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HomeCoursesBachelor of Theology (BTh)

Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

Full time: 3 years Part Time only available in first year AQF7 CRICOS Code: 041656J

The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) is designed for men and women who want a biblical and theological foundation to prepare them for a lifetime of service in Christian ministry.

Want to preach and teach God’s word around the world? Prepare for a lifetime of service in Christian ministry by studying the BTh. It is fully nested within the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and consists of all units of the first three years of the BD. It teaches students:

  • biblical and theological foundations.
  • how to think theologically from first principles.
  • practical skills for lifelong Christian ministry.

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Who Should Apply?
  • Those wanting to serve in university Christian student work.
  • Those wanting to serve on mission with a mission organisation, locally or internationally.
  • Those wanting to serve in church pastoral roles, including as youth and children’s workers.
  • Those wanting to serve in chaplaincy roles, including schools, hospitals and prisons.
  • Those wanting to plant a church.
  • Those wanting to thoroughly equip themselves to evangelise in the workforce and contribute in a lay capacity within their local church.
Admission Requirements

The normal academic entry requirement for this course includes a degree from an Australian university or its equivalent.

Applicant’s academic background:

  • Higher Education. An undergraduate degree in any field from an Australian university or equivalent qualification.
  • VET Study and Work and Life Experience. Enquiries are welcome from Australian residents without a university degree as mature age students may qualify by an entrance exam.
  • Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years).
    Normally not applicable.

Applications from domestic students to commence study in semester 2 are due by 30 June.
Applications from domestic students for the forthcoming year are due by 30 November.
Applications from international students for the forthcoming year are due by 31 October.

For full details see the Admissions Policy

English Language Requirements

For those with a university degree in a language other than English, a certified copy of an IELTS score of at least 7.0 in all categories of the academic test, is required. TOEFL scores are also accepted.

Credit Transfer

BTh graduates may proceed to the fourth year of the College’s Bachelor of Divinity program or may be eligible for the College’s Master of Arts in Theology (coursework) program. Either path may lead to higher research degrees.

Credit transfer may be available and is assessed in terms of the Academic Credit Policy, located on the Moore Policy website, and the Australian Qualifications Framework, Qualifications Pathways Policy.

BTh Scholarships
BTh Fees
  • Fees are charged by unit.
  • The sum of all required units fees (domestic) in each academic year for 2023 is $23,050 for full-time on-campus study. See Current Unit Fees and Census Dates for Undergraduate courses.
  • For off-campus study, see Current Unit Fees and Census Dates for Diploma of Biblical Theology.
  • Fees can be paid upfront or via FEE-HELP (for eligible students).
  • The Academic Board reserves the right to cancel the enrolment of any student whose fees are not paid by the due date. Fees and other amounts payable by students are determined by the College Governing Board and after preparation of the College budget in August prior to each academic year.
Indigenous Students

Moore College recognises indigenous Australians as traditional custodians of this land under God’s good hand and is committed to seeing the work of the gospel thrive among indigenous communities.

International Students

Moore College welcomes international students into its full-time courses.  The College does not use recruitment agents.

  • The academic year commences at the beginning of February and concludes at the end of November.
  • There are no mid-year intakes for overseas students studying undergraduate courses.
  • Postgraduate students may commence their course at other times.

Details regarding academic admission requirements for international students, see International Students.

Course Structure

Year 1

Download the First Year Unit Schedule and Descriptions.

Biblical Studies

BS106/107 Hebrew 1A/1B1 (elective)
BS102/103 Greek 1A/1B
BS111 Old Testament 1
BS121 New Testament 1
BS141 Biblical Theology

Christian Thought

CT100 Doctrine 1
CT120 Church History 1

Christian Ministry

CM102 Ministry & Mission 1
For a full list of Christian Ministry electives, please see First Year Unit Schedule and Descriptions here1

1 – Year 1 students take either BS106 and BS107 (pre-req to Heb 2) or two eligible ministry electives
Year 1 may be taken full-time or up to 4 years part-time but years 2 & 3 are full-time

Year 2

Biblical Studies

BS200 Hebrew 22
BS201 Greek 2
BS211/212 Old Testament 2
BS221New Testament 2

Christian Thought

CT200 Doctrine 2
CT211 Philosophy 2
CT220 Church History 2

Christian Ministry

CM202 Ministry & Mission 2
CM235 Intentional Ministry Reflection A

2 – BS200 is a co-requisite of BS212.

Year 3

Biblical Studies

BS300 Hebrew 33
BS311/312 Old Testament 3
BS321 New Testament 3

Christian Thought

CT300 Doctrine 3
CT311 Philosophy 3
CT330 Christian Ethics

Christian Ministry

CM302 Ministry & Mission 3
CM335 Intentional Ministry Reflection B

3 – BS300 is a co-requisite of BS312.

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new BTh students at Moore College. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study in 2022.

Applicant background

Semester 1 intake 2022

Number of students Percentage of all
new students
A. Past higher education study 8 89%
B. Past vocational education and training study N/A N/A
C. Recent secondary education N/A N/A
D. Life experience (mature age provisions) L/N N/P
International students 0 0
All students 9 100%

For issues of privacy, the following notes apply.

Notes:  L/N – Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5

N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation.

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Who Should Apply?
Admission Requirements
English Language Requirements
Credit Transfer
BTh Scholarships
BTh Fees
Indigenous Students
International Students
Course Structure
Student Profile
  • Those wanting to serve in university Christian student work.
  • Those wanting to serve on mission with a mission organisation, locally or internationally.
  • Those wanting to serve in church pastoral roles, including as youth and children’s workers.
  • Those wanting to serve in chaplaincy roles, including schools, hospitals and prisons.
  • Those wanting to plant a church.
  • Those wanting to thoroughly equip themselves to evangelise in the workforce and contribute in a lay capacity within their local church.

The normal academic entry requirement for this course includes a degree from an Australian university or its equivalent.

Applicant’s academic background:

  • Higher Education. An undergraduate degree in any field from an Australian university or equivalent qualification.
  • VET Study and Work and Life Experience. Enquiries are welcome from Australian residents without a university degree as mature age students may qualify by an entrance exam.
  • Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years).
    Normally not applicable.

Applications from domestic students to commence study in semester 2 are due by 30 June.
Applications from domestic students for the forthcoming year are due by 30 November.
Applications from international students for the forthcoming year are due by 31 October.

For full details see the Admissions Policy

For those with a university degree in a language other than English, a certified copy of an IELTS score of at least 7.0 in all categories of the academic test, is required. TOEFL scores are also accepted.

BTh graduates may proceed to the fourth year of the College’s Bachelor of Divinity program or may be eligible for the College’s Master of Arts in Theology (coursework) program. Either path may lead to higher research degrees.

Credit transfer may be available and is assessed in terms of the Academic Credit Policy, located on the Moore Policy website, and the Australian Qualifications Framework, Qualifications Pathways Policy.

  • Fees are charged by unit.
  • The sum of all required units fees (domestic) in each academic year for 2023 is $23,050 for full-time on-campus study. See Current Unit Fees and Census Dates for Undergraduate courses.
  • For off-campus study, see Current Unit Fees and Census Dates for Diploma of Biblical Theology.
  • Fees can be paid upfront or via FEE-HELP (for eligible students).
  • The Academic Board reserves the right to cancel the enrolment of any student whose fees are not paid by the due date. Fees and other amounts payable by students are determined by the College Governing Board and after preparation of the College budget in August prior to each academic year.

Moore College recognises indigenous Australians as traditional custodians of this land under God’s good hand and is committed to seeing the work of the gospel thrive among indigenous communities.

Moore College welcomes international students into its full-time courses.  The College does not use recruitment agents.

  • The academic year commences at the beginning of February and concludes at the end of November.
  • There are no mid-year intakes for overseas students studying undergraduate courses.
  • Postgraduate students may commence their course at other times.

Details regarding academic admission requirements for international students, see International Students.

Year 1

Download the First Year Unit Schedule and Descriptions.

Biblical Studies

BS106/107 Hebrew 1A/1B1 (elective)
BS102/103 Greek 1A/1B
BS111 Old Testament 1
BS121 New Testament 1
BS141 Biblical Theology

Christian Thought

CT100 Doctrine 1
CT120 Church History 1

Christian Ministry

CM102 Ministry & Mission 1
For a full list of Christian Ministry electives, please see First Year Unit Schedule and Descriptions here1

1 – Year 1 students take either BS106 and BS107 (pre-req to Heb 2) or two eligible ministry electives
Year 1 may be taken full-time or up to 4 years part-time but years 2 & 3 are full-time

Year 2

Biblical Studies

BS200 Hebrew 22
BS201 Greek 2
BS211/212 Old Testament 2
BS221New Testament 2

Christian Thought

CT200 Doctrine 2
CT211 Philosophy 2
CT220 Church History 2

Christian Ministry

CM202 Ministry & Mission 2
CM235 Intentional Ministry Reflection A

2 – BS200 is a co-requisite of BS212.

Year 3

Biblical Studies

BS300 Hebrew 33
BS311/312 Old Testament 3
BS321 New Testament 3

Christian Thought

CT300 Doctrine 3
CT311 Philosophy 3
CT330 Christian Ethics

Christian Ministry

CM302 Ministry & Mission 3
CM335 Intentional Ministry Reflection B

3 – BS300 is a co-requisite of BS312.

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new BTh students at Moore College. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study in 2022.

Applicant background

Semester 1 intake 2022

Number of students Percentage of all
new students
A. Past higher education study 8 89%
B. Past vocational education and training study N/A N/A
C. Recent secondary education N/A N/A
D. Life experience (mature age provisions) L/N N/P
International students 0 0
All students 9 100%

For issues of privacy, the following notes apply.

Notes:  L/N – Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5

N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation.

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Advanced Diploma of Bible, Mission and Ministry

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