Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

CRICOS 107375B

About this course

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (BTh (Hons)) is an AQF level 8 award. It qualifies candidates who apply a body of theological knowledge in a specific context to undertake professional work and as a pathway for research and further learning in one or more theologically-related disciplines.

  • Study Mode: Full Time,

  • Credit Points: 72

  • Award Level: AQF Level 8

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Delivered at

Australian College of Ministries
  • NSW
  • Domestic
Nazarene Theological College
  • QLD
  • Domestic
  • International
St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College
  • NSW
  • Domestic
  • International
St Cyril's Coptic Orthodox Theological College
  • NSW
  • Domestic

Course Details

Admission to the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) requires:

  • Satisfactory completion of the Bachelor of Theology from the Sydney College of Divinity completed within the previous five years, with a grade point average of 2.7 overall and 3.0 in the area of specialisation; OR
  • Students to hold equivalent qualifications from a university or other tertiary institution.

 

English Proficiency

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) requires the completion of 72 credit points, comprising 36 credit points in coursework and a thesis for 36 credit points.

 

The award shall include:

  • an 8100-series Research Methodology Unit (9 credit points)
  • an 8100 Honours Seminar Unit (9 credit points)
  • a further two units (18 credit points in total) in the area of specialisation from 9200-series units
  • a thesis of 20,000 words for 36 credit points in the area of specialisation.
Knowledge

A coherent and advanced body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more theologically-related disciplines, and knowledge of research principles and methods.

 

Skills

Cognitive and technical skills in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

  • review, analyse, synthesise and transform theological information and identify and transmit solutions to complex problems;
  • think critically, evaluate and generate complex ideas;
  • technical skills to design and use research in a project;
  • communicate theologically-related knowledge, skills and ideas clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences.

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

The ability to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

  • with initiative and judgment in professional practice and/or scholarship in one or more theologically-related disciplines;
  • to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse theologically-related contexts;
  • with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others;
  • to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence.

Students may articulate to the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Theology, and Doctor of Philosophy provided they meet the entry requirements.

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is offered through the individual colleges and an application for enrolment must be made to the Registrar of the teaching institution. The registrar will be able to help you with all information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery, and timetable.

 

In 2024 Nazarene Theological College is not currently accepting students into this award at the Queensland campus located at 40 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands QLD, 4164.  Please contact the SCD Academic Registrar for other location options ([email protected]).

 

A student is designated as full-time if enrolled in 3 units (27 credit points) or more in a semester, or the equivalent in a trimester. Sydney College of Divinity offers a wide range of units and students have the option to study one or more units across the colleges delivering Sydney College of Divinity awards, whilst enrolled with one college.

 

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