Bachelor of Theology

Taught from a faith-oriented perspective, the Bachelor of Theology will equip you for Christian ministry or leadership – and broaden your horizons. The course is theologically and biblically rich, vocationally oriented, and is integrated with practical experience.

On site at St Francis College Milton

Study Mode

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 6 years

Duration

Course Highlights

You'll be introduced to four main sub-disciplines of theology: Biblical studies, church history, systematic and practical theology subjects. You'll also have the opportunity to choose elective subjects within these disciplines to tailor your studies to meet your interests.

Career Opportunities

The skills and attributes you gain in the Bachelor of Theology are valued in a broad range of careers.

Work in institutional settings

The course can lead to ordained ministry in either the Anglican or Uniting Church, or chaplaincy in a variety of institutional settings, such as schools, military, prisons, police, ambulance, hospital, trade and industry.

Add value to social welfare organisations

Work in the social welfare arms of charities and the church, including overseas development aid, communication functions and pastoral care.

Transfer your skills to other areas of work

The generalist skills and specialist vocational training provided by this course are also transferable to many other fields where you work closely with individuals and communities, including education and counselling.

Satisfactory completion of 24 subjects (11 Core, 13 Electives)

Graduation

Associate Degree in Theology

Satisfactory completion of 16 subjects (10 Core, 6 Electives)

Diploma of Theology

Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects (4 Core, 4 Electives)

Exit Points

Subjects

If studying with the intention to be ordained, Core subjects listed below apply, as well as compulsory electives which are pre-selected by the Archbishop. Please speak to the Academic Dean about the Archbishop’s list.

If not studying towards ordained ministry, the core and elective subjects below form the requirements of the degree.

All students regardless of their course of study, are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Academic Dean Dr Peter Kline, to develop a Study Plan before making any subjects selections.

Electives

Choose from subjects below. It is possible to include 4 subjects from a non-theology discipline.

Biblical Languages

Biblical Studies

Church History

Systematic Theology

Practical Theology

Core

Biblical Languages
Choose one subject

Biblical Studies

Church History

Systematic Theology

Practical Theology

Indigenous Studies

Aboriginal Cultures and Spirituality

The BTh is a Commonwealth-funded program and students may either pay up-front or defer fees through the Higher Education Contribution scheme (HECS). Find out more about CSU fees.

Fees

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