Bachelor of Divinity

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  • 3
    Years Full Time
  • 288
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: BDIV20
  • 9
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students

Rationale

1. A course in Divinity provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a foundation in biblical and theological knowledge, reflection and application.

2. The Bachelor of Divinity assists graduate students to develop knowledge and skills across broad and coherent areas of Divinity and depth in particular areas of interest.

3. It develops communication, application, and research skills, and prepares graduates for further theological study.

4. The course will include studies in the Bible, theology, and ministry and practice, and may include supervised practice-based learning, where appropriate.

Course Structure

288 credit points over 3 years (F/T)

Common Core
  • 24cps Old Testament Introduction:
    • Two of OT001-612, OT002-612, OT003-612, OR
    • OT003-612 and one of BB001-612, BB002-612, BB003-612
  • 24cps New Testament Introduction:
    • Two of NT001-612, NT002-612, NT003-612, OR
    • NT003-612 and one of BB001-612, BB002-612, BB003-612
  • 24cps in Christianity in History (CH)
  • 24cps Theology (TH)
Primary Course Discipline
  • 24cps Old Testament / New Testament set books, including at least:
    • 12cps OT set books
    • 12cps NT set books
  • 24cps PC / EM / DE at Level 7 or above
Credit Electives
  • 144cps elective units from any unit field

Units in this course are completed at Level 6 and above, including at least 144cps at Level 7 or above. 

Admission Requirements

Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a Non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent

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
  • DIPMIN20
  • DIPTH20
  • DIPTHMIN20

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Divinity will be able to:

Knowledge

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

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

Skills

1. collect, analyse and synthesise ‘Divinity’ 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 ‘Divinity’ 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

  1. Max cps concurrent enrolment: 60
  2. A maximum of 48 cps may be studied in DSC mode, including no more than 24 cps in any one field of study.
  3. There is a pre/co-requisite for Level 7 units: 96cps, including 36cps at Level 6

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