Master of Theology in Missiology (Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Full-thesis master's providing advanced theological training with a focus on mission, church engagement and contemporary societal contexts. The programme is research-focused and involves independent study under a supervisor.

Faculty: Theology | Department: Practical Theology and Missiology | Duration: Two years | Intake: January and July (applications close 30 October for January and 30 March for July) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

180 credits: Community Development (20), Missiology (20) and a 120-credit Missiology thesis, plus one 20-credit elective from Arts and Social Sciences or from Ecclesiology, New Testament, Old Testament, Practical Theology or Systematic Theology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any degree programme in Theology at NQF level 8, or another appropriate four-year qualification deemed suitable by Senate, with an average of at least 60% in the subject in which the MTh is sought and 60% in the final year of Theology-related studies; or a BA Honours (Religious Studies) after a BA with Theology from Stellenbosch or an equivalent honours degree; or the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology with an average of at least 65% and at least 60% for the research assignment, after which an admission examination may be set. Applicants must be admitted by Senate (or its Executive Committee) and comply with any further discipline-group requirements. A research proposal setting out the problem, methodology and method of work is required for a thesis. A departmental form accompanies the application. (Departmental form: Dept-MTh Missiology (thesis).)

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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