Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
About the Course
This course will provide an introduction to Christian thinking in the standard areas of: the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, Systematic Theology; Church History; and the Practice of Ministry.
The theological perspective of this course will be ecumenical rather than that of a particular denomination; ecumenical here means a willingness to engage with reputable scholarship from any tradition recognised by the World Council of Churches.
These areas of study will incorporate individual subjects that are pertinent to New Testament Greek, ethics, missiology, worship, pastoral care.
The six areas of study will be taught and assessed through a balance of readings and modules that mediate the following perspectives:
- Theory and practice
- Tradition and contemporary
- Classical and ‘world Christianity’
- The principle of contextuality (Korean and Australian)
- Public issues (e.g. climate change, health, status of women)
- The principles of diaspora / communitas
These hermeneutical filters mark the distinctive nature of how Iona Trinity College is seeking to examine the intersection of a classical and contemporary theology understanding and application of the Christian faith. They distinguish the college from other Korean providers.
Students are tested using a combination of assessment tools, including essays, projects, exegesis and book reviews. The degree will include a capstone subject that allows the student to pursue an area of personal interest while seeking to build upon knowledge acquired through the study of earlier completed units.
These assessments are designed to foster a critical and professional understanding of the core subject areas of the Christian faith, as expressed through the course learning outcomes.
This course is delivered and assessed in Korean.
Course Outline
| Course Title | Bachelor of Theology (Korean) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years full-time |
| Intake | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face on campus |
| LOTE Course | Yes |
| Delivery Language | Korean |
| CRICOS Course Code | 116935M |
| Delivery Locations | Rhodes Campus North Parramatta Campus |
| Structure | Students must pass 24 units, each worth 10 credit points, to be awarded the Bachelor of Theology |
| Cost | Annual tuition fee for 2025 academic year: $15,264 Estimated total tuition cost: $45,792* *subject to annual increases |
Course Sequence
| Year 1 | Credit points | EFTSL value |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2, 2025 – Core Units BIBS100 Introduction to Biblical Studies CHST101 Survey of Church History PTM100 The Practice of Theological Reflection THL101 Faith Seeking Understanding | 10 10 10 10 | 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 |
| Semester 1, 2026 – Core Units BIBS101 Introduction to Biblical Languages and Culture CHST102 The History of the Early Church PTM101 Christian Worship THL102 Christ and Creation | 10 10 10 10 | 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 |
An EFTSL value of 1 (one) represents a full-time study load for one academic year.
| Year 2 | Credit points | EFTSL value |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2, 2026 – Core Units BIBS201 The Synoptic Gospels CHST201 The Reformation PTM201 Pastoral Care THL201 Spirit, Church and Christian Life | 10 10 10 10 | 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 |
| Semester 1, 2027 – Core Units BIBS202 The Pauline Epistles CHST202 Modern Church History PTM202 The Practice of Christian Ministry THL202 World Christianity: Theology from the Majority World | 10 10 10 10 | 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 |
An EFTSL value of 1 (one) represents a full-time study load for one academic year.
| Year 3 | Credit points | EFTSL value |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2, 2027 – Core Units BIBS302 The Pentateuch BIBS303 The Johannine Literature CHST301 Korean Church History THL302 Theology and Public Issues | 10 10 10 10 | 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 |
| Semester 1, 2028 – Core Units BIBS301 The Prophetic Literature PTM301 The Practice of Mission THL301 Christian Ethics THL308 Independent Guided Study (Capstone): Integrating Theory, Practice and Context | 10 10 10 10 | 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 |
An EFTSL value of 1 (one) represents a full-time study load for one academic year.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will:
- Be able to give a critical account of the Christian faith
- Be able to situate their own personal theologies and practices within current understandings of the Christian tradition and its contemporary applications
- Be aware of how their own context informs their theological understanding and practice
- Be familiar with a theology and practice that is ecumenical
- Possess the resources to perform critical theological reflection on the world and the context of their surroundings
- Possess the leadership skills necessary to practice ministry in the world with diverse theological viewpoints
- Be able to engage with contemporary public issues
- Possess the resources to serve in the building of the kingdom of God in the world which is peace, justice, service, and reconciliation revealed through Jesus Christ