Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

Our bachelor’s degrees provide the same educational standard of an Australian undergraduate degree. BTh students study units in the areas of New Testament, Old Testament, language, theology, Church History, and optionally in ministry. The BTh 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

ATAR 65 or above, AQF level 5 qualification or above, Demonstrate suitability: test, brief essay, or interview

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?

Yes

Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.5 in each subtest

CRICOS course code: 054676J

COURSE STRUCTURE

288 credit points, all at Level 5 and above and including no more than 144cps at level 5, and including at least 72cps at level 7 or above

24cps Old Testament Introduction:

o Two of OT001-512, OT002-512, OT003-512, OR

o OT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512

24cps New Testament Introduction:

o Two of NT001-512, NT002-512, NT003-512, OR

o NT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512

60cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE) including at least:

o 24cps CH

o 24cps TH

o 12cps TH / PE

36cps Old / New testament set books, including at least:

o 12cps OT set books

o 12cps NT set books

72cps LA / BB / NT / OT / CH / TH / PE, including:

o at least 24cps LA; and

o at least 24cps at Level 7 or above

At least 72cps 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 BTh can lead to:

  • Graduate Certificate of Divinity

  • Graduate Diploma of Divinity

  • Bachelor of Theology honours

  • Master of Theological Studies

EXIT OPTIONS

You may be able to leave the BTh early with:

  • Undergraduate Certificate of Theology

  • Diploma of Theology

  • Advanced Diploma of Theology

  • Associate Degree of Theology

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