Murray. Vol. 1, The Claims of Truth. Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth,
1976.8
Owen, John. The Death of Death in the Death of Christ.In The Works of John Owen, edited by William H.
Goold.Vol. 10. 1850-1853. Reprint, Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1967.9
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Book or Set with Multiple Authors
Keil, C. F., and F. Delitzsch.ThePentateuch.Vol.1, Commentary on the Old Testament.Translated by James
Martin. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.10
Naegelsbach, C. W. Eduard. The Book of the Prophet Jeremiah Theologically and Homiletically Expounded.
Translated and edited by Samuel Ralph Asbury. Vol. 12 of Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures,
edited by Philip Schaff. 1871. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1960.11
9
Herman Bavinck, The Last Things: Hope for this World and the Next, trans. John Vriend (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996), 89.
Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology (1871; reprint, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952), 1:251.
11
John Calvin, The Institutes of the Christian Religion, ed John T. McNeill and trans. Ford Lewis Battles, Library of Christian Classics,
vols. 20-21 (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1960), IV.iv.4.
6
John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, trans. Henry Beveridge, vol. 1 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1962), I.vi.2.
7
John Calvin, Selected Works of John Calvin: Tracts and Letters, vol. 1, Tracts, Part 1, ed. and trans. Henry Beveridge (Edinburgh:
Calvin Translation Society, 1844; reprint, Grand Rapids: Baker, 1983), 125.
8
John Murray,Collected Writings of John Murray, vol. 1, The Claims of Truth (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1976), 93.
9
John Owen, The Death of Death in the Death of Christ,inThe Works of John Owen, ed. William H. Goold, vol. 10 (1850-1853, reprint,
Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967), 236.
10
C.F. Keil and F. Delitzsch, The Pentateuch, vol. 1, Commentary on the Old Testament, trans. James Martin (reprint, Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 1991), 467.
11
C. W. Eduard Naegelsbach, The Book of the Prophet Jeremiah Theologically and Homiletically Expounded, trans. and ed. Samuel R.
Asbury, vol. 12 of Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, ed. Philip Schaff (1871; reprint, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1960), 188.
10
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Multi-Volume Work with One General Title
Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology.3 vols. 1871. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952.1
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Multi-Volume Work with Individual Titles
Thompson, Robert Ellis. A History of the Presbyterian Churches in the United States, 3rd ed., vol. 6 of
American Church History. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1902.2
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Multi-Volume Work with Separate Publishing Dates for Each Volume
Old, Hughes O.The Biblical Period.Vol. 1 of The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of
the Christian Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.3
Old, Hughes O.The Medieval Church. Vol. 3 of The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship
of the Christian Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999.4
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Work in a Series
Knight, George W., III.The Pastoral Epistles: A Commentary on the Greek Text. The New International Greek
Text Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.5
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Previously Cited References
When first citing a book include the full information in the footnote. For example: “The problem is that with
enough imagination, and enough cynicism, we can find a reason to impugn anyone’s objectivity.”6
Refer to a previously cited work by giving the author’s last name, a short title for the book, and the page
number. The example that we use here is found under the heading ‘7. Book (Single Author).’ “One chief
consequence of the filling of the Spirit, as recorded in Acts, was the presence of power and authority in
speech.” 7
Do not use ibid.,loc. cit. or op. cit.
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Reference to a Note/Footnote
The following quote is taken from a footnote. You will note that the reference in the footnote at the bottom
of this page identifies, not only the page on which the quote is found, but the footnote number as well.
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“It is not intended to deny that Philo recognized a certain divine influence working beyond the limits of
Scripture: but he does this without prejudice to his supreme regard for the Scriptures as the only proper
oracles of God….”8
Secondary Source Citation
When one author quotes another, and you cannot locate or readily obtain the primary source, you may
reproduce that quotation without checking the primary source. However, when you do that, you must
identify both the primary and secondary sources.
Warfield, Benjamin B. The Lord of Glory. 1907. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Baker, 1974. See Robert L.
Reymond, A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1998.9
1
Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology (1871; reprint, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952), 1:251.
Robert E. Thompson, A History of the Presbyterian Churches in the United States, 3rd ed., vol. 6 of American Church History (New
York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1902), 81.
3
Hughes O. Old, The Biblical Period, vol. 1 of The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church
(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998), 68.
4
Hughes O. Old, The Medieval Church, vol. 3 of The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church
(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999), 281.
5
George W. Knight, III.,The Pastoral Epistles: A Commentary on the Greek Text, The New International Greek Text Commentary
(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992), 130-149.
6
David Kelley, The Art of Reasoning, 3rd ed. (New York: W. W. Norton, 1998), 137.
2
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Websites and Internet Documents
Publications found on the Internet should be referenced in the normal way with the internet address
provided instead of the publisher’s name. Internet addresses should not be hyphenated at the end of a line.
They can be divided before the ‘dot’ at the end of the line. The date the material was cited should be
indicated at the end of the footnote or bibliographic entry. This is the date indicated on the website or in
the article, not the date when you viewed it. The only exception to this is when the website or article is
undated; in that case, you should identify the date on which you accessed it.
George, Timothy. “Inventing Evangelicalism,” Christianity Today, March 2004.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/003/6.48.html. Cited 1 March 2004.1
Kaye, B. N. “Head, Heart, and Spirit: Shaping the New Millennium.” 1999, no pages,
http://www.anglican.org.au/BNKtalks/. Cited 8 May 2000.2
Salpeter, Eliahu. “Israel is bad for the Jews”,
http://www.haretz.com/hasen/spages/357713.html. Accessed 7 Nov 2003.3
Spurgeon, C. H. Commenting and Commentaries: Two Lectures Addressed to the Students of the Pastor’s
College, Metropolitan Tabernacle. London, 1890.Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Calvin College, 2001.
http://www.ccel.org/s/spurgeon/comment.html. Cited 15 Jan 2001.4
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Other Electronic References
Gale’s Quotations: Who Said What?CD-ROM. DOS Ver 1.0. New York: Gale Research.5
Geisler, Norman L. “The New Age Movement” Bibliotheca Sacra 144 (1987) 80-104. Bibliotheca Sacra CD,
1955-1995. CD-ROM.Galaxie Software.6
Goff, Frederick R. “Gutenberg, Johann” Encyclopaedia Americana. CD-ROM. Grolier Educational, 1999.80.7
"Do, Perform" Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament: Based on Semantic Domains. Edited by
Johannes P. Louw and Eugene A. Nida.2nd ed. Vol. 1. New York: United Bible Societies, 1989. BibleWorks.
CD-ROM. Ver. 4.08
7
Iain Murray, Pentecost, 122.
Benjamin B. Warfield, The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible, ed. Samuel G. Craig (Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1948),
374, n.67.
9
Benjamin B. Warfield, The Lord of Glory (1907: reprint, Grand Rapids: Baker, 1974), 41, as quoted in Robert L. Reymond, A New
Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1998), 218.
1
Timothy George,“Inventing Evangelicalism,” Christianity Today, March 2004. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/003/6.48.html.
Cited 1 March 2004.
2
B. N. Kaye, “Head, Heart, and Spirit: Shaping the New Millennium.” 1999, no pages, http://www.anglican.org.au/BNKtalks/.Cited 8 May
2000.
3
EliahuSalpeter, “Israel is bad for the Jews”, http://www.haretz.com/hasen/spages/357713.html. Accessed 7 Nov 2003.
4
C.H. Spurgeon, Commenting and Commentaries: Two Lectures Addressed to the Students of the Pastor’s College, Metropolitan
Tabernacle (London, 1890). Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Calvin College, 2001).
http://www.ccel.org/s/spurgeon/comment.html. Cited 15 Jan 2001.
5
Gale’s Quotations: Who Said What?CD-ROM. DOS Ver 1.0. (New York: Gale Research).
6
Norman L. Geisler, “The New Age Movement” Bibliotheca Sacra 144 (1987) 80-104. Bibliotheca Sacra CD, 1955-1995. CD-ROM.Galaxie
Software.
7
Frederick R. Goff, “Gutenberg, Johann” Encyclopaedia Americana. CD-ROM. Grolier Educational, 1999.808 "Do, Perform" Greek-English
Lexicon of the New Testament: Based on Semantic Domains. Edited by Johannes P. Louw and Eugene A. Nida.2nd ed. Vol. 1.(New York:
United Bible Societies, 1989).BibleWorks. CD-ROM. Ver. 4.0. (BibleWorks, 1998).
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Appendix 4: Sample Bibliography
Normally, works by the same author should be grouped together. An example is given below. There are two
books by Benjamin Warfield in this sample, namely, The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible, and The Lord of
Glory. However, you need only to include his name for the first book. Immediately after that entry, enter the
second book by him. Instead of his name, insert a solid line of three em dashes (“—” is an em dash), or six en
dashes (“–” is an en dash).
Bibliography
Calvin, John. Selected Works of John Calvin: Tracts and Letters. Vol. 1, Tracts, Part 1. Edited and
translated by Henry Beveridge. Edinburgh: Calvin Translation Society, 1844. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Baker,
1983.
Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology.3 vols. 1871. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952.
Knight, George W., III.The Pastoral Epistles: A Commentary on the Greek Text. The New International Greek
Text Commentary.Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.
Murray, Iain. Pentecost – Today?The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival.Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth,
1998.
Old, Hughes O.The Biblical Period.Vol.1 of TheReading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of
the Christian Church.Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
Warfield, Benjamin B. The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible.Edited by Samuel G. Craig.Philadelphia:
Presbyterian and Reformed, 1948.
———The Lord of Glory. 1907. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Baker, 1974
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