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Credit points

240

Minimum duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • Ballarat
  • Brisbane
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • North Sydney
  • Strathfield

Note:

Students will undertake units at both the Strathfield and North Sydney Campuses.


EFTSL value of units :

EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.



Admission requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

StatePrerequisites

New South Wales

Assumed knowledge: Nil

Queensland

Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)

Victoria

Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.



Definition

A Major consists of 80 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at least 10 cp at 100-level, at least 40 cp at 200-level and at least 20 cp from 300-level

A Minor consists of 40 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at least 10 cp at 100-level and at least 20 cp at 200/300-level.

Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 240 cp consisting of:

  1. 80 cp from Major in either Biblical Studies or Christian Thought (Part A);
  2. 80 cp from:
  3. Major in Biblical Studies or Christian Thought (in the alternative discipline to Part A, above), or from the Bachelor of Arts majors (Part B); OR
  4. Two 40 cp Minors from the schedule of minors, or from the Bachelor of Arts minors (Part C); OR
  5. One Minor (Part D) and 40 cp of Elective units* drawn from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, or from the Bachelor of Arts (Part E); OR
  6. Elective units* drawn from the Schedule of Unit Offerings or from the Bachelor of Arts (Part E).
  7. 40 cp from:
  8. Minor in Biblical Studies or Christian Thought, in the alternative discipline to Part A above (Part F); OR
  9. If majors are taken in both Biblical Studies and Christian Thought, then either a Minor in another field (Part D), or elective units* drawn from the Schedule of Unit Offerings or from the Bachelor of Arts (Part E).
  10. 20 cp from Core Curriculum Units (Part G)
  11. 10 cp from Community Engagement Unit (Part H);
  12. 10 cp from Integrated Study Unit (Part I);


* Students may take Elective units drawn from the Minors in the Schedule of Unit Offerings (listed) or from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Arts.

Exit points

A student who has completed 40 cp in Philosophy units may exit with the Non-Award Certificate in Philosophy.

A student who has completed 40 cp in Theology units, including THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe, may exit with the Non-Award Certificate in Theology.

A student who has completed 80 cp in Philosophy units may exit with the Diploma in Philosophy.

A student who has completed 80 cp in Theology units, including THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe, may exit with the Diploma in Theology.

Progression requirements

In the total of 240cp, no more than 100cp may be selected from 100-level units.

Unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator, a student must have completed at least 40 cp in 100-level units before undertaking 200-level units and 40 cp in 200-level units before undertaking 300-level units.

Students should follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

  • BIBLBiblical Studies80 CP
  • CHTHChristian Thought80 CP

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

  • BIBLBiblical Studies80 CP
  • CHTHChristian Thought80 CP
  • ARCHArchaeology80 CP
  • BUSDBusiness Studies80 CP
  • DETIDesign and Technologies80 CP

    This major is only available to students in the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Secondary Teaching courses.

  • DRAMDrama80 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown 2024

  • ECONEconomics80 CP

    *Not offered 2024

  • ENGLEnglish80 CP
  • GEESGeography, Environment and Society80 CP
  • HISTHistory80 CP
  • INDVInternational Development Studies80 CP

    This major is only available to students who transfer from the Bachelor of International Studies and who have completed units to 300-level as approved by the Course Coordinator.

  • LANSLanguages80 CP

    Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or other languages - available as cross-institutional study as approved by Course Coordinator.

  • LEGLLegal Studies80 CP

    Legal Studies Major is available only to students who transfer from the Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and who have completed designated units at appropriate levels as approved by Course Coordinators.

  • MATHMathematics80 CP
  • MEDIMedia80 CP

    *Not offered 2024

  • MUSCMusic80 CP
  • PHILPhilosophy80 CP
  • PINRPolitics and International Relations80 CP
  • PSYCPsychology80 CP
  • SOCISociology80 CP

    *Not offered Brisbane 2024

  • SRLGStudy of Religions80 CP
  • THSDTheological Studies80 CP
  • VISUVisual Arts80 CP

Students should consult with their Course Coordinator when determining their majors. Please note that the Theological Studies major is not available since it is already part of the Bachelor of Theology.

Complete exactly 2 of the following:

  • ANLGAncient Languages40 CP
  • BIBGBiblical Languages40 CP
  • CHPRChristian Practice40 CP
  • SRLGStudy of Religions40 CP
  • ARCHArchaeology40 CP
  • BUSDBusiness Studies40 CP
  • COMMCommunication40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown 2024

  • COMSCommunity Services40 CP
  • CRWRCreative Writing40 CP

    *Not offered 2024

  • DRAMDrama40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown 2024

  • DTCODigital Technologies (Computing)40 CP
  • ECONEconomics40 CP
  • EDUCEducation40 CP
  • ENGLEnglish40 CP
  • GEESGeography, Environment and Society40 CP
  • GLSTGlobal Studies40 CP
  • GRDEGraphic Design40 CP
  • HISTHistory40 CP
  • HLDVHealthy Development40 CP
  • INDVInternational Development Studies40 CP
  • LANSLanguages40 CP
  • LEGLLegal Studies40 CP
  • MATHMathematics40 CP
  • MEDIMedia40 CP

    *Not offered 2024

  • MUSCMusic40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown or Strathfield 2024

  • PHILPhilosophy40 CP
  • PINRPolitics and International Relations40 CP
  • PSYCPsychology40 CP

    *Not offered Brisbane 2024

  • SOCISociology40 CP
  • THSDTheological Studies40 CP
  • VEAMVeterans Arts Minor40 CP

    Recognition of Prior Learning credit applicable for discharged or current ADF personnel as part of ACU's Veterans Entry Program for Australian Defence Force (ADF)

  • VISUVisual Arts40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown 2024

  • YWRKYouth Work40 CP

Students should consult with their Course Coordinator when determining their minors. Please note that the Theological Studies minor is not available since it is already part of the Bachelor of Theology.

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

  • ANLGAncient Languages40 CP
  • BIBGBiblical Languages40 CP
  • CHPRChristian Practice40 CP
  • SRLGStudy of Religions40 CP
  • ARCHArchaeology40 CP
  • BUSDBusiness Studies40 CP
  • COMMCommunication40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown 2024

  • COMSCommunity Services40 CP
  • CRWRCreative Writing40 CP

    *Not offered 2024

  • DRAMDrama40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown 2024

  • DTCODigital Technologies (Computing)40 CP
  • ECONEconomics40 CP
  • EDUCEducation40 CP
  • ENGLEnglish40 CP
  • GEESGeography, Environment and Society40 CP
  • GLSTGlobal Studies40 CP
  • GRDEGraphic Design40 CP
  • HISTHistory40 CP
  • HLDVHealthy Development40 CP
  • INDVInternational Development Studies40 CP
  • LANSLanguages40 CP
  • LEGLLegal Studies40 CP
  • MATHMathematics40 CP
  • MEDIMedia40 CP

    *Not offered 2024

  • MUSCMusic40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown or Strathfield 2024

  • PHILPhilosophy40 CP
  • PINRPolitics and International Relations40 CP
  • PSYCPsychology40 CP

    *Not offered Brisbane 2024

  • SOCISociology40 CP
  • THSDTheological Studies40 CP
  • VEAMVeterans Arts Minor40 CP

    Recognition of Prior Learning credit applicable for discharged or current ADF personnel as part of ACU's Veterans Entry Program for Australian Defence Force (ADF)

  • VISUVisual Arts40 CP

    *Not offered Blacktown 2024

  • YWRKYouth Work40 CP

Students should consult with their Course Coordinator when determining their minors. Please note that the Theological Studies minor is not available since it is already part of the Bachelor of Theology.

Complete 40 to 80 credit points from the following:

  • ANLGAncient Languages40 CP
  • BIBGBiblical Languages40 CP
  • BIBLBiblical Studies40 CP
  • CHPRChristian Practice40 CP
  • CHTHChristian Thought40 CP
  • SRLGStudy of Religions40 CP
  • THBS213The Dead Sea Scrolls10 CP
  • THEL214Cults, Gods and Religion in Ancient Rome10 CP
  • THEL215All Roads Lead to: Mapping Laudato Si' and UN Sustainable Development Goals10 CP
  • THEL310Advanced Biblical Hebrew10 CP
  • THEL311Advanced Hebrew Beyond the Bible10 CP
  • THEL209Study Tour in Theology20 CP

    Dependent on the topic and with the permission of the Course Coordinator, this unit may be undertaken as part of the discipline areas listed above.

  • THEL300Theology Special Study 110 CP

    Dependent on the topic and with the permission of the Course Coordinator, this unit may be undertaken as part of the discipline areas listed above.

  • THEL301Theology Special Study 210 CP

    Dependent on the topic and with the permission of the Course Coordinator, this unit may be undertaken as part of the discipline areas listed above.

  • THEL302Theology Special Study 310 CP

    Dependent on the topic and with the permission of the Course Coordinator, this unit may be undertaken as part of the discipline areas listed above.

  • THEL303Theology Special Study 410 CP

    Dependent on the topic and with the permission of the Course Coordinator, this unit may be undertaken as part of the discipline areas listed above.

  • BABachelor of Arts240 CP

Students may take Elective units drawn from the Minors in the Schedule of Unit Offerings (listed) or from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Bachelor of Arts.

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

  • BIBLBiblical Studies40 CP
  • CHTHChristian Thought40 CP

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • UNCC100Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society10 CP
  • PHCC102Being Human10 CP
  • PHCC104Ethics and the Good Life10 CP
  • UNCC300Justice and Change in a Global World10 CP
  • PHCC320The Just Society10 CP


Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • THCP304Christian Community Engagement10 CP

Required as part of the Core Curriculum

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • THEL305Integrated Study in Theology and Philosophy10 CP

Course map

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Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

Course maps are subject to change.


Biblical Studies and Christian Thought Major - Commencing Semester 1

  • Major in either Biblical Studies or Christian ThoughtTheology Major 1 Unit 1 (100-level unit)10 cp
  • Major in either Biblical Studies or Christian ThoughtTheology Major 2 Unit 1 (100-level unit)10 cp
  • Major in either Biblical Studies or Christian ThoughtTheology Major 1 Unit 2 (100-level unit)10 cp
  • Elective Units Elective10 cp
  • Major in either Biblical Studies or Christian ThoughtTheology Major 1 Unit 3 10 cp
  • Major in either Biblical Studies or Christian ThoughtTheology Major 2 Unit 2 (100-level unit)10 cp
  • Major in either Biblical Studies or Christian ThoughtTheology Major 1 Unit 4 10 cp
  • Core Curriculum Units Core Curriculum Unit 1See the ACU Core Curriculum page for details10 cp

Biblical Studies and Christian Thought Major - Commencing Semester 2

Theology Major, Arts Major and Theology Minor - Commencing Semester 1

Theology Major, Arts Major and Theology Minor - Commencing Semester 2

Theology Major, Theology Minor and Electives - Commencing Semester 1

Theology Major, Theology Minor and Electives - Commencing Semester 2

Footnote

This unit is an alternative Core Curriculum Engagement unit which fulfils the requirements of the Core Curriculum.

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