1998 Undergraduate Handbook
Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology course is offered in conjunction with St Mark's National Theological Centre at Canberra.
These studies equip students to undertake lay religious ministry functions or to pursue ordination. Other career opportunities include chaplaincy in a variety of institutional settings, such as military, prisons, police, ambulance, trade and industry, or work in the social welfare arms of charities and the church, e.g. overseas development aid, communication functions, marriage and family counselling.
Candidates for ordination should consult with church authorities regarding any required patterns of study.
Length and mode
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Study mode
On campus
Distance education
Normal course duration
Full-time 3 years (6 sessions)
Part-time 6 years (12 sessions)
Course structure
The course requires the satisfactory completion of 192 subject credit points, normally comprising 24 subjects. The equivalent of 16 subjects are to be in theological fields. The degree can be structured in one of two ways:
- two majors, one of which must be in Biblical Studies; one minor; and three miscellaneous subjects.
or
- one major;
- two minors, one of which must be in Biblical Studies; and six miscellaneous subjects.
Majors and minors are available in the disciplines listed.
Majors
A major is a group of eight subjects in the same discipline which requires the acquisition of both breadth and depth of knowledge in the discipline. Unless specified otherwise, two subjects must be studied at Level 1, at least two subjects at Level 2, and at least two subjects at Level 3.
- Biblical Studies
- Pastoral and Worship Studies
- Theological Studies
- Church History
Minors
A minor is a group of five subjects in the same discipline. Two subjects must be studied at Level 1, at least one subject at Level 2, and at least one subject at Level 3 (Unless specified).
- Biblical Studies
- Old Testament Studies
- New Testament Studies
- Philosophy
- Pastoral and Worship Studies
- Theological Studies
- Church History
- European Church History
- Psychology
- Social Welfare
- Sociology
Miscellaneous subjects may be taken from the major and minor areas and subject to some restrictions, from many other areas of study the University offers.
Major strands
Biblical Studies
Level 1
- THL101 New Testament Greek
- THL103 Introduction to Biblical Studies
- THL104 Old Testament History & Theology
may choose
- THL102 Old Testament Hebrew
Level 2
- THL203 Paul (in English)
- THL205 Luke-Acts (in English)
- THL208 The Gospels of Matthew & Mark
- THL309 The Wisdom Literature
may choose from
- THL207 New Testament Exegesis in Greek
- THL201 Worship in Israel
Level 3
at least one from
- THL301 General Epistles (in English)
- THL302 The General Epistles (in Greek)
- THL303 Judaism & Early Christianity
- THL304 The Pentateuch
- THL306 The Eighth Century Prophets (in Hebrew)
- THL307 The Johannine Literature
- THL308 The Prophetic Literature
- THL309 New Testament Theology
Theological Studies
Level 1
- THL111 Introduction to Theological Studies
- THL112 Aspects of Christology
Level 2
- THL211 Creation New Creation
may choose one from
- THL212 The People of God
- THL213 Christian Hope
- THL214 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- THL222 Pastoral Theology Classical & Modern
- THL223 Christianity & Australian Society
- THL224 Biblical & Social Ethics
Level 3
at least one from
- THL309 New Testament Theology
- THL312 Ecological Theology
- THL313 Feminist Issues in Theology
- THL314 Sacramental Theology
- THL316 The Christian Doctrine of God
- THL317 Makers of Modern Theology
- THL334 Interfaith Dialogue - Christianity & Islam
Church History
Level 1
- THL131 The Christian Church to 500 CE
- THL132 The Western Christian Church 1500-1700 CE
Level 2
- THL231 Australian Religious History from 1788 CE
may choose one from
- THL232 European Religious History from 1789 CE
- THL233 American Religious History
- THL234 Modern British Church History
- THL235 The Christian Church from 500-1500 CE
Level 3
at least one from
- THL314 Sacramental Theology
- THL331 Christianity in Asia & the Pacific
- THL332 The History of Christian Missions
- THL333 Eastern & Orthodox Church Traditions from 1800 CE
Pastoral and Worship Studies
Level 1
- THL121 Introduction to Christian Ministry
- THL122 Pastoral Care & Counselling
Level 2
at least one from
- THL201 Worship in Israel
- THL221 Clinical & Pastoral Education
- THL222 Pastoral Theology: Classical & Modern
- THL223 Christianity & Australian Society
- THL224 Biblical & Social Ethics
Level 3
- THL323 Worship 1 (the Liturgical Tradition)
or
- THL324 Worship 2 (The Extemporaneous Tradition)
may choose one from
- THL314 Sacramental Theology
- THL315 Anglican Foundations
- THL322 Worship & the Arts
- THL325 Relationships, Grief & Trauma Counselling
- THL326 Rural Ministry
- THL327 Urban Ministry
- THL334 Interfaith Dialogue - Christianity & Islam
- THL421 Principles of Church Leadership
- THL423 Mission & Evangelism
- THL434 Spiritual Direction
Minor strands
Biblical Studies
Level 1
- THL103 Introduction to Biblical Studies
- THL104 Old Testament History & Theology
Level 2
- THL203 Paul (in English)
- THL205 Luke-Acts (in English)
- THL208 The Gospels of Matthew & Mark
- THL209 The Wisdom Literature
Level 3
one from
- THL301 The General Epistles (in English)
- THL302 The General Epistles (in Greek)
- THL303 Judaism & Early Christianity
- THL304 The Pentateuch
- THL306 The Eighth Century Prophets (in Hebrew)
- THL307 The Johannine Literature
- THL308 The Prophetic Literature
- THL309 New Testament Theology
Old Testament Studies
Level 1
- THL102 Old Testament Hebrew
Level 2/Level 3
four from
- THL201 Worship in Israel
- THL209 The Wisdom Literature
- THL303 Judaism & Early Christianity
- THL304 The Pentateuch
- THL306 The Eighth Century Prophets (in Hebrew)
- THL308 The Prophetic Literature
New Testament Studies
Level 1
- THL101 New Testament Greek
Level 2/Level 3
four from
- THL207 New Testament Exegesis in Greek
- THL208 The Gospels of Matthew & Mark
- THL301 The General Epistles (in English)
- THL302 The General Epistles (in Greek)
- THL303 Judaism & Early Christianity
- THL307 The Johannine Literature
- THL309 New Testament Theology
Theological Studies
Level 1
- THL111 Introduction to Theological Studies
- THL112 Aspects of Christology
Level 2
- THL211 Creation New Creation
may choose from
- THL212 The People of God
- THL213 Christian Hope
- THL214 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- THL222 Pastoral Theology: Classical & Modern
- THL223 Christianity & Australian Society
- THL224 Biblical & Social Ethics
Level 3
at least one from
- THL309 New Testament Theology
- THL312 Ecological Theology
- THL313 Feminist Issues in Theology
- THL314 Sacramental Theology
- THL316 The Christian Doctrine of God
- THL317 Makers of Modern Theology
- THL334 Interfaith Dialogue - Christianity & Islam
Pastoral and Worship Studies
Level 1
- THL121 Introduction to Christian Ministry
- THL122 Pastoral Care & Counselling
Level 2
at least one from
- THL201 Worship in Israel
- THL221 Clinical & Pastoral Education
- THL222 Pastoral Theology: Classical & Modern
- THL223 Christianity & Australian Society
- THL224 Biblical & Social Ethics
Level 3
- THL323 Worship 1 (the Liturgical Tradition)
or
- THL324 Worship 2 (The Extemporaneous Tradition)
may choose from
- THL314 Sacramental Theology
- THL315 Anglican Foundations
- THL322 Worship & the Arts
- THL325 Relationships, Grief & Trauma Counselling
- THL326 Rural Ministry
- THL327 Urban Ministry
- THL334 Interfaith Dialogue - Christianity & Islam
- THL421 Principles of Church Leadership
- THL423 Mission & Evangelism
- THL434 Spiritual Direction
Church History
Level 1
- THL131 The Christian Church to 500 CE
- THL132 The Western Christian Church 1500-1700 CE
Level 2
- THL231 Australian Religious History from 1788 CE
may choose from
- THL232 European Religious History from 1789 CE
- THL233 American Religious History
- THL234 Modern British Church History
- THL235 The Christian Church from 500-1500 CE
Level 3
at least one from
- THL314 Sacramental Theology
- THL331 Christianity in Asia & the Pacific
- THL332 The History of Christian Missions
- THL333 Eastern & Orthodox Church Traditions from 1800 CE
European Church History
Level 1
- THL131 The Christian Church to 500 CE
- THL132 The Western Christian Church 1500-1700 CE
Level 2/Level 3
three from
- THL232 European Religious History from 1789 CE
- THL234 Modern British Church History
- THL235 The Christian Church from 500-1500 CE
- THL332 The History of Christian Missions
- THL333 Eastern & Orthodox Church Traditions from 1800 CE
Additional Minors
Psychology
Level 1
- PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1M
- PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2M
Level 2
At least one from:
- PSY201 Research Methods in Psychology
- PSY202 Developmental Psychology
- PSY203 Social Psychology
- PSY204 Psychological Testing
- PSY208 Behavioural Neuroscience 1
Level 3
At least one from
- PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
- PSY304 Psychopathology
- PSY305 Psychology of Personality
- PSY306 Modification of Human Behaviour
- PSY307 Cognition
- PSY308 Behavioural Neuroscience 1 (not offered 1998)
Philosophy
Level 1
- PHL101 Applied Ethics
- PHY102 Problems of Philosophy
Level 2
At least one from
- PHL201 Critical Reasoning
- PHL202 Ethical Theory
- PHL204 Ethics in the Public Sector
- POL205 Political Ideas
- LIT216 Introduction to Literary Theory
- PHL205 Philosophy of Feminism
- PHL209 Theories of Justice
Level 3
At least one from
- REL301 Faith & Reason
- INF300 Theories of Knowledge
- SOC303 Sociological Theory
Sociology
Level 1
- SOC101 Introductory Sociology
- SOC102 Social Inequality
Level 2
At least one from
- JST223 Deviance & Social Control
- SOC201 Gender & Social Change
- SOC202 Sociology of Religion
- SOC203 Sociology of Youth
- SOC204 Family & Gender
- SOC205 Social Research
- SOC207 Policing & Society
- SOC208 Health & Medicine
- SOC212 Class: Images & Reality
- SOC216 Understanding Rural Society
Level 3
At least one from
- SOC302 Environment & Society
- SOC303 Sociological Theory
- SOC314 Organisations, Culture & Society
- SOC305 Australian Culture, Myths & Nationalism
- SOC308 Community Analysis
Social Welfare
Level 1
- WEL106 Introduction to Social Welfare
- WEL108 Casework
Level 2
- WEL202 Community Work
- WEL216 Group Work
Level 3
At least one from
- WEL302 Ageing & Social Policy
- WEL321 Child Welfare
Inquiries
Academic Administrator
Merilyn Clark
School of Theology
Telephone: Canberra (02) 6273 1572
Facsimile: Canberra (02) 6273 4067