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Preliminary Bachelor of Theology Honours at Auckland Park Theological Seminary

Auckland Park Theological Seminary, South Africa

Programme overview

Bridging course for holders of a non-theological Bachelor degree without an undergraduate theology qualification, giving a basic foundation in theology and, through RPL, admission to ATS's Bachelor of Theology Honours.

Duration: Minimum 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

One biblical language (Hebrew or Greek) at first-year level over two semesters plus seven theological modules: Dogmatics & Ethics, Missiology, Pastoral Counselling (semester 1) and Church History, Pastoral Ministries, New Testament, Old Testament (semester 2).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A non-theological Bachelor degree.

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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