Meet our new Blacktown Campus students

Theology

Filter ({{result.ResultCount}} results)
Study area
Study mode
Course type

Showing {{filterResult.length}} of {{filterResult.length}} results

No results found

  • AVAILABLE ONLINE
  • COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED COURSE
{{course.CourseName}}

{{course.CourseDescription}}

{{course.LevelDomesticInternational}}
See full course details

Career outcomes

Our theology graduates have pursued careers as:

  • hospital, school or prison chaplains
  • ministers of religion
  • youth ministers
  • social workers
  • pastoral associates
  • lay ministers
  • community workers
  • community advocates
  • teachers
  • lecturers
  • researchers
  • journalists
  • writers
Theology

About theology

Theology is for those who are curious about the origin, nature and future role of religion in society. It’s for those with inquisitive and enquiring minds; those eager to probe the foundations of the Christian faith, the development of its central teachings and philosophies, and its relationship with the modern world. Study theology with us to explore questions of knowledge, of identity and of value, and uncover the meaning and significance of understanding. 

Skills for life

The study of theology is a transformational journey. Whichever career path and life journey you choose, the study of theology will challenge you to think of the reasons behind your choice, your purpose, your goals and the contribution you will make to your world.

Study worldwide

Take your studies around the world with opportunities to study theology in some of the world’s most sacred and historically significant places, including at our Rome Campus, in Israel and the Philippines. Or you can choose to study for a semester with one of our partner institutions in Europe or the USA.

Theology for life and career

Whatever your career or vocational goals, or your stage on the journey of faith, our theology courses are designed to assist you.  Choose from a range of short courses, certificate and bachelor opportunities, postgraduate coursework programs, professional and research degrees, international study tours, and a wide range of professional development.

World-class learning

When you choose to study with us, you’re choosing to learn from world-leading theology teachers and researchers. In fact, our research performance in theology has been rated above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings.

Meet our students and staff

Student profile Louwana Saba

Louwana Saba

Master of Theological Studies

“I always had an interest in the study of theology and found that ACU was a best fit for me being a national university with highly regarded professionals in the field. It is one of few Australian universities with a dedicated School of Theology and Philosophy! 

“While boasting a large scale, well-regarded tertiary institute, ACU for me also has a big high-school feel to it. The lecturers learn to know you, you develop a rapport with your peers, and the sense of familiarity that resonates in the place, enables a fruitful and more meaningful experience in your academic journey. I was not just a number, a student out of thousands – but a person with interests and abilities.”

Staff profile Dr Maeve Heaney

Dr Maeve Louise Heaney

Lecturer in Theology

Dr Maeve Louise Heaney is Director of Theological Formation for Ministry in the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy. As a theologian, musician and composer, she interweaves the fields of theological aesthetics, spirituality and the arts.

Dr Heaney is a consecrated missionary of a Catholic Institute for Consecrated Life, the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity. She completed her Bachelor in Theology at the Instituto Teológico San Pablo Apóstol in Madrid, affiliated to the Pontifical Urbanian University, and her licentiate and doctorate at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

You might also like

Apply now to ACU

Ready to take the next step? Here’s how to apply as an undergraduate, postgraduate, domestic, international or research student.

Apply now

Why study at ACU

At ACU, you’ll get more than an excellent education. You’ll get the opportunity to help others, inspire change, and make a real difference.

Our difference

Fees and scholarships

Discover how much university costs and learn about how you can fund your study through fee assistance, government loans and ACU scholarships.

See what’s available

Study uni overseas

Learn more about your overseas study opportunities with our international partners, including internships, short courses and semesters abroad.

See the world

Have a question?

We're available 9am–5pm AEDT,
Monday to Friday

If you’ve got a question, our AskACU team has you covered. You can search FAQs, text us, email, live chat, call – whatever works for you.

Live chat with us now

Chat to our team for real-time
answers to your questions.

Launch live chat

Visit our FAQs page

Find answers to some commonly
asked questions.

See our FAQs