Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Integrated with practical experience, the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is designed to develop advanced research skills in theology and is a stepping stone to postgraduate study. The course is theologically and biblically rich as well as vocationally oriented to enable you to pursue practical projects.

On site at St Francis College Milton

Study Mode

Full-time 1 year / Part-time 2 years

Duration

Course Highlights

You'll gain a broad understanding of many disciplines in theological study. You'll also develop high-level competence in theological research, and become proficient in a specialist field of study, such as Biblical studies, systematic theology, practical theology and Church history. You will examine trends in historical religious thought and practice, and explore the influence of disciplines such as theology, sociology, and anthropology on current religious issues, as well as of movements such as postmodernism, feminism, and post-colonialism. The course includes two coursework subjects in a specialist field and a dissertation.

Career Opportunities

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

Undertake church leadership

Work with other religious leaders in the community to support and enhance community engagement in the activities of various churches and faiths.

Move into research

Develop and implement research projects to build critical theological perspectives in dialogue with contemporary society. The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) provides a stepping stone for students wishing to undertake research at master's and PhD levels.

Engage in mission and evangelism

Analyse and improve models of mission and evangelism to build a contemporary approach to mission relevant to cultural and ecclesial contexts.

Satisfactory completion of a dissertation plus 2 subjects from a selected list.

Graduation

Subjects

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.

The course consists of a Core subject and two restricted electives chosen from one of the discipline areas below. Note: These must be the same discipline area as the Core dissertation topic.

Electives

Two subjects from one of these areas

Biblical Studies

Church History

Systematic Theology

Practical Theology

Core

THL555 Theology Honours Project/ Dissertation

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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