The Bachelor of Theology suits undergraduate students who are interested in attaining a high level of biblical mastery. It involves close attention to one or both of the biblical languages, Hebrew and Greek, and training in the techniques of biblical exegesis, with opportunity for close studies of several biblical books. In the suite of units covered, there is a concentration on biblical and theological units in comparison to other degree types.
Andrew Brown
Lecturer, Old Testament and Hebrew
Course Code: BTH20
Duration: Minimum 3 years, up to 9 years part time.
The Bachelor of Theology requires the satisfactory completion of 24 units totalling 288 credit points. Full-time students normally take a study load of 3-4 units per semester, and part-time students 1-2 units per semester.
Complete the following 5 units:
Complete the following 2 units:
Complete 2 units in Greek or Hebrew:
Complete at least 5 of the following units, including at least 3 Theology (TH) units at Level 7:
Complete at least 4 of the following units, including at least 1 Old Testament (OT) and 1 New Testament (NT) unit, and at least 2 units in original language:
Complete 1 of the following units
Complete 5 units of your choice:
Academic Qualifications
Language Qualifications for NESB
If you are 25 years or older and an Australian Citizen you may be eligible for Austudy for your course.
To find out if you are eligible please visit:
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If you are 18 – 24 years old, an Australian Citizen and planning to study full-time, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for your course.
To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth-allowance-students-and-australian-apprentices
“I wanted to learn at a school that embraced my beliefs and values. The Melbourne School of Theology does just that.”
Hannah Halliday, Pastor
Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Pastor, teacher or minister with responsibility for preaching and/or teaching, providing leadership in various ministry contexts.
Leader of staff in cross-cultural ministry, whether in Australia or internationally.
Bible translation work in Australia or internationally.
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MST is approved to deliver courses of the Australian College of Theology including the diploma, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate qualifications offered by MST.
These are self-accredited by the ACT under the authority of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).