Credit points

80

Major available at

  • Brisbane
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Strathfield

Note:

Students may not undertake both a major/minor in Theological Studies and a major in Study of Religions but may undertake minors in both disciplines in the Bachelor of Arts. Students in the Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts degree must follow advice from the course adviser in the selection of units in the major and minor.


Additional information

Our multicultural societies are home to a vibrant mix of religious beliefs and experiences. Undertaking a major/minor sequence in Study of Religions is an exploration of this diversity and its implications for contemporary society. Students will study the three major world religions — Christianity, Judaism and Islam — as well as having the opportunity to study religions practised in contemporary South and East Asia. We also look at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritualities, and their connectedness to Country, as well as exploring the spiritual & religious traditions of other Indigenous peoples from around the world. In all units of study, Study of Religions goes beyond merely understanding the practice of religion. Students will graduate with a critical awareness of the historical and contemporary aspects of each religion, as well as the need for interfaith relations and dialogue.


Admission requirements

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 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. 30 cp from 200-level units (Part B)
  3. 30 cp from 300-level units (Part C)



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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • PHIL107Philosophy of World Religions10 CP
  • THCT100What Christians Believe10 CP

Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:

  • PHIL208God, Religion and Evil10 CP
  • THCT202Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament10 CP
  • THSR200Introducing Asian Religions10 CP
  • THSR206Introduction to Islam10 CP
  • THSR207Introduction to Judaism10 CP

Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:

  • THEL300Theology Special Study 110 CP
  • THEL301Theology Special Study 210 CP
  • THEL302Theology Special Study 310 CP
  • THEL303Theology Special Study 410 CP
  • THSR301Indigenous Spiritualities10 CP
  • THSR302Comparing Texts and Traditions in the Abrahamic Faiths10 CP
  • THSR303Religion in Australia10 CP

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