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Contents

1. Program Details: ............................................................................. 2

2. Pathways/ admission ...................................................................... 2

3. Course Rationale ............................................................................. 2

4. Course Learning Outcomes ............................................................. 3

5. Course Structure: ............................................................................ 6

6. Subject Outlines ............................................................................ 11

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Program Handbook: Bachelor of Theology

1. Program Details:

i. Full Title: Bachelor of Theology

ii. Abbreviated Title: BTh

iii. AC Faculty Category: Ministry and Theology

iv. Campuses: Parramatta, Brisbane, Baulkham Hills, Perth, Global Online

v. AC Program Director: Dr Adam White

vi. Course Length: 3 years full-time; up to 10 years part-time

vii. AQF Level: Level 7

viii. Accreditation period: 13 June 2014 – 13 June 2021

2. Pathways/ admission

Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of no less than 65, or the

completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result, or equivalent;

OR

Completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded under the Australian

Qualification Framework by an authorized institution or registered training organization.

OR

Mature age entry (21 years and over) can apply for provisional entry. They will need to

successfully complete their first 4 subjects to be permitted to continue without this

restriction.

3. Course Rationale

The Bachelor of Theology is designed to prepare graduates for ministry within church and community settings. The BTh integrates a well developed foundation in Christian Studies with a broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge in theology and biblical studies. This includes exploration of the Christian tradition as developed historically and within faith traditions. It also includes engagement in the study of the primary texts of the Christian faith (Old and New Testaments) with reflection on how those texts have been interpreted both historically and in contemporary readings. General skills in communication and problem solving are developed alongside specialist knowledge and expertise in their chosen majors.

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Graduates will major in one area of theological study: Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Biblical Studies, or Theological Studies. Graduates of the BTh would mostly be found in ordained service within the church, as well as working out their vocations in community and service industries. The BTh also prepares students for postgraduate studies in their area of specialisation. Graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Church pastor • Youth minister • Community/NFP/NGO worker • Pastoral educator

4. Course Learning Outcomes

Course name: Bachelor of Theology

Delivery site(s): Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, Brisbane

Delivery mode(s): Blended delivery, involving: face-to-face lectures and tutorials; moderated online discussion groups, and use of other E-learning resources, including workplace simulations

AQF specification

Level 7 Learning outcomes

Knowledge Graduates of a Bachelor Degree

will have a broad and coherent

body of knowledge, with depth

in the underlying principles and

concepts in one or more

disciplines as a basis for

independent lifelong learning

Demonstrate a deep knowledge of

Christian history, doctrine and

tradition.

Skills Cognitive skills to review

critically, analyze,

consolidate and synthesize

knowledge

Cognitive and technical

skills to demonstrate a

broad understanding of

knowledge with depth in

some areas

Cognitive and creative skills

to exercise critical thinking

Demonstrated:

Skills to analyze and interpret the

biblical text, using sound

hermeneutical methods, as a core

document of the Christian faith with

consideration for the contemporary

application of the text;

Skills to consolidate, synthesize and

communicate a Christian worldview,

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and judgement in

identifying and solving

problems with intellectual

independence

Communication skills to

present a clear, coherent

and independent

exposition of knowledge

and ideas

with particular emphasis on the role

of the gospel in providing an ethical

framework for personal living;

Cognitive and technical skills

required for theological reflection,

including depth within one of the

fields of theological studies or

biblical studies;

Skills in critical thinking and self-

directed research, using a range of

sources and methods;

Application of

knowledge and

skills

Demonstrated:

With initiative and

judgement in planning,

problem solving and

decision making in

professional practice

and/or scholarship

To adapt knowledge and

skills in diverse contexts

With responsibility and

accountability for own

learning and professional

practice and with

collaboration with others

within broad parameters

Demonstrated:

Ability to discuss and analyze

contemporaneous topics, issues and

challenges impacting on Christian

ministry and the Pentecostal

community, and create solutions to

these challenges This includes the

ability to apply knowledge and skills

to new and diverse contexts;

Communication skills to present

theological knowledge, ideas and

arguments to specialist and non-

specialist audiences using

appropriately selected

communication methods.

Ability to collaborate with the

broader community of Christian

ministers and community leaders to

provide appropriate collegial

support;

Ability to engage in the wider

society regarding the role of

Christianity in contemporary

contexts;

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Self-reflection and evaluation of

ministry performance for the

purpose of vocational development.

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5. Course Structure:

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Title of the

course of study: Bachelor of Theology

Structure of the

course of study:

The course structure is based on six semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus

an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 8 compulsory common first year core subjects in Christian Studies

• 8 subjects in the Major (specialisation)

• 8 electives

To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Theology a candidate shall

accrue an aggregate of at least 240 credit points, including satisfactory

completion of the core subjects noted below.

Content of the course of study Credit

points

Core subjects FIRST YEAR

First semester

RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research (100 level)

BIB101 Introduction to the Bible (100 level)

THE101 Christian Worldview (100 level)

HIS101 History of Christianity (100 level)

Second Semester

MIN102 Christian Spirituality (200 level)

BIB201 Biblical Hermeneutics (200 level)

THE201 Christian Ethics (200 level)

MIN202 Communicating the Christian Faith (200 level)

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Elective subjects 8 subjects (80 credit points) taken from an accredited Level 7 course of

study offered by the College.

8 x

10

8

Specializations THEOLOGY:

All: THE202 Christ and Salvation; THE203 Trinity and Creation; THE204 Pneumatology.

One of: HIS208 History of Christian Expansion; HIS210 History of Pentecostal Charismatic Christianity; HIS301 Australian Christian History; HIS302 Early and Medieval Christian History.

Four of: SOC201 Theology of Social Justice; SOC202 Global Poverty; SOC301 Public Theology and Political Engagement; SOC302 Social Entrepeneurship; THE310 Apologetics; THE311 Ecclesiology; THE315 Theology and Popular Culture; THE320 Theology and Psychology.

BIBLICAL STUDIES:

ANL101 OT Hebrew I (100 level) and ANL201 OT Hebrew II (200 level) or ANL151 NT Greek I (100 level) and ANL251 NT Greek II (200 level).

Three of: BIB210 The Pentateuch; BIB211 Wisdom Literature; BIB212 The Minor Prophets; BIB213 Historical Books of the Old Testament; BIB251 The Johannines; BIB252 The Prison Epistles; BIB253 The Pastoral Epistles; BIB254 The NT in its Historical Context; BIB255 The Thessalonian Corespondence.

Three of: BIB311 Psalms; BIB312 Isaiah; BIB313 Esther; BIB349 OT Field Study; BIB350 Biblical Theology; BIB351 Luke-Acts; BIB352 Romans and Galatians; BIB353 I & II Corinthians; BIB354 General Epistles; BIB355 Revelation; BIB359 NT Field Study.

OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES:

ANL101 OT Hebrew I (100 level) and ANL201 OT Hebrew II (200 level).

Two of: BIB210 The Pentateuch; BIB211 Wisdom Literature; BIB212 The Minor Prophets; BIB213 Historical Books of the Old Testament.

One of: BIB251 The Johannines; BIB252 The Prison Epistles; BIB253 The Pastoral Epistles; BIB254 The NT in its Historical Context; BIB255 The Thessalonian Corespondence.

Two of: BIB311 Psalms; BIB312 Isaiah; BIB313 Esther; BIB349 OT Field Study.

One of: BIB350 Biblical Theology; BIB351 Luke-Acts; BIB352 Romans and Galatians; BIB353 I & II Corinthians; BIB354 General Epistles; BIB355 Revelation; BIB359 NT Field Study.

NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES:

ANL151 NT Greek I (100 level) and ANL251 NT Greek II (200 level).

Two of: BIB251 The Johannines; BIB252 The Prison Epistles; BIB253 The Pastoral Epistles; BIB254 The NT in its Historical Context; BIB255 The Thessalonian Corespondence.

One of: BIB210 The Pentateuch; BIB211 Wisdom Literature; BIB212 The Minor Prophets; BIB213 Historical Books of the Old Testament.

Two of: BIB350 Biblical Theology; BIB351 Luke-Acts; BIB352 Romans and Galatians; BIB353 I & II Corinthians; BIB354 General Epistles; BIB355 Revelation; BIB359 NT Field Study.

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One of: BIB311 Psalms; BIB312 Isaiah; BIB313 Esther; BIB349 OT Field Study.

CHRISTIAN STUDIES:

One of: HIS208 History of Christian Expansion; HIS210 History of Pentecostal Charismatic Christianity; HIS301 Australian Christian History; HIS302 Early and Medieval Christian History.

One of: SOC201 Theology of Social Justice; SOC202 Global Poverty; SOC301 Public Theology and Political Engagement; SOC302 Social Entrepeneurship.

One of: THE202 Christ and Salvation; THE203 Trinity and Creation; THE204 Pneumatology.

One of: THE310 Apologetics; THE311 Ecclesiology; THE315 Theology and Popular Culture; THE320 Theology and Psychology;

One of: BIB210 The Pentateuch; BIB211 Wisdom Literature; BIB212 The Minor Prophets; BIB213 Historical Books of the Old Testament; BIB251 The Johannines; BIB252 The Prison Epistles; BIB253 The Pastoral Epistles; BIB254 The NT in its Historical Context; BIB255 The Thessalonian Corespondence.

One of: BIB311 Psalms; BIB312 Isaiah; BIB313 Esther; BIB349 OT Field Study; BIB350 Biblical Theology; BIB351 Luke-Acts; BIB352 Romans and Galatians; BIB353 I & II Corinthians; BIB354 General Epistles; BIB355 Revelation; BIB359 NT Field Study.

Either:

ANL151 New Testament Greek 1 and ANL251 New Testament Greek 2 or ANL101 Old Testament Hebrew 1 and ANL201 Old Testament Hebrew 2.

Or:

One: 200 level or higher BIB/THE/HIS/SOC subject One: 300 level BIB/THE/HIS/SOC subject

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Rules of

progression Maximum of 8 subjects (80 credit points) at 100 level, and at least four subjects

(40 credit points) at 300 level

Other protocols

of the course Students must complete at least 1 subject (10 credit points) in professional

experience.

Pre-requisites for

specific subjects pre-requisites are noted on the subject outline. Students must have completed the

pre-requisite to enrol in the subject.

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6. Subject Outlines

Bachelor of Theology Units

Subject Code Subject Name

ANL101 Old Testament Hebrew 1

ANL151 New Testament Greek 1

ANL201 Old Testament Hebrew 2

ANL251 NT Greek 2

ANL301 Old Testament Hebrew 3

ANL351 NT Greek 3

BIB101 Introduction to the Bible

BIB201 Biblical Hermeneutics

BIB210 The Pentateuch

BIB211 Wisdom Literature

BIB212 Minor Prophets

BIB213 Historical Books of the Old Testament

BIB251 Johannines

BIB252 The Prison Epistles

BIB253 The Pastoral Epistles

BIB254 The New Testament in its Historical Context

BIB255 The Thessalonian Correspondence

BIB311 Psalms & Song of Songs

BIB312 Isaiah

BIB313 Esther

BIB349 Old Testament Field Study

BIB350 Biblical Theology

BIB351 Luke-Acts

BIB352 Romans and Galatians

BIB353 I and II Corinthians

BIB354 The General Epistles

BIB355 Revelation

BIB359 New Testament Field Study

EXP201 Professional Practice

EXP301 Advanced Professional Practice

HIS101 History of Christianity

HIS208 History of Christian Expansion

HIS210 Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity

HIS301 Australian Christian History

HIS302 Early and Medieval Christian History

MIN102 Christian Spirituality

MIN202 Communicating the Christian Faith

RES101 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research

SOC201 Theology of Social Justice

SOC202 Global Poverty

SOC301 Public Theology And Political Engagement

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Bachelor of Theology Units

Subject Code Subject Name

SOC302 Social Entrepreneurship

THE101 Christian Worldview

THE201 Christian Ethics

THE202 Christ and Salvation

THE203 Trinity and Creation

THE204 Pneumatology

THE310 Apologetics

THE311 Ecclesiology

THE315 Theology and Popular Culture

THE320 Theology and Psychology

XXX390 Independent Guided Study

XXX391 Research Project

XXX392 Advanced Seminar