The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) equips you to know and understand the Bible on a deep level, and communicate the gospel faithfully. It provides an important grounding for vocational ministry by establishing strong foundations and frameworks for theological knowledge and gospel ministry.
The Bachelor of Theology is aimed at men and women seeking to serve in vocational ministry and leadership roles, such as:
This course will equip to serve effectively through being confident in handling the Bible, having clarity about the gospel, and developing important frameworks for Christian service and ministry.
Students will need to successfully complete the following AQF level 5, 6 and 7 units. One full unit is equivalent to 12 credit points.^
| FIRST YEAR | |
| Old Testament OT001 Old Testament Foundations OT002 Old Testament Prophets and WritingsNew Testament NT001 Jesus and the Gospels NT002 The Early New Testament ChurchChristianity in History CH001 Christianity in History to 1550 CH002 Christianity in History from 1550 |
Language LA005 New Testament Greek A LA006 New Testament Greek BTheology BB009 Biblical Theology: An Introduction (half unit) TH022 Foundations for Systematic Theology (half unit) |
| SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek language only pathway) | |
| Old Testament (Set Books) OT008 Pentateuch (English text) OT020 Psalter (English text) OR OT022 Isaiah (English text)New Testament (Set Books) NT027 Romans (Greek text) NT017 Fourth Gospel (Greek text) NT011 Paul and Corinthian Christianity (Greek text) OR NT025 Other Writings 1 Peter & Hebrews (Greek text)Christianity in History CH010 Reformation in Europe and Britain * |
Theology and Ethics PE002 Theological Ethics TH001 The Knowledge of God TH002 The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ TH103 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology TH104 Church and its MinistryMinistry and Mission EM008 Cross-Cultural Communication EM021 Living Faiths * PC002 Pastoral Care PC047 Preaching 1 |
| SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek and Hebrew language pathways) | |
| Old Testament (Set Books*) OT009 Pentateuch (Hebrew text) OT021 Psalter (Hebrew text) OR OT023 Isaiah (Hebrew text)New Testament (Set Books*) NT027 Romans (Greek text) NT017 Fourth Gospel (Greek text) NT011 Paul and Corinthian History (Greek text) OR NT025 Other Writings 1 Peter (Greek text)Theology and Ethics PE002 Theological Ethics TH001 The Knowledge of God TH002 The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ TH103 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology TH104 Church and its Ministry |
Christianity in History CH010 Reformation in Europe and Britain *Ministry and Mission EM008 Cross-Cultural Communication * EM021 Living Faiths * PC002 Pastoral Care PC047 Preaching 1Language LA003 Biblical Hebrew A LA004 Biblical Hebrew B |
* Elective units
^A total of 288 credit points are required to complete this course.
This is an accredited course of the Australian University of Theology. For more detailed information, including admission requirements and course rules, see the AUT course overview and AUT Coursework Course Enrolment Policy.