Bachelor of Theology

Course Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 9 years part-time
AQF and Course Codes
  • Bachelor Degree (AQF 7)
  • CRICOS: (N/A)
Tuition Fees
AU$52,416
at 2026 fees
Next Intake
February, July
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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Theology critically examines life and faith through the study of scriptures, theological traditions and historical contexts. It aims to broaden self-understanding and facilitate cultural engagement.  The Bachelor of Theology assists students to develop knowledge across broad areas of theology and depth in particular areas of interest. It develops research and communication skills, and prepares graduates for further theological study. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Theology:

  1. have a broad, coherent and critical knowledge of Christian theological traditions and methodologies, with focused knowledge in at least one area.
  2. can articulate the knowledge they have acquired to generate insights and communicate them through clear reasoned argument.
  3. are able to engage theological traditions and contemporary culture.
  4. have a theologically informed basis for engagement and service in community and world.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Theology consists of 432 points.

Course Structure Points
Units in the field of Biblical Studies (at least 18 points in each Testament) 72
Units in the discipline of Church History 36
Units in the discipline of Systematic Theology 72
Units in the discipline of Practical Theology 36
A Capstone unit 18
Further units in any discipline 198
Additional Rules and Restrictions

  • Not more than 216 points at Level 1
  • At least 108 points at Level 3 (including at least 36 points at Level 3 in either the field of Biblical Studies or the discipline of Systematic Theology

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent.

Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.

It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior undergraduate study in related areas.

The Bachelor of Theology requires completion of 432 points (24 standard undergraduate units).

Fees for 2026 are $2,184 per standard unit or $17,472 for a year of full-time study (8 units). The total course cost is $52,416.

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.

Credit of up to 288 points may be granted towards this award.

Credit may include:

Prior qualification or training Maximum credit Specific application
Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma 36 points Unspecified credit based on relevant foundational cognate knowledge and skill set
Australian Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 72 points Unspecified credit based on relevant foundational cognate knowledge and skill set
Professional diploma of 3 years in teaching or nursing prior to degrees in those areas 72 points Unspecified credit
Diploma in Ageing and Pastoral or Spiritual Care (10642NAT) 72 points Credit granted towards Mission and Ministry
Diploma in Ageing and Pastoral Care (91561NSW) 72 points Credit granted towards Mission and Ministry
Diploma of Catholic Youth Ministry (10603NAT or 11013NAT) 144 points
  • 18 points towards Biblical Studies Level 1
  • 18 points towards Systematic Theology Level 1
  • 108 points towards Mission and Ministry

Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

Graduate pathways

Graduates have access to a range of postgraduate courses at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels.

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Study Modes

Courses can be delivered through a variety of modes, such as:

  • Face-to-face: This is the traditional mode of study where you attend your classes in person at a physical location.
  • Online: In this mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered online.
  • Mixed-modes: This combines both face-to-face and online units throughout your award.
  • Intensive: this involves completing a condensed amount of content over a shorter period of time. Intensives can be face-to-face or online.
  • Supervised Research: This involves independent research, which is supervised by one or more people with expertise in the field.

Course Duration

The standard full-time duration of the Bachelor of Theology is three years. The Bachelor of Theology must be completed in not less than three years and not more than nine years from the date on which the course is commenced.
Standard Minimum Maximum
3 years
3 years
9 years

AQF Level:

Regulation:

Regulation 11 Awards, Courses and Units

Course Code:

CRICOS Code:

N/A

The table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students admitted into this course. It provides data on all students who commenced study in the most relevant recent intake period.

Student profile for Semester 1, 2023

Applicant Background Number of Students Percentage of Students
(A) Past Higher Education Study 17 50.00%
(B) Past Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study 2 5.88%
(C) Recent Secondary Education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR 0 0%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 0 0%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 3 8.82%
(D) Work and life experience 2 5.88%
International Students 10 29.41%
All Students 34 100.00%

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Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will receive an invitation to graduate. This entitles the graduate to wear the approved Academic Dress at the graduation ceremony, and to use the approved postnominals after their name.

Academic Dress

Gown: Black Bachelor gown

Headwear: None

Hood: Light Pink

Postnominals

BTheol

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