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Higher Certificate in Christian Life at South African Theological Seminary NPC

South African Theological Seminary NPC, South Africa

Programme overview

An undergraduate certificate giving a foundation in theological and ministerial training for pastors, elders, deacons and other church workers. It is 120 credits at NQF level 5.

Duration: Minimum 1 year; part-time average 2 years; maximum 3 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: Most courses run in Terms 1 and 3 or Terms 2 and 4  |  Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Five compulsory courses (e.g. How to Study the Bible, Introduction to Theology) plus five electives from eleven; 120 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A school-leaving certificate (NSC) or an accredited tertiary qualification; applicants without one may enter through RPL after passing the first five courses on probation.

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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