Overview
The Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) is a specialist degree which requires three years of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. The degree can also be completed via Distance Learning. Students are required to take subjects from the major subject areas of Theology, which are Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and Pastoral Studies. They are also able to include five papers from outside of Theology in their degree.
Students are taught by research-active scholars, are expected to undertake a variety of learning experiences and are challenged to develop their intellectual independence. Graduates of the programme are well-informed about the key themes of and approaches to the different areas of study which are encompassed by the subject areas of Theology and have the ability to integrate learning across the range of subject areas of Theology.
The completed BTheol degree is an entry qualification for the PGDipTheol in the major subject of the degree.
The Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) is also available through Distance Learning.
Minor Subject Areas
Selecting a minor subject is not compulsory and there may be other combinations of papers more appropriate to your degree. There are no particular subject requirements for the other papers of your degree, but if you wish you may have another subject specified as a minor subject in your degree by passing the prescribed papers for any of the listed subjects.
Full list of available minor subject areas
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) majoring in Biblical Studies
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BIBS 112 Interpreting the Old Testament BIBS 121 Interpreting the New Testament CHTH 102 The History of Christianity CHTH 111 Doing Theology CHTH 131 God and Ethics in the Modern World | 18 18 18 18 18 |
| 200-level | One of One of One further paper from 200-level BIBS, RELS 211 The Dead Sea Scrolls Two 200-level CHTH, PAST or RELS papers | 18
18
18 36 |
| 300-level | Four 300-level BIBS papers RELS 311 The Dead Sea Scrolls (Advanced) may be substituted for one paper | 72 |
| Plus | 108 further points; must include 18 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Theology Must include a RELS paper if no RELS paper included elsewhere in programme. | 108 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) majoring in Christian Thought and History
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
BIBS 112 Interpreting the Old Testament BIBS 121 Interpreting the New Testament CHTH 102 The History of Christianity CHTH 111 Doing Theology CHTH 131 God and Ethics in the Modern World |
18 18 18 18 18 |
| 200-level |
One of One of One further 200-level CHTH paper Two 200-level BIBS, PAST or RELS papers |
18
18
18 36 |
| 300-level | Four 300-level CHTH papers | 72 |
| Plus |
108 further points; must include 18 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Theology Must include a RELS paper if no RELS paper included elsewhere in programme. |
108 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) majoring in Pastoral Studies
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BIBS 112 Interpreting the Old Testament BIBS 121 Interpreting the New Testament CHTH 102 The History of Christianity CHTH 111 Doing Theology CHTH 131 God and Ethics in the Modern World | 18 18 18 18 18 |
| 200-level | Three 200-level PAST papers or Two 200-level PAST papers and one of CHTH 231 Christianity, War and Violence | 54
36 |
| 300-level | Four papers from 300-level PAST, CHTH 331 Christianity, War and Violence (Advanced) | 72 |
| Plus | 108 further points; must include 18 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Theology Must include a RELS paper if no RELS paper included elsewhere in programme. | 108 |
| Total | 360 |
Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)
Structure of the Programme
Every programme of study for the degree
- shall consist of papers worth not less than 360 points,
- shall include at least 180 points for papers above 100-level, of which at least 72 points shall be for papers above 200-level,
- shall include BIBS 112, BIBS 121, CHTH 102, CHTH 111, CHTH 131,
- shall include one RELS paper,
- shall satisfy at least one of the the requirements for at least one major subject listed above. No paper above 200-level may count for more than one Major Subject Requirement,
- shall include, if only one Major Subject Requirement is met, two papers at 200-level from Theology Schedule C other than those included in that Major Subject Requirement.
- may include one or more optional minor subjects available via the link above. No papers may count for both a Major and Minor Subject Requirement, or for more than one Minor Subject Requirement, unless that paper is at 100- or 200-level and is specified as compulsory for both Requirements,may include papers which are not listed in Theology Schedule C either:
- up to 90 points; or
- as specified in the Minor Subject Requirements.
Note: A number of Theology papers are also available through Distance Learning with BIBX, CHTX, HEBX, PASX and RELX subject codes.
Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).
Credits
A candidate who has been enrolled for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity may, upon withdrawal from that degree programme and with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities), be credited with a paper or papers towards the degree of Bachelor of Theology.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
