Bachelor
The Bachelor of Theology at Charles Sturt University prepares students for Christian ministry or leadership, offering a rich theological and biblical curriculum integrated with practical experience. It is available online and on-campus in Canberra, Sydney, and Hong Kong, with opportunities for international study trips.
Taught from a faith-oriented perspective, the Bachelor of Theology from Charles Sturt University will equip you for Christian ministry or leadership - and broaden your horizons. The course is theologically and biblically rich, vocationally oriented, and is integrated with practical experience.
This theology course can be studied online and on campus in three study locations: Canberra, Sydney, and Hong Kong. It also offers international study trips to deepen your appreciation of historical and cultural dimensions of the Christian tradition.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or New Zealand citizens: Applicants should have one of the following for admission to the CSU Bachelor of Theology:
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
The course consists of 10 core subjects, 2 compulsory subjects, 8 Theology restricted electives, and 2 additional Theology or unrestricted electives.
Essential set (176 pts)Core subjects80 Credit PointsStudents complete all core subjects
Biblical studies16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL105Introduction to Old Testament Studies8 credit ptsTHL106Introduction to New Testament Studies8 credit ptsChurch History16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL131Early Church History8 credit ptsTHL132The European Reformations8 credit ptsTheological Studies48 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL111Introduction to Christian Theology8 credit ptsTHL113Being the Church8 credit ptsTHL115Christian Worship8 credit ptsTHL120Practical Theology8 credit ptsTHL215Jesus the Christ8 credit ptsTHL316The Triune God8 credit ptsCompulsory subjects16 Credit PointsStudents select one subject from each option
Indigenous Australian Studies 8 Credit PointsSelect one (1) subject from the following:
Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL225Indigenous Australian Cultures and Spiritualities8 credit ptsTHL328Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy8 credit ptsTHL362Doing Theology on Indigenous Australian Countries8 credit ptsBiblical Languages8 Credit PointsSelect one (1) subject from the following:
Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL100Introduction to Biblical Languages8 credit ptsTHL101New Testament Greek 18 credit ptsTHL102Biblical Hebrew 18 credit pts