Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (BTh (Hons)) is an AQF level 8 award. It qualifies candidates who apply a body of theological knowledge in a specific context to undertake professional work and as a pathway for research and further learning in one or more theologically-related disciplines. Structure The Bachelor of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (BTh (Hons)) is an AQF level 8 award. It qualifies candidates who apply a body of theological knowledge in a specific context to undertake professional work and as a pathway for research and further learning in one or more theologically-related disciplines.
Structure
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) requires the completion of 72 credit points, comprising 36 credit points in coursework and a thesis for 36 credit points.
The award shall include:
an 8100-series Research Methodology Unit (9 credit points)
an 8100 Honours Seminar Unit (9 credit points)
a further two units (18 credit points in total) in the area of specialisation from 9200-series units
a thesis of 20,000 words for 36 credit points in the area of specialisation.
Outcomes
Knowledge
A coherent and advanced body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more theologically-related disciplines, and knowledge of research principles and methods.
Skills
Cognitive and technical skills in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:
review, analyse, synthesise and transform theological information and identify and transmit solutions to complex problems;
think critically, evaluate and generate complex ideas;
technical skills to design and use research in a project;
communicate theologically-related knowledge, skills and ideas clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
The ability to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
with initiative and judgment in professional practice and/or scholarship in one or more theologically-related disciplines;
to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse theologically-related contexts;
with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others;
to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) requires:
Satisfactory completion of the Bachelor of Theology from the Sydney College of Divinity completed within the previous five years, with a grade point average of 2.7 overall and 3.0 in the area of specialisation; OR
Students to hold equivalent qualifications from a university or other tertiary institution.
English Proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.
