Postgraduate Study in Christian Thought and History
Christianity has been a hugely influential force in the development of Western civilisation, helping to shape the world in which we live today. It continues to have a very significant global presence.
Christian Thought and History explores the history, beliefs and values of Christianity – their origins, development and varying contexts.
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Learn about studying Christian Thought and History as an undergraduate at Otago.
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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
Bachelor of Theology with Honours (BTheol(Hons))
A one-year (full time), restricted-entry postgraduate programme that can be completed in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, or Pastoral Studies
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
A four-year degree focusing on advanced study and culminating in a research project in the final year
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol)
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) diploma with coursework and research, in either Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History or Pastoral Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
A two-semester programme of structured coursework, and in some cases supervised research, extending the knowledge and skills gained from the bachelor’s degree
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Programme details
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Christian Thought and History is the same as the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)).
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Papers
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CHTH papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTH102 | 2025 | The History of Christianity | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| CHTH111 | 2025 | Doing Theology | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH131 | 2025 | God and Ethics in the Modern World | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH206 | 2025 | The Reformation | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH212 | 2025 | Spirit, Church and Sacraments | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH213 | 2025 | The Trinity | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| CHTH217 | 2025 | Special Topic | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH218 | 2025 | The Person and Work of Christ | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH224 | 2025 | Theology and the Environment | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH231 | 2025 | Christianity, War and Violence | 18 points | 1st Non standard period (10 November 2025 - 13 December 2025) |
| CHTH233 | 2025 | Public Theology: Faith in the Public Square | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH235 | 2025 | Special Topic | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH236 | 2025 | Māori Theology and Religion | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH237 | 2025 | Special Topic | 18 points | Semester 1, 1st Non standard period (9 February 2025 - 18 June 2025) |
| CHTH305 | 2025 | The Roots of Public Theology | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| CHTH306 | 2025 | The Reformation (Advanced) | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH312 | 2025 | Spirit, Church and Sacraments (Advanced) | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH313 | 2025 | The Trinity (Advanced) | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| CHTH314 | 2025 | The Theology of Søren Kierkegaard | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH317 | 2025 | Special Topic | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH318 | 2025 | The Person and Work of Christ (Advanced) | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH319 | 2025 | Reconciliation, Christian Ethics and Public Theology | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| CHTH320 | 2025 | Public Theology and Social Justice | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH322 | 2025 | Citizenship, Democracy and Discipleship | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH323 | 2025 | Theology and Human Well-being | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH324 | 2025 | Theology and the Environment (Advanced) | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH331 | 2025 | Christianity, War and Violence (Advanced) | 18 points | 1st Non standard period (10 November 2025 - 13 December 2025) |
| CHTH333 | 2025 | Public Theology: Faith in the Public Square (Advanced) | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH335 | 2025 | Special Topic | 18 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH336 | 2025 | Māori Theology and Religion (Advanced) | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH337 | 2025 | Special Topic | 18 points | Semester 1, 1st Non standard period (9 February 2025 - 18 June 2025) |
| CHTH403 | 2025 | The Puritans: Working out the English Reformation | 20 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH405 | 2025 | The Roots of Public Theology | 20 points | Semester 1 |
| CHTH414 | 2025 | The Theology of Søren Kierkegaard (Advanced) | 20 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH415 | 2025 | Reconciliation, Christian Ethics and Public Theology (Advanced) | 20 points | Semester 1 |
| CHTH416 | 2025 | The Theology of Bonhoeffer | 20 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH420 | 2025 | Public Theology and Social Justice (Advanced) | 20 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CHTH423 | 2025 | Theology and Human Well-being (Advanced) | 20 points | Semester 2 |
| CHTH490 | 2025 | Dissertation | 60 points | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (28 February 2025 - 20 February 2025), 1st Non standard period (28 February 2025 - 20 February 2026), 2nd Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 3 July 2026), 3rd Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 3 July 2026) |
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