Bachelor of Theology

Graduates of the Bachelor of Theology:

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

Successful completion of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or a University of Divinity advanced diploma, or equivalent.

Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.

It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior undergraduate study in related areas.

See below for information on the previous (pre-2016) structure.

The Bachelor of Theology consists of 432 points comprised of:

1. 72 points in a discipline or disciplines in Field B (Biblical Studies) which must include at least 18 points in each Testament
2. 36 points in the discipline of Church History
3. 72 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology
4. 36 points in a discipline or disciplines in Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry)
5. A further 216 points.

Each course of study for the Bachelor of Theology:

1. must not include more than 216 points at Level 1
2. must include at least 108 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.

CTC, as a college of University of Divinity, makes an internal requirement that all students undertaking the Bachelor of Theology degree from 2011 study two Philosophy (AP) units, as recommended by the Academic Dean, as part of their degree.

Pre-2019 units of 15 points in volume will be counted as 18 points
for the purpose of course completion.

A candidate may undertake the Bachelor of Theology with, or subsequent to, the Advanced Diploma in Philosophy at the University of Divinity. In such cases up to 144 points may be held in common to both awards. The minimum time for completion of both awards is four years.

A candidate may undertake the Bachelor of Theology with, or subsequent to, the Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry at the University of Divinity. In such cases up to 144 points may be held in common to both awards. The minimum time for completion of both awards is four years.

A candidate may undertake the Bachelor of Theology with, or subsequent to, the Bachelor of Ministry at the University of Divinity. In addition to completing the requirements of each award, the candidate:

1. must complete a total of 576 points;
2. must not include more than 252 points at Level 1;
3. must include at least 144 points at Level 3, including at least 36 points in a discipline or disciplines in Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry) and at least 36 points in either the discipline of Biblical Studies or the discipline of Systematic Theology.

The minimum time for completion of both awards is four years.

A candidate who is concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology at the University of Divinity and a Bachelor of Arts at an Australian University may obtain up to 144 points towards the Bachelor of Theology on completion of the Bachelor of Arts. This provision does not apply to a candidate who completed a Bachelor of Arts prior to admission to candidature for the Bachelor of Theology.

3 years – 9 years

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Graduates have access to a range of postgraduate courses at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels.

Students who commenced prior to 2016 have the option to continue in this structure or to change to the current structure. This structure is due to be repealed in 2023.

Course Structure

• 24 units or equivalent (432 credit-points), comprising:
• Three sub-major sequences
  • Biblical Studies (including minor sequences in each Testament)
  • Systematic Theology, and
  • Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D) or one discipline in Humanities (Field A)
• Two of these sub-major sequences must articulate to major sequences
• Two minor sequences in Church History, and any one discipline
• 72 points from one or more disciplines
• At least 72 points must be included from Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D)

A major sequence consists of 108 points in the same discipline over all three levels, including at least 36 points at level three and no more than 36 points at level one.
A sub-major sequence consists of 72 points in the same discipline, including at least 36 points at level two.
A minor sequence consists of 72 points in the same discipline.

CTC, as a college of the University of Divinity, makes an internal requirement that all students undertaking the Bachelor of Theology degree from 2011 study two Philosophy (AP) units, as recommended by the Academic Dean, as part of their degree.

Pre-2019 units of 15 points in volume will be counted as 18 points
for the purpose of course completion.

Normal Duration

3 years – 9 years

Cricos Code

011489A

Bachelor of Theology with the Bachelor of Ministry

For students undertaking both the Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry degrees, up to 288 points may be held in common between the two degrees. The minimum duration of this double degree is 4 years of full-time study.

Study Pathways

Graduates have access to a range of postgraduate courses at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters level.

Dr Rosemary Canavan, Academic Dean