Duration
Three years full-time. Up to six years part-time. No evening classes — study in your own time.
NQF 7 · 360 Credits · Undergraduate Degree
BA in Theology
A Christian, interdisciplinary approach to engaging real-world crises and opportunities — with emphasis on skillful biblical interpretation, theological understanding, and an integrative response to the contextual issues facing South Africa today.
- Accredited by the CHE
- Registered with DHET
- Reg. Cert. 2001/HE08/006
Aim of the Programme
Christian thought. Practical engagement.
The aim of this programme is to equip students with a Christian, interdisciplinary approach to engaging real-world crises and opportunities. With an emphasis on skilful biblical interpretation and theological understanding, students engage a broad set of contextual issues facing South Africa today.
A sense of personal vocation is therefore nurtured, with an emphasis on practical application. Students develop an integrative response drawing from psychological, theological, and sociological perspectives.
- Engage with theological lenses and techniques in addressing real-world questions and crises
- Understand the principles, concepts, history, and major approaches to the study of theology
- Demonstrate skill in interpreting the Bible and showing its relevance to pastoral needs in churches and communities, especially in an African context
- Understand how people's worldview influences their concept of God and practice of spirituality
- Minister to and serve people in different cultural contexts
- Articulate a personal sense of vocation, meaning, and purpose in life
- Demonstrate the necessary skills for understanding and engaging with a diverse and complex society
- Develop an integrative response to the contextual issues facing South Africa today
Watch the programme overview
Time Commitment & Mode
How you can study.
Delivery Mode
Offered in both Contact and Distance modes. Choose the format that best suits your lifestyle and location.
Intakes
Two intakes per year — January and July. Apply early to secure your place.
Important Notice
If the required number is not reached by the end of the registration period, the programme will only receive new students in the next registration period. New students already registered for the programme will be advised on the options available to them, and paid fees will be refunded where applicable. Students who have already completed one or more semesters will not be affected.
Target Groups
Who this is for.
The BA aims to provide access for those who have completed Grade 12 to a degree programme equipping them with skills to be more effective leaders in the community in the areas of Psychology, Theology, Media Studies, Alternative Education, and Sociology and Community Development.
In addition to a career path for sociologists, psychologists, and media specialists, the programme enables students considering a career as teachers to advance to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with the required teaching subjects at an undergraduate level.
Admission Requirements
Standard entry.
- 01 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor's pass or equivalent.
- 02 A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent.
- 03 A Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate, or Diploma in a cognate field.
- 04 National Benchmark Test (NBT) results.
- 05 NSC or NCV with a diploma pass combined with NBT results.
- 06 Mature age of 23+ during first year with NSC (RPL conditions and NBT results determine admission).
- 07 Mature age of 45+ can be admitted, determined by RPL conditions and NBT results.
- 08 Applicants in the first category must register for the Extended Programme for Academic Development (minimum 4 years).
Accreditation
Fully accredited.
Registered as Cornerstone Institute (RF) NPC with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2001/HE08/006.
- SAQA ID57225
- NQF Level7
- Reg. Cert.2001/HE08/006
Resources
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Ready to study theology for today?
Applications are open for the January and July intakes.