Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy
Australian Catholic University
About
This unique double degree provides students with the broad knowledge, skills and flexibility offered by a liberal arts program, but enhanced by a specialised focus on theology and philosophy.
Studying theology and philosophy will equip students with an understanding of the foundations of the modern world and Western civilisation, enhancing their ability to critically engage with and respond to the key challenges faced by today's societies, governments and organisations.
Global experience is strongly encouraged, 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 the skills necessary to become attentive and careful interpreters of historical and contemporary texts and contexts, and to critically examine complex and confronting issues.
Students also enhance their 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 | THEL103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society (Inc: THCT103) | PHIL100 Philosophy: the big questions (PM) or THEL100 Biblical Hebrew A (Inc: THEL202) or THEL101 New Testament Greek A (Inc: THEL203) or Elective 1 | Philosophy Major 1 (100 level unit) |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | THCT100 What Christians Believe** | THCP105 Prayer and Liturgy2** | Philosophy Major 2 (100 level unit) | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society (Inc: PHC102, PHCC104) or PHCC102 Being Human (Inc: UNCC100, PHIL102, PHCC104) or PHCC104 Ethics and the Good Life (Inc: UNCC100, PHIL104, PHCC102) |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | THCT220 Theological thinking methods (Pre:THCT100) | THCT212 Jesus the Christ (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100; Inc: THCT200) or THCT213 The Triune God (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100; Inc: THCT301) | Elective | Philosophy Major 3 |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | THBS220 Critical approaches to the Bible: interpretation and exegesis (Pre:THBS100) | THCT202 Christian symbol, ritual and sacrament** (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THEO228) | Philosophy Major 4 | Elective |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | THBS209 New Testament letters (Pre: THBS100) or THBS210 The canonical gospels (Pre: THBS100) | THCT212 Jesus the Christ (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT200) or THCT213 The Triune God (Pre: THBS100, THCT100 ; Inc: THCT301) | Elective | Philosophy Major 5 |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | THBS205 Narratives of ancient Israel (Pre: THBS100) or Elective | THBS303 Biblical Prophets (Pre:THBS100 Inc:THBS204) or THCT316 Introduction to moral theology (Pre:THBS100 and THCT100; Inc: THCT216, THCP218) | Elective | Philosophy Major 6 |
| Year 4 - Semester 1 | THBS209 New Testament letters (Pre:THBS100) or THBS210 THBS210 The canonical gospels (Pre:THBS100) | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100 or PHCC102 or PHCC104; Inc: UNCC301, UNCC302, PHCC320)* or PHCC320 The Just Society (Inc: UNCC300, PHIL320) | Elective | Philosophy Major 7 (300 level unit) |
| Year 4 - Semester 2 | THBS205 Narratives of ancient Israel or Elective | THBS302 Johannine Literature (Pre:THBS100) or THCT307 Church: its nature and mission (Pre:THCT100; THBS100) | THCP304 Christian community engagement (Pre:UNCC100; THCT100; THBS100 ; Inc: THCT205) | Philosophy Major 8 (300 level unit) |
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, or equivalent:
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)
New South Wales
- Assumed knowledge: Nil
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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