Lutheran Strand

The Lutheran Strand is ALC’s program of academic units and vocational formation which helps to prepare future teachers for their role in the ministry and mission of Lutheran schools. It provides a valued addition which is highly regarded by those who employ teachers in Lutheran and other Christian schools.

The Lutheran Strand consists of two required components: a study component and a practical component.

Study
The Lutheran strand involves four units of study which deal with the Bible, the Christian faith, teaching the Christian faith and the ethos and nature of Lutheran schools. In many cases you will be able to cross-credit some or all of these units into your university degree program.
- these units are available by on and off campus study modes and you can therefore access them wherever you are doing your initial teacher education program.
Professional experience
Lutheran strand students complete their final professional experience placement or practicum in a Lutheran school. This enables you to experience working in a Lutheran school, the special nature of a Lutheran school, and also to participate in the worship life of the school and the teaching of Christian Studies. You need to negotiate this with the placement office of your university in the year prior to your final year.

Formation activities

As well as these two requirements, you are encouraged to participate in various additional formation activities to prepare you for teaching in a Lutheran school:

you are encouraged to develop a personal commitment to worship, prayer, Bible study and reflection;
you are encouraged to form connections with local Lutheran school(s); work as a volunteer, attend whole school worship, visit during open days or regularly download and read their newsletter. This assist in your understanding of the distinctive nature of the Lutheran school.
if you are studying in Adelaide, Brisbane or Ballarat you will be able to attend special out of hours formation activities which provide useful information about Lutheran schools and the people who serve in them: this may include an annual retreat day. Students have found these sessions to be particularly valuable for their development as teachers. There are generally four to six such events in a calendar year. Some may be deemed compulsory.

Graduate attributes

Graduate attributes [PDF] are the learning outcomes that ALC seeks to realise in all graduates. Within the School of Educational Theology ALC provides an environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for developing specialised attributes.

View Educational Theology graduate attributes [PDF]

Updated: 15/12/2011 [1.01]