Career opportunities
The skills and attributes you gain in the Bachelor of Theology are valued in a broad range of careers, such as:
- Chaplain
- Christian minister
- Community worker
- Pastoral carer
- Religious educator
What you will study?
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Entry requirements
International Applicants:
Ming Hua Theological College Hong Kong applicants must fulfil one of the following requirements:
- Aggregate score of 13 in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). The HKDSE aggregate is based on the four core subjects, Chinese Language, Mathematics and Liberal Arts, and the best grade in one Category A elective subject, Category B and C subjects are not counted; or
- Attain a score of 2 in the HKALE a,b,d:or
- Pass two subjects in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE); or
- Prior study at University with successful completion of at least two subjects; or
- Demonstrated industry experience (e.g. work in church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare disciplines and school teaching) of at least two years, plus a letter of motivation and two letters of reference.
- Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or New Zealand citizens:
Applicants should have one of the following for admission to the CSU Bachelor of Theology:
- Minimum ATAR required; or
- successful study at university level (minimum two subjects); or
- TAFE Cert III or higher VET qualification or equivalent industry qualifications; or
- successful completion of TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or a bridging program; or
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR; or
- relevant industry experience of at least two years - this may include, but is not limited to, Church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare professions ("the caring professions"), and school teaching at any level; or
- partial completion of TAFE Diploma level study (minimum 50 per cent).
IELTS 6.5 with no minimum score below 6.0, or a qualification deemed by CSU to be equivalent;
or
HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary English) Minimum of 4 in English Language;
or
HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) D Pass in Use of English.
Fees and scholarship
International on campus
Fee paying overseas:
Full-time - $23,760.00 pa
Part-time - $11,880.00 pa
