Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Theology in South Africa

Diploma in Theology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of religious studies, biblical interpretation and theological concepts. The curriculum covers a range of subjects related to;
i. Christian theology
ii. Biblical studies
iii. Church history
iv. Ethics
v. Practical ministry
vi. Pastoral care.

The course includes practical components where students gain hands-on experience in ministry settings. This may involve internships, fieldwork, or supervised practical assignments to develop their skills in pastoral care, counseling, preaching, or community outreach.
Diploma in Theology aims to equip learners with a solid foundation in theological knowledge and prepare them for various roles within the church or related fields.

Below are some of the available job opportunities for Diploma in Theology graduates in South Africa:
a. Religious Writer/Author
b. Religious Researcher
c. Missionary Work
d. Religious Administration
e. Interfaith Dialogue and Community Relations
f. Ordained Minister/Pastor
g. Chaplain
h. Religious Educator
i. Non-Profit/NGO Work
j. Counseling and Spiritual Guidance

Institutions Offering Diploma in Theology

•  Union Bible Institute, Hilton  
  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
  
  -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 40% in four subjects from the designated subject list of NSC subjects, or equivalent. Ten percent may be admitted based on recognition of prior learning.
  
  MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
  BIBLICAL STUDIES
  BBS01 HERMENEUTICS
  BBS03 BIBLE CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY
  OLD TESTAMENT
  BOT01 PENTATEUCH
  BOT02 JOSHUA, JUDGES, UNITED KINGDOM
  BOT03 DIVIDED KINGDOM, EXILE, RETURN
  BOT04 ISAIAH
  BOT05 MAJOR PROPHETS
  BOT07 POETIC BOOKS
  NEW TESTAMENT
  BNT01 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
  BNT03 GOSPEL OF JOHN
  BNT04 ROMANS
  BNT05 1 CORINTHIANS
  BNT06 PRISON EPISTLES
  BNT07 PASTORAL EPISTLES
  BNT08 HEBREWS
  BNT09 GENERAL EPISTLES
  GENERAL STUDIES
  GSC01 COMPUTER SKILLS 1
  GSC02 COMPUTER SKILLS 2
  GSE01 ENGLISH
  GSR01 LIBRARY USE AND STUDY SKILLS
  PPT01 HOMILETICS 1
  PPT02 HOMILETICS 2
  HOMILETICS 3
  PPT04 DEVOTIONAL THEOLOGY
  PPT05 WORSHIP
  PPT06 EVANGELISM
  PPT07 CHURCH PLANTING
  PPT08 PASTORAL THEOLOGY
  PPT09 COUNSELLING 1
  PPT10 COUNSELLING
  PPT13 AIDS AND THE CHURCH
  PPT14 TOLERANCE AND EMPATHY
  CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
  PCE01 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
  PCE03 TEACHING METHODS
  PCE04 YOUTH MINISTRY
  PCE05 WOMEN’S MINISTRY
  PCE06 CHRISTIAN HOME
  PCE07 MEN’S MINISTRY
  TCC01 MISSIONS 1
  TCC02 MISSIONS 2
  TCC03 MISSION SENDING AND CANDIDACY
  TCC04 CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
  TCC05 COMPARATIVE RELIGION
  CHURCH HISTORY
  TCH01 CHURCH HISTORY 1
  TCH02 CHURCH HISTORY 2 (AFRICAN CHURCH HISTORY)
  TCH03 CHURCH IN SOCIETY
  SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
  TST01 BIBLIOLOGY
  TST02 CHRISTOLOGY
  TST03 PNEUMATOLOGY
  ST04 SOTERIOLOGY
  TST05 ESCHATOLOGY
  TST06 ETHICS 1
  TST07 ETHICS 2
  TST08 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGICAL ISSUES
  FIELDWORK
  PFW00 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OBSERVATION and PFW01 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FIELDWORK
  PFW02 YOUTH MINISTRY FIELDWORK
  PFW03 CHURCH MINISTRY FIELDWORK
  PFW04 MINISTRY TRIP
  PFW05 MUSIC MINISTRY FIELDWORK
  PFW06 HOSPITAL MINISTRY FIELDWORK
  PFW07 PRISON MINISTRY FIELDWORK
  PFW08 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FIELDWORK
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Course Duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
•  Nazarene Theological College, Johannesburg  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  Apostolic College of Theological Studies., Pretoria  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  International Bible College, Pietermaritzburg  
  
•  College of Transfiguration, Eastern Cape  
  

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