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

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Theology equips Christian men and women for a teaching and preaching ministry in the local church. It is accredited by the CHE, registered by SAQA at NQF level 7 and comprises 368 credits.

Duration: 3 years full-time on campus (4 days per week); 6 years part-time on campus | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Academic Literacy, Biblical Theology, Hermeneutics, Theology 1: Scripture, Homiletics 1, OT Studies 1 and NT Studies 1; students also complete practical training (community engagement) in a church or ministry.

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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.

ZAR 61,760 a year (2026). Tuition at R1 930 per credit hour, stated as R61 760 p/a (average 32 credit hours); R3 860 per credit hour for First World students; ministry discount R1 450 per credit hour. Excludes accommodation and library access (R500 per semester). Source

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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