Audio CD
ABC-The Law Report on Divorce and Re-marriage (Historical)

19-09-06

Audio CD
Interview with the Founder. Mr Justice Lionel Murphy

Please note: A substantial Research Project is part of this Module.

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Module 7

The History, Nature and Development of Secular Ceremony

Abba Eban

After studying this unit the student should:

understand Lionel Murphy's part in developing the Civil Celebrant movement in the light of his contribution to Australian society in general.

 

know about the challenges, difficulties, issues and problems faced by the fledgling program and what lessons can be learned from this history.

 

be familiar with the practical, philosophical and administrative issues which are part of the program's history.

 

be able to compare the development of the Australian program with similar initiatives in other countries and be able to discuss the main differences and how they came about.

 

be familiar with these key issues of debate in the development of Civil Celebrancy:

 

is it a community service or a profession?

 

do Celebrants represent non/anti-religious groups or the general community?

 

celebrants of marriage only, or celebrants of the ceremonies people need?

 

celebrants chosen from those trained in particular areas, such as the arts or the law?

 

should celebrants go by instinct or be educated and trained?

 

choice by the celebrant or choice by the people, regulated by government or deregulated in the market place?

 

will civil ceremonies be less aesthetically pleasing and powerful than church ceremonies (or equal, or better)?

Assessment
is by the following methods:-
Learning Journal
Search questions on selected written material (provided)
Structured interviews with a pioneer original and or key celebrants or people.

Workload/Due Dates

• The time envisaged for working on each unit is equivalent to 10 weeks at 8 hours per week .
  
• The College has not set dates for submission of individual items. However, unless special permission to extend is granted, units at Field Study level (the level at which all units are commenced) should be completed within 6 months.
  
• Temporary suspensions of enrolment are negotiable; however, fees for courses which have not been completed are not refundable.

Readings/Questions/Assignments

The texts are provided - including Reading Pack with Assesment Tasks sent by post - aiirmail where necessary

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Modules of Study

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