Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
The Bachelor of Theology provides the education and training needed to equip Christian men and women for a teaching and preaching ministry of the Word of God in the local church in order to fulfil the Great Commission in Africa and throughout the world. The qualification provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge of the Christian faith with essential skills to minister and lead Christian communities.
Duration:
3 years full-time study on campus. 4 days per week.
6 years part-time on campus.
368 credits.
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Practical Training Assignment (PTA):
Each student is required to do an on-going official practical training assignment in a local church or Christian ministry during their course of study. Successful fulfilment of the practical training assignment is a prerequisite for graduation.
​Entry Requirements:
National Senior Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of 60% in English language (HG first language) and coupled with an achievement rating of 4 or better in four subjects from the designated subjects list. (Per Government Gazette No. 751, 11 July 2008). Admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is permitted. Please contact the registrar for any inquiries regarding entrance requirements.
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The Bachelor of Theology is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) The completed course is at National Qualifications Framework level 7
The Bachelor of Theology is also available via Distance Learning.
Programme Structure:
​A student is required to complete the following modules to qualify for the BTh degree. The number of credits for each course is shown.
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Year 1 (NQF Level 5)
Semester 1
Academic Literacy
Mission, Evangelism & Discipleship
Biblical Theology
Hermeneutics
Theology 1: Scripture
Total NQF Credits
12
12
8
8
8
48
Semester 2
Early & Medieval Church History Homiletics 1
NT Studies 1: Synoptic Gospels
OT Studies 1: Pentateuch
Theological Ethics 1
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Total NQF Credits
12
8
16
12
12
60
Year 2 (NQF Level 6)
Semester 1
Homiletics 2
NT Studies: General Epistles & Acts
Introduction to Biblical Greek A
OT Studies 2: Historical Books
Theology 2: Doctrine of God
Total NQF Credits ​
8
16
12
12
12
60
Semester 2
Reformation & Modern Ch. History Apologetics & World View
Mission & Social Transformation
Biblical Counselling
OT Studies 3: Wisdom Books
Theology 3: Doctrine of Christ & the Holy Spirit
Ministry to Muslims
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Total NQF Credits
12
8
12
8
12
12
4
68
Year 3 (NQF Level 7)
Semester 1
Philosophy of Ministry 1
OT Studies 4: Prophetic Books
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew A
Theology 4: Doctrine of Man, Sin & Salvation
NT Studies: John’s Writings & Revelation
Theological Ethics 2
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Total NQF Credits
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4
16
12
12
16
12
72
Semester 2
Philosophy of Ministry 2
Pastoral Ministries
NT Studies 4: Pauline Epistles & Romans
​Theology 5: Doctrine of the Church & the End Times
Christian Education
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Total NQF Credits
4
12
16
12
16
60
Total NQF Credits: 368
Get in Touch
For more information about the Bachelor of Theology contact the Registrar, Lorna Bucklow
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Email: lcbucklow@bisa.org.za
Tel: +21 21 7884116
Ms Lorna Bucklow
Registrar
Prospectus
Full information about the Bachelor of Theology is outlined in the Prospectus.​
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