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Course and CRICOS Code: 013598B AQF Level: 8 |
Please note: From 20232024, students in the second third or fourth year of the BD will complete their studies and be awarded the BD. Students who are commencing a four-year study program from 2023 on onwards will enrol in the BTh/ThM. See 033.1.3 3 Bachelor of Theology/Master of Theology (Coursework)(BTh/ThM) for more information.
The Bachelor of Divinity is a four-year degree designed for men and women who desire a biblical and theological foundation for long term full-time Christian ministry. The BD, with its emphases on academic depth and intellectual rigour in the study of Christian theology, has been the central academic award of the College.
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Three early exit points (courses) are available in the BD. The Advanced Diploma of Theological Studies (AdvDipTheol; CRICOS code: 111612D) may be awarded after successful completion of the first year of the degree program. The Associate Degree of Theology (AssocDTh; CRICOS code: 111611E) may be awarded after successful completion of both the first and second years of the degree program. The Bachelor of Theology (BTh; CRICOS code: 041656J) may be awarded after the successful completion of three years of study.
BD Course Structure 2023 – Years 2, 3 & 4
Year | Biblical Studies | Christian Thought | Christian Ministry |
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BS200 Hebrew 2 1
CT200 Doctrine 2
CM235 Intentional Ministry
Reflection A 1
BS201 Greek 2
CT211 Philosophy 2
BS211 Old Testament 2 (Eng)
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BS212 Old Testament 2 (Heb)
CT220 Church History 2
BS221 New Testament 2
3 | BS300 Hebrew 3 2 | CT300 Doctrine |
3 | CM335 Intentional Ministry Reflection B 2 | ||
BS311 Old Testament 3 (E) OR BS312 Old Testament 3 (H) | CT311 Theological Responses to Philosophy | CM302 Ministry & Mission 3 | |
BS321 New Testament 3 | CT330 Christian Ethics | ||
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4 | Year 4 students are required to take the four core units and either of two pathways as specified below. | ||
Core | BS400 Daniel (Hebrew and Aramaic) 33 OR BS412 OT 4 (Heb) 3 OR BS421 New Testament 4 3 | CT420 Church History 4 | CM402 Ministry & Mission 4 |
CTXXX (one unit chosen from the CT electives listed below) | |||
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Year 4 students choose one of two pathways: | |||
EITHER OR | CT499 Project4 CT400 Issues in Theology plus two electives from any field | ||
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Electives | BS405 ATBGE | CT403 Atonement | CM405 Advanced Pastoral Ministry5 |
BS422 NT Christology | CT413 Knowing the Only True God | CM412 Anglican Identity & Liturgy | |
BS411 OT 4 (Eng) | CT431 Hermeneutics | ||
Note: Not all Year 4 electives are offered each year. Electives with a small number of enrolments may not be offered. | |||
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Notes: 1BS200 is a co-requisite of BS212. Year 2 students can take BS200 or CM235. 2BS300 is a co-requisite of BS312. Year 3 students can take BS300 or CM335. 3Whichever of BS412, BS400 or BS421 is not taken as a core unit can be counted as an elective. 4The BD average must be, at minimum, 72.5% over the first three years of study to qualify for CT499 Project. 5Cannot be studied if CM105 was already completed. |
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Credit Points
Year 4 BD Credit Points (2024 and 2025 only)
BS400 Daniel | 6 cps |
BS411/412 OT4 | 6 cps |
BS421 NT4 | 6 cps |
CM402 M&M4 | 6 cps |
CT420 CH4 | 6 cps |
CT400 Issues in Theology | 12 cps |
CT499 Yr 4 Project | 24 cps |
All other electives | 6 cps |
Total CPS for full-time Year 4 BD students = 48