Associate Degree of Theology

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  • 2
    Years Full Time
  • 192
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: ASDEGTH20
  • 6
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students
    Cricos code: 054716F (English)

Rationale

  • Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application and articulation of this story and message in the contemporary world.
  • The course will concentrate on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:
    • Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and
    • Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)
  • A course in theology provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a foundation in theological knowledge and reflection.
  • Through elective units students can:
    • Follow study tracks in Bible & Languages and in Christian Thought & History
    • Develop practical ministry skills (EM, PC, DE)

Course Structure

192 credit points over 2 years (F/T)

Common Core
  • 24cps Old Testament Introduction:
    • Two of OT001-512, OT002-512, OT003-512, OR
    • OT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512
  • 24cps New Testament Introduction:
    • Two of NT001-512, NT002-512, NT003-512, OR
    • NT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512
  • 24cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE) including at least:
    • 12cps CH
    • 12cps TH / PE
  •  24cps Old / New testament set books, including at least:
    • 12cps OT set books
    • 12cps NT set books
Primary Course Discipline
  • 48cps LA / BB / NT / OT / CH / TH / PE, including at least 24cps at Level 6 or above
Credit Electives
  • At least 48cps units electives from any unit field

Units in this course are completed at Level 5 and above, including no more than 144cps at Level 5, and including at least 48cps at Level 6 or above.

Admission Requirements

ATAR: Completion of Year 12 in the last two years, with an ATAR of 65 or above; OR

Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; OR

Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview.

Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest OR the applicant has been resident in Australia for ten (10) or more years, with English being the language primarily spoken either at home or at work (or both). For further information, please refer to the University’s English Language Proficiency Policy here. 

Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by the University. See Languages Other Than English Policy.

Articulation Options

  • BTH20

Exit Options

  • ADVDIPTH20
  • DIPTH20
  • UCTH20

Overseas Students

This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students at selected delivery locations. See here for more information.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Theology will be able to:

Knowledge

1. demonstrate broad and technical understanding of the concepts and applications of ‘Theology’, with particular attention to at least one field of ‘Bible and Languages’ or ‘Christian Thought and History’

2. use knowledge and understanding of ‘Theology’ as the basis of further personal and professional development

Skills

1. collect, summarise and analyse biblical and theological scholarship and information from a range of sources

2. construct evidence-based perspectives on and responses to biblical and theological issues

3. engage with and present clear theological concepts and applications to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

Application

1. apply biblical and theological understanding in ministry and related contexts, under supervision, individually and in collaboration with others

2. be responsible and accountable for their own learning and professional practice

 

Fees

$11,412 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2026 course fees).

For more information about tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and student payments, view tuition fees.

Course Rules

  • Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60 cps
  • Overseas students who are currently onshore are not eligible to enrol in AUT’s fully online courses.

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