Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Theology (Honours) at South African Theological Seminary. Our characteristic commitment to the truth and authority of Scripture, to the lordship of Jesus Christ, and to the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit pervade our courses.

Key Features

You need to complete 30 courses to earn the BTh. (You can be exempted from some on the basis of RPL.) You can choose to work steadily towards your degree by taking one course per term (four per year), in which case the degree will take you 7½ years to complete.

If you can manage two courses per term, you can finish in 3–3½ years. We offer a 10-per-cent discount if you take two courses in the same term.

Concentrations

Firstly, the general Bachelor of Theology provides a broad range of courses in Biblical studies, systematic theology, missions, ministry, and so on. You have considerable freedom to choose courses that fit your interests and ministry priorities. You should prefer this option if your motivation is to prepare for pastoral ministry, missions, teaching, or if you are studying to enrich your knowledge of God and his Word.

Secondly, the Bachelor of Theology with a concentration on Christian counselling is for those who are called to serve as pastoral or lay counsellors. This programme has a fixed curriculum, consisting of 18 theological courses and 12 counselling courses. The counselling courses seek to integrate theological and psychological truths from a Bible-based, Christ-centred, Spirit-led perspective.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Religion History

Philosophy

Ethics

Christian Studies

Bible Study
World Religions

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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More details

SATS accepts new applications throughout the year. Provided your application is submitted 15 days prior to term, you will be able to start in the coming term.

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 3 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

high school degree

Unless otherwise indicated, the pass mark for all assessment tasks is 50%. To pass a course, you must maintain a grade average of 50% or above
Once you have met all the requirements for your chosen qualification, you will be awarded the qualification.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

402 USD / module

≈ 402 USD / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

197 USD / module

≈ 197 USD / module

Additional Details

Pricing Elsewhere: $402
Majority of the World: $201
South African Pricing: R3460
The pricing advertised is for 1 course only

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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