The Acts of the Apostles is the story of the beginnings of the church from the day of Pentecost all the way through to the arrival of the apostle Paul in Rome. It is a story full of faith, shipwrecks, angry mobs, idolatry, and converting Gentiles. Riots, corrupt governors, evil magicians, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the mission of the early church. This subject explores the Book of Acts, visiting the major churches of Acts in Pisidian Antioch, Ephesus, Thessalonica, Athens, and Corinth. It is an exegetical adventure that traces the footsteps of Peter and Paul across the eastern Mediterranean.
This tour is scheduled for 13 – 29 November 2024. Students wanting to enrol in this subject for credit need to enrol by 15 April 2024. This subject/tour is also available to audit (participation in the tour and all associated activities without the need to complete assessment tasks).
We’re delighted to advise that our study tour is fully subscribed! If you are interested in being placed on our waiting list please be in contact with the Registry team.
Subject Details
Mode
Study Tour
Workload
Intensive, 12 credit points
Status
Elective
Subject Code
NT202: New Testament Exegesis In Context (Book of Acts – English text) NT208: New Testament Exegesis In Context (Book of Acts – Greek text) A capstone option is available in both English and Greek text – NT205.
Prerequisites
12 credit points of foundational New Testament. Students enrolling in NT208 will also need to have completed LA005 and LA006 New Testament Greek A and B.
Explores features of the Greco-Roman World in the first century relevant to the study of Acts including: Government, churches, religion, cities, social organisation, travel.
Visitation of key sites from the Book of Acts.
Exegesis of 8-10 chapters of Acts in the light of the above
Study Expectations
In this subject, you will be required to do some readings, attend seminars, and complete an assessment prior to departure. During the trip, you’ll need to follow the directions of the faculty member and travel guide, listen to lectures on-site, keep a journal, and complete an essay after the tour concludes.
Application and Enrolment
Students wanting to enrol* in this subject for credit need to enrol by 15 April 2024. This subject/tour is also available to audit (participation in the tour and all associated activities without the need to complete assessment tasks).
Update as at 12 April: our tour is now fully booked!
Please complete and submit the enrolment form noting that you are AUDITING
Ridley supporter or anyone else who has not studied at Ridley before or more than 10 years ago
Please complete our online application form before 8 April. Upon receipt of your application, we will forward an enrolment form which will need to be returned no later than 15 April
Please complete our online application form (audit course option), noting that you’ll need to attach a photo for your student card before 8 April. No other application documentation is necessary. Upon receipt of your application, we will forward an enrolment form which will need to be returned no later than 15 April
Important Dates
(all dates listed below are Melbourne time)
Monday 15 April: Enrol for credit or audit (participation in the tour without assessment). A minimum number of 15 participants is required for the tour to go ahead. Upon receipt of your enrolment, Ridley will request the additional information required for your travel and issue you with an invoice for the tour deposit of $1000AU, which is due before Monday, 29 April. This is also the date by which you need to provide evidence of your travel insurance.
Monday 6 May: Ridley issues an invoice for the balance of the study tour cost, this amount is payable before Monday 15 July.
Tuesday 8 October: Pre-departure information session.
Wednesday 9 October: Access provided to unit information via My Ridley (Ridley’s learning management system)
Monday 14 October: Census date for those enrolled for credit
Wednesday 13 November: Departing Australia
Friday 29 November: End of study tour/return to Australia
For those enrolled for credit there will be an assessment task due before the tour with the remaining assessment due by the end of January 2025.
Recorded Information Session
Watch this recording of the information session we held in March. You can also watch it here.
Tour Itinerary and Pricing Information
Information, including the itinerary and pricing for the Tour, can be found at the Selah website: https://selah.au/trip/ridley2024/.
