Enrolment - Sydney Campus

First year program planners

Use the program planners below to select the courses you will enrol in for your first year of study based on the program you have been accepted into.

  • Associate Degree in Theology

    Study Period 1

    CORE1000 – Foundations of Wisdom
    Class Number: 1707
    Start Date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1110 – Introduction to Old Testament
    Class number: 1976
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1000 – Foundations of Catholic Theology
    Class number: 1974
    Start date:  15February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please choose a 1000 or 2000-level THEO Course from the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    Study Period 2

    THEO1210 - Introduction to New Testament
    Class number: 1938
    Start date: 27 September 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    COREXXXX – CORE Elective
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please choose two (2) 1000 or 2000-level THEO Course from the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    Options for CORE Elective courses can be found by referring to the Course Offerings for 2027 as listed on the
    Calendars and Timetables page.

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Bachelor of Philosophy

    Study Period 1

    PHIL1020 – Method and Basic Problems of Philosophy
    Class number: 1716
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL2100 – History of Philosophy:  Ancient
    Class number: 1938
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category:  Compulsory

    CORE1000 – Foundations of Wisdom
    Class number: 1707
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category:  Compulsory

    General Elective – A 1000 or 2000 level course
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Elective
    See note below.

    Study Period 2

    PHIL2110 – History of Philosophy: Medieval
    Class number: 1941
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL1030 – Critical Thinking
    Class number: 1732
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    General Elective – A 1000 or 2000 level course
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Elective
    See note below.

    NOTE:
    Options for CORE Elective courses can be found by referring to the Course Offerings for 2027 as listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    A General Elective is chosen from one of the many courses that are available, which are not necessarily in Philosophy with the PHIL course code. Courses can be found by reviewing the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page. If the General Elective is to be used towards a Major or Minor; please contact the Undergraduate Philosophy Coordinator.

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy and Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Under-Graduates Community site. You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Bachelor of Philosophy / Bachelor of Theology

    Study Period 1

    THEO1110 – Introduction to Old Testament
    Class number:  1976
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1000 – Foundations of Catholic Theology
    Class number: 1974
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL1020 – Method and Basic Problems of Philosophy
    Class number:  1716
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category:  Compulsory

    PHIL2100 – History of Philosophy: Ancient
    Class number: 1938
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Study Period 2

    CORE1000 – Foundations of Wisdom
    Class number: 1721
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL2110 – History of Philosophy: Medieval
    Class number: 1941
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL1030 – Critical Thinking
    Class number: 1732
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1210 - Introduction to New Testament
    Class number: 1938
    Start date: 27 September 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to  enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate
    Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

    Study Period 1

    POLI1000 – Introduction to World Politics
    Class number: 1157
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    BUSN1000– Economics
    Class number: 1978
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL1020 – Methods and Basic Problems of Philosophy
    Class number: 1716
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    CORE1000 – Foundations of Wisdom
    Class number: 1707
    Start date:  15 February 2027  
    Category: Compulsory

    Study Period 2

    COREXXXX - CORE Elective
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    POLI1001 – Politics, Democracy and Governance in Australia
    Class number: 1159
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    BUSN1030 – Quantitative Methods for Business
    Class number: 1984
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL1030 – Critical Thinking
    Class number: 1732
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator, Professor Angus Brook (angus.brook@nd.edu.au) prior to  enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate  Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Bachelor of Theology

    Study Period 1

    CORE1000 – Foundations of Wisdom
    Class number: 1707
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1110 – Introduction to Old Testament
    Class number: 1976
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1000 – Foundations of Catholic Theology
    Class number: 1974
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please choose a 1000 or 2000-level THEO Course from the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    Study Period 2

    THEO1210 - Introduction to New Testament
    Class number: 1938
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    COREXXXX – CORE Elective
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please choose two (2) 1000 or 2000-level THEO Course from the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    Options for CORE Elective courses can be found by referring to the Course Offerings for 2027 as listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    A General Elective is chosen from one of the many courses that are available, not necessarily in Theology with the THEO course code. Courses can be found by reviewing the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    The General Elective can be a course used towards a Major or Minor, please contact the Undergraduate Theology Coordinator Dr. Peter Christofides via email Peter.Christofides@nd.edu.au

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Certificate (Missionary Leadership)

    Study Period 1

    MISS6000 - The Spirituality of Missionary Leadership
    Class number: 2177
    Start date: 25 January 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    MISS6001 - Theological Foundations for Mission in the Australian Context
    Class number: 2178
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses for Study Period 2.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Pastoral Theology

    Study Period 1

    THEO6490 - Bioethics-Theological Analysis
    Class number: 2206
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO6550 - Pastoral Theology Foundations
    Class number: 2239
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category:  Compulsory

    In consultation with the Program Coordinator, choose two (2) electives from the Program Requirements.

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator Associate Professor Glenn Morrison (glenn.morrison@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

    Study Period 1

    PHTH6008 - Human Person in Catholic Thought  
    Class number: 1971
    Start date: 25 January 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHTH6009 - Good Life in Catholic Thought
    Class number: 1972
    Start date: 19 April 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Study Period 2

    PHTH6010 - Teaching What the Catholic Church Teaches
    Class Number: 1973
    Start Date: 19 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHTH6011 - Education in the Catholic Liberal Arts Tradition
    Class number: 1974
    Start date: 11 October 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator Dr Marco Ceccarelli (marco.ceccarelli@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Certificate in History of Philosophy

    Study Period 1

    PHIL6100 - History of Philosophy: Ancient
    Class number: 1956
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Study Period 2

    PHIL6110 - History of Philosophy: Medieval
    Class number: 1957
    Start date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Students are encouraged to read Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic, prior to enrolling in courses.  Please contact the School of Philosophy and Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

    Study Period 1

    THEO5000 - Foundations Catholic Faith
    Class number: 2195
    Start date: 25 January 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO5001 – Intro to Sacred Scripture
    Class number: 2196
    Start date: 21 April 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Study Period 2

    THEO5002 - Intro to the Sacraments
    Class number: 2208
    Start date: 19 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    EDUC5068 - Teaching Religious Education
    Class number: 1432
    Start date: 11 October 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator Dr Marco Ceccarelli (marco.ceccarelli@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses. Students are also strongly advised to speak to their diocese before choosing electives as different dioceses have different requirements for RE Accreditation. If you are completing this course full-time in Semester 1, please contact the Program Coordinator for an appropriate EDUC Course substitution.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

    Study Period 1 & 2

    Select from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed here. Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Academic Dean of CIS or the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts

    Study Period 1 

    Select one course from Philosophy (PHIL) 6000-level courses, one course from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses, one course from Philosophy/Theology (PHTH) 6000-level courses, and one course from Ethics 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2027 here.

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic – dejan.simkovic@nd.edu.au ) prior to enrolling in courses.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Diploma of Applied Pastoral Theology

    Study Period 1

    THEO6550 – Pastoral Theology Foundations
    Class Number: 2239
    Start Date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO6490 – Bioethics – A Catholic Theological Analysis
    Class Number: 2206
    Start Date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    In consultation with the Program Coordinator, choose two (2) electives from the Program Requirements

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator Associate Professor Glenn Morrison (glenn.morrison@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator. The school can be contacted via email at philosophytheology@nd.edu.au or by calling 02 8204 4175.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

    Study Period 2

    In consultation with the Program Coordinator, choose four (4) electives from the Program Requirements

    Please consult the Program Coordinator, Associate Professor Glenn Morrison, if you wish to enrol in PHTH6020 Pastoral Placement. The pastoral placement is approved by the Program Coordinator in consultation with external and internal supervision providers.

  • Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies

    Study Period 1 & 2

    Select from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed here. Students are encouraged to read the Program
    Requirements     and consult with the Program Coordinator, Dr Marco Ceccarelli (marco.ceccarelli@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Graduate Diploma of Philosophy

    Study Period 1 & 2

    Select four (4) Philosophy (PHIL) courses at 6000-level from the Course Offerings for 2027 here. One of these courses should be a postgraduate Core Curriculum Course. Students should read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic (dejan.simkovic@nd.edu.au), prior to enrolling in courses.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Master of Arts (Philosophy)

    Study Period 1 & 2

    Select four (4) courses from Philosophy (PHIL) 6000-level courses listed for each Study Period from the Course Offerings for 2027 here. One of these courses should be a postgraduate Core Curriculum Course. Students should read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic (dejan.simkovic@nd.edu.au), prior to enrolling in courses.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Master of Liberal Arts

    If your focus is Philosophy:

    Study Period 1

    PHTH6002 – Reason and Revelation
    Class number: 2168
    Start Date: 7 May 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL6050 – Moral Philosophy
    Class number: 1954
    Start Date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Select two (2) additional Philosophy courses from Philosophy (PHIL) 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2027.

    Study Period 2

    PHTH6005 - Supervised Dissertation Philosophy & Theology
    Class number: 2260
    Start Date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Philosophy students should select two (2) additional Philosophy courses from Philosophy (PHIL) 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2027 here.

    If your focus is Theology:

    Study Period 1

    PHTH6002 – Reason and Revelation
    Class number: 2168
    Start Date: 7 May 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO6400 - Christology
    Class number: 2204
    Start Date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Select two (2) additional Theology courses from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2027.

    Study Period 2

    PHTH6005 - Supervised Dissertation Philosophy & Theology
    Class number: 2260
    Start Date: 26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Theology students should select two (2) additional Theology courses from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2027 here.

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator (Theology: Dr Marco Ceccarelli - marco.ceccarelli@nd.edu.au; Philosophy: Dr Dejan Simkovic – dejan.simkovic@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Master of Theological Studies

    Study Period 1 & 2

    Select from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed here. Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Diploma of Theology

    Study Period 1

    CORE1000 – Foundations of Wisdom
    Class number:  1707
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1110 – Introduction to Old Testament
    Class number:  1976
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1000 – Foundations of Catholic Theology
    Class number: 1974
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please choose a 1000 or 2000-level THEO Course from the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    Study Period 2

    THEO1210 – Introduction to New Testament
    Class number: 1938
    Start date:  27 September 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    COREXXXX – CORE Elective
    Start date:  26 July 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please choose two (2) 1000 or 2000-level THEO Courses from the Course Offerings for 2027 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Philosophy

    Study Period 1

    PHIL1020 - Methods and Basic Problems of Philosophy
    Class number:  1716
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL2100 - History of Philosophy: Ancient
    Class number:  1938
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    PHIL2130 - History of Philosophy: Modern
    Class number: 1939
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please contact the Undergraduate Philosophy Program Coordinator for details of a 4th course, or if you would like to complete this Program part-time.

    Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy and Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Theology

    Study Period 1

    THEO1110 – Introduction to Old Testament
    Class number:  1976
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO1000 – Foundations of Catholic Theology
    Class number: 1974
    Start date:  15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    Please select any two (2) of the following courses:

    THEO2310 - Early Church History
    Class number: 2168
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO2400 - Christology
    Class number: 2181
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    THEO2470 - Fundamental Moral Theology
    Class number: 2183
    Start date: 15 February 2027
    Category: Compulsory

    If you would like to complete this Program part-time, please contact Peter Christofides via email peter.christofides@nd.edu.au

    Students should read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

    Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

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Contact the School of Philosophy and Theology by emailing philosophytheology@nd.edu.au or calling (02) 8204 4175 or 8204 4139.