AQF Level: 7
The three-year Bachelor of Theology course is fully nested within the BD and consists of all units of the first three years of the BD. From 2023, the BTh is also the undergraduate component of the combined BTh/ThM program. The standard is that of a three-year degree at an Australian university. It is awarded With Merit and With Distinction.
Attendance type
The first-year stage (Year 1) of the BTh may be taken full-time or part-time over two, three or four years. Years 2 & 3 are normally only taken full-time. See §4.3 for more information regarding the maximum number of years allowed to study the BTh.
Early Exit Points
Two early exit points (courses) are available in the BTh. 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.
Course Structure 2023
Note that in 2023, Year 1 of the BTh will follow the structure of the BTh/ThM. Students commencing the BTh in 2023 or continuing in first year of the BTh in 2023 should refer to the course information for the BTh/ThM, see section 3.13.
The course structure for students in Year 2 and Year 3 in 2023 is shown below. The structure is identical to the BD.
Year | Biblical Studies | Christian Thought | Christian Ministry |
2 | BS200 Hebrew 2 1 | CT200 Doctrine 2 | CM235 Intentional Ministry Reflection A 1 |
BS201 Greek 2 | CT211 Philosophy 2 | CM202 Ministry & Mission 2 | |
BS211 Old Testament 2 (Eng) OR BS212 Old Testament 2 (Heb) | CT220 Church History 2 | ||
BS221 New Testament 2 | |||
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3 | BS300 Hebrew 3 2 | CT300 Doctrine 3 | CM335 Intentional Ministry Reflection B 2 |
BS311 Old Testament 3 (Eng) OR BS312 Old Testament 3 (Heb) | CT311 Theological Responses to Philosophy | CM302 Ministry & Mission 3 | |
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.