Overview

Engage with the Bible within the context of its ongoing significance for the Christian community and the role it plays in the Christian tradition. In the biblical studies major sequence you will explore the background, history, culture, literary character and religious message of biblical texts, as well as their application in contemporary contexts. Develop a critical reading of the biblical text as sacred scripture, and broaden and deepen your engagement with the Bible in a spirit of open and critical inquiry by drawing on a wide range of tools of interpretation.

Career opportunities

Graduates who major in biblical studies may seek to pursue careers as:

  • hospital, school or prison chaplains
  • ministers of religion
  • youth ministers
  • social workers
  • pastoral associates
  • lay ministers
  • community workers
  • community advocates
  • teachers
  • lecturers
  • researchers
  • journalists
  • writers
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Completion requirements

A Major consists of 80 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at least 10 cp at 100-level, at least 40 cp at 200-level and at least 20 cp from 300-level.

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • THEL103Christianity Established: From Sect to Society10 CP
  • THBS100Introduction to the Bible10 CP

Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

  • THBS205Narratives of Ancient Israel10 CP
  • THBS209New Testament Letters10 CP
  • THBS210The Canonical Gospels10 CP
  • THBS220Critical Approaches to the Bible: Interpretation and Exegesis10 CP

    It is recommended that students undertaking the major should include this unit.

  • THBS211Psalms and Old Testament Wisdom Literature10 CP
  • THBS212Jewish Society and Literature (516 BCE to 200 CE)10 CP

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

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