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Master of Theology at South African Theological Seminary NPC

South African Theological Seminary NPC, South Africa

Programme overview

A research-based, fully accredited online degree culminating in an original thesis of 40,000-50,000 words under a specialist supervisor. It is 180 credits at NQF level 9.

Duration: Minimum 2 years; average 3-4 years; maximum 5 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Five phases: two courses (Theological Orientation, Research Concept Development; 75% needed to proceed), proposal, research and thesis, then examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Above-average grade and an accredited four-year Bachelor Honours in a theological field, or an Honours in another field plus an accredited Diploma or Bachelor in Theology.

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.

Master of Divinity courses are offered in Terms 1 and 3 or Terms 2 and 4.

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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