2026 Units

Mary Andrews College offers units spanning Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, and Ministry and Practice. Explore your subjects of interest.

2026 Timetable (PDF)

Semester 1, 2026

There is increasing awareness of mental health in our society and in the church, but how do we make sense of mental health challenges from a Christian perspective? Develop a theologically informed understanding of mental health to enrich your ministry, pastoral care, or professional practice.

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Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Ministry and Practice
Lecturer: Jo Charles
When: Tuesdays, 2-5pm
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Core Unit for Graduate Certificate Pastoral Care for Mental Health; Elective Unit for other Graduate and Diploma courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
Delve into the foundational truths of the Christian faith: the character of God, Jesus and his saving works, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and Christian hope. Discover how these doctrines shape life and community in the present.
Level: MAC Certificate
Lecturer: Naomi Escott
When: Wednesdays, 10am-12noon for 6 weeks.
4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr
12 hours class time (50 hours total study time)
Elective Unit: See MAC Certificate requirements
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Learn how to offer compassionate, effective, and theologically-informed care to people living with mental ill-health and those caring for them. Discover the distinctive contributions churches and pastoral carers can offer alongside the work of mental health professionals.

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Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Ministry and Practice
Lecturer: Ali Courtney
When: Wednesdays, 4-7pm
Delivery mode: Online
Core Unit for Graduate Certificate Pastoral Care for Mental Health;
Elective Unit for other Graduate and Diploma courses
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
What does it mean to truly care for others? Gain practical skills, theological insight, and research-informed strategies to ethically and effectively support individuals and communities across life stages and cultural contexts.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Ministry and Practice
Lecturer: Rev. Di Morgan
When: Thursdays, 10am - 1pm
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Elective Unit: This unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
While it is made up of sixty-six books, written by forty authors, over 2,000 years, the Bible reveals one story. Trace the grand narrative of Scripture—from Creation to New Creation—and discover how the Bible’s diverse books tell one unified story of God’s plan for humanity.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Bible and Languages
Lecturer: Rev. Natalie Ray
When: Thursdays, 2-4pm
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Elective Unit for all levels.This unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
Explore the rich legacy of women in Christianity through historical analysis, primary texts, and critical engagement with their social, political, and spiritual impact across centuries. Gain knowledge and practical insights to inform ministry and leadership in the world today.
Level: MAC Certificate | Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Christian Thought and History
Lecturers: Dr Nicole Starling
When: Fridays, 10am-12noon
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Elective Unit: This unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
For students studying the MAC Certificate: Course is over six Fridays
Core Unit: See MAC Certificate requirements
12 hours class time (50 hours total study time)
Step into the world of Ancient Near East wisdom traditions. Probe the wit and woe of the biblical wisdom collection including Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Discover how they enrich and are enriched by the gospel of Jesus.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Bible and Languages
Lecturer: Dr Kamina Wüst
Three Day Intensive: Wednesday 25 March - Friday 27 March
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Elective Unit for all levels: This unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses. See AUT unit requirements for studying at level 612, or 812.
Prerequisite: This unit has Old Testament Overview as a pre-requisite.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)

Semester 2, 2026

PE001-512, PE001-812 and CCE
Life is complicated. Untangle some of the knots of everyday life as we examine what it looks like to live well in the world and think carefully about a range of complex ethical issues.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Christian Thought and History
Lecturer: Naomi Escott
When: Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Elective Unit: This unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
PC136-612 and PC136-812
What if wellbeing isn’t just about happiness, but about living well theologically? Rethink human flourishing through biblical, historical, and contemporary lenses and be equipped to lead with depth, resilience, and a compelling Christian vision.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Ministry and Practice
Lecturer: Amy Yeung
When: Wednesdays, 2-5pm
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Core Unit for Graduate Certificate Pastoral Care for Mental Health; Elective Unit for other Graduate and Diploma courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
PC076-612/812
Dive into the personal and interpersonal dynamics of the Christian life. Learn how to cultivate spiritual vitality, navigate power and relationships, and serve God and his people with integrity even in the face of stress, conflict, and complexity.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Ministry and Practice
Lecturer: Rev. Di Morgan
When: Thursdays 10am – 1pm
Delivery mode: Hybrid (In person and online)
Elective Unit for Graduate Certificate Pastoral Care for Mental Health; this unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
NT003-512, NT003-812 and CNT
Ground yourself in the first-century wisdom of Jesus and his followers. Learn to skilfully and carefully understand the New Testament Scriptures, exploring how the early church wrestled with the challenges of their world as you wrestle with similar challenges in yours.
Level: MAC Certificate | Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Bible and Languages
Lecturers: Rev. Natalie Ray
Core Unit: This unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
When: Thursdays, 2-4pm
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
For students studying the MAC Certificate: Course is over six Thursdays
Core Unit: See MAC Certificate requirements
12 hours class time (50 hours total study time)
Delivery mode: Hybrid (In person and online)
NT010-612/812
Discover how Paul’s letters to the Corinthians speak powerfully into the challenges of modern ministry.
Interpret key theological and ethical themes with pastoral sensitivity and apply Scripture to real-life contexts with clarity, compassion, and spiritual depth.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Bible and Languages
Lecturers: Rev. Canon Dr Brian Rosner and Dr Viv Cheung
Five Day Intensive: Monday-Friday 24th-28th August
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Elective Unit: This unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: A completion or enrolment in New Testament Overview is required.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)
There are countless issues confronting young lives in today's complex world. Be equipped to respond with informed, compassionate care through exploring the theological foundations for pastoral support and spiritual formation of children and young people.
Level: Diploma | Graduate
Teaching Department: Ministry and Practice
Lecturer: Rev. Dr Keith Condie and Amy Yeung
Three Day Intensive: Monday-Wednesday 12th-14th October 9:30-4:30pm
Delivery mode: Hybrid (in person and online)
Elective Unit for Graduate Certificate Pastoral Care for Mental Health;this unit is not offered for all Graduate Courses.
36 hours class time (150 hours total study time)

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