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Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (BTh(Hons))

The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is for those who have excelled in undergraduate theological study and are ready to take the next step. This intensive one-year programme bridges undergraduate achievement and graduate-level research, developing your capacity for independent scholarly inquiry and advanced theological writing. If you’ve completed three years of theology and want to push further — intellectually, academically, and professionally — Honours is where that journey continues.
  • Qualification Level
  • Total Credits
  • Completion Time
  • Study Location
  • Level 8 NZQA
  • 120
  • 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent
  • Auckland, Distance Learning
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The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is a one-year programme that recognises distinguished study at undergraduate level (level 7). This is a programme of study for those who have successfully completed three years of undergraduate study in theology and want to extend this into graduate level research and writing at level 8.

  • Programme Title
  • Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (BTh(Hons))
  • Post-nominal Letters
  • BTh(Hons)
  • School
  • Bible & Theology
  • Specialisation Options
  • Total Credits
  • 120
  • Programme Requirements

  • The Bachelor of Theology (Honours) year is a one-year 120 credit bachelor’s honours degree at level 8. Students must successfully complete all three required courses:
    R351.830 Postgraduate Research and Writing
    R352.830 Special Topic
    R362.860 Research Project
  • Study Commitment
  • Full-time (1 year) or part-time equivalent
  • Location Pin Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Study Location
  • Auckland, Distance Learning
  • Delivery
  • Block Courses and Online Distance Learning
  • Start Dates
  • February / July
  • Maximum Timeframe
  • 3 years maximum unless extension granted by Academic Head
  • Practicum Hours
  • Formation Requirements
  • Indicative Domestic Student Tuition Fees*

(Average full-time programme for one year = 120 credits)

  • Indicative International Student Tuition Fees**

(Average full-time programme for one year = 120 credits)

  • Programme Title
  • Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (BTh(Hons))
  • Career Opportunities
  • Pastoral and Ministry Leadership
    Social Sector Work
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    Government
    Academic Research
  • Entry Requirements
  • General Postgraduate Admission Requirements Apply
    The BTh(Hons) programme is for academically distinguished BTh students who are wanting to develop their research skills for a fast track to PhD. Entry requirements from BTh is a GPA of 7.5 (B+).
  • Distinctives
  • Flexible Study Options
    Learn from Experienced Practitioners
    Customise to Suit your Interests
    Grow in Wisdom & Knowledge
Annual fee may vary.

Programme Requirements

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY BIBLICAL STUDIES
(100S)		 CHRISTIAN THOUGHT & HISTORY (200-300S) PASTORAL, MISSIONAL & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES (400-600S)
Minimum credits for degree 90 75 90
A total minimum of 360 credits
A total minimum of 180 credits at level 6 or above
A total minimum of 75 credits at level 7
Level 5 115.515 Reading the Bible

120.515 Reading the Old Testment

140.515 Reading the New Testment 		201.515 Engaging Theory

308.515 Christian History: Our Story 		401.515 Formation

505.515 Christian Leadership and Mission

907.515 Bicultural Relationships: Tikanga Kawabata
Level 6 & 7 111.715 Interpreting the Bible

At least 1 OT and 1 NT exegesis paper 		202.6/715 Christology

219.6/715 Nākau Maia: Christian Confidence 		480.6/715 Faithful Living: Intro to Reflective Practice

590.715 Capstone: Integrative Practice
  • I truly believe it’s the pre-eminent theological institution in New Zealand.

It’s the breadth of study, of knowledge, the way the staff require you to think. They don’t spoon feed you. They want you to think critically, thoughtfully, prayerfully. You’re given options and required to construct a frame for yourself.”

Kyla Scrimgeour | Theology Graduate

Additional Information

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Semester 2
On completion of the Bachelor of Theology Laidlaw College graduates will:
  • On completion of the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Laidlaw graduates will:
    Have developed skills in advanced research and writing. Be able to disseminate the results of advanced research to wider networks. Engage in self-directed learning and advanced study. Demonstrate intellectual independence, analytic rigour, and the ability to understand and evaluate new knowledge and ideas. Demonstrate the ability to identify topics for original research, plan and conduct research, analyse results, and communicate the findings to the satisfaction of subject experts. Be prepared for higher levels of academic research.

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