Bachelor of Theology

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology.

The Bachelor of Theology introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message. It provides training which emphasises application and articlualtion of this story and message in the contemporary world.

This course concentrates on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:

• Biblical Studies [Old Testament (OT), New Testament (NT)]
• Languages LA [Biblical Hebrew and/or New Testament Greek]
• Christian Thought & History [Theology (TH) , Church History (CH) , Philosophy & Ethics (PE)]

A course in theology provides a grounding for the ministry by establishing a foundation in theological knowledge and reflection.

Through elective units students can:

• Follow study tracks in Bible and Languages (OT, NT, LA) and in Christian Thought & History(TH, CH, PE)
• Develop practical ministry skills (EM, PC, DM)

24 x 12cps units,
at Level 5 and above,
no more than 144cps at Level 5,
including at least 72 cps at Level 7 or above.

48cps in New and Old Testament Introduction

• OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
• OT002-512 Old Testament Prophets and Writings
• NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
• NT002-512 The Early New Testament Church

60cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE)

24cps CH
24cps TH
12cps TH or PE

• CH001-512 Christianity in History to 1550
• CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
• TH101-612 The Knowledge and Doctrine of God
• TH102-612 Creation and the fall, the Person and Work of Christ
• TH003-612 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology
• TH004-612 Church, Sacraments and Ministry
• PE004-512 Christian Ethics

36cps Old / New testament set books

at least 12cps OT set books; and
at least 12cps NT set books

• OT008-612 The Pentateuch
• OT009-612 The Pentateuch (Hebrew)
• OT016-612 Wisdom Literature
• OT017-612 Wisdom Literature (Hebrew)
• OT010-612 Former Prophets
• OT011-612 Former Prophets (Hebrew)
• NT008-612 The Synoptic Gospels
• NT009-612 The Synoptic Gospels (Greek)
• NT016-612 The Fourth Gospel
• NT017-612 The Fourth Gospel (Greek)
• NT024-612 Other Writings
• NT025-612 Other Writings (Greek)
• NT026-612 Romans
• NT027-612 Romans (Greek)

Please note that some units are offered in alternate years – check timetables or consult with Registrar

72cps from LA/BB/NT/OT/CH/TH/PE

at least 24cps LA; and
at least 24cps at Level 7 or above

• LA003-612 Biblical Hebrew A
• LA004-612 Biblical Hebrew B
• LA005-612 New Testament Greek A
• LA006-612 New Testament Greek B
• OT016-612 Wisdom Literature
• OT008-612 The Pentateuch
• OT010-612 Former Prophets
• NT026-612 Romans
• NT016-612 The Fourth Gospel
• NT008-612 The Synoptic Gospels
• NT023-612 Other Writings
• PE001-512 Christian Ethics
• PE014-512 Biblical Theology of Work
• PE007-612 Christian Apologetics
• TH101-612 The Knowledge and Doctrine of God
• TH102-612 Creation and the fall, the Person and Work of Christ
• TH003-612 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology
• TH004-612 Church, Sacraments and Ministry

At least 72cps elective units from any unit field

• Any unit from the above list not already completed
• PC064-512 Christian Spirituality
• PC001-512 Ministry Formation
• PC108-512 Missional Discipleship
• EM024-512 Principles of Evangelism
• DM010-512 Youth Ministry
• PC047-612 Preaching 1
• PC003-612 Pastoral Skills and Methods
• PC049-612 Chaplaincy Skills 1
• PC026-712 Church Planting
• EM044-712 Missional Hermeneutics
• PC071-712 Missional Leadership in the 21st Century

Please note that some units are offered in alternate years – check timetables or consult with Registrar

• ATAR: Completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 65 or above; or
• Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; or
• Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview
• Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.5 in each subtest OR 10 years English in country experience.