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3 Years
Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, Face to Face
Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus / Blended · 8 hours per week (work component)
March (S1) | August (S2) | November (Summer)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Norwest Boulevard and Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills, NSW (Alphacrucis College - Higher Ed)
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Faith and Purpose
Discover the foundations of faith and how it relates to one's worldview and purpose. Students will explore the Christian story from Scripture and express ideas of their own faith, examine how faith shapes views on the meaning and purpose of life, the value of humanity and ideas of human flourishing.
Old Testament Foundations
Familiarise students with Israel's Scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians. Includes a discussion of every book in Israel's Scriptures and looks at how the character of God is communicated throughout.
New Testament Foundations
Introduces the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study. The primary focus will be on the message of each book within its historical-cultural setting.
Biblical Interpretation
Explores the evolution of interpretative methods, the crucial role of the reader, and the importance of historical and cultural contexts. Students learn to navigate various biblical genres and apply guiding principles to make relevant theological conclusions.
Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry
Equips future pastors or church leaders to inspire vision and make an impact in Australian churches with a world mission focus.
Leadership Principles
Explores diverse leadership theories, cultivating self-awareness and critical evaluation. Students learn to navigate ethical dilemmas, develop team dynamics, and influence organizational culture.
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Students explore a broad variety of topics that form the very basis of pastoral ministry, including contemporary pastoral models, defining ministry, calling and ordination, conflict resolution, and being effective in caring for others.
Christian Spirituality
Explores the broader historical roots of spiritual approaches. Students are encouraged to express faith in new ways and deepen the spirituality of your local Christian community.
Church History Foundations
Explores the beginnings of the global church, from its inception to the present day, diving into significant events and influential stakeholders, and examining the impact of Christianity across diverse cultural landscapes.
Introduction to Theology
Provides a thorough introduction to key theological concepts, including the Trinity, creation, and redemption. Students learn to interpret traditional Christian thought, evaluate various perspectives, and apply theological methods.
Christian Ethics
Helps students think through how they go about making ethical decisions. Argues against legalism and sets up a theological method of approaching ethics that prioritises grace and the power of the Spirit.
Christ and Salvation
Provides students with the opportunity to explore central elements of Christian faith, including questions about Jesus' humanity and divinity, his death on the cross, and the resurrection.
Special Elective in Biblical Studies: Pentecostal Theology
This special elective is designed to coincide with the Cartledge Lecture.
Destruction and Hope in the Prophets
The Pentateuch
Explores the foundational themes of creation, faith, salvation, covenant, worship, land and journeying present in the Pentateuch, from Genesis to Deuteronomy.
Historical Books of the Old Testament
Examines the books of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, Ezra and Nehemiah, and investigates the major events and people in Old Testament history.
World of the Old Testament
Students examine the Old Testament's historical, geographical, and social contexts, analyse its passages and themes, and learn how everyday life and cultural settings in biblical times inform contemporary interpretations.
The Spirit in the Old Testament
Explores various perspectives on the Spirit of God in the Old Testament, using primary biblical materials and secondary literature.
Common Questions
Yes. This course meets the theological qualification requirements to be an ordained minister in churches that are part of the Australian Christian Churches movement, which represents over 1,100 churches throughout Australia and neighbouring countries. If your church is part of another denomination, you should check with your church or denomination office to confirm whether this course is also recognised for credentialled ministry.
The Bachelor of Theology takes 3 years full-time or up to 10 years part-time. The course structure is based on six semesters, each of 12 weeks duration plus an exam week, with four subjects taught in each semester. Students must complete 24 subjects totalling 240 credit points.
The Bachelor of Theology is available via Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, and Face to Face study. Campus locations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and Hobart, though some subjects are only available on specific campuses — students should check the timetable to confirm location and mode availability.
The Bachelor of Theology has three intake periods per year: March (Semester 1), August (Semester 2), and November (Summer). This gives prospective students multiple opportunities to commence their studies throughout the year.
The course comprises 240 credit points in total: 120 credit points of core subjects (12 subjects), 70 credit points of restricted electives (7 subjects), and 50 credit points of free electives. Restricted electives are drawn from BIB 200-level, THE 200-level, BIB 300-level, CCM/EXP/MIN/WOR 200-level or above, and THE 300-level subjects. The course is taught over six semesters with four subjects per semester.
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