Master of Theology in Systematic Theology (Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A full-thesis Master of Theology (180 credits) for independent in-depth research in systematic theology and its areas of application. Offered on the Stellenbosch campus.

Faculty: Theology | Department: Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology | Duration: Two years (minimum one year; six months' residence may be required of students from outside Southern Africa) | Intake: January and July intakes; applications close 30 October (January) and 30 March (July) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A 120-credit Thesis in Systematic Theology plus 60 credits of electives: two 20-credit Systematic Theology or ethics modules and one 20-credit module from Ecclesiology, Missiology, New Testament, Old Testament, Practical Theology or Arts and Social Sciences.

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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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