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MTh Coursework (New Testament) at South African Theological Seminary NPC

South African Theological Seminary NPC, South Africa

Programme overview

A structured postgraduate programme combining coursework with a research project, aiming to produce graduates who master the Greek New Testament from a contextual, Christocentric perspective. It is 180 credits and cohort-based.

Duration: 2.5 years  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: Every two years; first intake February 2026, next February 2028  |  Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Core (48 credits), specialisation in Hermeneutics, Johannine, Pauline and Lucan Literature (72 credits) and a 60-credit Research Portfolio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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

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.

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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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