Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Ministry

• 4
  Years Full Time
• 384
  Credit Points
• Payments Centrelink Approved
  Course code: BTHBMIN20
• 12
  Max Years Part Time
• Online Course
• Overseas Students
  Cricos code: 086274G (English)

Rationale

• Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application, articulation and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world.
• 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)
• The course will also require specialisation in disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice:
  • Evangelism & Missiology (EM) and/or
  • Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC) and/or
  • Developmental Ministry (DE)
• The course will integrate studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience and include supervised practice based learning where appropriate.
• Through elective units students can:
  • Follow study tracks in Bible & Languages and in Christian Thought & History
  • Develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice

Course Structure

384 credit points over 4 years (F/T)

Units in this course are completed at Level 5 and above, including no more than 192cps Level 5, and including at least 96cps 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. 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

• BMINHONS20
• BTHHONS20
• GCDIV20
• GDDIV20
• MTS20

Exit Options

• ADVDIPM20
• ADVDIPTH20
• ASDEGMIN20
• ASDEGTH20
• BMIN20
• BTH20
• DIPMIN20
• DIPTH20
• UCMIN20
• 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 Bachelor of Theology and Ministry will be able to:

Knowledge

1. demonstrate understanding of a broad range of the concepts and applications of ‘Theology’ and ‘Ministry’, including the spiritual and ethical implications, with particular attention to at least one field of ‘Bible and Languages’ and ‘Christian Thought and History’ and one field of ‘Ministry and Practice’

2. use knowledge and understanding of ‘Theology’ and ‘Ministry’ as the basis of life-long personal and professional development

Skills

1. collect, analyse and synthesise ‘Theology’ and ‘Ministry’ scholarship and information

2. think critically and independently in identifying and constructing evidence-based responses to biblical and theological issues and solving problems in ministry contexts

3. engage with specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats to present clear, coherent and independent perspectives on theological and ministry concepts and applications

Application

1. apply the concepts and methods of ‘Theology’ and ‘Ministry’ in ministry contexts and/or scholarship

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
• There is a pre/co-requisite for Level 7 units: 96cps, including 36cps at Level 6
• Overseas students who are currently onshore are not eligible to enrol in AUT’s fully online courses.

Approved for delivery at

Approval to deliver a course does not guarantee that this course will be available in a given year – please contact a college about current availability.

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  South Australia

  Bible College SA

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  Queensland

  Brisbane School of Theology

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  New South Wales

  Chinese Theological College Australia

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  New South Wales

  Christ College

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  Victoria

  Melbourne School of Theology

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  New South Wales

  Morling College

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  Victoria

  Presbyterian Theological College

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  Queensland

  Queensland Theological College

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  Victoria

  Reformed Theological College

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  Victoria

  Ridley College

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  New South Wales

  Sydney Missionary & Bible College

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  Queensland

  Trinity College Queensland

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  Western Australia

  Trinity Theological College

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