Bachelor of Theology at Auckland Park Theological Seminary

Programme overview

Undergraduate Bachelor of Theology (SAQA 111234, NQF Level 7, 360 credits), accredited by the CHE and SAQA and registered with DHET. Presented as a distance learning programme supported by printed study material and online virtual classes.

Study mode: distance | Intake: Enrol in January or June | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Six theological disciplines (Church History, Dogmatics and Ethics, Missiology, New Testament, Old Testament, Practical Theology) plus Hebrew or Greek, for a total of 36 modules across first to third year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least one of: NSC with achievement rating 4 (50-59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit subjects; an NQF 5 Higher Certificate; a theology-related Higher Certificate or Diploma; or age over 23 with matriculation exemption.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Registration for the 1st semester 2027 opens 3 November.

New students enrol twice a year, in January (first-semester modules) and in June (second-semester modules). Distance learning.

Prospective students may apply at any time; once approved, a student registers for the January or June semester. No application or registration fee is charged each semester.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ats.ac.za/apply/

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