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156 weeks
On Campus, Online
Full time, Part time
Session 3, 2026 — starts 16 November 2026 Session 1, 2027 — starts 1 March 2027 Session 2, 2027 — starts 12 July 2027 Session 3, 2027 — starts 15 November 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Level 3, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
$17,376 per year (full-time, 2026 indicative)
Duration
Minimum 3 years full-time; maximum 6 years part-time
Intakes
Session 3, 2026 — starts 16 November 2026 Session 1, 2027 — starts 1 March 2027 Session 2, 2027 — starts 12 July 2027 Session 3, 2027 — starts 15 November 2027
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Eligibility
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:
Minimum ATAR required; 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).
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
The skills and attributes you gain in the Bachelor of Theology are valued in a broad range of careers, such as:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Christian Worship
Being the Church
Jesus the Christ
Practical Theology
The Triune God
Introduction to Christian Theology
Introduction to Old Testament Studies
Introduction to New Testament Studies
Early Church History
The European Reformations
New Testament Greek 2
Paul and His Letters
Wisdom and Worship Traditions
Old Testament History and Narrative
Biblical Hebrew 2
The Synoptic Gospels
Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy
Theology International Study Experience
Anglican Foundations
Doing Theology on Indigenous Australian Countries
Homiletics
Uniting Church Studies
Sacramental Theology
World Religions and Christian Theology
Theological Ethics
Christianity in Australian History
Children and Family in Theological Perspective
Medieval Church History
Hebrews and the General Epistles
New Testament Greek 3
Judaism and Early Christianity
The Johannine Literature
Theology International Study Experience
The Prophetic Literature
Biblical Hebrew 3
The Pentateuch
Pastoral Care
Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
The Diaconate
Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
Christian Ministry
God and Humanity
Ecological Theology
Judaism and Early Christianity
Anglican Foundations
Theology International Study Experience
Global Christianity since 1700
Uniting Church Studies
Biblical Hebrew 1
Introduction to Biblical Languages
New Testament Greek 1
Indigenous Australian Cultures and Spiritualities
Doing Theology on Indigenous Australian Countries
Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy
Unrestricted elective
Restricted elective
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$74,784, which includes tuition fees of AU$73,680 and non-tuition fees of AU$1,104.
The Bachelor of Theology is delivered through arrangements with two non-registered providers: St Marks Theological Centre in the ACT and United Theological College in NSW.
The Bachelor of Theology has a duration of 156 weeks as listed on the CRICOS registry.
To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being in 'Registered' status, being a Skills Level 1 qualification, having a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and having a narrow Field of Education that aligns with the Skills Level 1 priority list. The Bachelor of Theology is in the Religious Studies field (0917 - Philosophy and Religious Studies), so eligibility would need to be confirmed against the current priority list. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for more information.
The Bachelor of Theology falls under the broad field of Society and Culture (09), with a narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies (0917), and a detailed field of Religious Studies (091703).
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