Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (BTh(hons))

Our postgraduate honours programme is available to students who have completed a BTh or BMin. The course consists of one additional year of full-time study, including coursework culminating in the writing of a 16,000 word thesis. The BTh(hons) and BMin(hons) are courses 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: 1 year
Maximum: 3 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

BTh or BMin with GPA min 2.0 overall, with 2.0 in the designated field of study

Either Biblical Hebrew or New Testament Greek and at least two units of biblical language set books if the student is intending to undertake OT or NT research.

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

96 credit points at level 8 or above

24cps coursework units from the student’s designated field of research at level 8 or above

12cps Research Methods

36cps word thesis in LA / BB / OT / NT / TH / PE / CH at Level 8 (**200-836)

24cps coursework units from any field at level 8 or above

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

  • Master of Theological Studies

  • Master of Theology

  • Doctor of Ministry

  • Doctor of Philosophy

EXIT OPTIONS

You may be able to leave the BTh early with:

  • Graduate Certificate of Theology

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