Program Overview

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Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is a postgraduate degree that provides students with an advanced understanding of theology and its applications.

Awards

The course includes the following awards:

• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Availability

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is available in the following modes:

• On Campus - Canberra
• On Campus - United Theological College
• Online - Canberra Availability is subject to change, and students are advised to verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration for the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is:

• Full-time: 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 2.0 years (4.0 sessions) The normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied full-time. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study.

Admission Criteria

Applicants to the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) must:

• Hold a Bachelor of Theology, or equivalent
• Be eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Theology, or equivalent
• Have attained a credit average or better in Level 2 and Level 3 subjects Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply to both domestic and international applicants.

Credit

There are no specific credit arrangements for the Bachelor of Theology (Honours).

Graduation Requirement

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Course Structure

The course consists of 64 points, made up of:

• One core subject: THL555 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (32 points)
• Two restricted electives (32 points) chosen from one of the following discipline areas:
  • Systematic Theology
    • THL512 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16 points)
    • THL514 Hermeneutics (16 points)
    • THL542 Political Theology (16 points)
    • THL544 Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement (16 points)
    • THL545 Classic Texts in Christian Theology (16 points)
  • Biblical Studies
    • THL511 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies (16 points)
    • THL514 Hermeneutics (16 points)
    • THL517 Advanced Biblical Exegesis (16 points)
    • THL535 Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation (16 points)
  • Practical Theology
    • THL514 Hermeneutics (16 points)
    • THL518 Studies in Liturgy and Worship (16 points)
    • THL519 Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology (16 points)
    • THL540 Public Theology (16 points)
  • Church History
    • THL513 Church History Methodology (16 points)
    • THL514 Hermeneutics (16 points)
    • THL533 The Philosophy of Religious History (16 points)

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern for the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is as follows:

• Year 1 - Session 1: Restricted Elective, THL555 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (commence)
• Year 1 - Session 2: THL555 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (complete), Restricted Elective
• Year 2 - Session 1 (part-time only): THL555 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (commence)
• Year 2 - Session 2 (part-time only): THL555 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (complete) Restricted electives must be chosen from one theological sub-discipline, the same discipline area as the dissertation topic.