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Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Psychology

North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

• National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) for degree studies, or full matriculation exemption
• English at level 4 (50-59%)
• offered in consultation with the Association of Christian Religious Practitioners (ACRP)

Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Cornerstone Institute · Private College

• National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass or equivalent.

Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Helderberg College of Higher Education · Private College · Somerset West Campus, Somerset West

• A National Senior Certificate that allows bachelor's degree study, with seven subjects passed
• English at level 4 (50 to 59%) or higher
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at level 2 (30 to 39%) or higher
• A minimum Helderberg APS of 26
• Mature age exemption, RPL and a foundation year are available

Bachelor of Biblical Studies

Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa · Private College · Randburg Campus, Randburg

• A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification
• Applicants aged 26 or older without a matric may apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning or experience route

Bachelor of Divinity

University of Pretoria · Public University · Hatfield, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 4 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.

Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Distance Learning,

• National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) for degree studies, or full matriculation exemption
• English at level 4 (50-59%)
• offered in consultation with the Curators of the Reformed Churches in SA, the Hervormde Kerk, and the Dutch Reformed Church
• available via contact or distance learning

Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)

University of the Free State · Public University · Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein

• National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 28 and English at Level 4 (50%)
• all first-time entering students must write the UFS test of academic literacy

Bachelor of Ministry

Cape Town Baptist Seminary · Private College · Bridgetown Campus, Cape Town

• A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass endorsement, or an IEB or equivalent qualification
• A pre-2008 Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption is accepted
• Alternatives such as the SOT, ACE, GED, Cambridge International and NCV Level 4 may be considered
• International applicants need a SAQA-verified NQF Level 4 qualification
• RPL and credit for prior accredited theology study are available
• An admission interview is part of the process

Bachelor of Theology

Auckland Park Theological Seminary · Private College

• A National Senior Certificate with a rating of 4 (50 to 59%) or better in four 20-credit NSC subjects
• Alternatively, a tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 (higher certificate)
• A theology-related higher certificate or diploma may be accepted, with RPL for credits
• Applicants older than 23 with matriculation exemption from the Matriculation Board may apply
• International applicants need a SAQA evaluation of their school certificate

Bachelor of Theology

Bible Institute of South Africa · Private College · Kalk Bay Campus, Cape Town

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• At least 60% for English Home Language
• An achievement rating of 4 (50% to 59%) or better in four designated subjects
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for applicants who do not meet the school requirements
• You must be an active Christian involved in a local church with a recommendation from a church leader
• Full-time students must commit to supervised ministry fieldwork

Bachelor of Theology

Cape Town Baptist Seminary · Private College · Bridgetown Campus, Cape Town

• A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass endorsement, or an IEB or equivalent qualification
• A pre-2008 Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption is accepted
• Alternatives such as the SOT, ACE, GED, Cambridge International and NCV Level 4 may be considered
• International applicants need a SAQA-verified NQF Level 4 qualification
• Credit may be given for prior accredited theology study and through RPL
• An admission interview is part of the process

Bachelor of Theology

George Whitefield College · Private College

• National Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption and at least 60% in English, plus a rating of 4 or better in four designated subjects.

Bachelor of Theology

South African Theological Seminary · Private College

• A school-leaving certificate that grants access to degree study, such as a National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass
• Applicants who do not qualify for direct entry can start with the Higher Certificate in Christian Life and transfer credits
• You may not be enrolled in a similar programme at another institution at the same time

Bachelor of Theology

The Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa · Private College · Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg

• ESSA does not publish detailed entry rules on its website
• As a bachelor's degree, the national minimum is a National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass, or an equivalent qualification
• The programme is aimed at people already serving in ministry or employed
• Contact the seminary to confirm requirements and whether mature-age or RPL entry is possible

Bachelor of Theology

University of Pretoria · Public University · Hatfield, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 4 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.

Bachelor of Theology

University of Venda · Public University · Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou

• National Senior Certificate with a minimum admission points score, or admission via Recognition of Prior Learning under university policy.

Bachelor of Theology (B Th)

University of Fort Hare · Public University

• Meets the University's general National Senior Certificate (NSC) minimum for Bachelor's degree entry: an achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English Home Language or English First Additional Language
• at least 4 (50-59%) in four other 20-credit NSC subjects
• at least 2 (30-39%) in one further 20-credit NSC subject
• at least 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
• The relevant Faculty may prescribe additional or higher subject requirements for this specific programme, which are set out in that Faculty's own prospectus rather than in this general prospectus

Bachelor of Theology (BTh) in Community Leadership

Cornerstone Institute · Private College

Bachelor of Theology Honours

Auckland Park Theological Seminary · Private College

• A bachelor's degree or higher qualification
• Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they can show equivalent competence

Bachelor of Theology Honours

Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa · Private College · Randburg Campus, Randburg

• An NQF Level 7 degree in theology, such as BTC 's Bachelor of Biblical Studies or an equivalent qualification