Bachelor of Theology

Taught from a faith-oriented perspective, the Bachelor of Theology from Charles Sturt University will equip you for Christian ministry or leadership – and broaden your horizons.

The course is theologically and biblically rich, vocationally oriented, and is integrated with practical experience.The course can be studied online and on campus in five study locations:

Canberra, Parramatta, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hong Kong.

It also offers international study trips to deepen your appreciation of historical and cultural dimensions of the Christian tradition.

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course.

• SSS077 Essay Writing 1 – Style
• SSS078 Essay Writing 2 – Structure
• SSS082 Critical Thinking Skills in Context
• SSS086 Transition to Uni Study

Bachelor of Theology

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:

• an ATAR of 60 or higher; or
• successful study at university level (minimum two subjects); or
• TAFE Cert III or higher VET qualification or equivalent industry qualifications; or
• successful completion of TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or a bridging program; or
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR; or
• relevant industry experience of at least two years - this may include, but is not limited to, Church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare professions ("the caring professions"), and school teaching at any level; or
• partial completion of TAFE Diploma level study (minimum 50 per cent).

AND English language requirements:

• IELTS 6.5 with no minimum score below 6.0, or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent; or
• HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary English) Minimum of 4 in English Language; or
• HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) D Pass in Use of English.
• (Read more at http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language)

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:

• Aggregate score of 13 in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). The HKDSE aggregate is based on the four core subjects, Chinese Language, Mathematics and Liberal Arts, and the best grade in one Category A elective subject, Category B and C subjects are not counted; or
• Attain a score of 2 in the HKALE a,b,d:or
• Pass two subjects in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE); or
• Prior study at University with successful completion of at least two subjects; or
• Demonstrated industry experience (e.g. work in church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare disciplines and school teaching) of at least two years, plus a letter of motivation and two letters of reference.

And English language proficiency

• IELTS 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each component); or
• Level 4 in HKDSE English Language; or
• Grade D in HKALE Use of English
• where the attain a score of 2 in the HKALE a, b, d; or may need to change as attain a pass for any two subjects in HKALE;