Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally:

hold an undergraduate qualification in Theology, or an equivalent degree with a significant component of theological study; and
have achieved a Credit (CR) or better in 13.5 units of upper level Theology topics; and
have completed THEO3705 Biblical Greek 2 and or THEO3707 Biblical Hebrew 2 or their equivalents if they wish to pursue the Biblical Studies stream. Applicants wishing to study the other streams do not need to meet this requirement.

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) aims to:

enable students to extend their knowledge and skills developed through completion of the Bachelor of Theology (or equivalent degree)
provide students with a thorough understanding of the ethical considerations of research
provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to research and present an extended piece of research, both orally and in writing, in an area of systematic theology, biblical studies, church history or ministry studies.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the Bachelor of Theology (Honours), students will be able to:

conduct a piece of extended research in an area of systematic theology, biblical studies, church history or ministry studies
demonstrate an advanced understanding of theological knowledge and theory in a specific area
analyse and critically evaluate ideas and concepts
demonstrate the ability to review information and analyse results to independently sustain a reasoned, academic argument
demonstrate their ability to plan research activities and manage their time independently
demonstrate skills to present their research both orally and in writing
demonstrate a broad understanding of the ethical considerations of research.

Program of study

Students undertaking an Honours program need to contact the Honours Coordinator prior to enrolling in order to determine their program of study and the appointment of a thesis supervisor.

The Honours program in Theology consists of 36 units comprising an 18 unit Honours Thesis and coursework topics. Students can undertake their Honours program in any of the following streams:

Biblical Studies
Historical and Systematic Theology
Ministry Studies

Core topics - Honours Thesis and Research Methods

22.5 units comprising:

THEO7002A Honours Thesis (9/18 units)
THEO7002B Honours Thesis (9/18 units)
THEO9031 Research Methods Seminar (4.5 units)

Option topics

Select 13.5 units from one of the streams below.

Stream - Biblical Studies

Select 4.5 units from:

THEO7106 Readings in Old Testament Studies (4.5 units)
THEO7204 Readings in New Testament Studies (4.5 units)

Select 9 units from:

THEO7106  Readings in Old Testament Studies (4.5 units)
THEO7204  Readings in New Testament Studies (4.5 units)
THEO8103  Ecology and the Bible (4.5 units)
THEO8104 Pentateuch GE (4.5 units)
THEO8105 Prophetic Literature GE (4.5 units)
THEO8106 Writings of the Hebrew Bible GE (4.5 units)
THEO8107 Wisdom Literature GE (4.5 units)
THEO8202 Synoptic Studies GE (4.5 units)
THEO8205 John's Gospel and the Johannine Epistles GE (4.5 units)
THEO8206 Pauline Letters GE (4.5 units)
THEO8207 Study Tour: Lands of the Bible GE (4.5 units)
THEO8703 Biblical Greek 3 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8706 Biblical Hebrew 3 GE (4.5 units)

Stream - Historical and Systematic Theology

Select 4.5 units from:

THEO7306 Readings in Systematic Theology (4.5 units)
THEO7405 Readings in Church History (4.5 units)

Select 9 units from:

THEO7306 Readings in Systematic Theology (4.5 units)
THEO8307 The Theology of Jesus Christ GE (4.5 units)
THEO8316 Church, Ministry and Sacraments GE (4.5 units)
THEO8317 God the Trinity GE (4.5 units)
THEO8318 Religious Pluralism in a Contemporary World GE (4.5 units)
THEO8401 Church History A GE (4.5 units)
THEO8402 Church History B GE (4.5 units)
THEO8509 Exploring Cross-Cultural Ministry GE (4.5 units)
THEO8510 Theology of Reconciliation GE (4.5 units)

Stream - Ministry Studies

4.5 units comprising

THEO7501 Readings in Ministry and Mission Studies (4.5 units)

Select 9 units from:

THEO7501 Readings in Ministry and Mission Studies (4.5 units)
THEO8501 Community Based Spiritual Care GE (4.5 units)
THEO8502 Christian Education GE (4.5 units)
THEO8503 Christian Leadership GE (4.5 units)
THEO8504 Ministry and Mission Studies 1 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8505 Ministry and Mission Studies 2 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8508 Theology and Practice of Chaplaincy (4.5 units)
THEO8509 Exploring Cross-Cultural Ministry GE (4.5 units)
THEO8510 Theology of Reconciliation GE (4.5 units)