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Postgraduate Diploma in Theology at South African Theological Seminary NPC

South African Theological Seminary NPC, South Africa

Programme overview

A postgraduate programme for second-career pastors that builds foundational knowledge and professional expertise in the Bible and theology. It requires 120 credits at NQF level 8 in five 24-credit courses.

Study mode: distance  |  Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Three compulsory courses (Interpreting the Bible, Introduction to Theological Studies, Christian Theology in African Context) and two electives from three.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A three-year bachelor's degree with an above-average grade (not necessarily in theology), or an equivalent qualification such as an NQF 7 Advanced Diploma.

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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