Study Christian Thought and History at Otago
Overview
Christian Thought and History is concerned with the growth and development of the Church from the first century to modern times and a critical exposition and analysis of Christian thought.
For further information, please see subject entries for Theology and Religious Studies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Bachelor of Theology with Honours (BTheol(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol)
Papers
See the full list of Christian Thought and History (CHTH) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Christian Thought and History
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
18 18 |
|
| 200-level |
Three 200-level CHTH papers PHIL 229 may be substituted for one 200-level CHTH paper |
54 |
| 300-level | Four 300-level CHTH papers | 72 |
| Plus |
198 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts |
198 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) majoring in Christian Thought and History
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | 90 further points | 18 18 90 |
| 2nd stage | Four 200-level CHTH papers 54 further points PHIL 229 may be substituted for one 200-level CHTH paper | 72 54 |
| 3rd stage | Seven 300-level CHTH papers 300-level BIBS papers may be substituted for up to two 300-level CHTH papers | 126 |
| 4th stage | Three further 400-level CHTH papers A 400-level BIBS paper may be substituted for one 400-level CHTH paper | 30 90 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Christian Thought and History
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Christian Thought and History is the same as the fourth stage course for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) majoring in Christian Thought and History
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 18 18 18 | |
| 200-level | One of CHTH 201, CHTH 202, CHTH 203, CHTH 204 One of CHTH 211, CHTH 212, CHTH 213, CHTH 215, CHTH 217, CHTH 231 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. Must include a RELS paper if no RELS paper included elsewhere in programme. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Theology | 108 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Theology with Honours (BTheol(Hons)) majoring in Christian Thought and History
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | 36 further points | 18 18 18 18 18 36 |
| 2nd stage | Four 200-level CHTH papers Three further 200-level BIBS, CHTH or PAST papers | 72 54 |
| 3rd stage | Five 300-level CHTH papers Two 300-level BIBS, PAST or RELS papers | 90 36 |
| 4th stage | Three further 400-level CHTH papers A 400-level BIBS, PAST or RELS paper may be substituted for one 400-level CHTH paper | 30 90 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol) in Christian Thought and History
| Papers |
|---|
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Three further 400-level CHTH papers A 400-level BIBS, PAST or RELS paper may be substituted for one 400-level CHTH paper |
Minor Subject Requirements
Christian Thought and History as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | Two 100-level CHTH papers | 36 |
| 200-level | Two 200-level CHTH papers | 36 |
| 300-level | One 300-level CHTH paper | 18 |
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Email us at theology@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/theology

