"Courses" are entire programs of study, comprised of numerous semester units of work, that lead toward the granting of a degree.

Upon meeting relevant entry criteria, St Paul's students may enrol in any of the following BCT courses that are fully accredited with the QLD Office of Higher Education.  All together, we offer seven coursework programs: one at undergraduate level, and six at postgraduate level.  The postgraduate courses are arranged into two streams - Theology and Ministry - each of which involves three courses that are largely nested into one another in a sequence: from Graduate Certificate level to Graduate Diploma level to Masters level.

Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology is a 24 unit (240cp) undergraduate course that provides the student with a thorough grounding in the basic disciplines and debates of contemporary Christian theology. 
Some basic features include:

• Introductory untis, which are taken at the outset, in Biblical Studies, Systematic and Moral Theology and Church History, before then branching into more specialised studies in these areas.
• Students generally also take some of the non-core introductory units in Philosophy, Ministry and Liturgy.
• Elective courses are taken in such a way that they allow the student to complete two (60cp) majors or one (120cp) double major in their chosen area of study.

On completion of this award, the student is eligible to enter the Master of Theology program.

Graduate Certificate in Theology
The Graduate Certificate in Theology is a 4 unit (40cp) coursework award that provides students with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than theology with a focused introduction to Scripture, Theology, Church History and Philosophy (or Liturgy).  On completion of this award, the student is eligible to enter the Graduate Diploma in Theology.

Graduate Diploma in Theology
The Graduate Diploma in Theology is an 8 unit (80cp) coursework award, made up of the four existing introductory units taken at Graduate Certificate level + four additional elective units across a similar range of areas in theology, though with a limited degree of specialisation possible.  On completion of this award, the student is eligible to enter the Master of Theology.

Master of Theology
The Master of Theology is a 12 unit (120cp) award made up of the four existing Graduate Diploma elective units + four additional advanced level elective units that involves a specialisation area + a 15,000-20,000 word thesis.  Students entering directly from the BTh do eight full Masters level units + the thesis.  On completion of this award, the student may then apply for access to Higher Research Degrees through another Higher Education Provider (such as ACU, with whom the BCT has an affliiation agreement for such purposes).

Graduate Certifciate in Ministry
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry is a 4 unit (40cp) coursework award that provides students with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than theology with a focused introduction to the theology of Christian ministry and theological refelction on ministerial practice (via practicums).  Before entering this course, students must have first completed the Graduate Certificate in Theology (or equivalent studies elsewhere), though some allowances may be made on application for those with extensive professional experience in the area.  On completion of this award, the student is eligible to enter the Graduate Diploma in Ministry.

Graduate Diploma in Ministry
The Graduate Diploma in Ministry is an 8 unit (80cp) coursework award, made up of the four existing units taken at Graduate Certificate level + four additional units (two electives and two practicums).  On completion of this award, the student is eligible to enter the Master of Ministry.

Master of Ministry
The Master of Ministry is a 12 unit (120cp) award made up of six existing units taken at Graduate Certificate and Diploma level + two additional advanced level elective units in non-ministerial theological studies + a 15,000-20,000 word thesis.  Students entering directly from the BTh do eight full units + the thesis.  On completion of this award, the student may then apply for access to Higher Research Degrees through another Higher Education Provider (such as ACU, with whom the BCT has an affliiation agreement for such purposes).

A full description of course regulations can be found by clicking on the relevant course name above, or by downloading the current BCT handbook from the BCT website: http://www.bct.edu.au

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