Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)

A course in Divinity provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a foundation in biblical and theological knowledge, reflection and application. Unlike other undergraduate degrees, the BDiv has an admission requirement of a prior non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent. The BDiv is a course of the Australian College of Theology.

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As an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, PTC is approved to deliver tits courses (CRICOS 02650E).

TIME REQUIRED

Minimum: 3 years
Maximum: 9 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent

ONLINE UNITS AVAILABLE?

Yes

PTC offers most of its units online to enable students from all over Australia and overseas to study with us. See online education.

AVAILABLE TO OVERSEAS STUDENTS?

Not onshore

Ask the registrar about online options.

COURSE STRUCTURE

288 credit points at level 6 and above, including at least 144cps at level 7 and above

24cps Old Testament Introduction:

o Two of OT001-612, OT002-612, OT003-612, OR

o OT003-612 and one of BB001-612, BB002-612, BB003-612

24cps New Testament Introduction:

o Two of NT001-612, NT002-612, NT003-612, OR

o NT003-612 and one of BB001-612, BB002-612, BB003-612

24cps in Christianity in History (CH)

24cps Theology (TH)

24cps Old Testament / New Testament set books, including at least:

o 12cps OT set books

o 12cps NT set books

24cps PC / EM / DE at Level 7 or above

144cps elective units from any unit field

One unit is typically 12 credit points (cps). Full-time study for one semester is normally considered to be 48 cps (equivalent to four 12cp units).

 

LA = Language
BB = Biblical studies
OT = Old Testament
NT = New Testament
CH = Christianity in History
TH = Theology
PE = Philosophy and Ethics
PC = Pastoral and Church focussed ministry
EM = Evangelism and Mission
IS = Integrative Studies
DE = Developmental and Educational ministry
AS = Academic Studies

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The BDiv can lead to:

  • Graduate Certificate of Divinity

  • Graduate Diploma of Divinity

  • Bachelor of Ministry or Theology honours

  • Master of Theological Studies

EXIT OPTIONS

You may be able to leave the BDiv early with:

  • Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry or Theology

  • Diploma of Ministry or Theology

  • Diploma of Theology and Ministry

  • Advanced Diploma of Ministry or Theology

  • Associate Degree of Ministry or Theology

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