"Australian Politics, Culture and Religion since 1788" to be offered to Australian students for WYD 2008
Campion College, as part of its World Youth Day celebrations will be offering the subject Australian Politics, Culture and Religion since 1788 from Monday July 7th to Friday July 25th, 2008.
The subject will focus primarily on the historical interaction between Catholicism and Australian a society and politics and will be offered in intensive mode. It will explore more broadly the function of religion in Australian Society.
It will be offered in the week before and the week after WYD 2008. Applicants of any age are welcome to apply for the program which will include a trip to Canberra as well as a walking tour of Catholic Sydney.
The subject is the equivalent to one bachelor degree unit( 40 hours)* and students subsequently enrolling at Campion in the Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts will receive credit for that subject.
International students and current third year Campion students will also be enrolled in this program.
For more information on the program, go to International students Local students.
*Students of other universities need to seek approval from their own institutions for credit.
Theology 101 to be offered in the evening
Campion will be offering the subject Theology 101 Theological Foundations of Christian Culture as an evening class in 2008.
Offered on Tuesday nights from 6 pm to 9 pm, the course is open to all people interested in learning more about Theology at degree level.
Students able to attend classes during the day may access any of our Autumn semester subjects.
For more information, contact Campion College.
More to higher education than purely vocational studies.
Congratulations to all of our potential and current applicants who have completed their HSC, VCE, OP or other state awards.
For those still considering, perhaps you might like to read this article which appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on Decmber 19th by 2007 HSC student Vikram Joshi. The article is entitled "Give us thinkers rather than droids for the economy"
Here is an extract:
You may ask why we should bother studying Latin, Greek or Sanskrit. Some schools offer subjects such as morality, philosophy and ethics, and you may wonder why anyone should undergo the trauma of learning something that may not have any practical use in later life.
A lot of these more quirky subjects ranging from arts, classics and languages, offer two things. Firstly, they offer stimulus to the mind. You are cast into the thoughts and values of people more than 2000 years ago who were trying to create the society we now live in. To some at least, that offers insight and inspiration. The greatest insight and inspiration that vocational subjects offer is evaluating and assessing the contexts and concerns of issues and implications until you do not know what you are doing anymore.
We agree Vikram.
Campion expands it's teaching space and adds a lake!
Due to the growth in student numbers at Campion College Australia, new air conditioned buildings have been put in place for the 2008 academic year. This temporary building (pictured being constructed below) will be used for teaching and office space and is a welcome addition to the College.
The building was donated to Campion by a generous donor and will see Campion's teaching space increase significantly.
The lake was an initative of the College that will further ensure Campion's self-sufficient use of water. It will augment the two large water tanks which are in current use at Campion to collect rainwater from its main building.
Campion encourages students to save water and to be aware of their responsibilites to their communites. Students who are employed by the College to work on the grounds are encouraged to recycle water under Campion's plan to be self sufficient in its use of water.
Facilities Manager Paul Kennedy, who undertook both projects, is keen to ensure that the environment at Campion is conducive to study. The 10 hectares of grounds provide students with enormous opportunites to maximise their academic achievement by providing the appropriate atmosphere. "The large city campuses of the larger universities just cannot provide the type of amentiy that Campion is proud of," said Mr Kennedy. "These university campuses have student numbers in the thousands which do not provide an optimal atmosphere for study".
Mr Kennedy encourages students to think about this before making their applications to those universities.
Campion on Life on the Rock, EWTN
For those of you in the United States, Campion President John Fleming and Campion US student, Molly Healy will be appearing on the Catholic cable network EWTN at 8 pm Eastern USA time on Thursday November 1st.
Be tuned to the program where Molly and Father Fleming discuss Campion College and preparations in Sydney for World Youth day 2008
Campion proudly welcomes Athena Study Abroad as its new representative in the United States.
Athena Study Abroad specializes in study abroad for small colleges and universities (student populations of 5000 and less). Based in Colombus, Ohio, Athena offers programs to students seeking real cultural immersion in a small college. With programs in England, Ireland, Germany, Greece and Italy, Athena have been offering students a chance to experience study abroad without being overwhelmed by the size of very large institutions.
Stacy Benander, President and Founder of Athena, is an experienced and exceptional professional in the area of study abroad, having been the Director of the International Office at Ohio Dominican University. Both Stacy and her husband John have an intimate knowledge of Catholic Higher Education in the United States and understand the issues that small colleges have in promoting study abroad. Athena understands that many small colleges are unable to provide resources for study abroad. They are committed to takingthe hard work out of Study abroad for colleges and to providing wonderful opportunities for students from even the smallest college.After a one week study tour of Australia, Athena Study Abroad were impressed with what they saw at Campion College and have signed an agreement with Campion to provide programs in Sydney. With World Youth Day around the corner now is the ideal time to launch Athena’s new Australian program in Sydney.
Please feel free to contact Stacy at 1-866-9 ABROAD and visit www.AthenaAbroad.com
Cerdon edges out Bede Polding College to win inaugural Campion Knowledge Challenge
A team of highly intelligent students from Year 10 at Cerdon College are the winners of the first "Campion Knowledge Challenge".
The Campion Challenge was developed by Campion College Australia as a way to celebrate the Catholic Liberal Arts in Australia. The Campion World Youth Day Student Committee suggested that Campion needed to involve local schools in the celebration of the great tradition of Catholic Liberal Arts and this was enthusiastically embraced by a number of schools.
All schools in the Parramatta diocese were invited and eight teams were entered including teams from Caroline Chisholm, Marian and Xavier Colleges.
Father Ian Ker, Oxford Scholar, at Campion College
Campion College Australia has been pleased to welcome this week (September 10th to 14th) Rev. Dr. Ian Ker. Fr. Ker is a Senior Research Fellow of St Benet's Hall, Oxford, where he is a member of the Theology faculty. He is the leading authority on the thought and writings of John Henry Newman about whom he has published many books including the definitive biography (1988). His most recent books are the Catholic Revival in English Literature; 1845 to 1961 (2003) and Mere Catholicism (2006).
Father Ker has been the guest of Campion this week and has conducted lectures in the areas of his expertise, including Newman's idea of the University and the influence of Newman's work on the poetry of Gerard Manly Hopkins.
Campion is delighted that Fr. Ker as been able to be with us.
President Fleming explains the worth of Catholic Liberal Arts degree on Australia's Radio National
Click here to listen to a podcast of Father Fleming's talk on the great value of a Catholic Liberal Arts education. This radio broadcast went to air across Australia on the 4th September 2007
Summer School option for World Youth Day 2008
In 2008 Campion College will run a summer school specifically designed for college students from around the world who will be at World Youth Day in 2008. Conducted by Dr. Luciano Boscheiro and entitled " Australian Politics, Culture and Religion since 1788 (European Settlement)", the course is a forty hour program completed over three weeks and acts as a study abroad subject for university and college students undertaking degree level studies in other countries. Australian students are also welcome to attend.
Only 120 places are available for the program and full details can be viewed by clicking here.
World Youth Day Icon and Cross visit Campion
On a cool but bright afternoon on July 19th, Campion was privileged to receive the WYD Cross and Icon as it made its way around the Parramatta diocese for a day of tertiary education encounters in Western Sydney. The Cross was welcomed by about sixty students and friends of Campion College. Overall about one hundred people had an encounter with the Cross and Icon. One of the many highlights of the day was the open-air stations of the Cross. The cross carriers did a sterling job with the Collitts family bearing much of the burden. A vote of thanks to all bearers.
Inaugural inter-varsity debate
Another tradition was also established after the departure of the Cross and Icon with a debate between the Law School of the University of Notre Dame and students of Campion's Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts. The topic was "That the Catholic Faith belongs in the Public Square" with Campion adopting the negative case. After a rousing debate which hinged upon the definition, the affirmative case triumphed (we'll get them next time!-ed.) The outcome of the debate highlights the need for Catholics to speak up on the important issues. We hope to establish this tradition of inter-varsity debates certainly each year if not each semester.
Great night at the annual St Edmund Campion Dinner
At Campion we do things differently to other tertiary providers. On Friday 4th June, a formal dinner was held to mark the feast day of our patron, St Edmund Campion. The evening began with Vespers followed by an outstanding address from Bishop Anthony Fisher on the issue of stem cell research. This was, in turn, followed by the St Edmund Campion dinner proper as staff and students together enjoyed a convivial and pleasant evening. A formal question time was also included which allowed students free range to ask questions arising from the bishop's address. Campion's traditions are already being set by our students and staff. The warmth and intimacy of the dinner and the distinguished level of intellectual discussion which ensued reflect Campion's focus on the personal development of the mind of every individual. For a full text of Bishop Anthony Fisher's speech,"Clones, Consciences and Campion" click here.
Campion the Australian sponsor of Into Great Silence
Campion is proud to be associated with this highly acclaimed cinema masterpiece. Produced by Philip Groning, the film documents monastic life inside the mother house of the legendary Carthusian Order in the French Alps, the Grande Chartreuse. As Australia’s first and only Liberal Arts College, Campion is committed to expanding access to the rich tradition of the Catholic Liberal Arts to all Australians. Our three year Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts degree integrates subjects such as literature, history, philosophy, theology and science so that the impact of each on the other is clearly seen. For more information on Into Great Silence click here http://www.filmforum.org/films/silence.html
Campion to represent WYD2008 at NAFSA
The World Youth Day 2008 organising Committee has asked Campion College to represent them at the biggest conference on International Education in the World, NAFSA (Association of International Educators) in Minneapolis. Last year's conference saw the largest gathering of international educators in the world with over seven thousand delegates in Montreal in 2006. Campion will be publicising the event widely and will be holding a joint seminar for interested colleges and universities from around the world. The seminar will be held on Thursday May 31st from 9.30am to 10.30am in the White Cedar Room at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel. Interested universities and colleges should contact Campion through Paul Abela at p.abela@campion.edu.au
Campion welcomes new students for 2007
Campion is pleased to report that 2007 has seen a 25% increase in student numbers on 2006. Our enthusiaistic students have managed to overcome their excitement at being at Campion and have commenced classes. Virtually all dorm rooms at the campus are now occupied. Many new students have enrolled from nearby schools, and we also have a good intake of mature-age students who have come either to complete the entire course or are doing a part-time load. We have also been able to welcome students from the United States and the United Kingdom, marking an historic enrolment into Campion College.
Tuesday 6th February 2007 - Campion Information Evening for Mature Age students.
Students who wish to study part time or to study a one off subject at Campion, are invited to an Information Evening to be held at Campion on Tuesday 6th February commecing at 6pm. Campion believes from experience that there are many people who would like to study subjects in depth at degree level but do not wish to study for a full degree. If you do have commitments and family, but are still keen to increase tyour knowledge of history, literature, theology or philosophy, come to the information evening to find out how this can be done.
The Melbourne Catholic Education Office Scholarship deadline has been extended to January 25th. If you are considering applying for a teaching scholarship to be used in to teach in Melbourne, please contact Campion on 02 9896 9300 for more information.
EWTN Latest. For those of you waiting for Father Fleming's interview we apologise for advice we gave of its scheduling. EWTN have advised that the usual screening was changed. The interview went to air at 12 noon Australian Eastern Standard time on December 7th and again at 4 pm on December 12th. EWTN have advised that a repeat of the program will go to air in late January and they will be sure to gives us an accurate time for screening. We will be putting this on the website. Internationally, Father Fleming's interview will be shown in the United States at 8.00 pm (Eastern) on Wednesday January 3rd and 5pm (Western) Check the EWTN website at http://www.ewtn.com/tv/prime_wednesday.asp . Father Fleming's interview will be screened to the rest of the world a week later on January 10th. For times please check EWTN's website on www.ewtn.com
Catholic Weekly/Campion Scholarship Announced. Starting on the 27th July and running until the 10th November, Campion College and the Catholic Weekly, the Catholic newspaper of the Sydney Archdiocese, will be offering potential students the chance to win a free place at Campion which will cover fees for their study over the next three years. Applicants can apply from any school in NSW but need to be HSC students and need to purchase at least three copies of the Catholic Weekly over the coming months. For more information on the scholarship , buy the Catholic Weekly which is available at all parish churches and in news agencies across the state. Click here to go to our scholarship page.
Applications for 2007 now open. Students who have collected an application form from careers markets or schools are encouraged to apply for Campion right away. Campion requires an interview and a small essay as part of its selection process but both of these can be organised at the conclusion of the HSC examinations. If you have not picked up an application form Download application form by clicking here. Should you wish to apply for one of Campion's 15 scholarships, indicate this when sending through your application form and we will be happy to send you a scholarship application form.
Campion able to receive International Students. In late May, Campion received word from the Department of Education, Science and Training that it had met all the requirements for the offering degree courses for International students and has thus been granted a CRICOS Code. The International section of this web site is currently being updated to provide information to prospective students from overseas. The opportunity for US, European and Canadian students to study at Campion is now possible particularly as study abroad students. It is envisaged that Campion will visit a number of schools in the US in October.
Campion Official Opening "a vision splendid". The outlook for higher education in Australia is brighter this week with the official opening of Campion College. Campion's official opening ceremony was held on Friday March 24th. God blessed the College with a glorious autumnal day as nearly 300 special guests, VIP's and supporters gathered to welcome Australia's first Catholic Liberal Arts College. With messages from George Cardinal Pell wishing us well from Rome, and political leaders showing their support, Campion looks forward to prospering in the near future. Many of our local school principals and school captains were at the ceremony to welcome a new option for students of Western Sydney, and indeed for all of Australia. For a press release about Campion's Opening Ceremony, please click here.
Dr. Sandra Lynch publishes latest book, "Philosophy and Friendship'. Campion's Senior Lecturer in philosophy, Dr. Sandra Lynch has released her new work entitled "Philosophy and Friendship". Campion's aim of becoming a university in the future is enhanced greatly by the quality of the research that will be undertaken by our academic staff. For a review of Dr. Lynch's book click here.
Students Commence Classes at Campion. The day when our vision was realized was February 27th , when our first group of eager and bright students began their study at Campion College. The 9am lecture to commence the life of our College was History 101 conducted by Luciano Boschiero. Our students have all settled into the routine of the program. Despite their busy programs almost all students have opted to add additional music and Latin programs to their schedules.
Campion College is pleased to announce the appointment of Father Ephraem Chifley, OP as the inaugural College Chaplain. Father Chifley has studied the Liberal Arts extensively and has a Masters of Theology from Monash University. He has been Assistant Chaplain at Monash University and Chaplain at the University of New England. He has published many articles in both the religious and secular press. Campion believes that Father Chifley's experience will be a great asset to the college and will ensure that Campion's pastoral care program will be like no other in Australia.
New scholarships have just been announced by Campion College. The Diocese of Parramatta is offering two scholarships for students who wish to study the Bachelor of Arts. These scholarships are not tied to teaching so students wishing to undertake study for a variety of careers can access these scholarships. They are for $7,000 per year over three years.
If you have just received your UAI and wondered if this is enough, the nominal cut-off mark for Campion is a UAI 70.00. Campion admits students on the basis of three critieria, the UAI, an interview with academics and a 1000 - 2000 word essay. If you have a UAI of 70.00 or over, we would like to talk to you. Students should telephone Campion as soon as possible to find out more about admission requirements or click the Prospective Students section of this web site.
Scholarships are also available to eligible candidates of $7000 per year over three or four years leading to careers in communication, administration, teaching and numerous other careers. These scholarships are for all students, not just those wishing to teach at the end of their studies. To find out more about who might be eligible, phone the college at the number in the side column.
New Scholarships now available at Campion, including the latest scholarship from the Diocese of Lismore. Click here for further information
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