Bachelor of Theology
Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) is an undergraduate program which enables students to study the theological disciplines for either personal interest, or as a preparation for postgraduate study and a possible academic career in theology. The course covers areas such as biblical studies, biblical languages, theology, and Christian history. The…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) is an undergraduate program which enables students to study the theological disciplines for either personal interest, or as a preparation for postgraduate study and a possible academic career in theology. The course covers areas such as biblical studies, biblical languages, theology, and Christian history.
The BTheol will prepare students for work in a range of not-for-profit, church, government, and private organisations. With strong church contacts and one-on-one support, students will be work-ready upon graduation. However, this degree does not prepare students for work as a pastor. Those interested in pastoral ministry should consider enrolment in the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology.
Avondale is an institutional member of the Australia/New Zealand Association of Theological Studies Limited (ANZATS) and the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Field Educators (ANZATFE).
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Theology, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge in the discipline of biblical studies, and/or theology and their underlying methodologies;
- independently analyse and critically evaluate Biblical and theological concepts and methodologies, and demonstrate how they relate to a Seventh-day Adventist world view;
- communicate acquired Biblical and theological knowledge in a contextualised manner to a diverse range of audiences;
- model and articulate the relevance of a relationship with Christ and Christian beliefs to daily living;
- exhibit the skills and capacities necessary to reflect theologically and provide the foundation for further studies and scholarship.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Theology may assist with entry into the Master of Arts or Bachelor of Ministry & Theology. It provides a theological foundation and an opportunity for spiritual development.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with higher education study
Completion or partial completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 qualification at an accredited university or higher education provider; or
Successful completion of bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; or
Successful completion of an Avondale pathway program
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 4 qualification or higher; or
A New Zealand Qualifications Framework NZQF Level 4 qualification or higher
English Language Requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic): 6.5 (with no sub-band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 79 (minimum score of 20 in reading, listening and speaking, and 24 in writing)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 with no communicative score less than 50
English for Academic Purposes: English for Academic Purposes Level 4 with Distinction
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Avondale University is the university that cares, Avondale’s focus is on delivering a high-quality educational experience for every course on offer.Inclusive and personalised student support via small classes with easy access to lecturers helps students get the most out of their study. They show this by ranking us number one in Australia for overall educational experience and teaching quality →The Good Universities Guide 2024.Students love the green, natural environment of our beautiful Lake Macquarie campus (located between the Central Coast and Newcastle) and the state-of-the-art health facilities of our campus at Sydney Adventist Hospital on the North Shore.A university experience like no other. Your career is more than just a job or a pay check at the end of the week. Your career is a calling to serve, to inspire and to make a difference. At Avondale University, we’re here to equip our students to fulfil their individual calling in the workforce, community and the world by providing a quality higher education experience. We call it the #avondalexp.
