Bachelor of Theology

The Bachelor of Theology at Moore College is a three-year degree for people who want to know the Bible deeply and think carefully about Christian faith. You study the Old and New Testaments in their original languages, Greek and Hebrew, alongside church history, Christian doctrine and practical ministry. It is not a survey course. You learn to read texts closely, weigh evidence and explain what you have found. Moore College is a theological college in Sydney, and its degrees are delivered within the Australian higher education system under CRICOS course code 041656J.

How the degree is structured

Australian bachelor degrees are normally three years of full-time study, and this one follows that pattern. The academic year runs across semesters, with each unit of study carrying a set number of credit points. You accumulate those credit points across the degree. There is often a research or capstone element in the final year, where you work on a sustained piece of writing under supervision. Because theology is a field where people go into pastoral ministry, chaplaincy and teaching, the degree includes practical ministry training and supervised field placement. That is where you take what you learn in the classroom into a church, a school or a community setting, with someone experienced guiding you. Confirm the exact unit list, credit point totals and placement requirements on the official course page.

What you actually study

Expect to spend serious time in biblical languages. Greek and Hebrew are the tools you use to read the original texts rather than relying on translations. From there you move into exegesis, which is the careful interpretation of a passage in its historical and literary context. Church history takes you from the early centuries through the Reformation to the present. Doctrine covers the main claims of Christian belief and how they have been argued and defended. Ethics and pastoral subjects round things out. Assessment is mostly essays, exegesis papers, language exams and supervised ministry reports, not multiple-choice tests.

Who it suits

This degree suits someone heading towards ordained ministry, chaplaincy, school religious education, missionary work or further academic study in theology. It also suits people from other professions who want serious theological training rather than a short course. You need to be willing to learn languages, write a lot and have your thinking challenged. International students should note that the Student visa allows work of 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. English proficiency is required for international applicants, commonly IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall for undergraduate study, though requirements vary. Check the official page for current details.

• Ordained minister or pastor in churches across Australia
• Chaplain in hospitals, schools, defence and aged care
• Religious education teacher in faith-based schools, with further teaching qualification where required
• Missionary or cross-cultural worker with Australian and international mission organisations
• Youth or community worker in not-for-profit and church-based organisations
• Further study towards a master's or doctorate in theology or biblical studies