Bachelor of Divinity

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  • 3
    Years Full Time
  • 288
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: BDIV20
  • 9
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students

Rationale

1. A course in Divinity provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a foundation in biblical and theological knowledge, reflection and application.

2. The Bachelor of Divinity assists graduate students to develop knowledge and skills across broad and coherent areas of Divinity and depth in particular areas of interest.

3. It develops communication, application, and research skills, and prepares graduates for further theological study.

4. The course will include studies in the Bible, theology, and ministry and practice, and may include supervised practice-based learning, where appropriate.

Course Structure

288 credit points over 3 years (F/T)

Common Core
  • 24cps Old Testament Introduction:
    • Two of OT001-612, OT002-612, OT003-612, OR
    • OT003-612 and one of BB001-612, BB002-612, BB003-612
  • 24cps New Testament Introduction:
    • Two of NT001-612, NT002-612, NT003-612, OR
    • NT003-612 and one of BB001-612, BB002-612, BB003-612
  • 24cps in Christianity in History (CH)
  • 24cps Theology (TH)
Primary Course Discipline
  • 24cps Old Testament / New Testament set books, including at least:
    • 12cps OT set books
    • 12cps NT set books
  • 24cps PC / EM / DE at Level 7 or above
Credit Electives
  • 144cps elective units from any unit field

Units in this course are completed at Level 6 and above, including at least 144cps at Level 7 or above. 

Admission Requirements

Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a Non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent

Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work. See English Language Proficiency Policy.

Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by ACT. See Languages Other Than English Policy.

Articulation Options

  • BMINHONS20
  • BTHHONS20
  • GCDIV20
  • GDDIV20
  • MTS20

Exit Options

  • ADVDIPM20
  • ADVDIPTH20
  • ASDEGMIN20
  • ASDEGTH20
  • DIPMIN20
  • DIPTH20
  • DIPTHMIN20

Learning Outcomes

Discipline Knowledge and Understanding

1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of ‘Divinity’ as an academic discipline in the field of ‘Bible and Languages’ and either the field of ‘Christian Thought and History’ or ‘Ministry and Practice’; or both the fields of ‘Christian Thought and History’ and ‘Ministry and Practice’.

2. Investigate the spiritual and ethical implications of biblical and theological knowledge and understanding.

Inquiry and Analysis

3. Analyse, critique, evaluate and synthesise a broad and coherent understanding and application of Divinity in biblical and theological scholarship, as well as ministry practice, in inquiry-based learning.

Problem Solving and Integration

4. Construct coherent evidence-based perspectives on broad Divinity issues by using recognized source materials and relevant scholarly literature, evaluating alternate interpretations and drawing reasoned conclusions.

Communication

5. Present broad and coherent knowledge and skills of Divinity to, and engage with, different audiences using a variety of formats.

Teamwork and Professional Practice

6. As a leader, and in groups, apply broad and coherent knowledge, understanding and application of Divinity in ministry contexts and the wider community.

Engagement with the World

7. Engage with the broad challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world.

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

8. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian life and ministry.

Fees

$11,136 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2024 course fees and credit points).

For more information about tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and student payments, view tuition fees.

Course Rules

  1. Max cps concurrent enrolment: 60
  2. A maximum of 48 cps may be studied in DSC mode, including no more than 24 cps in any one field of study.
  3. There is a pre/co-requisite for Level 7 units: 96cps, including 36cps at Level 6

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