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Higher Certificate in Theology at Union Bible Institute NPC

Union Bible Institute NPC, South Africa

Programme overview

NQF Level 5, 120-credit programme at Union Bible Institute offered in English or isiZulu, providing foundational theological and ministry training for church workers, introductory ministry skills for community workers and a grounding for further tertiary theological study. Accredited by the Council on Higher Education.

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2-3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hilton, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Modules in biblical studies (hermeneutics, Pentateuch, Synoptic Gospels, Acts), systematic theology, practical theology (children's ministry, homiletics, devotional theology), general studies and children's ministry fieldwork.

Career pathways

Foundational training for church workers and community workers, and preparation for further theological study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate or equivalent; up to 10% of students may be admitted through recognition of prior learning.

ZAR 31,256 a year (2026). Off-campus school fees for the year (on-campus R42,488 includes accommodation, no food). Excludes the one-time non-refundable registration fee of R1,463. Source

2026 college calendar: orientation 22-23 January; Term 1 starts 26 January 2026, Term 2 13 April, Term 3 6 July, Term 4 21 September.

Apply through the official page: https://ubi.ac.za/apply/

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