Admission requirements
Students may enter the Theology Honours program if they have completed one of the following with a grade of P (Pass) or better in each topic:
- a Flinders three year Bachelor of Theology degree
- a Flinders Bachelor of Theological Studies (BThSt)
- any other tertiary qualification deemed equivalent to the Flinders Bachelor of Theology (BTh) or BThSt; or
- the first three years of the four year Flinders BTh; and
- in the case of a Flinders qualification have passed 36 units of work at upper year level (excluding any first year level) with grades of CR (Credit) or better, at least 12 units of which must be from the discipline or area of study chosen for Honours; or
- in the case of a tertiary qualification from another institution, their performance in obtaining that qualification was of a standard considered sufficient by the School; and
- have successfully completed the topic THEO2701 Biblical Greek 1, or its equivalent.
Course Aims
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) aims to
- enable students to extend their knowledge and skills developed through completion of the Bachelor of Theology
- provide students with a thorough understanding of the ethical considerations of research
- provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to research and present an extended piece of research, both orally and in writing, in an area of systematic theology, biblical studies, church history or ministry studies.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the Bachelor of Theology (Honours), students will
- have conducted a piece of extended research in an area of systematic theology, biblical studies, church history or ministry studies
- be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of theological knowledge and theory in a specific area
- be able to analyse and critically evaluate ideas and concepts
- have demonstrated the ability to review information and analyse results to independently sustain a reasoned, academic argument
- be able to demonstrate their ability to plan research activities and manage their time independently
- have developed skills to present their research both orally and in writing
- be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the ethical considerations of research.
Program of study
Students undertaking an Honours program need to contact the Honours Coordinator prior to enrolling in order to determine their program of study and the appointment of a thesis supervisor.
The Honours program in Theology consists of 36 units comprising an Honours Thesis of 13.5 or 18 units and coursework topics. Students can undertake their Honours program in any of the following streams:
Honours Thesis
Students enrol in 13.5 or 18 units of thesis topics from the topics listed below plus one of the following streams
THEO7002 Honours Thesis (18 units)
THEO7002A Honours Thesis (9/18 units)
THEO7002B Honours Thesis (9/18 units)
THEO7002C Honours Thesis (13.5 units)
THEO7002D Honours Thesis (9/13.5 units)
THEO7002E Honours Thesis (4.5/13.5 units)
Stream - Biblical Studies
THEO7105 Old Testament Theology (4.5 units)
THEO7205 New Testament Theology (4.5 units)
plus one of
THEO7106 Readings in Old Testament Studies (4.5 units)
THEO7204 Readings in New Testament Studies (4.5 units)
plus select up to 9 units, not already taken for the Bachelor of Theology, from the topics listed, or approved topics from the Master of Theological Studies program.
THEO8104 Old Testament Exegesis: Pentateuch GE (4.5 units)
THEO8206 Pauline Letters GE (4.5 units)
THEO8106 Old Testament Exegesis: The Writings of the Hebrew Bible GE (4.5 units)
THEO8107 Old Testament Exegesis: Wisdom GE (4.5 units)
THEO8105 Old Testament Exegesis: Prophets GE (4.5 units)
THEO8207 Study Tour: Lands of the Bible GE (4.5 units)
THEO8205 John's Gospel and the Johannine Epistles GE (4.5 units)
THEO8703 Biblical Greek 3 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8706 Biblical Hebrew 3 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8103 Ecology and the Bible (4.5 units)
Stream - Church History
THEO7405 Readings in Church History (4.5 units)
plus select up to 18 units, not already taken for the Bachelor of Theology, from the topics listed, or approved topics from the Master of Theological Studies program.
THEO8401 Church History A GE (4.5 units)
THEO8402 Church History B GE (4.5 units)
Stream - Historical and Systematic Theology
THEO7306 Readings in Systematic Theology (4.5 units)
THEO7405 Readings in Church History (4.5 units)
plus select up to 13.5 units, not already taken for the Bachelor of Theology, from the topics listed, or approved topics from the Master of Theological Studies program.
THEO8307 The Theology of Jesus Christ GE (4.5 units)
THEO8315 Christian Ethics GE (4.5 units)
THEO8316 Church, Ministry and Sacraments GE (4.5 units)
THEO8317 God the Trinity GE (4.5 units)
THEO8318 Religious Pluralism in a Contemporary World GE (4.5 units)
THEO8401 Church History A GE (4.5 units)
THEO8402 Church History B GE (4.5 units)
THEO8510 Towards Reconciliation: A Theological Understanding GE (4.5 units)
Stream - Ministry Studies
Select 4.5 units from
THEO7501 Readings in Ministry and Mission Studies (4.5 units)
THEO7502 Readings in Christian Education or Discipleship (4.5 units)
THEO7503 Readings in Christian Leadership (4.5 units)
THEO7504 Readings in Pastoral Care (4.5 units)
plus select up to 18 units, not already taken for the Bachelor of Theology, from the topics listed, or approved topics from the Master of Theological Studies program.
THEO8501 Caring Practices of the Church GE (4.5 units)
THEO8502 Christian Education GE (4.5 units)
THEO8504 Ministry and Mission Studies 1 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8505 Ministry and Mission Studies 2 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8508 Theology and Practice of Chaplaincy (4.5 units)
THEO8509 Exploring Cross-Cultural Ministry GE (4.5 units)
THEO8510 Towards Reconciliation: A Theological Understanding GE (4.5 units)
Stream - New Testament
THEO7204 Readings in New Testament Studies (4.5 units)
THEO7205 New Testament Theology (4.5 units)
plus select up to 13.5 units, not already taken for the Bachelor of Theology, from the topics listed, or approved topics from the Master of Theological Studies program.
THEO8004 The Bible and Popular Culture GE (4.5 units)
THEO8103 Ecology and the Bible (4.5 units)
THEO8202 Synoptic Studies GE (4.5 units)
THEO8205 John's Gospel and the Johannine Epistles GE (4.5 units)
THEO8206 Pauline Letters GE (4.5 units)
THEO8207 Study Tour: Lands of the Bible GE (4.5 units)
THEO8703 Biblical Greek 3 GE (4.5 units)
Stream - Old Testament
THEO7105 Old Testament Theology (4.5 units)
THEO7106 Readings in Old Testament Studies (4.5 units)
plus select up to 13.5 units, not already taken for the Bachelor of Theology, from the topics listed, or approved topics from the Master of Theological Studies program.
THEO8104 Old Testament Exegesis: Pentateuch GE (4.5 units)
THEO8106 Old Testament Exegesis: The Writings of the Hebrew Bible GE (4.5 units)
THEO8107 Old Testament Exegesis: Wisdom GE (4.5 units)
THEO8105 Old Testament Exegesis: Prophets GE (4.5 units)
THEO8706 Biblical Hebrew 3 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8103 Ecology and the Bible (4.5 units)
Stream - Systematic Theology
THEO7306 Readings in Systematic Theology (4.5 units)
plus select up to 18 units, not already taken for the Bachelor of Theology, from the topics listed, or approved topics from the Master of Theological Studies program.
THEO8307 Theology of Jesus Christ GE (4.5 units)
THEO8315 Christian Ethics GE (4.5 units)
THEO8316 Church, Ministry and Sacraments GE (4.5 units)
THEO8317 God the Trinity GE (4.5 units)
THEO8318 Religious Pluralism in a Contemporary World GE (4.5 units)
THEO8509 Exploring Cross-Cultural Ministry GE (4.5 units)
THEO8510 Towards Reconciliation: A Theological Understanding GE (4.5 units)