Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
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1Year Full Time
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96Credit Points
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Payments Centrelink Approved
Course code: BTHHONS20 -
3Max Years Part Time
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Online Course
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Overseas Students
Rationale
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) program is designed for students who have graduated with a three-year undergraduate degree in Theology or Ministry from the ACT and who have demonstrated high academic potential. It is a means of preparing men and women for advanced research in Theology.
Course Structure
96 credit points over 1 year (F/T)
- 24cps coursework units from the student’s designated field of research at level 8 or above
- 12cps Research Methods
- 36cps word thesis in LA / BB / OT / NT / TH / PE / CH at Level 8 (**200-836)
- 24cps coursework units from any field at level 8 or above
Units in this course are completed at Level 8 or above.
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- BTh or BMin with GPA min 2.0 overall, with 2.0 in the designated field of study
- Either Biblical Hebrew or New Testament Greek and at least two units of biblical language set books if student is intending to undertake OT or NT research
Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking 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
- DMIN20
- PHD20
- MTS20
- MTH20
Exit Options
- GCDIV20
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and concepts of theology
2. Apply an advanced knowledge of research principles and methods relevant to the field of theology
Skills
1. Analyse and critically evaluate complex theological matters with intellectual independence
2. Exhibit research skills in designing and executing a project
3. Communicate theological ideas and principles to, and engage with, different audiences
4. Display interpersonal skills and teamwork
Application of knowledge and skills
1. Synthesise and apply knowledge and skills to identify and provide solutions to complex theological issues with initiative and intellectual independence
Fees
$11,904 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
- Honours will be determined from the Honours course alone, and will not include the GPA of units taken in the prior undergraduate degree.
- Candidates may take no more than three years after the completion of their initial undergraduate degree in theology or ministry to complete the Bachelor Honours course.
- The criterion for determining honours grades is available on the ACT website - document repository.
- All exegesis units in the Honours program must be in the original language if the candidate’s designated field of research is in OT or NT.
Approved for delivery at
Approval to deliver a course does not guarantee that this course will be available in a given year – please contact a college about current availability.
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South Australia
Bible College SA
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Queensland
Brisbane School of Theology
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New South Wales
Chinese Theological College Australia
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New South Wales
Christ College
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Queensland
Malyon Theological College
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Victoria
Melbourne School of Theology
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New South Wales
Morling College
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Victoria
Presbyterian Theological College
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Queensland
Queensland Theological College
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Victoria
Reformed Theological College
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Victoria
Ridley College
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New South Wales
Sydney Missionary & Bible College
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Queensland
Trinity College Queensland
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Western Australia
Trinity Theological College
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