ESSENTIAL SET (64 pts)

Core Subjects  (32 Credit Points)

THL561 – Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (32cp)

Systematic Theology (32cp)

Two subjects from the following:

• THL512 – Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16cp)
• THL514 – Theological Hermeneutics (16cp)
• THL542 – Political Theology (16cp)
• THL544 – Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement (16cp)
• THL545 – Classic Texts in Christian Theology (16cp)

OR

Biblical Studies (32cp)

Two subjects from the following:

• THL511 – Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies (16cp)
• THL514 – Theological Hermeneutics (16cp)
• THL517 – Advanced Biblical Exegesis (16cp)
• THL535 – Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation (16cp)

OR

Practical Theology (32 Credit Points)

Two subjects from the following:

• THL514 – Theological Hermeneutics (16cp)
• THL518 – Studies in Liturgy and Worship (16cp)
• THL519 – Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology (16cp)
• THL540 – Public Theology (16cp)

OR

Church History (32 Credit Points)

Two subjects from the following:

• THL513 – Church History Methodology (16cp)
• THL514 – Theological Hermeneutics (16cp)
• THL533 – The Philosophy of Religious History (16cp)
  16 credit pts

For more details about the individual components of this course see Charles Sturt University School of Theology Handbook.

FULL-TIME

Session 1

• THL561 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (commence)
• Restricted Elective *

Session 2

• THL561 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (complete)
• Restricted Elective *

PART-TIME

Session 1

• Restricted Elective *

Session 2

• Restricted Elective*

Session 3

• THL561 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (commence)

Session 4

• THL561 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points) (complete)

* Restricted electives must be chosen from one theological sub-discipline – the same discipline area as the dissertation topic.

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. be able to demonstrate the ability to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge critically to address both traditional and newly formed research problems with intellectual independence in the field of theology

2. be able to demonstrate advanced critical understanding in a specialised theological field

3. be able to demonstrate critical thinking and interpretive judgement in developing new understanding in the field of theology

4. be able to plan and execute a substantial scholarly research project with clarity and independence

5. be able to demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas in the field of theology to a variety of audiences