Australia Term (Fall 2009)

Courses | Location | Accommodations | Travel |Program Dates | Cost| Next Steps/Contact |

Australia Term

Highlights
Live in Sydney, a coastal city renowned for its cosmopolitan atmosphere • Choose from a wide selection of performing arts courses, including music, theatre and dance • Take theology courses • Live with Australian and International Students

Program Description
Students attend the Wesley Institute (WI), a dynamic evangelical Christian community of people from a variety of vocations, locations, churches, languages and cultures. Enrolling in a course of study involves a commitment to personal development through study and fellowship with others who share a common goal: being equipped to undertake ministry opportunities in all walks of life.

Courses (15-18 credits total)

Below is a sample of courses offered.

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES
Arts in Culture
Old Testament Studies
New Testament Studies

THEOLOGY
Old Testament Background and Methodology
New Testament Background and Methodology
Old Testament Covenants
Jesus of Nazareth
Foundations of Pastoral Ministry
Theological Foundations

COUNSELING
Human Sexuality
Integrated Psychology & Christianity
Integrated Process
Group Psychology – Group Process (only for seniors)
Crisis & Bereavement Counseling
Theories of Clinical Practice
History of Psychology

MUSIC
Performance
Harmony and Analysis
Large Ensemble (Choir)
Functional Keyboard
Small Ensemble
Church Music History
Music Leading in Worship
Music Technology
Ethnomusicology
Church Music Curriculum

DANCE
Ballet Technique
Contemporary Technique
Jazz Technique
Improvisation
Body Science
Dance Ministry
Sacred Dance

DRAMA
Acting
Voice
Movement
Theatre History
Introduction to Production
Introduction to Drama
Technical Theatre

DESIGN
Design Studio
Design Foundations
Design History and Critical Theory
Design Technology
Drawing
Multimedia
Visual Communication
Photography
Video Production

Location
WI is located in Drummoyne, a beautiful suburb of Sydney located on the Parramatta River, just 10 minutes away from the city center. Students will receive a travel card, a pass allowing them to navigate the city on school-related travel. Sydney itself provides sights ranging from architectural landmarks to beaches, from museums to quaint neighborhoods. Come and experience the cosmopolitan lifestyle of this internationally-renowned harbor city!

Travel
The following excursions are included as part of the program cost:

• Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves A two-day trip to experience limestone caves, the world’s steepest railway, a bush walk, and the chance to see the Three Sisters rock formation.
• Gledwood Homestead A hands-on Aussie experience with activities including sheep shearing, wool classing, feeding kangaroos, and enjoying an Aussie BBQ lunch.
• Koala Park  A day in a wildlife park with Australian animals, cuddle a Koala, talk to the birds, feed kangaroos and learn how to throw a boomerang.

Accommodations & Meals
Students live with other students in Australian student housing, providing a great setting for cultural interaction. Breakfast and dinner are provided. 

Dates
Classes run from mid-July through mid-November. Dates for fall 2009 are listed below under “Important Dates.”

Cost
Students pay the equivalent of Bethel tuition, room (junior level), and full board (Royal meal plan). (For reference, this equaled $16,545 for Fall 2008.)  This includes tuition and fees, housing with two meals daily, local travel pass, three excursions, and roundtrip airfare (Minneapolis – Sydney). Financial aid applies (with the exception of work-study and Bethel performance scholarships, i.e. orchestra, forensics). Additional costs include passport, Australian student visa (approximately $300), immunizations, independent travel, and personal spending.

Next steps

• Learn more about the Wesley Institute online at: http://www.wesleyinstitute.edu.au/wi/
• Talk with your academic advisor – off-campus study should complement your field of study.
• Ask questions–contact the Office of Off-Campus Programs/International Studies for any additional information.
• Obtain an application from CC320A.

Requirements

• Minimum sophomore standing
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• See application for additional policies

Important dates (tentative)

Dec. 1
Application deadline (application includes $50 deposit; a $250 confirmation deposit will be due 2 weeks after notice of acceptance)

March 15
Secondary application deadline (if space is available; same deposit schedule as above)

April 18 or 25 (TBD)
Study Abroad Orientation (mandatory)

July
Final program payment due with Fall 2009 bill

mid-July
Departure date

July (typically around the 15th)
Orientation Day

Early November
Study vacation (includes make up classes)

Mid November
Exam Week

Late November
Potential return date