Course Structure

The course structure is based on one semester (13 weeks duration). 

• 10 credit points of core 
• 30 credit points of electives

To qualify for award of Undergraduate Certificate in Bible a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 40 credit points.

For more information see Student Handbook.

Subjects - Suggested Study Plans*

Here are 3 study plans illustrating how you could complete this course on full-time or part-time basis.

These example study plans show progressions which include core subjects, elective subjects and other coursework such as practicals and work placements.

Subject availability may vary based on semesters so before enrolling, please check the timetable to confirm subject availability.

If you have any questions about your enrolment, individual circumstances, or if you are considering different subjects or sequencing from the proposed study plan, we encourage you to consult the student enrolment guide or contact our Student Support team (current students)/ Future Students team (future students).

Suggested Study Plans

Finish in 6 months (Full-time): 4 subjects per semester

• BIB105 New Testament Foundations
• BIB352 Romans & Galatians
• BIB312 Isaiah 
• BIB204 Biblical Interpretation

Finish in 1 year (Part-time): 2 subjects per semester

• First Semester: BIB105 New Testament Foundations
• First Semester: BIB352 Romans & Galatians
• Second Semester: BIB104 Old Testament Foundations
• Second Semester: BIB254 World of the New Testament

Finish in 2 years (Part-time): 1 subject per semester

• First Year, First Semester: BIB105 New Testament Foundations
• First Year, Second Semester: BIB104 Old Testament Foundations
• Second Year, First Semester: BIB214 World of the Old Testament
• Second Year, Second Semester: BIB254 World of the New Testament

*In addition to these suggested study plans and subjects, more elective subjects are available, use the Subject & Unit Search to find out more

Subjects - According to Course Structure

Core / 1 Subject (10 credit points)

• BIB104 Old Testament Foundations; or
• BIB105 New Testament Foundations

Electives / 3 Subjects (30 credit points)

• 30 credit points BIB 100 level or above
  

More Information

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.
*You can also use the Subject & Unit Search to explore the subjects (including electives) available to enrol in for this course and can filter by subject area and level.

Admission Criteria

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)

Applicants with recent high school education only will demonstrate completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate, or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.

Other Requirements

Applicants may be required to attend a pre-admission interview with the Program Director to determine suitability for the course and profession, including the suitability to work with vulnerable groups.

Applicants may be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state-based or overseas equivalent) and Police Check after admission into the course, if working with vulnerable groups is a requirement of the course undertaken.

Language

If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) with an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 6.0, with a score of not less than 5.5 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.

Fees & Timetable

Fee-Help information and a complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to assist you in financing your studies. For more information and other options, please visit the Financing Your Study page. For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrated:

• knowledge of key issues and practices within the discipline area;
• knowledge of the general research principles and methods used in the discipline area;

Demonstrated ability to:

• design and execute a research project which examines a problem or issue using appropriate methodologies and theories from the discipline area;
• identify and critically evaluate new developments of research and scholarship in the discipline area;
• communicate effectively ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts;

Demonstrated ability to:

• articulate new questions or issues and apply the knowledge and skills developed within the discipline area of to develop appropriate solutions;
• work independently, responsibly and with the level of professionalism expected in the discipline area;
• design and implement a research project in the discipline area to advance personal and professional development.