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.

The Bachelor of Theology consists of 432 points, comprised of:

• 72 points in a discipline or disciplines in Field B (Biblical Studies) which must include at least 18 points in:
• 36 points in the discipline of Church History (Field CH)
• 72 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology (Field CT)
• 36 points in a discipline or disciplines in Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D)
• an undergraduate Capstone unit worth at least 18 points
• a further 198 points

• 72 points in a discipline or disciplines in Field B (Biblical Studies) which must include at least 18 points in:
  • Old Testament (Field BA)
  • New Testament (Field BN)
• 36 points in the discipline of Church History (Field CH)
• 72 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology (Field CT)
• 36 points in a discipline or disciplines in Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D)
• an undergraduate Capstone unit worth at least 18 points
• a further 198 points

A candidate may undertake the Bachelor of Theology in combination with, or subsequent to, the Advanced Diploma in Philosophy or the Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry or the Bachelor of Ministry at the University of Divinity.

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.

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent.

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

• Full-time: 3 years
• Part-time: 9 years

Available in classroom, mixed and online modes.

$2,109 per 18-point unit.

Fees are subject to change from year to year.

For more information, please visit the Fees page.

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

• Bachelor of Theology on the University of Divinity website
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