The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) better equips you to communicate the Gospel faithfully. It provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a strong foundation in theological knowledge and appropriate skills for a range of ministry positions.
All full-time students also enrol in the Certificate of Ministry alongside their degree for further training in practical ministry skills. Part-time students are strongly encouraged to do so.
Who is it for?
This accredited course is aimed at men and women seeking to serve the Lord Jesus in vocational ministry, such as:
- Pastors
- Missionaries
- Women’s workers
- Children’s or youth ministers
- Biblical studies teachers
- University Christian workers
- Leaders in other forms of Word-based ministry
Where will it take me?
The Bachelor of Theology prepares you for a range of vocational ministry positions. Feel free to have a look at Our Graduates to get an idea of the type of ministry positions in which our graduates serve.
This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. For more detailed information on this course including admission requirements, see the ACT course overview and ACT Coursework Course Enrolment Policy.
CRICOS CODE: #054676J
OPEN TO: Domestic and Overseas Students
AVAILABILITY: Full-time (FT) or Part-time (PT)
DURATION: 3 years FT or up to 9 years PT
MODE OF STUDY: On Campus
STARTING DATE: January or July
COURSE FEES: See our Fees page
Course Structure
For the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) students need to successfully complete the following AQF level 5, 6 and 7 units totalling 288 credit points.
FIRST YEAR |
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Old Testament
New Testament
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Christianity in History
Theology
Language
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SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek language only pathway) | |
Old Testament (Set Books)
New Testament (Set Books)
Christianity in History
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Theology and Ethics
Ministry and Mission
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SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek and Hebrew language pathways) | |
Old Testament (Set Books*)
New Testament (Set Books*)
Theology and Ethics
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Christianity in History
Ministry and Mission
Language
* Not all the set books above will be completed as part of the degree. Please contact the Registrar for more informaton. |
NB: A normal unit is 12 credit points (CPS). *CM01, CM02 & CM06 are non-accredited units and form part of the Trinity Certificate of Ministry programme. Please View please refer to the Australian College of Theology website for course rules.
If you would like to Apply, please fill in our Prospective Student Form and our Registrar team will contact you.