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Bachelor of Theology Articulated Set

Normal course duration

Diploma of Theology [exit point only]

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Bachelor of Theology

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Associate Degree in Theology [exit point only]

Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy

Bachelor of Theology

Admission is according to the standard CSU and UAC criteria for undergraduate courses

Credit CSU Credit Policy

Bachelor of Theology

Students who complete Clinical and Pastoral Education from an accredited institution will receive 16 points of credit as THL221 Clinical and Pastoral Education in the subdiscipline of Practical Theology.

Articulation

The Bachelor, the Associate Degree [exit point only] and the Diploma [exit point only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation requirement

Diploma of Theology [exit point only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Bachelor of Theology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Associate Degree in Theology [exit point only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Course structure

DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGY (64) [EXIT POINT ONLY]
Students who satisfactorily complete the following subjects (64 points) may exit with a Diploma of Theology:

• 4 core subjects
• 4 restricted electives

Core Subjects (32):

THL105 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL113 Being the Church

Restricted electives (32):
Four subjects at 100 and 200 level chosen from the following list:

COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication
THL100 Introduction to Biblical Languages
THL101 New Testament Greek 1
THL102 Biblical Hebrew 1
THL115 Liturgical Theology
THL120 Practical Theology
THL131 The Rise of Christianity to 600 CE
THL132 The European Reformations 1400-1700
THL202 Old Testament History and Narrative
THL203 Paul and His Letters
THL204 New Testament Greek 2
THL208 The Synoptic Gospels
THL209 Wisdom and Worship Traditions
THL211 Creation and Ecology
THL215 Jesus the Christ
THL216 Christian Spirituality
THL218 Christian Ministry
THL220 The Diaconate
THL225 Aboriginal Cultures and Spirituality
THL228 Pastoral Care
THL230 Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
THL231 Christianity in Australian History
THL235 Medieval Church History
THL238 Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
THL250 Ministry Across the Lifespan
THL241 Biblical Hebrew 2
THL242 New Religious Movements, Cults and Sects
THL245 God, Humanity and Difference

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN THEOLOGY (128) [EXIT POINT ONLY]
Students who satisfactorily complete the following subjects (128 points) may exit with an Associate Degree in Theology:

• 10 core subjects (80)
• 6 restricted electives (48)
• A maximum of 12 x 100 level subjects (96)
• A minimum of 14 Theological Subjects (108)

Core Subjects (80):

Biblical Studies (24)
THL105 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL208 The Synoptic Gospels

Systematic Theology (24)
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL113 Being the Church
THL215 Jesus the Christ

Church History (16)
THL131 The Rise of Christianity to 600 CE
THL132 The European Reformations 1400 - 1700

Practical Theology (16)
THL115 Liturgical Theology
THL120 Practical Theology

Restricted Electives (48 points):
Six subjects chosen from the following list.

COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication
THL100 Introduction to Biblical Languages
THL101 New Testament Greek 1
THL102 Biblical Hebrew 1
THL202 Old Testament History and Narrative
THL203 Paul and His Letters
THL204 New Testament Greek 2
THL209 Wisdom and Worship Traditions
THL211 Creation and Ecology
THL216 Christian Spirituality
THL218 Christian Ministry
THL220 The Diaconate
THL225 Aboriginal Cultures and Spirituality
THL228 Pastoral Care
THL230 Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
THL231 Christianity in Australian History
THL235 Medieval Church History
THL238 Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
THL250 Ministry Across the Lifespan
THL241 Biblical Hebrew 2
THL242 New Religious Movements, Cults and Sects
THL245 God, Humanity and Difference
THL301 Alternative New Testament Voices
THL302 New Testament Greek 3
THL303 Judaism and Early Christianity
THL304 The Pentateuch
THL306 Biblical Hebrew 3
THL307 The Johannine Literature
THL308 The Prophetic Literature
THL310 Ordination Studies
THL314 Sacramental Theology
THL315 Anglican Foundations
THL316 The Triune God
THL319 Uniting Church Studies
THL320 Homiletics
THL322 Theology, the Arts and Film
THL325 Pastoral Care in Context
THL326 Theological Ethics
THL328 Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy
THL329 World Religions
THL330 Global Christianity since 1700
THL334 Interfaith Dialogue
THL354 Youth, Culture and Mission
THL361 Theology International Study Experience
THL366 Christian Education

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (192)

• 11 Core Subjects
• A minimum of 20 Theological subjects
• A minimum of 4 x 200 level (including core) – at least 2 x 200 in Biblical Studies and 2 x 200 in Systematic Theology
• A minimum of 6 x 300 level subjects – at least 2 x 300 in Biblical Studies and 2 x 300 in Systematic Theology
• A maximum of 12 x 100 level subjects (including core)
• A maximum of 4 subjects (32) may be chosen from a discipline other than theology
• A maximum of 2 x 400 level 8 point subjects (16)

Core Subjects (88):

Biblical Studies (32)
one Biblical Language Subject chosen from:
THL100 Introduction to Biblical Languages
THL101 New Testament Greek 1
THL102 Biblical Hebrew 1
and
THL105 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL208 The Synoptic Gospels

Systematic Theology (24)
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL113 Being the Church
THL215 Jesus the Christ

Church History (16)
THL131 The Rise of Christianity to 600 CE
THL132 The European Reformations 1400 - 1700

Practical Theology (16)
THL115 Liturgical Theology
THL120 Practical Theology

Required Subjects (48):

Biblical Studies (24)
200 level (8)
one subject (8) chosen from
THL202 Old Testament History And Narrative
THL203 Paul and His Letters
THL204 New Testament Greek 2
THL209 Wisdom and Worship Traditions
THL241 Biblical Hebrew 2

300 level (16)
two subjects chosen from
THL301 Alternative New Testament Voices
THL302 New Testament Greek 3
THL303 Judaism and Early Christianity
THL304 The Pentateuch
THL306 Biblical Hebrew 3
THL307 The Johannine Literature
THL308 The Prophetic Literature

Systematic Theology (24)
200 level (8)
one subject (8) chosen from
THL211 Creation and Ecology
THL216 Christian Spirituality
THL245 God, Humanity and Difference

300 level (16)
two subjects chosen from
THL310 Ordination Studies
THL314 Sacramental Theology
THL316 The Triune God
THL326 Theological Ethics
THL334 Interfaith Dialogue

Restricted Electives (56)
Seven subjects (56) chosen from the following
(at least two (16) must be at 300 level):

Biblical Studies
THL202 Old Testament History and Narrative
THL203 Paul and His Letters
THL204 New Testament Greek 2
THL209 Wisdom and Worship Traditions
THL241 Biblical Hebrew 2
THL301 Alternative New Testament Voices
THL302 New Testament Greek 3
THL303 Judaism and Early Christianity
THL304 The Pentateuch
THL306 Biblical Hebrew 3
THL307 The Johannine Literature
THL308 The Prophetic Literature

Systematic Theology
THL211 Creation and Ecology
THL216 Christian Spirituality
THL245 God, Humanity and Difference
THL310 Ordination Studies
THL314 Sacramental Theology
THL316 The Triune God
THL326 Theological Ethics
THL344 Interfaith Dialogue

Church History
THL231 Christianity in Australian History
THL235 Medieval Church History
THL315 Anglican Foundations
THL319 Uniting Church Studies
THL330 Global Christianity from 1700

Practical Theology
THL218 Christian Ministry
THL220 The Diaconate
THL228 Pastoral Care
THL230 Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
THL238 Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
THL250 Ministry Across the Lifespan
THL320 Homiletics
THL322 Theology, the Arts and Film
THL325 Pastoral Care: Advanced Practice
THL354 Youth, Culture and Mission
THL366 Christian Education

General Theological Electives
COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication
THL225 Aboriginal Cultures and Spirituality
THL242 New Religious Movements, Cults and Sects
THL328 Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy
THL329 World Religions
THL341 Guided Research
THL361 International Study Experience

Enrolment pattern

There is a degree of flexibility in the course structure, suitable to the large number of part time and distance education enrolments. Students are encouraged to complete first the eight 100 level subjects that serve as a foundation to the four sub-disciplines. As well, students with poorly developed academic study skills should enrol in COM120 Reasoning, Values and Communication as one of their subjects during their first session. Students will structure their progress through the degree according to the requirements in the degree and to availability of subjects in a given session.

Students must ensure that they meet the Exit Point award structure in order to exit with their chosen qualification.

Contact

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au

The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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