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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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/ PLEASE NOTE» not all classes will be offered every semester

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» 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.

PLEASE NOTE» the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .C o m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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 LEASE NOTE» not all classes will be offered every semester

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» 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.

PLE ASE N OTE » the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .C o m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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/ PLEASE NOTE» not all classes will be offered every semester

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» 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.

PLEASE NOTE» the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .Co m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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/ PLEASE NOTE» not all classes will be offered every semester

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» 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.

PLEASE NOTE» the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .Co m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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

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...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.

PLEASE NOTE» the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .C o m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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/ PLEASE NOTE» not all classes will be offered every semester

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» 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.

PLEASE NOTE» the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .C o m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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 LEASE NOTE» not all classes will be offered every semester

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...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.

PLE ASE N OTE » the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .C o m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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The View from AusTrAliA:issues in religion, PoliTics, economics & culTurAl VAlues 3 crediTsThis course examines Australian culture and history in the context ofglobal politics and justice issues. includes a trip to canberra (focused onforeign policy) and an outback trip (focused on land and environment)and a 35 hour service placement.

indigenous hisTory, culTures & idenTiTy 3 crediTsThis course explores historical and contemporary issues concerningthe Aboriginal and maori peoples. includes a trip to new Zealand(focused on maori culture).

reCommended Courses

fAiTh And The conTemPorAry ArTisT i or ii 3 crediTsThese foundational units are designed to enable students to think and act creatively in the context of and from the basis of christian theology.

disCipline Courses

2-3 courses in Any of The following disciPlines required for 10 -11 crediTs.Theology/minisTrygrAPhic designdAncedrAmAmusic counseling

sample Courses inClude: Spiritual Foundations for Counseling • Theological FoundationsMinistry Field Experience • The Rise of Early ChristianityPhotography • 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

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» 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.

PLEASE NOTE» the Australian school year is divided into two semesters, Semester 1(Feb.-June) and Semester 2 (July-Nov.).

www.bestsemester.com/asc/academics/

RecommendedcRedits

homEStayS aND SErviCE lEarNiNg are two of the most impor-tant 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 dif-ferences 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 you’ll build relationships that stretch your thinking and your faith.

Also, learn from those who exist outside the powerful social circles of 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 the beauty in sharing life together with some of the most undervalued members of society.

www.bestsemester.com/asc/ student_life/

Do you havE a paSSioN for miNiStry, theology or counseling? Are you willing to dive into new experiences, even when they are awkward or uncom-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 weak-nesses (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.

W W W. B E S t S E m E S t E r .C o m /a S C

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-cultur-al 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 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 Stud-ies 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/

Do you express yourself through music or Drama?Do you eNVisoN the WorlD through graphic DesigN priNciples?

friDay ExCurSioNS

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.

CaNBErra

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.

tripS

ART | Shape the future.

STYLE | Engage the present.

CULTURE | Respect the past.

THE ASC IS AN INTERCULTURALEXPERIENCE...

thE outBaCk

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 semi-arid, sheep-raising property, students learn about how the Australian land shapes culture and how culture shapes the land.

NEW zEalaND

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.

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