Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Course Information
Description
BTheol students who have completed at least one half of the degree or 180 points can apply to be enrolled for the Honours degree. This extends the degree to four years, and requires an area of specialisation to be chosen, in which 60 additional points (at Level 3) plus a 12,000-word research essay must be completed.
The level of Honours awarded – First, Upper Second or Lower Second – is determined by the Coursework Studies Committee on the basis of the overall results in the research essay and the honours units. A student who does not obtain at least Lower Second Class Honours may be awarded the Pass degree.
Students interested in the possibility of Honours should discuss this with the RTI Coursework Studies Coordinator.
Course Outcome
A BTheol graduate will have developed high-level capacities in analytical thinking, interpreting primary documents, engaging with ideas, and integrating belief and life.
BTheol graduates may articulate into the Graduate Diploma of Theology (Specialised), the Master of Theological Studies or the Master of Arts (Coursework). BTheol graduates with at least two years’ professional ministry experience may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma of Ministry, which articulates to the Master of Ministry.
BTheol graduates with First or Upper Second Class Honours may apply to enrol in the Master of Theology or Master of Arts (Research) degrees.
Course Structure
In addition of meeting the BTheol requirements, each candidate must successfully complete:
- Four units at Level 3, in the approved Honours discipline(s), which may include a Research Methods unit deemed appropriate by the student's coursework coordinator;
- An Honours thesis of 12,000 words related to the approved discipline(s).
- Any additonal units specified by the Academic Board.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Theology candidate may apply to the Academic Board to become a candidate for the degree of BTheol(Hons) after successfully completing at least 180 credit points (12 units), of which normally at least 60 points (30 points at Level 1 and 30 points at Level 2) are in the discipline(s) chosen for specification.
If the Academic Board is satisfied that the candidate has demonstrated capacity to achieve satisfactory honours grades, they may be admitted as a candidate for the degree of BTheol (Hons).
Assessment Methods
Duration
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) must be completed in one year full time or equivalent part time in after completed the Bachelor fo Theology.
Study Modes
Each candidate must work in consultation with a supervisor nominated by the relevant Recognised Teaching Institution and approved by the Board.
Requirement to Receive Qualification