www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.
www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.
www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.
www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.
www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.
www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.
www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.
www. bes t se m es t e r . c o m /a sc
ART | Shape the future. STYLE | Engage the present.
fortable? Are you prepared to put aside your assumptions about the way cultures and societies should function? Are you open to thinking critically about the weaknesses (as well as strengths) of your home country and its government? Whether you’re getting your degree in the arts or theology or just want to take a hip-hop or photography class to fulfill an elective, Australia and the ASC are waiting to help you think “outside the bubble” while nurturing your talents and creativity.
BestSemester 321 8th St. NE Washington DC 20002
you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-
Sydney
T H E
ASC
Australia Studies Centre From the bustle and buzz of the big city to the barren beauty
of the Outback, Australia is a land like none other. The city of Sydney will be your home base and your textbook for the semester. Delve into its seedy history and learn firsthand what has made it the post-Christian, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city it is today. Ride the ferries, comb the beaches, and take in a concert at the Opera House all in one day. Discover the coastal and bush trails that are nestled throughout this sun-soaked city. Take class field trips to the political capital of
cover photo: amanda kate gazaway
Do you have a passion for ministry, theology or counseling? Are
Visit a blog of students who are at the asc right now! www. a u s t r a l i a s t u d i escen t r e . b l o g s p o t. c o m
Do you express yourself through music or drama? DO YOU ENVISON THE WORLD THROUGH GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES?
Still want to know more?
Donn Tadman
a p r o g r a m of t h e
CULTURE | Respect the past.
Canberra, the red earth of the Outback, and the rolling hills of New Zealand. It’s all how you learn what life is like Down Under at the ASC. The Australia Studies Centre partners with Wesley Institute, a performing arts/theology college located in the suburb of Drummoyne on the famous Sydney Harbour, 15 minutes by taxi from the city center.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/overview/
Recommended Credits
Homestays and service learning are two of the most important components of student life at the ASC. Be ready to live with a family who speaks your language but operates nothing like your own. There is no better way to dive into the intricate differences between North American and Australian cultures than to have the opportunity to exchange ideas, stories, and questions with an Australian family every night at the dinner table. Come flexible and teachable, and
Core Courses
you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith. Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of
The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values 3 credits This course examines Australian culture and history in the context of global politics and justice issues. Includes a trip to Canberra (focused on foreign policy) and an Outback trip (focused on land and environment) and a 35 hour service placement.
Kimberly Spragg
THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE... ...both academically and practically. While you receive formal education
in the arts and theology, you’ll be immersed in modern Australian culture, examining what it means to be Australian today. You will also learn what it meant for the earliest European settlers and for the land’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginal peoples. You will be challenged to reflect on your own culture and how it shapes your daily life and faith. » Students are required to enroll in at least 16 credits while attending the ASC. » The program recommends that students be granted the equivalent of 16-18 hours of credits by their home institution. the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1 (Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).
P L E AS E N OT E »
www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/
Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity This course explores historical and contemporary issues concerning the Aboriginal and Maori peoples. Includes a trip to New Zealand (focused on Maori culture).
society by participating in ASC’s service-learning placements, which may include: inner-city youth programs, homes for the mentally and physically disabled, aged-care facilities, soup kitchens, and coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. Following the example of Christ, discover
3 credits
the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.
www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/
Recommended Courses Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II 3 credits These foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of Christian theology.
bri tta bjur
Discipline Courses 2-3 courses in any of the following disciplines required for 10 -11 credits. Theology/Ministry Graphic Design Dance Drama Music Counseling
Sample courses include: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological Foundations Ministry Field Experience • The Rise of Early Christianity Photography • Graphic Design Studio • Visual Communication in Culture Hip Hop • Choreography • Latin American Dance • Acting • Drama Performance Video Production • Music Leading in Worship • Small Ensembles Music Performance
For a full course listing got to: www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/ P L E AS E N OT E »
not all classes will be offered every semester
TRIPS Friday Excursions
The Outback
As often as possible, the ASC takes students out of the actual classroom and into the larger classroom that is the city of Sydney. Harbor cruises, bushwalks, and visits to museums and the Parliament House of New South Wales, all give students firsthand experience of Australian culture as it happens.
Hundreds of miles from the nearest skyscraper, the flat, ancient, red earth of Outback New South Wales plays host to the ASC. On over 200,000 acres of semiarid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.
Canberra
New Zealand
The unique, modern capital city of Australia is home to the nation’s political powers and some of its finest art. On the ASC trip, students may spend one day engaging Aboriginal activists and diplomats at foreign embassies and the next examining a Jackson Pollock at The National Gallery.
In one of the most scenic landscapes in the world, ASC students learn about the history and culture of the Maori people, the indigenous people of the islands of Aotearoa (New Zealand). An overnight stay on a family marae (a sacred Maori meeting place) highlights the experiential learning of this trip.