Overview

The Theology degree at Charles Sturt University fosters the search for meaning and spiritual depth in the context of cultural and religious pluralism in contemporary Australia. Connect history with emerging practice, learn about the ways in which God speaks, explore ways the Church has spoken about God, reflect carefully on your own speech about God, and combine theory with practice in communicating God's care for the world in your own contexts.

You'll be introduced to four main sub-disciplines of theology: Biblical studies, church history, systematic and practical theology subjects. You'll also have the opportunity to choose elective subjects within these disciplines to tailor your studies to meet your interests.

Key facts

To enable you to pursue ordination or other forms of ministry, the course is offered in conjunction with St Mark's National Theological Centre in Canberra, the United Theological College in Sydney, St Francis' Theological College in Brisbane, St Barnabas' College in Adelaide and Ming Hua Theological College, Hong Kong. Study support is readily available throughout your exploration of theology.

You can choose to study solely theology subjects or integrate your study with another area of interest to explore your faith and beliefs as well as those of other traditions. Choosing subjects that are vocationally oriented, ecumenically sensitive and integrated with practical experience will help you pursue ordination or professional ministry.

Career opportunities

The skills and attributes you gain in the Bachelor of Theology are valued in a broad range of careers, such as:

Chaplain

Christian minister

Community worker

Pastoral carer

Religious educator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Church History

The European Reformations

Christian Worship

Practical Theology

Being the Church

Jesus the Christ

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 24 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 022012C

Minimum ATAR required; or

successful study at university level (minimum two subjects); or

TAFE Cert III or higher VET qualification or equivalent industry qualifications; or

successful completion of TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or a bridging program; or

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR; or

relevant industry experience of at least two years - this may include, but is not limited to, Church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare professions ("the caring professions"), and school teaching at any level; or

partial completion of TAFE Diploma level study (minimum 50 per cent).

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Tuition Fees

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24560 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

17376 AUD / year

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Domestic student fees: Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS)

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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