Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Course Type:
Undergraduate coursework
Course Description:
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) consists of one full-time year of study after completing the BTheol (Pass). BTheol students with at least a Credit average after completion of at least one half of the degree (180 points) can apply to be enrolled for the Honours degree. This extends the degree to four years, and requires an area of specialisation to be chosen, in which 60 additional points (at Level 3) plus a 12,000-word research essay must be completed.
The level of Honours awarded – First, Upper Second or Lower Second – is determined by the Coursework Studies Committee on the basis of the overall results in the research essay and the honours units. A student who does not obtain at least Lower Second Class Honours may be awarded the Pass degree.
Students interested in the possibility of Honours should discuss this with the Dean.
Entry Requirements:
A Bachelor of Theology candidate may apply to the Academic Board to become a candidate for the degree of BTheol(Hons) after successfully completing at least 180 credit points (12 units), of which normally at least 60 points (30 points at Level 1 and 30 points at Level 2) are in the discipline(s) chosen for specification.
If the Academic Board is satisfied that the candidate has demonstrated capacity to achieve satisfactory honours grades, they may be admitted as a candidate for the degree of BTheol (Hons).
Course Pathways:
BTheol graduates with First or Upper Second Class Honours may apply to enrol in the Master of Theology or Master of Arts (Research) degrees.
Graduate Outcomes:
In addition to the outcomes for the Bachelor of Theology, a graduate of the MCD BTheol with Honours is able to:
- provide appropriate evidence of the acquisition of a further specialisation within the discipline of theology;
- demonstrate the ability to plan and execute research in a particular discipline of theology.
Course Volume:
The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) must be completed in one year full time or equivalent part time in after completed the Bachelor of Theology.
Modes of Study:
Each candidate must work in consultation with a supervisor nominated by the relevant Recognised Teaching Institution and approved by the Board.
Course Structure:
In addition to meeting the BTheol requirements, each candidate must successfully complete:
- Four units at Level 3, in the approved Honours discipline(s), which may include a Research Methods unit deemed appropriate by the student's coursework coordinator;
- An Honours thesis of 12,000 words related to the approved discipline(s).
- Any additonal units specified by the Academic Board.
MCD Links:
Official information and regulations for all courses are found on the MCD website. Course information on the UFT website is for guidance only.
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