Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Theology degree may undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree.

The Honours degree allows students to further develop their theological knowledge and for students interested in progressing to postgraduate award.

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.

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.

Completion of a Bachelor of Theology, with normally at least a credit grade average based on all studies undertaken in the program and any additional work which may be prescribed by the Faculty Board. On completion of the relevant Bachelors degree, application is made directly to the University using the Direct Admission Application form available from the web, to be submitted to the relevant program officer.

Domestic Students please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/forms/applicationdirectform.pdf

International Students please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Divisions/International/International Division/International Students/Forms/UG-application-form.pdf

Bachelor of Theology

No credit permitted for Honours.

There are 3 classes of Honours available and they are awarded based on merit:

• Class I: mark of 85% or over in the 80 honours units and the minimum of 75 from each examiner for the dissertation/project;
• Class II Division 1: mark of 75% - 84% in 80 honours units and an average mark of over 65% for the dissertation/project;
• Class II Division 2: mark of 65% - 74% in 80 honours units;
• Class III: mark of 50% - 64% in 80 honours units;
• Fail: mark less than 50%

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.