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Bachelor of Theology at South African Theological Seminary NPC

South African Theological Seminary NPC, South Africa

Programme overview

An accredited online undergraduate degree focused on Bible, theology and ministry, suited to Bible teachers, pastors, missionaries and Christian counsellors. It requires 30 courses (360 credits).

Duration: 30 courses (360 credits): about 3-3.5 years at two courses per term, 7.5 years at one per term  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: Four three-month terms; most courses offered twice a year  |  Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

17 compulsory courses (e.g. How to Study the Bible, Hermeneutics, Christian Ethics) plus 13 electives; at least 120 credits at third-year level.

Career pathways

Preparation for pastoral ministry or other forms of vocational Christian service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A school-leaving certificate granting university access; applicants who do not qualify for direct entry can start with the Higher Certificate in Christian Life. Cannot be registered for a cognate programme elsewhere.

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.

The academic year runs 1 February to 31 January in four terms: Term 1 (1 Feb-30 Apr), Term 2 (1 May-31 Jul), Term 3 (1 Aug-31 Oct), Term 4 (1 Nov-31 Jan).

Bachelor of Theology Honours courses are presented in semesters starting on 1 February and 1 August.

Apply through the official page: https://sats.nexsisportal.com

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