Bachelor of Theology (Korean)

CRICOS 063705A

About this course

The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) (Korean) is an AQF Level 7 award delivered in Korean. It provides a broad and coherent study of theology and related disciplines through a structure of majors and sub-majors.  It aims to prepare you for professional and lay Christian ministry. The principles and concepts learnt will form the basis for independent lifelong learning.

This degree provides a sound basis for further studies, in Australia or Korea, leading to Master degrees in Arts, Divinity or Theology, and ultimately to a Doctoral degree.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 216 (24 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 7

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Admission to the Bachelor of Theology (Korean) requires:

  • Proof of satisfactory graduation from High School in Korea at a level that would gain admission into a university. This graduation is considered evidence of Korean language literacy sufficient to undertake the course; OR
  • Mature Age age and Special Entry Admissions for those who have reached the age of 21; OR
  • Articulation from other Sydney College of Divinity programs 

 

No candidate for the Bachelor of Theology (Korean) may be concurrently enrolled in any other undergraduate or postgraduate course within the Sydney College of Divinity or any other tertiary institution, unless approval has been granted by the Sydney College of Divinity Academic Board.

Korean Proficiency

In this course all teaching is conducted in the Korean language. All teaching and support staff are native Korean-language speakers. The course materials are in the Korean language. Graduates are expected to work in a Korean language context.

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where Korean is not the language of instruction must be fluent in the Korean language and have achieved Korean proficiency equivalent to level of 5 on the 6 level Yonsei University Korean Language Test.

 

English Proficiency
  • Satisfactory completion of at least one year study of English as a subject in high school or in an English-only language school or other training centre, or
  • Satisfactory completion of a post-school award of at least 6 months duration where teaching was in English, or
  • Satisfactory completion of a test approved by the Sydney College of Divinity that demonstrates that the candidate can speak, write and read English.

The Bachelor of Theology (Korean) requires the completion of 216 credit points.

Every program for the award shall include:

  • at least a sub-major in both Biblical Studies and Theology
  • two majors from Biblical Studies, Theology, Church History or Philosophy
  • at least 36 credit points in Christian Life & Ministry
  • at least 9 credit points in Church History
  • At least 9 credit points in Theological English

 

Majors and sub-majors are available in:

Biblical Studies

  • Biblical Studies (The BTh Biblical Studies major requires 54 credit points (see details below) plus 9 credit points in:
  • A7110 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
  • A7120 Introduction to New Testament Greek; or
  • A7130 Introduction to Biblical Languages taken before or concurrently with any post 7100 series Biblical Studies units.).

 

Humanities in the Christian Tradition

  • Humanities in the Christian Tradition; Church History; and Philosophy.
  • Christian Life & Ministry
    Christian Life & Ministry; Christian Spirituality; Pastoral Counselling; Worship & Liturgy; Mission; Pastoral Theology; and Christian Ethics.
  • Theology

 

A major in a sub-discipline requires 54 credit points from the sub-discipline, with not more than 18 credit points from 7100 series units and at least 9 credit points from 7300 series units. Under certain provisions (see Award Summary 2.7), up to 36 credit points from 8500 and 9600 series units may be included.

 

A major in a discipline requires 54 credit points from the discipline, with at least 27 credit points in one sub-discipline, with not more than 18 credit points from 7100 series units and at least 9 credit points from 7300 series units. Under certain provisions (see Award Summary 2.7), up to 36 credit points from 8500 and 9600 series units may be included.

 

A sub-major requires 36 credit points from units assigned to the major including no more than 18 credit points from 7100 series units and with at least one 7200 series unit.

 

Candidates who have completed 108 credit points towards the Bachelor of Theology (Korean) may select up to 36 credit points from the Schedule of 8500 and 9600 series units. Within these units, a candidate can only select up to 18 credit points of 9600 series units provided they have already completed at least a sub-major in that sub-discipline with a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0.

 

Every course unit requires students to demonstrate mastery of basic English-language vocabulary and comprehension of English-language passages related to that unit before enrolling in further units.

 

All course units shall be taken from the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of Units of Study.

Knowledge

A broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in Theology, Biblical Studies, and one other discipline or area of practice that will form the basis for independent lifelong learning.

 

Skills

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

  • review, reflect on, and synthesise theological information and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
  • think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
  • demonstrate an understanding of theoretical theological concepts
  • communicate theologically-related knowledge, skills and ideas clearly and coherently

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

The ability to

  • demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge by applying it creatively in Christian living and ministry
  • make high level, independent judgments in a range of ministry settings
  • initiate, plan, and implement activities and projects within a range of ministry settings.
Credit

A candidate may seek credit for a maximum of 144 credit points in the Bachelor of Theology (Korean).

 

Exit Points

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology (Korean) may exit with a Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean) or Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean) provided they have met the requirements of the award.

The Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean) 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 any information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery and timetable.

A student at Sydney College of Divinity is designated as a full-time if enrolled in three units (27 credit points) or more in a semester or the equivalent in a trimester. To complete a unit, a student must have been present for at least 80% of all prescribed activities, regardless of the mode of delivery.

 

International students

International students are subject to the conditions of their Australian student visa and are required to maintain a full-time enrolment of 4 units (36 credit points) per semester, including a minimum of one unit per semester in face-to-face mode, and at least two-thirds of the total units in face-to-face mode. 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.

 

Sydney College of Divinity English awards are offered to international students at some colleges. For more information email us at [email protected]