Associate Degree of Christian Thought & Practice
About this course
Course Title:
Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (CRICOS: 071256K)
AQF Level:
AQF 6 – Associate Degree
Postnominals:
AssocDegChThPr
Entrance Requirements:
ATAR of 65 or Equivalent
Mature Age Entry for 21+
Course Duration:
2 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Course Structure
144 credit points (16 course units) at AQF 7 level (7100–7300 series)
- at least two course units (18 credit points) in Biblical Studies
- at least two course units (18 credit points) in Theology
- one major (54 credit points) in Christian Thought or in Christian Practice
Christian Thought: Biblical Studies, Church History, Philosophy, Theology
Christian Practice: Christian Ethics, Christian Spirituality, Mission, Pastoral Counselling, Pastoral Theology, Worship and Liturgy
Graduate Rationale
The Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice course is an undergraduate award that provides an opportunity to undertake some theological study with special focus on Christian Thought (including Biblical Studies, Theology, and Humanities in the Christian Tradition) or on Christian Practice (including Christian Life and Ministry).
Articulation to Other SCD Awards
The Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice is both a stand-alone award and a nested award in the Bachelor of Theology. As a result it articulates directly into the Bachelor of Theology. On completion of the BTh the student would surrender their Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice. The exception would be if there was no credit granted into the BTh for the units in the Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice.
Course Curriculum
Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (CRICOS: 071256K)
Course Structure
144 credit points (16 course units) at AQF 7 level (7100–7300 series)
at least two course units (18 credit points) in Biblical Studies at least two course units (18 credit points) in Theology one major (54 credit points) in Christian Thought or in Christian Practice Christian Thought: Biblical Studies, Church History, Philosophy, Theology Christian Practice: Christian Ethics, Christian Spirituality, Mission, Pastoral Counselling, Pastoral Theology, Worship and Liturgy
Graduate Rationale
The Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice course is an undergraduate award that provides an opportunity to undertake some theological study with special focus on Christian Thought (including Biblical Studies, Theology, and Humanities in the Christian Tradition) or on Christian Practice (including Christian Life and Ministry).
Articulation to Other SCD Awards
The Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice is both a stand-alone award and a nested award in the Bachelor of Theology. As a result it articulates directly into the Bachelor of Theology. On completion of the BTh the student would surrender their Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice. The exception would be if there was no credit granted into the BTh for the units in the Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice.