Students in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) must choose a 60 cp secondary discipline studies sequence or extend it to a 80 cp major. 

Credit points

80

Major available at

  • Brisbane
  • Melbourne
  • Strathfield

Additional information

A major in Theological Studies helps to cultivate an adult faith and deeper spirituality. Theology gives new enthusiasm, fresh insight and deeper understanding to the gift of faith, and greater depth to spiritual experience. Key themes in Theological Studies include the person and work of Jesus Christ; the Word of God in the Scriptures; the sacraments and the Church’s liturgy; and the values, practices, responsibilities and traditions of a Christian way of life. It relates faith, spirituality and scholarship to a concern for human flourishing, the common good, the dignity of the human person, and stewardship of the environment and all creation.

Various theological approaches will be considered in the light of contemporary worldviews and interfaith dialogue. Students can examine the theme of social justice and its importance in the mission and teaching of Jesus, a study that assists students in thinking critically about the world around them.


Admission requirements

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.



Completion requirements

A student must complete 80 cp of the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

  1. 20 cp from 100-level units (Part A);
  2. 40 cp from 200- level units (Part B);
  3. 20 cp from 300-level units (Part C).


*Students in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) must complete 60 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of no more than 2 units at 100-level and at least 2 units at 300-level.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • THBS100Introduction to the Bible10 CP
  • THCT100What Christians Believe10 CP

Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

  • THBS205Narratives of Ancient Israel10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THBS209New Testament Letters10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THBS210The Canonical Gospels10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THBS211Psalms and Old Testament Wisdom Literature10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THBS212Jewish Society and Literature (516 BCE to 200 CE)10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THBS220Critical Approaches to the Bible: Interpretation and Exegesis10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THCT202Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT212Jesus the Christ10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT213The Triune God10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT215Defining Moments in Church History10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT220Theological Thinking and Methods10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCP222Mission of the Church10 CP

    Christian Practice

  • THCP224Marriage and Family: Catholic Faith and Practice10 CP

    Christian Practice

  • THCP225Mission of the Church10 CP

    Christian Practice

  • THEL214Cults, Gods and Religion in Ancient Rome10 CP
  • THEL215All Roads Lead to: Mapping Laudato Si' and UN Sustainable Development Goals10 CP

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • THBS302Johannine Literature10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THBS303Biblical Prophets10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THBS304Archaeology and the Bible10 CP

    Biblical Studies

  • THCT307Church: Its Nature and Mission10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT308Contemporary Issues in Moral Theology10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT309The Spirit in Word and Life10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT310Australian Catholics: History and Identity10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT311The Christian Vision of Being Human10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT312Ecumenism: the Quest for Christian Unity10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT313Patristics: the Early Church Fathers10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCT316Introduction to Moral Theology10 CP

    Christian Thought

  • THCP301Canon Law of the Church10 CP

    Christian Practice

  • THCP304Christian Community Engagement10 CP

    Christian Practice

  • THCP305Contemporary Approaches to Pastoral Practice20 CP

    Christian Practice

  • THCP306Theology, Immersion and Service-Learning10 CP

    Christian Practice

  • THEL300Theology Special Study 110 CP

    Can be undertaking under any of the discipline areas listed above.

  • THEL301Theology Special Study 210 CP
  • THEL302Theology Special Study 310 CP
  • THEL303Theology Special Study 410 CP

Seek advice from the Course Coordinator for other available Theology units.

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