Master of Theology in Old Testament (Coursework) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Coursework master's for students seeking advanced study of Old Testament texts, contexts and interpretive approaches.

Faculty: Theology | Department: Old and New Testament | Duration: Two years (at least one year per the programme structure) | Intake: January and July (applications close 30 Oct for the January intake and 30 March for the July intake) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

180 credits: compulsory modules (Context, Criticism, Reception and Text of the Old Testament, 20 credits each, and a 60-credit Research Assignment Old Testament) plus 40 credits of electives (e.g. Ecclesiology, Missiology, New Testament, Practical Theology, Systematic Theology).

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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, plus any further requirements set by the discipline group and written application with admission by Senate; or a BAHons (Religious Studies) after a BA (with Theology) at Stellenbosch, or an honours degree deemed equivalent by Senate; or the Stellenbosch Postgraduate Diploma in Theology with an average of at least 65% and at least 60% for the research assignment in the relevant subject, which allows application to sit an admission examination. MTh thesis applicants must submit a research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s). A departmental form must be submitted with the application. Supplementary: language requirements as set by the discipline group in light of the research proposal.

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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