Higher Certificate in Church Ministry at Mukhanyo Theological College

Programme overview

The Mukhanyo Higher Certificate in Church Ministry is an accredited NQF Level 5 qualification (minimum 120 credits). This one-year programme is a foundation for church leaders and Bible teachers, with a focus on the ministry, history and mission of the church.

Duration: Minimum of one year (full-time); maximum three years (part-time) | Study mode: blended | Location: KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

Eight core courses (Doctrine of the Church, Leadership in the Church, Pastoral Ministry, Counselling in the Church, Mission, Worship, and two History of the Church courses) plus four electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An NSC with at least 30% in English and a rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in four recognised 20-credit subjects; or an equivalent foreign certificate; or a Higher or Advanced Certificate in a cognate field with an average of at least 50%; or a Diploma, Bachelor's or other NQF 5+ qualification with an average of at least 50%. Admission through RPL is also possible.

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.

Campus and centre students start in Semester 1 and Semester 2; Local Learning Sites start in Terms 1 to 3 of the year.

Applications for Semester 1 2027 open on 15 August 2026 and close on 18 January 2027; for Semester 2 2027 they open on 1 February 2027 and close on 12 July 2027; for Semester 1 2028 they open on 3 August 2027 and close on 17 January 2028. The application fee is R200 (non-refundable, once-off).

Local Learning Site application deadlines: Term 1 2027 on 13 November 2026, Term 2 2027 on 19 March 2027, Term 3 2027 on 16 July 2027, Term 1 2028 on 12 November 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://mtc.ac.za/apply-now/

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