Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

No further student intake

The course is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. It normally requires one year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study

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)