Postgraduate Diploma in Theology: Focal Area in Practical Theology and Missiology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A 120-credit coursework postgraduate diploma that combines foundational theological disciplines with a research assignment in a chosen specialisation, here Practical Theology and Missiology. Offered in block sessions on the Stellenbosch campus. It develops critical thinking, academic writing and research skills for ministry and theological engagement.

Faculty: Theology | Department: Practical Theology and Missiology | Duration: One year (full-time) or two years (recommended for students without theological training or in full-time employment) | Intake: Applications close 30 March 2027 | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Six compulsory 10-credit modules (Ecclesiology, Missiology including Community Development, New Testament, Old Testament, Practical Theology, Systematic Theology) plus a 60-credit elective research assignment in one of these subjects, which sets the research topic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification, not necessarily in theology, with a final aggregate of at least 50%; or an equivalent qualification from another university or seminary approved by Senate.

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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