Bachelor of Theology (Distance Learning) at Bible Institute of South Africa NPC (The)

Programme overview

The Distance Learning Programme offers the Bachelor of Theology (NQF level 7, CHE-accredited) to students who cannot attend campus or who study at their own pace. Course materials are delivered through the Canvas learning management system.

Duration: Students set their own pace; typically six to eight years | Study mode: distance | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Two official practical training assignments in a local church or ministry are required; exams are written at the end of each module, usually in June and November.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of 60% in English language (HG first language) and an achievement rating of 4 or better in four subjects from the designated subjects list; admission through Recognition of Prior Learning is permitted.

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

2026 academic year: registration day 2 February, Semester 1 begins 9 February 2026 and Semester 2 begins 20 July 2026. CLP: registration 7 February, Semester 1 begins 9 February.

The application fee is R500 and non-refundable (not applicable to CLP). Apply online or by emailing the completed form to [email protected].

Apply through the official page: https://www.bisa.org.za/application-process

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