WELCOME PACK BA (Hons.) Theological Studies 2018-2019
Contents WELCOME... 1 ACADEMIC OFFICE... 1 INDUCTION... 2 UHI MYDAY STUDENT PORTAL... 2 IT REQUIREMENTS... 3 STUDENT USER ACCOUNT... 3 ENROLMENT... 3 ONLINE ENROLMENT STUDENT GUIDELINES 2018/19... 3 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE/AVAILABLE MODULES... 8 KEY LEARNING RESOURCES - REBUS... 8 PERSONAL ACADEMIC TUTOR (PAT)... 9 MODULE TUTOR... 9 STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER... 9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR... 10 BA (HONS.) THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018/19... 10 CLASS TIMETABLE... 11 SEMESTER 1 2018/19 (SEP DEC)... 11 SEMESTER 2 2018/19 (JAN MAY)... 13 HANDBOOKS... 15 CONFERENCE DAYS... 15 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES AND ELECTIONS... 16 CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS... 16 BA IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 2018/19... 16 BA THEOLOGICAL STUDIES PROGRAMME PRE-REQUISITES... 18 COURSE FEES 2018/19... 20 EMAIL CONTACT ADDRESSES... 22 SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENTS... 22
To All BA Students September 2018 Welcome On behalf of Rob Shillaker, BA Programme leader, welcome to the BA (Hons.) in Theological Studies degree programme here at the Highland Theological College (HTC), for 2018/19. We also welcome students who are studying non-theological courses provided by other UHI Academic Partners. This Welcome Pack is a short guide for students, full details of the BA (Hons.) can be found on the HTC UHI website in the BA Student Programme Handbook We trust that you will find the course personally rewarding and intellectually stimulating. All the staff at HTC will work towards making your time with us an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Yours sincerely Kathryn Stewart Registry Officer Academic Office During your studies with us, you will be in regular contact with HTC s Academic Office. Kathryn Stewart is the Registry Officer who deals with admission to the course and also the upkeep of your student record as you progress year-to-year. Katie Morrison, Academic Officer, administers everything to do with your assignments and exams. Queries should be emailed to: Kathryn Email: kathryn.stewart@uhi.ac.uk Tel. 01349 780202 Katie Email: katie.morrison@uhi.ac.uk Tel. 01349 780225 1
Induction We are expecting and looking forward to meeting you at induction. This is a key date in the academic calendar as it covers important information for new students in particular and brings together the HTC community. It also enables the HTC Registry Officer to record that you have started your studies for the new academic year. You should therefore make every effort to attend and inform Registry at htcadmissions@uhi.ac.uk of any reasons that might prevent this. Induction days are held at the start of each semester. First semester s will be held in HTC Paisley on Tuesday 4th September, 2018 and in HTC Dingwall on Monday 10 th September, 2018. Both days will start at 9.15am and will finish around 3.30pm. The timetable for the day will be emailed closer to the date. Please email htcadmissions@uhi.ac.uk to let us know if you are able to attend. UHI MyDay Student Portal https://uhi.mydaycloud.com 2
MyDay is our university student portal. A single login will give you access to your Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), your UHI Records and your email account. You will also find links to the Rebus library catalogue, free software downloads, IT help, local support, news and what s going on in and around HTC and UHI. You can download the MyDay app from the Apple or Android store. This is also where you will complete the online enrolment process when it becomes available to you. IT Requirements You will require access to a PC/Laptop with internet access for your studies. If you are a distance learner your PC/Laptop should have the minimum specification of a camera, microphone and be able to support Cisco Spark software which you will find under Free Stuff on UHI MyDay. Student User Account You will receive and email with an allocated personal UHI user ID and password. You will use this to log onto UHI MyDay, student portal where you can access your student profile and emails. All email communications will be sent to this address only. Please remember to check it regularly all year round. Enrolment All students undertaking study in session 2018/19 MUST complete the On-line Enrolment process. This will give you access to the course materials. On-line Enrolment is now open for new students and will open mid July for returning students. Enrolment guidelines are included in this booklet. Online enrolment Student guidelines 2018/19 You can refer to the FAQ page for assistance: 3
http://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/students/support/student-records/onlineenrollment-faqs MyDay > UHI Records > Student Hub Select Course Confirm Details If details are incorrect 4
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Feedback Programme Structure/Available Modules Information on the BA in Theological Studies programme structure and available modules is included in this booklet. Full details can be found on the HTC UHI website in the BA Student Programme Handbook If you are choosing your modules across different levels, as occasionally happens, you should check the class timetable to ensure your choices do not clash. Almost all of the Year 1 modules are core to the BA programme. If you are a continuing student, please ensure you are aware of any pre-requisite conditions. Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will be able to assist you with this. Key Learning Resources - Rebus Once you have decided on the module(s) you wish to study, you should wherever possible purchase the core reading books. The core books may or may not be used in the classroom discussions, but they do give additional reading to supplement the class teaching. 8
You will find the core, along with the recommended reading list in Rebus, which can be accessed through the Rebus tile on UHI MyDay. The week prior to classes starting, a programme of study will be available on the VLE, which includes the set reading for each week. We have an extensive library in Dingwall and a smaller one in HTC- Paisley where we stock a limited number of core reading books for each module. Our HTC librarian Martin Cameron is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and is on hand to offer any further assistance you may require. Contact Martin Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) You will be allocated a PAT for you time of study here with us. Your PAT is here to assist you with issues relating to your academic studies. The PAT for all new students starting this year is Dr. Innes Visagie, returning students can check out who their PAT is by logging onto UHI MyDay Module Tutor Any questions about the content of a specific module should be addressed to the module lecturer The Semester Timetables indicate who the course lecturers are. Student Support Officer HTC has a Student Support Officer, Cathy Steed. Cathy splits her time between Dingwall and Paisley and is here to offer advice and guidance on a wide range of matters including additional support needs. Contact Cathy 9
Academic Calendar The academic year starts on Monday 11 th September, 2017. BA (Hons.) Theological Studies Academic Calendar 2018/19 Semester One Semester Two Monday UG Degree UG Degree Monday Course Course 4 Sep-18 Induction Paisley Induction Dingwall 10-Sep-18 1 10-Sep-18 Week 1 21 28-Jan-19 Week 1 2 17-Sep-18 Week 2 22 04-Feb-19 Week 2 3 24-Sep-18 Week 3 23 11-Feb-19 Week 3 4 01-Oct-18 Week 4 24 18-Feb-19 Week 4 5 08-Oct-18 Week 5 25 25-Feb-19 Week 5 6 15-Oct-18 Holiday 26 04-Mar-19 Week 6 7 22-Oct-18 Week 6 27 11-Mar-19 Week 7 8 29-Oct-18 Week 7 28 18-Mar-19 Week 8 9 05-Nov-18 Week 8 29 25-Mar-19 Week 9 10 12-Nov-18 Week 9 30 01-Apr-19 Easter 10 Holidays Easter is 21Apr19 11 19-Nov-18 Week 10 31 08-Apr-19 12 26-Nov-18 Week 11 32 15-Apr-19 Week 10 13 03-Dec-18 Week 12 33 22-Apr-19 Week 11 14 10-Dec-18 Degree 34 29-Apr-19 Week 12 15 17-Dec-18 Exams 35 06-May-19 Degree 16 24-Dec-18 College Closed 36 13-May-19 Exams 17 31-Dec-19 24/12-04/01 37 20-May-19 Marking 18 07-Jan-19 Marking 38 27-May-19 Marking 19 14-Jan-19 Marking 39 03-Jun-19 Marking 20 21-Jan-19 Marking 40
Class Timetable BA (Hons.) Theological Studies: Semester 1 2018/19 (Sep Dec) 09:00 11:00 11:00-1:00 Coffee Break (11:00-11:20) Worship: Tues &Thurs (11:20-12:00) Tuesday 7 Intro Pastoral/Practical Theology Innes Visagie Level 8 Greek Grammar II (12:00-13:00) Jamie Grant 9 Hebrews David Kirk 11 Hebrews (Greek) (12:00-13:00) David Kirk 10 Holy Spirit & Word Robert Shillaker Room 4 Wednesday 7 8 Hebrew Grammar I (12:00-13:00) Len Cazaly 9 Scottish Church History Bruce Ritchie 10 13:00 15:00 Intro to Systematic Theology Robert Shillaker Early Church History Nick Needham Christian Spirituality Innes Visagie Room 4 Intro to Youth Ministry Jonathan Fraser
Thursday 7 Jesus & the Gospels David Kirk Rolling Induction (13:00-14:00) Robert Shillaker 8 Mission in the Contemporary Setting David Miller Greek Grammar II (12:00-13:00) Jamie Grant 9 10 Luke-Acts David Kirk Friday 7 8 Hebrew Grammar I (09:00-10:00) Len Cazaly 9 Homiletics Team Room2 10 Hermeneutics Jamie Grant Room 4 OT Prophecy Hector Morrison Hebrew Texts Len Cazaly Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Core Modules in Bold Classes begin on Tuesday 11 th September 2018. Room numbers for Dingwall only BA (Hons.) Theological Studies: 12
Semester 2 2018/19 (Jan May) 09:00 11:00 11:00-1:00 Coffee Break (11:00-11:20) Worship: Tues &Thurs (11:20-12:00) Tuesday 7 Pentateuch Hector Morrison 8 Study of Counselling Theories Innes Visagie 9 Greek Texts David Kirk Room 4 Level 10 Wednesday 7 Greek Grammar I (09:00-10:00) David Kirk 8 Hebrew Grammar II (10:00- Len Cazaly 11:00) 9 13 13:00 15:00 Protestant Reformation Nick Needham Person & Work of Christ Robert Shillaker Counselling in Pastoral Setting Innes Visagie Room 1 Understanding Worship Bruce Ritchie
10 Ethics Carol Fettes Thursday 7 8 Pauline Theology David Kirk 9 Wisdom Literature Jamie Grant Pauline Theology (Greek) David Kirk (12:00-13:00) Wisdom Literature (Hebrew) Jamie Grant (12:00-13:00) Doctrine of God Robert Shillaker 10 Medieval Church History Nick Needham Friday 7 Greek Grammar I (9:00-10:00) David Kirk 8 Hebrew Grammar II (10:00- Len Cazaly 11:00) 9 Sacramental Theology Team 14
10 Psalms Jamie Grant Room 1 Psalms (Hebrew) (12:00-13:00) Jamie Grant, Room3 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Core Modules in Bold Classes begin on Tuesday 30 th January 2019 Room numbers for Dingwall only Handbooks You will find more detailed and additional information in the HTC College Handbook, and the BA Student Programme Handbook. View them at http://www.htc.uhi.ac.uk/students/college-handbook. All students are expected to read these handbooks carefully, especially the sections relating to essays, assessment regulations and plagiarism. Conference Days Conference and Open Days are held twice a year at HTC Dingwall. This year s Conference Day is on Saturday 27 th October 2018, from 10:30am 4.00pm. and next year s is on Saturday 16 th March 2019. We would encourage you to attend the day as it is a great opportunity to meet other students, enjoy worship, fellowship, and some face to face tutoring and teaching. 15
Student Representatives and Elections Student representatives will be elected for the following committees: BA Programme Committee HTC Academic Board HTC Board of Governors Election papers will be issued in due course. Change of Personal Details You should notify us of any change to your personal details, including your contact details. You can update them through UHI MyDay > UHI Records > Student Hub >Personal Details BA in Theological Studies Programme Structure 2018/19 S1 Level 7 Biblical Studies UV607203 Jesus and the Gospels Theological/Historical Studies UV607205 Introduction to Systematic Theology Integrative Studies UV607200 Introduction to Pastoral and Practical Theology S2 S1 UV607207 Pentateuch UQ707202 Greek Grammar I UV608485 OT Prophets UQ708474 UV307204 Protestant Reformation UV308480 Early Church History UV607201 Understanding Worship UV608483 Mission in a Contemporary Setting (prev 16
Greek Grammar II Cross Cultural Mission) Level 8 UQ408475 Hebrew Grammar I UV608482 Introduction to Youth Ministry S2 UV608478 Pauline Theology UV608481 Person and Work of Christ UV608473 Study of Counselling Theories S1 UQ408477 Hebrew Grammar II UQ409750 Hebrew Texts UV609744 Hebrews UV209748 Scottish Church History UV608479 Sacramental Theology UV609739 Homiletics UV609740 Christian Spirituality Level 9 UV609747 Project S2 UV609743 Wisdom Literature UQ709745 Greek Texts UV609741 Placement UV609746 Doctrine of God UV609742 Counselling in a Pastoral Setting S1 UV610778 Luke/Acts UV610781 Holy Spirit and the Word UV610776 Hermeneutics 17
UV610782 Dissertation (Double Module) Level 10 UV610777 Exploring Psalms UV610783 Guided Reading (S1 or S2) UV310780 Medieval Church History UV610784 Christian Ethics S2 *either semester and any discipline Modules listed in bold are core You can see the FULL list of modules is available in the BA Programme Student Handbook Level 8 students must take one module from each strand (unless you are studying both biblical languages) Please check the BA Programme Pre-requisites before making your selection for the current year. You might also like to consider your future choices to help decide what you will study in the current year. If in doubt about your module choices, please consult your PAT. BA Theological Studies Programme Pre-Requisites Level Module Pre-requisites 8 Old Testament Prophecy Preferably Pentateuch level 7 Greek Grammar II Greek Grammar I Level 7 Hebrew Grammar II Hebrew Grammar I Early Church History Protestant Reformation Level 7 Introduction to youth Ministry Introduction to Pastoral and Practical Theology; and Introduction to Systematic Theology Pauline Theology Greek track students Greek Grammar I and II 18
9 Hebrew Texts Hebrew Grammar II Hebrews English track students a level 8 module from Biblical Studies track. Greek track students Greek Grammar I and II and Pauline Theology (Greek track) Scottish Church History Wisdom Literature Greek Texts Doctrine of God Counselling in the Pastoral Setting Placement Protestant Reformation For Hebrew Track ONLY: Hebrew Grammar I and II and Hebrew Texts Greek Grammar I and II and Pauline theology (Greek track) Person and Work of Christ The Study of Counselling Theories An Introduction to Pastoral and Practical Theology 10 Luke Acts Jesus and the Gospels. Greek track students Greek Grammar I and II and Pauline Theology (Greek track) and Hebrews (Greek track) OR Greek texts The Holy Spirit and the Word Medieval Church History Doctrine of God Protestant Reformation and Early Church History Each module is worth 20 credits and you need to complete 6 modules in order to complete each level of study (120 credits). Full-time students will achieve this in an academic year by choosing 3 modules each semester. 19
Part-time students will take more than one academic year to complete a full level of study. For example, if studying 3 modules per year (2 in one semester and 1 in the other semester), a level of study will be completed over 2 academic years. Students undertaking more than a full-time complement of modules (120 credits) will normally be charged for the excess modules at the current module fee rate. Course Fees 2018/19 Fees quoted are for each year of registered study, unless otherwise stated. Undergraduate: BA (Honours) Theological Studies Scottish/ EU Students * RUK On Campus Students RUK Off Campus Students Internat. On Campus Students Internat. Off Campus Students Full-time 1,820 9,000 6,120 11,100 6,120 Part-time (per 20 credit module) 215 1,500 1,020 1,850 1,020 *Scottish/EU students normally domiciled in Scotland or the EU (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland. Self-funding students who wish to be registered as part-time can register for a maximum of 80 credits per year, otherwise they will be classified as full time students and charged the relevant fee. 20
SAAS pay tuition fees for eligible Scottish domiciled and EU students (see http://www.saas.gov.uk for more information). Other UK students should apply to their Local Education Authority (LEA) for tuition fees support. Students domiciled in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who are eligible for support through the Student Loans Company may apply for a UHI RUK bursary. Contact Barbara Arrangements for payment of student fees should normally be made with our Finance Officer prior to materials being available to students. Students should contact the Finance Officer, Barbara MacPhail with all questions regarding fees and finance. Contact Barbara RUK students studying full time on-campus for four continuous years for an undergraduate honours degree will not be liable for a fee for the final year of study. Postgraduate Research: MPhil/PhD UK/EU Students Full-time 4,260 11,837 International Students Part-time 2,555 7,102 For non-eu UHI students, there is a no increase guarantee for up to four years of continuous full-time study. This means that fees are held at the same level throughout the course. 21
Email Contact Addresses Rob Shillaker BA Programme Leader Kathryn Stewart Registry Officer Katie Morrison Academic Officer Cathy Steed Student Support Officer Martin Cameron Librarian Barbara MacPhail Finance Officer Mike Day IT Technician Pamela Adkins Administrator, HTC-Paisley Submission of assessments Robert.Shillaker@uhi.ac.uk kathryn.stewart@uhi.ac.uk Katie.Morrison@uhi.ac.uk Cathy.Steed@uhi.ac.uk Martin.Cameron@uhi.ac.uk Barbara.Macphail@uhi.ac.uk Mike.Day@uhi.ac.uk Pamela.Adkins@uhi.ac.uk htcba.assignments@uhi.ac.uk 22
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