Delivery
In accordance with its philosophy of open learning BBI seeks to make theological learning accessible to a wide variety of people by a variety of modes of delivery.
- Online
- Correspondence (distance learning)
- Seminar (normally three to four days of input and activity followed by extended period of guided study through our distance packages.)
Online Learning
A number of required units and electives are offered in the online mode. For more information click here.
Distance Learning
Students follow a guided study based on our course packages. These comprise a Book of Readings and a Unit Study Guide. The guided study is done over a set term of 15 weeks. Assignment due dates can be found in the course unit Study Guide. Each student is assigned a tutor with whom they are able to make contact by email. Tutors assess the student’s assignments. There are normally three assignment tasks to be undertaken during the term, although some units may have their own specific requirements.
Seminars
BBI is primarily a distance education provider. However, on a regular basis we do facilitate our distance education units in a "seminar" mode for those students who would like to access them. Normally, a Seminar is a combination of face-to-face input and interaction and correspondence work. The unit is introduced in seminar mode. Students are provided with the Book of Readings and Study Guide which give them direction in carrying out the assessment tasks set over the 15 week term.
Seminars are offered both onsite at BBI in Pennant Hills and at recognised centres around Australia. Seminars are offered throughout the year but particularly as Summer, Easter, Winter and Spring schools.
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Cohorts
In arrangement with a number of diocesan schools offices BBI offers a program of study to cater for teachers seeking graduate qualifications in theological studies.
These programs are offered in Seminar mode in recognised centres within easy reach of the students. These arrangements are also open to other students such as deacons, parish workers and lay people, both for credit and audit.
