ASC 210 - The Creative Christian

(3) This course is a required component of the semester-long Australia Studies Centre study abroad program at Wesley Institute, a College of the Arts and Theology in Sydney, Australia. This course is part of a series of five that explore integrative issues for the Christian artist. The Creative Christian lays a foundation for thinking and acting creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology. It is presented through lectures, class discussion, guided reading, class presentations and written reflection. In this course, students will have opportunity to converse with others about their art and its theological undergirdings and orientation and to demonstrate an awareness of the problems for Christian practitioners of the arts and ministry in dealing with concepts of creativity, imagination, the mind and the senses. It is the intent that students be able to reflect on their own growth as theologian and artist. Part of the assessment of this course will involve a group presentation of a piece or work concerning a topic of theological interest to the small group. It may be presented in any suitable form, such as debate, drama, quiz show, mock wedding, expert panel, current affairs program, musical composition. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the semester-long Australia Studies Centre study abroad program.

Prerequisites: Pre-requisites may apply.
Notes: Additional ASC Coursework Additional undergraduate courses are included in the Australia Studies Centre semester. Students may select from courses in the Wesley Institute’s School of Theology which includes Biblical Studies and Theology, School of Music, School of Drama, School of Dance, and School of Design which includes drawing, design, photography, and multimedia. Courses will be transcripted at CCU based on the most equivalent academic level 100, 200, 300, or 400 level requirements for each course at the discretion of CCU’s Registrar and appropriate faculty. Students with advanced skill or knowledge in the field may be placed into more advanced courses at the discretion of the Wesley Institute faculty and ASC program staff. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the semester-long Australia Studies Centre study abroad program at Wesley Institute in Sydney, Australia.
When Offered
Course availability will vary.