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Part-time - $8,496.00 pa
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Full-time - $16,992.00 pa
Part-time - $8,496.00 pa
Our theology degree fosters the search for meaning and spiritual depth in the context of cultural and religious pluralism in contemporary Australia. Connect history with emerging practice, learn about the ways in which God speaks, explore ways the Church has spoken about God, reflect carefully on your own speech about God, and combine theory with practice in communicating God's care for the world in your own contexts.
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.
To enable you to pursue ordination or other forms of ministry, the course is offered in conjunction with St Mark's National Theological Centre in Canberra, the United Theological College in Sydney and Ming Hua Theological College, Hong Kong. Study support is readily available throughout your exploration of theology.
You can choose to study solely theology subjects or integrate your study with another area of interest to explore your faith and beliefs as well as those of other traditions. Choosing subjects that are vocationally oriented, ecumenically sensitive and integrated with practical experience will help you pursue ordination or professional ministry.
The skills and attributes you gain in the Bachelor of Theology are valued in a broad range of careers, such as:
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| THL105 | Introduction to Old Testament Studies | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL106 | Introduction to New Testament Studies | 8 credit pts |
| THL131 | Early Church History | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL132 | The European Reformations | 8 credit pts |
| THL115 | Christian Worship | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL120 | Practical Theology | 8 credit pts |
| Domestic students select THL225 Ming Hua students select THL257 | ||||
| THL225 | Indigenous Australian Cultures and Spiritualities | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL257 | Religion in Chinese Culture | 8 credit pts |
| Ming Hua students select one (1) level 200 subject and two (2) level 300 subjects from the following: Domestic students select two (2) level 200 subjects and two (2) level 300 subjects from the following, domestic students may select from the expanded elective set: | ||||
| THL203 | Paul and His Letters | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL204 | New Testament Greek 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL208 | The Synoptic Gospels | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL209 | Wisdom and Worship Traditions | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL241 | Biblical Hebrew 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL302 | New Testament Greek 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL306 | Biblical Hebrew 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL307 | The Johannine Literature | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL308 | The Prophetic Literature | 8 credit pts | ||
| Biblical Studies - expanded elective set (Domestic only) | ||||
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| Domestic students may also select from the following: | ||||
| THL202 | Old Testament History and Narrative | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL301 | Hebrews and the General Epistles | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL303 | Judaism and Early Christianity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL304 | The Pentateuch | 8 credit pts |
| Select one (1) level 200 subject and two (2) level 300 subjects from the following, domestic students may select from the expanded elective set: | ||||
| THL211 | Ecological Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL216 | Christian Spirituality | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL245 | God and Humanity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL316 | The Triune God | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL326 | Theological Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| Systemic Theology - expanded elective set (Domestic only) | ||||
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| Domestic students may also select from the following: | ||||
| THL314 | Sacramental Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL329 | World Religions and Christian Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL334 | Interfaith Dialogue | 8 credit pts |
| THL204 | New Testament Greek 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL241 | Biblical Hebrew 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL302 | New Testament Greek 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL306 | Biblical Hebrew 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| Biblical Studies - expanded elective set (Domestic only) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic students may also select from the following: | ||||
| THL202 | Old Testament History and Narrative | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL203 | Paul and His Letters | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL208 | The Synoptic Gospels | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL301 | Hebrews and the General Epistles | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL302 | New Testament Greek 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL303 | Judaism and Early Christianity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL304 | The Pentateuch | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL307 | The Johannine Literature | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL308 | The Prophetic Literature | 8 credit pts |
| THL315 | Anglican Foundations | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL330 | Global Christianity since 1700 | 8 credit pts | ||
| Church History - expanded elective set (International only) | ||||
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| International students may also select the following: | ||||
| THL346 | History of Christianity in China | 8 credit pts | ||
| Church History - expanded elective set (Domestic only) | ||||
| Domestic students may also select from the following: | ||||
| THL231 | Christianity in Australian History | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL235 | Medieval Church History | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL303 | Judaism and Early Christianity | 8 credit pts |
| Ming Hua students select seven (7) subjects from the following: Domestic students select six (6) subjects from the following, domestic students may select from expanded elective set: At least two (2) level 300 subjects must be selected. | ||||
| THL218 | Christian Ministry | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL228 | Pastoral Care | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL238 | Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL225 | Indigenous Australian Cultures and Spiritualities | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL256 | Theology and the Arts | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL335 | Advanced Practical Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL366 | Christian Education | 8 credit pts | ||
| Practical Theology - expanded elective set (Domestic only) | ||||
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| Domestic students may also select from the following: | ||||
| THL220 | The Diaconate | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL230 | Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL242 | New Religious Movements and Alternative Spiritualities | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL315 | Anglican Foundations | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL320 | Homiletics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL328 | Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL329 | World Religions and Christian Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL354 | Youth, Culture and Mission | 8 credit pts |
| THL314 | Sacramental Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| Systemic Theology - expanded elective set (Domestic only) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic students may select from the following: | ||||
| THL211 | Ecological Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL216 | Christian Spirituality | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL245 | God and Humanity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL316 | The Triune God | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL326 | Theological Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL329 | World Religions and Christian Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL334 | Interfaith Dialogue | 8 credit pts |
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