Master of Theology in Practical Theology: Focal Area in Preaching at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A full-thesis Master of Theology (180 credits) specialising in preaching within contemporary theological and congregational contexts. Offered on the Stellenbosch campus. Six modules (90 credits) and a 90-credit thesis; the modules count 50% and the thesis 50% of the final mark.

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

What you will study

Six modules including Communication of the Gospel: Preaching and Plurality, Homiletics and Liturgy, Practical Theological System Analysis, Preaching and Congregation: Sermon Evaluation, Preaching and Moral Formation, and Trinity and Identity, plus a Thesis in Preaching (90 credits).

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Theology (MTh): any Theology degree at NQF level 8 or another appropriate four-year qualification deemed suitable by Senate, with an average of at least 60% in the MTh subject and 60% in the final year of Theology-related studies, plus any further requirements of the discipline group and admission by Senate; or a BAHons (Religious Studies) after a BA (with Theology) at Stellenbosch or an equivalent honours degree; or the Stellenbosch Postgraduate Diploma in Theology with an average of at least 65% and at least 60% for the research assignment, followed by an admission examination set by the discipline group. A thesis route requires a research proposal (problem, methodology, method of work) acceptable to the supervisor(s). A departmental form is 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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