Master of Theology in Practical Theology: Focal Area in Ministry Practice at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Coursework master's equipping students with advanced knowledge and skills for effective ministry in diverse and changing contexts.

Faculty: Theology | Department: Practical Theology and Missiology | Duration: Two years (at least one year per the programme structure) | Intake: Applications close 30 Oct 2026 (SA and international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

180 credits: six 20-credit lectured modules (Churches in African Context, Congregation and Culture, Leadership, Missio Dei Spirituality, Missional Formation, Trinity and Identity) and a 60-credit Research Study Ministry. Presented part-time over two years in six one-week block courses, examined during each block; lectured modules count two-thirds and the research assignment one-third of the final mark.

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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, 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.

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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