Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy

Bachelor's degree

In Ballarat, Brisbane, Melborne and 2 other venues (Australia)

Price on request

Description

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This unique double degree provides students with the broad knowledge, skills and flexibility offered by a liberal arts program, but enhanced by a specialised focus on theology and philosophy. Studying theology and philosophy will equip students with an understanding of the foundations of the modern world and Western civilisation, enhancing their ability to critically engage with and respond to the key challenges faced by today's societies, governments and organisations.

Global experience is strongly encouraged, with study abroad opportunities available at the ACU Rome Centre, with one of our partner institutions in Europe or the United States, or in Israel with a study tour.

Students develop the skills necessary to become attentive and careful interpreters of historical and contemporary texts and contexts, and to critically examine complex and confronting issues. Students also enhance their capacity to evaluate and discriminate between multiple viewpoints, and to develop and articulate compelling arguments – both orally and in writing.

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Ballarat (Australia)
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Brisbane (Australia)
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Canberra (Australia)
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Melborne (Australia)
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Sydney (Australia)
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About this course

Graduates are prepared for careers across a wide variety of professions such as education/teaching (with further study), media and communications, social work, NGO (community-based) work, pastoral work, chaplaincy, ministry and other church-related careers. The highly adaptable critical thinking skills and other attributes possessed by graduates are also suited to a wide variety of administrative and managerial roles across business and other industries.

English (4, SA)
Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

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Subjects

  • Theology
  • Philosophy
  • Global
  • Credit
  • Society
  • Questions
  • Christianity
  • Introduction
  • Bible
  • Believe
  • Christians

Course programme

Year 1 - Semester 1
  • THBS100 Introduction to the Bible
  • THEL103 Christianity Established: From Sect to Society (Inc: THCT103)
  • PHIL100 Philosophy: the big questions (PM)
  • Elective
  • THCP104 Integrated Theological Studies A
Year 1 - Semester 2
  • THCT100 What Christians Believe
  • THCP105 Prayer and Liturgy
  • PHIL104 Introduction to ethics (PM)
  • UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society
  • THCP104 Integrated theological studies A
    (midyear entry only)
Year 2 - Semester 1
  • THBS209 New Testament letters (Pre: THBS100)
  • THBS210 The canonical gospels (Pre: THBS100
  • THCT212 Christ, creation and salvation (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT200)
  • THCT213 The Triune God (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT301)
  • THCT213 The Triune God (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT301)
  • Elective
Year 2 - Semester 2
  • THBS204 Biblical prophets (Pre: THBS100)
  • THBS205 Narratives of ancient Israel (Pre: THBS100)
  • THCT202 Christian symbol, ritual and sacrament (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THEO228)
  • THCT216 Introduction to moral theology (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCP203, THCP218)
  • PHIL202 Justice, authority and human rights (PM)
  • Elective
Year 3 - Semester 1
  • THBS209 New Testament letters (Pre: THBS100)
  • THBS210 The canonical gospels (Pre: THBS100
  • THCT212 Christ, creation and salvation (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT200)
  • THCT213 The Triune God (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCT301)
  • PHIL208 God, religion and evil (PM) (Pre: 10 credit points from 100-level unit in Philosophy)
  • UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world
    (Pre: UNCC100)
  • THCP304 Integrated theological studies B**
    (Pre: At least 160cp towards the requirements of the Bachelor of Theology)
Year 3 - Semester 2
  • THBS204 Biblical prophets (Pre: THBS100)
  • THBS205 Narratives of ancient Israel (Pre: THBS100)
  • THCT202 Christian symbol, ritual and sacrament (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THEO228)
  • THCT216 Introduction to moral theology (Pre: THBS100, THCT100; Inc: THCP203, THCP218)
  • PHIL209 Philosophy, film and the arts (PM) (Pre: 10 cp from 100-level unit in Philosophy)
  • Elective
Year 4 - Semester 1
  • PHIL320 Ethics, Justice and the Good Society (PM)
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
Year 4 - Semester 2
  • THBS301 The Bible and social justice (Pre: At least 60 credit points in each of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought)
  • THCT306 Theology: integration and synthesis (Pre: At least 60 credit points in each of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought)
  • PHIL322 Metaphysics and epistemology seminar (PM) (Pre: One 2nd year level unit in Philosophy)
  • Elective

Additional information

Start dates

Ballarat
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Brisbane
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Canberra
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Melbourne
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Strathfield
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Course costs Average first year fee: $6680 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only; subject to passage of legislation)

Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy

Price on request