Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) is an undergraduate program which enables students to study the theological disciplines for either personal interest, or as a preparation for postgraduate study and a possible academic career in theology. The course covers areas such as biblical studies, biblical languages, theology, and Christian history. The BTheol will prepare students for work in a range of not-for-profit, church, government, and private organisations. With strong church contacts and one-on-one support, students will be work-ready upon graduation. However, this degree does not prepare students for work as a pastor. Those interested in pastoral ministry should consider enrolment in the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Lake Macquarie

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A selection rank of at least 63 (calculated as the ATAR plus any adjustment factors that may be applicable)
A minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
New Zealand Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment
An appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment
An appropriate score in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)* (*Applicants must not be a current year 12 student and must be 18 years or older at the time of commencing their course)
The International Big Picture Learning Credential
An Australian Certificate IV or an equivalent New Zealand certificate (VET pathway)
Successfully completed at least 2 units of a Bachelor's degree at an Australian or New Zealand university
Completed a bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course
Successfully completed at least three units of Avondale's Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation
Overseas secondary or higher education qualification — refer to the Admission Policy (HE) for specific information regarding minimum academic entry standards (Appendix 1) and English language proficiency requirements (Appendix 2)
If a Senior Secondary Certificate has not been completed, an eligible applicant may sit an admission test (uniTEST and TOWA or the Skills for Tertiary Admission Test)
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications or work and life experience as assessed by the Course Convenor or delegate and/or the DVC Academic
Agree to abide by Avondale Seminary's Acceptance of the Code of Professional Ethics
Applicants planning to enrol in a CHMN or CHPL coded unit as an elective must also meet: Satisfactory recommendation to be completed by the applicant's church pastor (Pastoral Recommendation Form); A National Police Check (issued within the last six months); A current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) for the state/territory where students are living while studying; SDA applicants must have been baptised for two years and provide evidence of their commitment to, and active involvement in their local church; Applicants from other denominations must provide evidence of their commitment to, and active involvement in their local church
English language requirement: overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no sub-band less than 6.0, or one of the other ways outlined in Appendix 2 of the Admission Policy (HE) (for applicants whose primary language is not English)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Theology may assist with entry into the Master of Arts or Bachelor of Ministry & Theology. It provides a theological foundation and an opportunity for spiritual development. The BTheol will prepare students for work in a range of not-for-profit, church, government, and private organisations. This course does not provide direct entrance into employed ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

BBNT26110

NT Greek 1A

Core unit in Biblical languages

BBOT16110

Hebrew 1A

Core unit in Biblical languages

WHPE10101

Foundations of Wellbeing

Core unit in Health & Wellbeing

BBNT16110

Mark & Luke