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Bachelor of Theology (AQF Level 7) 

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.

Study

Full-time or Part-time

Number of Units

24 units

Duration

3 years full-time or up to 9 years part-time

Mode

On campus

Starting Date

January or July

Open to

Domestic & Overseas (CRICOS code 054676J)

Who is it for?

The Bachelor of Theology is aimed at men and women seeking to serve in vocational ministry and leadership roles, such as:

  • Pastors
  • Missionaries
  • Women’s workers
  • Children’s or youth ministers
  • Biblical studies teachers
  • University Christian workers
  • Leaders in other forms of Word-based ministry

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.

Course Structure

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.

More Information

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.