Bachelor of Christian Studies

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  • 3
    Years Full Time
  • 288
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: BCS20
  • 6
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students

Rationale

  • Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application of this story to life in the world, including professional and vocational life.
  • The course will be based 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)
  • It will also provide an approach to synthesising this understanding with particular occupational and/or life interests in ‘integrated studies’ (IN).
  • Through elective units students can:
    • Develop foundational understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History
    • Develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice

Course Structure

288 credit points over 3 years (F/T)

Primary Course Discipline
  • 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
  • 48cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE) including at least:
    • 8cps CH
    • 8cps TH
  • 24cps Old testament and/or New testament set books
  • 12cps Independent study project that relates to the student’s non-theological area of study to the Christian faith: IN200-712
Credit Electives
  • 60cps electives from any unit field

Non-Theological Study

  • At least one year F/T equivalent of degree level study at an Australian University in a non-theological field of which at least 75% must form a coherent area of study: applied as 96cps.

Units in this course are completed at Level 5 and above, including 96cps advanced standing from another qualification in another discipline. Units studied in the AUT in religious studies for this qualification are 192cps, including no more than 96cps at Level 5, and including at least 72cps at Level 7 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 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work. See English Language Proficiency Policy.

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

  • GCDIV20
  • GDDIV20
  • MDIV20
  • MTS20

Exit Options

  • ADVDIPM20
  • ADVDIPTH20
  • DIPMIN20
  • DIPTH20
  • UCMIN20
  • UCTH20

Learning Outcomes

Discipline knowledge and understanding

1. Demonstrate functional knowledge and understanding of ‘Christian Studies’ as an academic discipline

2. Discuss the interaction between Christian Studies and at least one other non-theological field of knowledge and understanding

3. Apply the functional spiritual and ethical implications of Christian Studies and at least one other non-theological field of knowledge and understanding

Inquiry and analysis

4. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesize recognised scholarship in Christian Studies and other non-theological fields of knowledge and understanding in inquiry-based learning

Problem solving and integration

5. Synthesize Christian Studies with at least one other non-theological field of knowledge and understanding

6. Construct evidence-based perspectives on functional issues in Christian Studies and other non-theological fields of knowledge and understanding  by using recognized source materials and relevant scholarly literature, evaluating alternative interpretations and drawing reasoned conclusions

Communication

7. Present functional ideas, knowledge and principles in Christian Studies and other non-theological fields of knowledge and understanding to, and engage with, different audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and professional practice

8. As leader and in groups, apply functional ‘Christian Studies’ understanding in formal ministry contexts, professional and vocational life, and the wider community

Engagement with the world

9. Engage with the functional challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous learning and professional development

10. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian, professional and vocational life and ministry

Fees

$11,412 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2025 course fees).

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

Course Rules

  • Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60 cps
  • There is a pre/co-requisite for Level 7 units: 96cps, including 36cps at Level 6

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