Colleges and Universities Offering Higher Certificate in Theology in South Africa

Higher Certificate in Theology program equips students with a solid foundation in religious studies. It focuses on providing a deep understanding of theological principles, biblical teachings and spiritual practices. Students will delve into subjects like church history, biblical interpretation, ethics and pastoral care. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills and effective communication, preparing graduates for diverse career opportunities within the religious sector.


Possible career paths for Higher Certificate in Theology graduates include:
1. Church Ministry
2. Pastoral Counseling
3. Chaplaincy
4. Religious Education
5. Community Outreach
6. Youth Ministry
7. Missionary Work
8. Worship Leadership
9. Theological Writing
10. Non-profit Organizations

Institutions Offering Higher Certificate in Theology

•  Union Bible Institute, Hilton  
  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
  
  -A National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
  
  MODULE DESCRIPTIONS:
  
  BIBLICAL STUDIES
  BBS01 HERMENEUTICS
  OLD TESTAMENT
  BOT01 PENTATEUCH
  BOT02 JOSHUA, JUDGES, UNITED KINGDOM
  BOT03 DIVIDED KINGDOM, EXILE, RETURN
  NEW TESTAMENT
  BNT01 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
  BNT02 ACTS
  GENERAL STUDIES
  GSC01 COMPUTER SKILLS 1 (Bridging module)
  GSC02 COMPUTER SKILLS 2
  GSE01 BASIC ENGLISH (Bridging module)
  GSE02 ENGLISH COMPOSITION
  GSR01 LIBRARY USE AND STUDY SKILLS
  PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
  PCE01 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
  PPT01 HOMILETICS 1
  PPT02 DEVOTIONAL THEOLOGY
  SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
  TST01 BIBLIOLOGY
  TST02 CHRISTOLOGY
  TST03 PNEUMATOLOGY
  TST04 SOTERIOLOGY
  FIELDWORK
  PFW01 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FIELDWORK
  
•  George Whitefield College, Cape Town  
  Entrance Requirements:
  
  National Senior Certificate, or the equivalent thereof, with a minimum of 30% in English Language (Per Government Gazette No. 751, 11 July 2008). Admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is permitted for a maximum of 10% of the enrollment for any year. Learners in this category may be permitted to complete the qualification over a maximum of two years with the Faculty Board’s agreement.
  
  Foreign students who have English as a second language may be required to complete a TOEFL test (or similar) to prove proficiency in English at a level suitable for academic study.
  
•  Southern Africa Bible College, Rynfield  
  Course Outline
  Semester 1
  -Teaching methods
  -Pastoral counselling I
  -Bible Survey
  -Denominational Doctrines
  -Personal evangelism
  -Language studies
  -Life of Christ
  -New testament church
  
  Semester 2
  -The writings
  -Bible geography
  -Bible survey
  -Denominational doctrines
  -Hebrews
  -Language studies
  -Ephesians
  -Church growth
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  Admission requirements:-
  To be admitted to the Higher Certificate in Theology, a student must have a National Senior Certificate (from
  2008) and an AP of at least 20, with a minimum performance Level 4 (50%) in English. Note that admission
  to the Higher Certificate in Theology is subject to selection.
•  Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa, Johannesburg  
  Course entry requirements:
  Matriculation with a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Students who are 26 years old or older may be admitted through a Recognition of Prior Learning / Experience application.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of study: Online Distance Learning
•  International Bible College, Pietermaritzburg  
  

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