Bachelor of Theology
Australian Catholic University
About
Framed by the Catholic intellectual tradition, this course introduces students to the richness and breadth of theological scholarship.
Students can pursue an in-depth program of study in biblical studies, systematic theology, ministry, liturgy, ancient languages and philosophy.
Students can also undertake units in other disciplines, such as in the liberal arts.
Through the community engagement component of this degree, students are offered the opportunity to explore Christian theology in a range of contemporary settings, including Indigenous and international.
Global experience is also encouraged as part of students’ learning, with study abroad opportunities available at the ACU Rome Centre, with one of our partner institutions in Europe or the United States, or in Israel with a study tour.
Students develop a wide range of adaptable skills, including an enhanced capacity to analyse, critically reflect, evaluate, and to bring ethical perspectives to life and work.
Students also develop their communication skills;
the capacity to evaluate and discriminate between multiple viewpoints, and to develop and articulate compelling arguments (both orally and in writing).
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | THBS100 Introduction to the Bible* (Theology Specified unit) | THEL103 Christianity established: from sect to society* (Inc: THCT103) Can be credited towards Biblical Studies major/minor. | PHIL100 Philosophy: The Big Questions* or THCT100 Biblical Hebrew A (Inc: THEL202) or THEL101 New Testament Greek A (Inc: THEL203) (Theology specified units) or Elective | Elective |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | THCT100 What Christians believe* (Theology Specified unit) | THCP105 Prayer and liturgy1* OR Elective | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society* (Inc: PHCC102, PHCC104) or PHCC102 Being Human (Inc: UNCC100, PHIL102, PHCC104) or PHCC104 Ethics and the Good Life (Inc: UNCC100, PHIL104, PHCC102) | THBS220 Critical approaches to the Bible: interpretation and exegesis (Pre:THBS100) (Theology Specified unit) |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | THBS209 New Testament letters (Pre:THBS100) or THBS210 The canonical gospels (Pre:THBS100) (Theology Specified units) | THCT212 Jesus the Christ (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT200) or THCT213 The Triune God (Pre:THBS100; Inc: THCT301) (Theology Specified units) | THCT301 Theological Thinking and Methods (Pre:THCT100) (Theology Specified units) | Elective |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | THBS205 Narratives of ancient Israel (Pre:THBS100) (Theology Specified units) or Elective | THCT202 Christian symbol, ritual and sacrament* (Pre:THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THEO228) (Theology Specified units) | THBS302 Johannine Literature (Pre: THBS100) or THCT307 Church: its nature and mission (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100; Inc:THCT205) (Theology Specified units) | Elective |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | THBS209 New Testament letters (Pre:THBS100) or THBS210 The canonical gospels (Pre:THBS100) (Theology Specified units) | THCT212 Christ, creation and salvation (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT200) or THCT213 The Triune God (Pre:THBS100, THCT100 ; Inc: THCT301) (Theology Specified units) | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100 or PHCC102 or PHCC104; Inc: UNCC301, UNCC302, PHCC302)* or PHCC320 The Just Society (Inc: UNCC300, PHIL320) | Elective |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | THBS205 Narratives of ancient Israel (Pre:THBS100) (Theology Specified unit) or Elective | THCP304 Christian community engagement (Pre:UNCC100; THCT100; THBS100 ) (Theology Specified unit) | THBS303 Biblical prophets (Pre:THBS100; Inc: THBS204) or THCT316 Introduction to moral theology (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100; Inc: THCT216, THCP218 ) | Elective |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
New South Wales
- Assumed knowledge: Nil
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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