Bachelor of Theology Honours at Auckland Park Theological Seminary

Programme overview

Postgraduate Bachelor of Theology Honours (SAQA 122518, NQF Level 8, 130 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, with a Word-based, Christ-centred and pneumatological orientation.

Duration: Minimum 1 year full-time up to maximum 3 years part-time | Study mode: distance | Intake: Enrol in January or June; applications open any time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Seven compulsory modules (Academic proficiency, New Testament, Old Testament, Research Methodology, Research Report, Dogmatics & Ethics, Pastoral Ministries) and at least two of eight electives such as Church History, Missiology, Youth Ministry and Chaplaincy.

Career pathways

Prepares for research-based postgraduate study such as a Master's or Doctoral degree and equips students to apply knowledge to specialised areas of ministry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least one of: an accredited Bachelor in Theology or equivalent theological qualification; an accredited Bachelor degree in another field with a theology-related Higher Certificate or ATS Diploma of Theology; or a non-theological Bachelor degree plus ATS's Preliminary Bachelor of Theology Honours coursework. RPL available.

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.

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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