Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry

Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

089025M

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$13,632 per year

About this course

Note: The Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry is a dual qualification. Students enrol concurrently in the Bachelor of Theology and the Bachelor of Ministry and are awarded two degrees on completion of the course of study.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent.

Study locations

Catholic Theological College

Whitley College

Pilgrim Theological College

Yarra Theological Union

Eva Burrows College

Australian Lutheran College

Stirling Theological College

Online

What you will learn

Graduates of the Bachelor of Theology

have a broad, coherent and critical knowledge of Christian theological traditions and methodologies, with focused knowledge in at least one area.
can articulate the knowledge they have acquired to generate insights and communicate them through clear reasoned argument.
are able to engage theological traditions and contemporary culture.
have a theologically informed basis for engagement and service in community and world.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry

have a broad, coherent and critical knowledge of Christian theological traditions and methodologies, with focused knowledge in ministry studies.
can articulate a coherent vision of ministry and communicate that vision through clear reasoned argument and demonstrated ability.
are able to engage theological traditions and contemporary culture.
have an informed basis for engagement, ministry and service.
apply the skills of theological reflection to shape their practice of ministry.

Course structure

The dual qualification Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry consists of 576 points comprised of:

72 points in a discipline or disciplines in Field B (Biblical Studies) which must include at least 18 points in each Testament;
36 points in the discipline of Church History;
72 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology;
36 points in a discipline or disciplines in Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry);
72 points of praxis units in a discipline or disciplines in Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry); and
A further 288 points.

The course of study for the Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry:

a) must not include more than 252 points at level 1; and

b) must include at least 144 points at level 3 including 36 points at level 3 in either a discipline or disciplines in Field B (Biblical Studies) or in the discipline of Systematic Theology and 36 points at level 3 in a discipline or disciplines in Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry).

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