Bachelor of Theology - New Revised Structure
It requires three years’ fulltime study (or equivalent part time) and consists of units of study from humanities, biblical studies, Christian thought and history, and moral and pastoral theology.
A new structure for the BTheol was introduced in 2009, and revised in 2011.
Students enrolled prior to 2009 may:- continue under the old structure, which remains in effect until 2017;
or - transfer to the new structure.
Entrance Requirements
VCE (normal entry), or mature age entry (applicants over 21 years of age)
Aims and Objectives
The Bachelor of Theology course undertaken at Catholic Theological College will enable students to:
- become familiar with the Catholic tradition and its contemporary expression in Australia;
- respond to and appreciate other Christian traditions and other faiths;
- develop a mature understanding of the Scriptures, history, traditions and beliefs of their own and other expressions of the Christian faith;
- apply a mature evaluation to contemporary theologies and spiritualities;
- express a reasoned appreciation of the Christian faith and articulate a reasoned application to contemporary issues.
Structure
The pass degree consists of 360 credit points (24 standard 15-credit-point units, or equivalent non-standard units):
Three sub-major sequences:
- Biblical Studies (including minor sequences in each Testament)
- Systematic Theology, and
- Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D)
or one discipline in Humanities (Field A)
- Two of these sub-major sequences must articulate to major sequences
- Two minor sequences in
- Church History and
- Any one discipline
- 60 points from one or more disciplines
At least 60 points must be included from Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D)
A major unit sequence consists of 90 points in the same discipline over all three levels including at least 30 points at level 3 and no more than 30 points at level 1.
A sub-major unit sequence consists of 60 points in the same discipline including at least 30 points at level 2.
A minor unit sequence consists of 30 points in the same discipline.
The disciplines for the degree are:
| Field A: Humanities | Field B: Biblical Studies |
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[The discipline of Biblical Studies is constituted of any units in Field B.] |
| Field C: Christian Thought and History | Field D: Theology: Mission and Ministry |
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CTC as an RTI of the MCD University of Divinity makes an internal requirement that all students undertaking the Bachelor of Theology degree from 2011 study two Philosophy (AP) units, as recommended by the Academic Dean, as part of their degree.
Full details of the regulation governing the Bachelor of Theology are available from the MCD University of Divinity website.
Articulation
- Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma in Theology
- Specialised Graduate Diplomas
- Master of Theological Studies
Enquiries
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Bachelor of Theology Flyer (pdf) |