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# Bachelor of Theology

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### **Be transformed in your faith.**

The BTh integrates a well-developed foundation in Christian Studies with a broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge in theology and biblical studies. This includes exploration of the Christian tradition as developed historically and within faith traditions. It also includes engagement in the study of the primary texts of the Christian faith (Old and New Testaments) with reflection on how those texts have been interpreted both historically and in contemporary readings. You will also get to hone your skills in communication and problem solving, alongside developing specialist knowledge and expertise in your chosen specialisation, like biblical studies, biblical languages and theology. Theories are applied and professional skills are developed through practical assessments and work-integrated learning.

#### Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Theology work in a diverse range of fields - in churches, not-for-profits, as well as commercial enterprises. We teach more than core theology, and focus on how it is applied to all areas of work, life and relationships. The Bachelor of Theology also prepares students for postgraduate studies in their area of specialisation.

Your graduate employment opportunities can include:

- Church pastor
- Not-for-profit / Community/ Non-governmental organisation leader
- Other ministry leader
- Theological educator
- Bible translator
- Pastoral educator
- Business manager

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Luca Kent, Ministry student and intern with Scripture Union NSW.

### Key info

|  | **Full-time:** 3 years full-time |
| --- | --- |
|  | **Part-time:** up to 10 years part-time |
|  | **Available Locations:** Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Online, Perth, Sydney |
|  | **Delivery modes:** Live, Recorded, Blended |
|  | **Intakes:** Semester 1, Semester 2 |
|  | **CRICOS:** 080051D |

#### Subjects

##### Core: 11 Subjects

###### 110 Credit Points

[BIB105 New Testament Foundations](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[HIS102 Church History Foundations](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[MIN101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[MIN102 Christian Spirituality](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[THE101 Christian Worldview](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/the101-christian-worldview?hsLang=en)  
[LEA201 Leadership Principles](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[THE201 Christian Ethics](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[1x BIB 200 level or higher](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[1x THE 200 level or higher](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)

##### Specialisation: 8 Subjects

###### 80 Credit Points

You can choose one of the following three areas of specialisation.

Old Testament Language Specialisation

[ANL101 Old Testament Hebrew 1](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[ANL201 Old Testament Hebrew 2](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[EXP201 Professional Practice](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[2x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 200 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[3x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 300 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)

New Testament Language Specialisation

[ANL151 New Testament Greek 1](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[ANL251 New Testament Greek 2](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[EXP201 Professional Practice](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[2x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 200 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[3x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 300 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)

Christian Studies Specialisation

[EXP201 Professional Practice](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[4x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 200 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)  
[3x BIB/THE/SOC/HIS 300 level or above](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)

##### Electives: 5 Subjects

###### 50 Credit Points

[5x subjects (including at least 1x at 300 subject level)](https://8830131.hs-sites.com/subjects/?hsLang=en)

Subjects to be taken from an accredited AQF Level 7 course (i.e. Bachelor Level) of study offered by AC.

##### Further elective and subject information

Ensure that you meet the elective rules noted under Elective Subjects.

If you have completed the requirements of a Major, any additional unit completed within the major or other major is classified as an Elective subject. Any unit that is not within the Bachelor of Theology award is classified as an Elective subject. Before enrolling into an elective subject, ensure that you have met the prerequisite for that unit. *For example, MAN311 Strategic Management is a unit outside of the Bachelor of Theology award. You must meet the prerequisite of 120 credit points and have completed MAN101 Introduction to Management and MAN201 Organisational Behaviour.*

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the [current enrolment guide](https://www.ac.edu.au/documents/enrolment-guides/) for this course.

You can also use the [Subject & Unit Search](https://www.ac.edu.au/units/search/) to explore the subjects (including electives) available to enrol in for this course and can filter by subject area and level.

![AdamWhite](https://8830131.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/8830131/hubfs/AdamWhite.png?width=1042&height=712&name=AdamWhite.png "AdamWhite")

Dr Adam White, expert in Pauline theology.

#### Other Course Info

##### Course Learning Outcomes

**Knowledge:**

Graduates will demonstrate a deep knowledge of Christian history, doctrine and tradition.

**Skills:**

Graduates will demonstrate:

- skills to analyse and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text;
- skills to consolidate, synthesise and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for personal living;
- cognitive and technical skills required for theological reflection, including depth within one of the fields of theological studies or biblical studies;
- skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods;

**Application of Knowledge and Skills:**

Graduates will demonstrate:

- ability to discuss and analyse contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on Christian ministry and the Pentecostal community and create solutions to these challenges. This includes the ability to apply knowledge and skills to new and diverse contexts;
- communication skills to present theological knowledge, ideas and arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods.
- ability to collaborate with the broader community of Christian ministers and community leaders to provide appropriate collegial support;
- ability to engage in the wider society regarding the role of Christianity in contemporary contexts;
- self-reflection and evaluation of ministry and leadership performance for the purpose of vocational development.

##### Admission Criteria

### **Academic**

**Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)**

Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.

Special admission is also available for Year 12 students whose ATAR (or equivalent) falls within 5 points of the published guaranteed ATAR but have done well in subjects relevant to the course of study. These Special Admission Pathways are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director and then tabled for approval by the Admissions Committee

**Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study**

Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).

The Program Director will conduct a pre-admission interview (either face-to-face or phone or via Zoom) with all applicants seeking entry into the course on the basis of a Certificate III qualification. This interview aims to assess academic suitability and preparedness of the applicant for undergraduate level study.

**Applicants with Higher Education Study**

Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

**Applicants with Work and Life Experience**

If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.

**Language:** Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

##### Work-Integrated Learning

To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Theology, a candidate will complete at least 1 subject (10 credit points) of Professional Practice (EXP201). Students are usually required to find their own workplace, employer or mentor to be approved by AC. In some cases, a new aspect within a student’s current paid employment may be suitable as a work placement.

##### Fee Information

##### FEE-HELP is avaiable for the Bachelor of Theology

###### What is FEE-HELP?

- FEE-HELP is a loan scheme available to eligible domestic higher education students where you can choose to have the Australian Government pay your tuition fees when you enrol in your subjects.
- If you've paid for your fees using FEE-HELP you only start repaying the HELP debt when earning above the [income threshold](https://www.studyassist.gov.au/paying-back-your-loan/loan-repayment).
- See the [StudyAssist website](https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-help) for more information about FEE-HELP.

###### Domestic Fees

 AU$2,040 per subject.  
 AU$48,960 total course fees.

###### International Fees

 AU$2,260 per subject.  
 AU$54,240 total course fees.

###### Korean Language Domestic Fees

 AU$1,830 per subject.  
 AU$43,920 total course fees.

###### Korean Language International Fees

 AU$1,830 per subject.  
 AU$43,920 total course fees.

###### **How fees are calculated**

- Indicative total course fees based on standard selection of subjects.
- Calculation is an estimate and depends on your study load and subject selection.
- Fees are subject to annual increase each year and based on the most recent fee pricing.

###### **Not included**

- Non-tuition costs.
- Full-fee information including CSPs, Scholarship information, etc.

###### **Further fee information**

- For more information and other options, please visit the [Financing Your Study](https://www.ac.edu.au/future-students/financing-your-study/) page.
- For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is [Study Loans](https://studyloans.com.au/higher-education/), a private student loan provider.

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