Bachelor of Applied Theology (Korean)

The Bachelor of Applied Theology (Korean) is a three-year degree taught in Korean at Alphacrucis University College. It sits at level 7 on the Australian Qualifications Framework, the same level as any other bachelor degree in Australia. You study theology in your own language while living and learning in an Australian setting, which suits students who want to train for ministry, church leadership or community work without first having to complete their studies in English.

How the degree is structured

Like most Australian bachelor degrees, it runs over three years of full-time study, usually split into two semesters a year. You enrol in units of study, each worth a set number of credit points, and you accumulate credit points until you meet the requirements for the award. Some institutions also offer a trimester calendar, so confirm the intake pattern with Alphacrucis. The final year typically includes a capstone unit or supervised ministry project where you pull together what you have learned across the degree. Theology degrees in Australia often build in supervised field education or ministry placement, so expect some practical component alongside classroom work. Ask the university what placement looks like for this course and whether it is arranged locally or through your own church network.

What you study

The core covers biblical studies, Christian doctrine, church history and practical ministry subjects such as preaching, pastoral care and leadership. Because the degree is applied, the emphasis falls on using that content in real settings, congregations, community organisations, chaplaincy or mission work. You also develop the general skills a bachelor degree gives you: reading and interpreting texts closely, writing clearly, researching a question and presenting an argument, and working with people from different backgrounds. Studying in Korean while living in Australia adds another layer, most graduates come out more confident moving between the two languages and cultures.

Who it suits

This degree is for Korean-speaking students who want formal theological training, whether they are preparing for pastoral ministry, already serving in a church, or heading towards chaplaincy, NGO work or further study. It also works for people who want to think seriously about faith and history at university level without committing to English-language theological study. International students should note the English requirement published for this course and check the current details on the official CRICOS register and the university's own page. On a Student visa you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and after graduating you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Confirm your eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs.

• Pastor or associate pastor in Korean-language congregations across Australia
• Church planter or ministry leader
• Chaplain in hospitals, aged care, schools or the defence force
• Community services and welfare worker in faith-based or migrant support organisations
• Mission worker or cross-cultural ministry coordinator
• Youth or family ministry leader
• Further study, honours year, then a master's or doctorate in theology or ministry