Bachelor of Divinity (In Teach-Out)
CRICOS Code: 013598B
This course is in teach-out phase, and is no longer available for admission
The Bachelor of Divinity (BD) has been the central award of the College for many years and has provided a biblical and theological foundation for those preparing for a lifetime of full-time service. From 2023, a new four-year program of study has been introduced with the same function as the BD and which will replace the BD in time. It is a combined undergraduate/postgraduate course, the Bachelor of Theology/Master of Theology (Coursework) (BTh/ThM). The BD is now in teach-out phase, meaning that there will be no new admissions to the course from 2023. The document linked here provides information about the structure of the BTh/ThM. Further information about the course will be available on the website in the near future.
Who should apply?
There are no more admissions to the BD from 2023.
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
Credit Transfer
BD graduates have access to a range of higher degrees. Those with Honours 1 or 2A may be eligible for the College’s Master of Theology (research) or PhD programs.
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
- Fees are charged by unit.
- The sum of all required units fees (domestic) in each academic year for 2024 is $24,200 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 or Current Unit Fees and Census Dates for Diploma of Biblical Theology – BLENDED.
- 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.
- 2024 Domestic Tuition Fees
Course Structure
Year 1
Download the First Year Unit Schedule and Descriptions here
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 2-4 are full-time.
Year 2
Biblical Studies
BS200 Hebrew 22
BS201 Greek 2
BS211/212 Old Testament 2
BS221 New 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 Theological Responses to Philosophy
CT330 Christian Ethics 3
Christian Ministry
CM302 Ministry & Mission 3
CM335 Intentional Ministry Reflection B
3 – BS300 is a co-requisite of BS312.
Year 4
Year 4 students are required to take the four core units and either of two pathways:
CT499 Project4
OR
CT400 Issues in Theology plus two electives from any field
Core
Biblical Studies
BS400 OT 4 Daniel (Aramaic)3
OR
BS412 OT4 Zechariah (Hebrew)3
OR
BS421 New Testament 43
Christian Thought
CT420 Church History 4
CTXXX (one unit chosen from CT electives. Exclusions: CT499 and CT400)
Christian Ministry
CM402 Ministry & Mission 4
Electives
Biblical Studies
BS405 ATBGE
BS411 Old Testament 4 (Eng)
BS422 NT Christology
Christian Thought
CT403 Atonement
CT410 Confessing Christ
CT412 The Three are One
CT431 Hermeneutics
CT451 Contemporary Apologetics
Christian Ministry
CM405 Advanced Pastoral Ministry
CM412 Anglican Identity and Liturgy
3 – Whichever of BS412 and BS421 is not taken as a core unit can be counted as an elective.
4 – The BD average must be, at minimum, 72.5% over the first three years of study to qualify for CT499 Project.
Note: Not all CT electives in Year 4 are offered every year.
Work-Integrated Learning
Articulation
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new BD 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 | 39 | 95% |
B. Past vocational education and training study | L/N | N/P |
C. Recent secondary education | N/A | N/A |
D. Life experience (mature age provisions) | L/N | N/P |
International students | L/N | N/P |
All students | 41 | 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.