Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

CRICOS 107375B

About this course

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) qualifies candidates who apply a body of theological knowledge in a specific context to undertake professional work and as 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:

  • Those who have completed the Sydney College of Divinity Bachelor of Theology within the previous five years, with a grade point average of 2.7 in the coursework and 3.0 in the area of specialisation; OR
  • hold equivalent qualifications from a university or other tertiary institution; AND
  • Satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.

 

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) score of at least 7.0 with no score less than 6.5 in all bands of the test.

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); AND
  • an 8100-series Honours Seminar Unit (9 credit points); AND
  • a further two units (18 credit points in total) in the area of specialisation from 9200-series units; AND
  • a supervised research project of 20,000 words for 36 credit points in the area of specialisation

 

A candidate may not submit as the main content of the project any work or material which has previously been submitted for a degree without major reworking.

 

The appropriate body of the Member Institution in which the candidate is enrolled shall appoint a supervisor.

 

Within four weeks (FTE) of enrolling in the year in which the thesis is to be written the candidate’s supervisor shall receive a thesis topic which is to be submitted by the appropriate body of the Member Institution for approval to the Research Committee of the Sydney College of Divinity.

 

All thesis proposals involving the gathering of personal information from people by surveys, interviews or case studies must first be referred to the Research Committee for approval using the appropriate forms and will be dealt with according to the procedures and policies of the Ethics Review Committee.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

  • a coherent and advanced body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines related to Christian ministry, and knowledge of research principles and methods.

 

Skills

Graduates will have 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 ministry problems;
  • think critically, evaluate and generate complex ideas in developing new strategies in the practice of Christian ministry;
  • 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

Graduates will have 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;
  • adapt knowledge and skills in a particular context for Christian ministry;
  • 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.
Progress to Further Awards

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) will be eligible for entry into the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Theology, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Ministry provided they have met 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 domestic student at Sydney College of Divinity is designated as full-time if enrolled in three units (27 credit points) or more in a semester or part-time if enrolled in less than three units (27 credit points) per semester. SCD offers a wide range of units and students have the option to study one or more units across the colleges delivering SCD awards, whilst enrolled with one college.

 

International students

International students are subject to the conditions of their Australian student visa and are required to maintain a full-time enrolment of four units (36 credit points) per semester. If you are planning to enrol as an international student, you have the responsibility to ensure that you comply with your visa conditions at all times. Learn more about your responsibilities, rights, and what studying in Australia can offer you. Not all our teaching institutions offer study programs for international students.

 

Check out the locations and courses offered to international students, and for more information email us at [email protected]