University in South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
University profile
Auckland Park Theological Seminary (ATS) is a non-profit, Christian theological institution at 55 Richmond Avenue, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. It describes itself as the oldest Pentecostal tertiary training institution in South Africa and Africa, teaching Christ-centred, Bible-based, Spirit-filled theology. It is registered as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education (registration certificate 2020/HE08/001) and holds public benefit organisation status.
Programmes are delivered by distance education only. They include the Bachelor of Theology Honours and a preliminary honours route for non-theology graduates, the Bachelor of Theology (NQF 7), the Diploma in Theology (NQF 6), Higher Certificates in Pastoral Counselling and in Youth Work (NQF 5), vocational certificates (Marketplace Minister, Christian Counselling, Entrepreneurship, Small Group Leader, Women in Ministry, Youth Work, Ministry during Retirement) and standalone Greek and Hebrew modules. Qualifications are accredited by the CHE and registered with SAQA.
Study combines printed Reader and Study Manuals, online virtual classes with recorded sessions, and a personal online learning page. Students are enrolled in January and June. Tests and exams are written under an approved invigilator, either at ATS in Johannesburg or locally. The six theological disciplines are church history, dogmatics and ethics, missiology, New Testament, Old Testament and practical theology, each led by a department head.
The campus library holds a large collection and an archive on Pentecostalism in South Africa and is a full member of the National Library of South Africa, giving students inter-library loan access. ATS has no residences because study is by distance.
International students from across Africa, Asia, the USA and Europe study at ATS. All programmes are in English, foreign qualifications must be assessed by SAQA, and ATS can assist with the SAQA process.
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View scholarships for Auckland Park Theological Seminary →Admission requires one of: an NSC with an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit subjects; an NQF 5 Higher Certificate; a theology-related Higher Certificate or Diploma (RPL for credits may apply); or an applicant older than 23 with matriculation exemption.
Admission requires one of: an NSC with a rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in four recognised 20-credit subjects; an NQF 5 Higher Certificate; a theology-related Higher Certificate; an applicant older than 23 with matriculation exemption; or an applicant older than 45.
Admission requires an accredited Bachelor of Theology or equivalent, or an accredited bachelor degree in another field with a theology-related Higher Certificate or ATS Diploma in Theology. A non-theology bachelor graduate completes the one-year Preliminary BTh Honours first. The honours can be completed in one year full time up to three years part time and applications are open all year.
No minimum entrance requirements; non-credit-bearing.
Applicants submit a portfolio: certified transcripts or SAQA certificate, module outcomes and credits for previous studies, or a CV, ordination certificate, reference letters and a motivation letter for experience-based RPL.
A school-leaving certificate equivalent to the NSC, assessed by SAQA, with the original SAQA assessment and evaluation certificates submitted to ATS. The SAQA fee is paid into the ATS bank account and is non-refundable. English proficiency evidence may be required.
Complete the online application form once for your chosen programme. After approval you register before each semester by selecting modules and study material, then pay the deposit by email details to confirm registration. No separate application or registration fee is charged each semester.
Auckland Park, Johannesburg: 55 Richmond Avenue, Auckland Park, 2092. The campus buildings were inaugurated in 1978 and house administration, lecturers' offices and the library and archive. Students may write tests and exams at ATS in Johannesburg; all teaching is by distance education.
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