Bachelor of Theology
Associate Degree in Theology [Exit Point Only]
Diploma of Theology [Exit Point Only]
Associate Degree in Theology AssocDegTh
Bachelor of Theology BTh
Diploma of Theology DipTh
On Campus - Canberra
On Campus - Ming Hua
On Campus - United Theological College
Online - Canberra
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or New Zealand citizens:
Applicants should have one of the following for admission to the CSU Bachelor of Theology:
AND
English language requirements:
English Language Proficiency
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. This will apply to both domestic and international applicants. Offer may be conditional on ELP but applicants will be required to provide evidence of meeting these requirements before the start of studies.
International Applicants:
Ming Hua Theological College Hong Kong applicants must fulfil one of the following requirements:
And
English language proficiency
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.
No special arrangements apply.
No special arrangements apply.
The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and 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.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY Onshore students (studying directly with CSU)
All subjects have a value of 8 points. To graduate with the Bachelor of Theology, students must complete 192 points / 24 subjects made up as follows:
" 11 core subjects (88 points);
" A minimum of 20 Theological subjects (with prefix THL; COM120 can also be counted here);
" A minimum of 4 x Level 2 subjects at least 2 x Level 2 in Biblical Studies and 2 x Level 2 in Systematic Theology;
" A minimum of 6 x Level 3 subjects at least 2 x Level 3 subjects in Biblical Studies and 2 x Level 3 subjects in Systematic Theology;
" A maximum of 12 x Level 1 subjects (including 8 core Level 1 subjects);
" A maximum of 4 subjects (32 points) may be chosen from a discipline other than theology;
" A maximum of 2 x Level 4 subjects (16 points).
Students select subjects as described below:
Biblical Studies restricted elective (32 points)
One Biblical Language restricted elective chosen from:
THL100 Introduction to Biblical Languages
THL101 New Testament Greek 1
THL102 Biblical Hebrew 1
PLUS
Biblical Studies core subjects (24 points):
THL105 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL208The Synoptic Gospels
Systematic Theology core subjects (24 points)
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL113 Being the Church
THL215 Jesus the Christ
Church History core subjects (16 points)
THL131 The Rise of Christianity to 600 CE
THL132 The European Reformations 1400 - 1700
Practical Theology core subjects (16 points)
THL115 Liturgical Theology
THL120 Practical Theology
Restricted Electives (48 points)
Students must choose 6 subjects / 48 points as prescribed in the list below:
Biblical Studies (24 points)
Level 2 (8 points) choose one subject:
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
Level 3 (16 points) choose two subjects:
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 points)
Level 2 (8 points) choose one subject:
THL211 Creation and Ecology
THL216 Christian Spirituality
THL245 God, Humanity and Difference
Level 3 (16 points) choose two subjects:
THL310 Ordination Studies
THL314 Sacramental Theology
THL316 The Triune God
THL326 Theological Ethics
THL334 Interfaith Dialogue
Other Restricted Electives (56 points)
Students must also choose a further 7 subjects (56 points), selecting from the restricted elective list above and/or from the following list (with at least two subjects at Level 3):
Church History
THL231 Christianity in Australian History
THL235 Medieval Church History
THL315 Anglican Foundations
THL319 Uniting Church Studies
THL330 Global Christianity since 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 and Writing
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
NOTE: Credit may be received towards the Restricted Electives for up to two subjects (16 points) for students who have successfully completed a Basic Unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education through an approved provider.
DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGY [Exit point only for onshore students]
Students who satisfactorily complete the following 8 subjects (64 points) may exit with a Diploma of Theology:
" 4 core subjects (THL105, THL106, THL111 and THL113);
" 4 restricted electives at Level 1 and 2 (see list below for Associate Degree in Theology).
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN THEOLOGY [Exit point only for onshore students]
Students who satisfactorily complete the following 16 subjects (128 points) may exit with an Associate Degree in Theology:
" 10 core subjects (80 points) listed below;
" 6 restricted electives (48 points);
" A maximum of 12 x Level 1 subjects may be counted;
" A minimum of 14 Theological subjects (with prefix THL) may be counted.
Core Subjects (80 points):
Biblical Studies (24 points)
THL105 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL208 The Synoptic Gospels
Systematic Theology (24 points)
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL113 Being the Church
THL215 Jesus the Christ
Church History (16 points)
THL131 The Rise of Christianity to 600 CE
THL132 The European Reformations 1400 - 1700
Practical Theology (16 points)
THL115 Liturgical Theology
THL120 Practical Theology
Restricted Electives (48 points):
Six subjects chosen from the following list:
COM120 Reasoning and Writing
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
HONG KONG CAMPUS - MING HUA THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
The following course structure applies to students studying on campus at Ming Hua Theological College in Hong Kong. NOTE: There are no early Exit Points in the Hong Kong Ming Hua offering of the Bachelor of Theology.
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (Hong Kong students)
To graduate with the Bachelor of Theology, students must complete 24 subjects (192 points) made up as follows:
" 11 core subjects;
" A minimum of 20 Theological subjects (with prefix THL);
" A minimum of 4 x Level 2 subjects at least 2 x Level 2 in Biblical Studies and 2 x Level 2 in Systematic Theology;
" A minimum of 6 x Level 3 subjects at least 2 x Level 3 in Biblical Studies and 2 x Level 3 in Systematic Theology;
" A maximum of 12 x Level 1 subjects (including core);
" A maximum of 4 subjects (32) may be chosen from a discipline other than theology.
Students must complete the following 11 core subjects (88 points):
Biblical Studies (32 points)
THL100 Introduction to Biblical Languages
THL105 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL208 The Synoptic Gospels
Systematic Theology (24 points)
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL113 Being the Church
THL215 Jesus the Christ
Church History (16 points)
THL131 The Rise of Christianity to 600 CE
THL132 The European Reformations 1400 - 1700
Practical Theology (16 points)
THL115 Liturgical Theology
THL120 Practical Theology
Students must complete 6 subjects (48 points) as indicated in the list below, including 2 x restricted electives and 4 x core subjects:
Biblical Studies (24 points)
Level 2 (8 points) choose one subject:
THL203 Paul and His Letters
THL209 Wisdom and Worship Traditions
Level 3 (16 points) core subjects:
THL307 The Johannine Literature
THL308 The Prophetic Literature
Systematic Theology (24 points)
Level 2 (8 points) choose one subject:
THL211 Creation and Ecology
THL216 Christian Spirituality
THL245 God, Humanity and Difference
Level 3 (16 points) core subjects:
THL316 The Triune God
THL326 Theological Ethics
Other Restricted Electives (56 points)
Students must choose a further 7 subjects (56 points) from the restricted elective list above and / or the following list (with at least two subjects at Level 3):
Church History
THL315 Anglican Foundations
THL330 Global Christianity since 1700
Practical Theology
THL218 Christian Ministry
THL228 Pastoral Care
THL366 Christian Education
General Theological Electives
THL341 Guided Research
THL361 International Study Experience
NOTE: Credit may be received towards the Restricted Electives (56 points) for up to two subjects (16 points) for students who have successfully completed a Basic Unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education through an approved provider.
ONSHORE STUDENTS:
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 first complete the eight Level 1 subjects that serve as a foundation to the four sub-disciplines. As well, students requiring improvement in academic study skills should enrol in COM120 Reasoning and Writing 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 appropriate Exit Point course structure in order to graduate with their chosen qualification.
HONG KONG STUDENTS:
There is a degree of flexibility in the course structure. Students are encouraged to complete first the eight 100 level subjects that serve as a foundation to the four sub-disciplines. Students will structure their progress through the degree according to the requirements in the degree and to availability of subjects in a given session.
[NOTE: There are no early Exit Point awards within the Hong Kong offering of the Bachelor of Theology. Please refer to the course structure for Hong Kong students.]
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
THL100 Introduction To Biblical Languages
THL101 New Testament Greek 1
THL105 Introduction To Old Testament Studies
THL106 Introduction To New Testament Studies
THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL113 Being the Church
THL115 Liturgical Theology
THL120 Practical Theology
THL131 Rise of Christianity to 600 C E
THL132 The European Reformations, 1400-1700
THL208 The Synoptic Gospels
THL209 Wisdom And Worship Traditions
THL215 Jesus the Christ
THL218 Christian Ministry
THL220 The Diaconate
THL228 Pastoral Care
THL238 Mission, Evangelism And Apologetics
THL241 Biblical Hebrew 2
THL242 New Religious Movements, Cults and Sects
THL306 Biblical Hebrew 3
THL322 Theology, The Arts And Film
THL325 Pastoral Care: Advanced Practice
THL334 Interfaith Dialogue
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: April 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.