Course Overview

About This Course

Do you wish to deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith or want to engage with and contribute to theological reflection? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Theology could be the degree for you. Theology holds a central place in the life and mission of any Catholic university. Our Bachelor of Theology is designed to help you to develop the skills necessary to examine Scripture and the traditions of the Catholic Church – thus deepening your faith and your ability to work more effectively in the Christian community. Those who know theology, and can articulate those concepts clearly, can make significant contributions to society.

The Bachelor of Theology is a three-year degree designed to provide students with a grounding in Biblical and Theological Studies and associated disciplines. The program covers Church History, Moral Theology, Biblical Studies, Doctrinal or Systematic Theology and Sacramental Theology and Liturgy. You will learn more about your faith and how to examine it with academic expertise, emphasising the importance of communicating reasoned beliefs to others. Within the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, theology relies upon philosophy, and philosophy reaches out to what theology has to offer. As a theology student, you will learn to think well by creatively entering the dynamic relationship between these disciplines. With this degree, you will be ideally prepared for Catholic ministry and other religious education, academic teaching, youth work, and pastoral care opportunities. You will have the skills and imagination to approach contemporary problems in various ways.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

23 High St, Fremantle, WA 6160

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

WA – Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70
OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

WA – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

WA – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

WA – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

NSW – Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank
OR Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

NSW – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

NSW – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

NSW – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors. Career opportunities range from academic teaching, public libraries, research institutes, church ministry and agencies, parish adult faith programs, education and teaching (upon completion of a graduate-entry teaching qualification), international diplomacy, trade missions, journalism, editing, media, script writing, advertising, Catholic and Christian schools, pastoral counselling, religious education coordination, and youth work.

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 Units23 units

Faith and Culture: Fundamental Theology

Year One unit

Introduction to the Old Testament

Year One unit

History of Philosophy: Ancient

Year One unit

Introduction to the New Testament

Year One unit

Christology

Year One unit

Philosophy of the Human Person

Year One unit

Pentateuch

Year Two unit

History of Philosophy: Medieval

Year Two unit

Ecclesiology/Mariology

Year Two unit

Metaphysics – Theories of Being and Existence

Year Two unit

The Prophets: Critics of the Status Quo

Year Two unit

Trinity

Year Two unit

Sacraments of Initiation

Year Two unit

Liturgy

Year Two unit

Synoptic Gospels: Mark and Matthew

Year Two unit

The Johannine Literature

Year Three unit

Eucharist I

Year Three unit

Irish and Churches in Australia

Year Three unit

Introduction to Christian Spirituality

Year Three unit

Marriage and Sexuality

Year Three unit

Fundamental Moral Theology

Year Three unit

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom

Core Curriculum unit

CORE II: Elective

Core Curriculum unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What career paths can I pursue after completing the Bachelor of Theology?

Graduates can follow diverse career paths including academic teaching, public libraries, research institutes, church ministry and agencies, parish adult faith programs, education and teaching (upon completion of a graduate-entry teaching qualification), international diplomacy, trade missions, journalism, editing, media, script writing, advertising, Catholic and Christian schools, pastoral counselling, religious education coordination, and youth work.

Is an Honours degree available for the Bachelor of Theology?

Yes, an Honours award is available for this program. Further information can be found in the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) regulations or by contacting the School of Philosophy & Theology.

Where can I study the Bachelor of Theology and when does it start?

The Bachelor of Theology is offered on campus at both the Fremantle and Sydney locations, with commencement available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 each year.

What subjects are covered in the Bachelor of Theology program?

The program covers Church History, Moral Theology, Biblical Studies, Doctrinal or Systematic Theology, and Sacramental Theology and Liturgy, among other disciplines. Specific units across the three years include Faith and Culture: Fundamental Theology, Introduction to the Old and New Testament, Christology, Trinity, Liturgy, Fundamental Moral Theology, and more. Students also complete Core Curriculum units and have elective options in philosophy and/or theology.

Are there opportunities for international study or global experiences within this program?

Yes, students can immerse themselves in other cultures through study abroad, international exchange programs, study tours, and professional placements. There is also an option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage (e.g., World Youth Day), and an option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience.

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