Bachelor of Theology

• Entry Requirements
• General Information
• Course Objectives
• Course Structure
• Course Of Study
• Regulations
• Cycle of Units Offered, by year & semester
• 2008 Scheduled Units

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Bachelor of Theology (BTh) Regulations

The Bachelor of Theology degree is awarded in accordance with the following rules:

1. Credit Point (cp) Requirements
1. To be eligible for award of the degree, students must complete 240cp and comply with the course requirements set out in the Bachelor of Theology Course of Study.
2. Units offered in the Bachelor of Theology program all carry 10cp value. This value indicates the minimum requirement of 3 hours contact and 7 hours study per week expected of students. Specific requirements for each unit are advised in the introductory semester lecture
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2. Attendance at Lectures

1. The standard teaching period for a unit is a semester of 13 weeks and involves the equivalent of 39 contact hours. However, some units may be offered on a different basis but providing equivalence to this standard.
2. Each practicum unit involves 13 hours per week for a semester. This time requirement will include preparation, actual field experience, report writing, personal preparation and attendance at field education seminars.
3. Attendance at all lectures is required except where a genuine reason exists for absence. Any absence from lectures should be advised to the lecturer.
4. Absence from lectures in excess of two weeks over a semester require formal approval. Requests for leave from lectures, or advice of reason for absence must be made in writing to the Academic Dean of the student's member school.

    

1. Extension of Time for Submission of Work for Assessment

See section on Assessment Information for regulations regarding extensions and application for extensions.




1. Time Limit for Completion of the Degree

   The Bachelor of Theology must be completed within an eight (8) year period.