Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Bachelor of Theology |
Type of Training |
Individual standalone programme |
Reference Number |
BTH20 |
Description |
A three year full-time undergraduate degree course but it may also be studied on a part-time basis over a maximum period of nine years. However, it is strongly recommended that there be a full-time component in each student’s course of study. Its purpose is to equip students with or without a prior non-theological degree for full-time pastoral, evangelistic or Bible teaching ministry in Australia and overseas.
FEE-Help is available for Australian citizens only. |
Keywords |
bible teaching
bible college
bible study
evangelistic ministry
mission preparation
pastoral ministry
minister training |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
Australia / New South Wales |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics |
Residential/Non Residential |
Mixed |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
Actual Cost |
changes yearly- please contact SMBC directly |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
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Actual Length |
3 years FT / 9 years limit PT |
Average hours of study per week |
15 |
Methods of instruction |
Lectures / tutorials, reading. If FT, then being part of the SMBC community, compulsory attendance at Principal's Hour, Chapel, Missions/Ministry weekly program, being part of a College mission team, prayer triplets, practicums where applicable. |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
0 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
The Bachelor of Theology course is offered as a first degree to people who have achieved an ATAR of at least 65 (or equivalent). Entry is also considered on the basis of maturity and practical experience. |
Other Prerequisites |
There may be language requirements for candidates whose first language is not English. |
Qualifications gained |
Bachelor of Theology |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
Bachelor of Theology |
Programme Accredited by |
Other Accreditation (see below) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
Australian College of Theology |