Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is designed to provide students with the opportunity for advanced study in theology and an avenue to postgraduate research study.

What will I learn?

Students will learn how to:

  • articulate a broad understanding of the scope and disciplines of theological study
  • show advanced competence in methods of theological research
  • demonstrate advanced competence in one of the following specialist theological fields:
    • Biblical Studies
    • Systematic Theology
    • Church History

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

The course consists of two core subjects and an elective.

THL414 Truth and Knowing in Theology
THL415 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)

and one from:
THL411 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies
THL412 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context
THL413 Church History Methodology

Enrolment pattern

Session 1

THL414 Truth and Knowing in Theology
THL415 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)(commenced)

Session 2

THL415 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)(completed)
[ ] Elective

Admission requirements

Applicants to this course must have achieved either of the following:

  • been awarded or be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Theology from Charles Sturt University
  • a comparable degree from Charles Sturt University or another institution.

Applicants will normally be required to have specialised in theology / divinity, and to have attained grades of credit or better in the Level 2 and Level 3 subjects.

Acceptance into the program will be subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator and is at the discretion of the Head of the School of Theology.

Previous studies

Previous studies for this course are:

  • an undergraduate degree (Australian or the accredited overseas equivalent) with a major sequence of subjects in the area in which honours is sought
  • the achievement of grades in that degree as specified for the honours program
  • any other specified criteria as required by the School for the honours program

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1: Session 2

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  • On campus
    • Canberra - KABU
    • Parramatta - KABZ
  • Distance education - EABZ

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  • On campus:
    • Canberra - IATZ
    • Parramatta - IABU
  • Distance education - JABU

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