Colleges and Universities Offering Postgraduate Diploma in Theology in South Africa

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology program provides students with a deep understanding of various theological concepts and principles. This diploma equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of religious texts, while fostering a broader understanding of spirituality and faith. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical application, students explore topics such as;
-Biblical studies
-Systematic theology
-Church history
-Pastoral care
-Ethics.


This program prepares graduates for a range of career opportunities within the field of theology including:
1. Pastoral ministry
2. Chaplaincy
3. Teaching
4. Religious counseling
5. Missionary work
6. Research and academia
7. Church leadership
8. Non-profit organizations
9. Writing and publishing
10. Interfaith dialogue and community engagement.

Institutions Offering Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  • Any bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, that need not necessarily be in theology; or
  • An equivalent qualification from this or another university or seminary approved for this
  purpose by Senate or by the Executive Committee acting on behalf of Senate.
  
  Options:
  - Old and New Testament
  - Practical Theology
  - Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology
  
  Course Duration: 1 to 2 years
  
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant non-theological tertiary qualification (at least NQF-level 7)
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
  
  
•  St. Joseph's Theological Institute, Hilton  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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