Bachelor of Theology

The Bachelor of Theology program offers theology and religious studies courses to satisfy new certification requirements for chaplains and teachers of religious education in state and catholic high schools. We offer a broad choice of theology and religious studies for students interested in progressing to postgraduate education.

Unlike many Bible colleges and Australian universities, the University of Newcastle offers a practical, fresh approach to Theology. Our new program is designed to appeal to various mainline Christian Churches and their students, as well as students from other world Faiths, indigenous and overseas cultures.

You will study courses in theology and religious studies, and the program is well-integrated with a broad range of liberal arts courses. It will provide an academic foundation for students intending to enter priestly ministry or similar vocations. However, to do so you will need to complete other professional accreditation and training requirements. They are not included as part of this degree.

Theology graduates are highly sought for a range of careers, including religious ministry, chaplaincy, youth ministry, healthcare work, welfare, and religious teaching in schools and other educational organisations.

Australian Year 12 Students:

Apply for entry through UAC.

Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students:

Apply for entry through UAC.

Entry based on:

• previous Year 12 studies and/or
• Higher education, tertiary or post-secondary qualifications and/or
• Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications. Relevant vocational experience.

International Students:

International students currently undertaking:

• an Australian Year 12 in Australia
• an Australian Year 12 outside Australia
• an International Baccalaureat (IB) in Australia

Apply for entry through UAC.

Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

All other International students:

Apply direct to International Admissions.

Entry based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirements.

Credit transfer agreements with TAFE NSW and other education providers are under continuous negotiation. For more information about articulation arrangements please see the University's website, at: www.newcastle.edu.au/credit/.

Honours are not available at this stage.

Includes practice-focused experience & electives in secular/ministry workplace settings

Anglican Diocese of Newcastle expects its ordinands to complete this degree as their formal educational qualifications, concurrently with vocational ministry training for priesthood. Other Churches may develop similar requirements in due course.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for international students, liaison with the International Development Services Unit Support team, which offers practical assistance and advice to international students. All new international students will be provided with an orientation to the Faculty of Education and Arts and the University at the commencement of each Semester. There is a designated International Students Liaison Officer in all Schools within the Faculty of Education and Arts. This officer is available to International Students as a representative and also to seek guidance and offer advice.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with student support unit, which offers practical advice to students with a disability or chronic illness.

The program is completed over three years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) and requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units comprising:

• No more than 100 units at 1000 level;
• At least 40 units at 3000 level;
• An least 60 units at 2000 level;
• Two electives.