Bachelor of Arts: Theology
Cape Town, South Africa
BA
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* For your convenience, applications can be submitted online, via fax or email, or in person on campus.
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theology (376 credits) at Cornerstone offers a Christian, interdisciplinary approach to biblical studies and contextual theology. It trains students in skillful biblical interpretation, theological reflection and integrative responses drawing on psychology and sociology. It nurtures personal vocation and practical application. Study options: three years full-time or up to six years part-time; on-campus and online; January and July intakes.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in pastoral ministry, church leadership, chaplaincy, Christian education, community development, counseling, social justice advocacy, non-profit leadership and further academic study in theology, ministry and related disciplines and NGO research roles.
Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Theology (376 credits)
The aim of this programme is to equip students with a Christian, interdisciplinary approach to engaging real-world crises and opportunities. With an emphasis on skillful biblical interpretation and theological understanding, students engage a broad set of contextual issues facing South Africa today and develop an integrative response (drawing from psychological, theological and sociological perspectives). A sense of personal vocation is therefore nurtured, with an emphasis on practical application.
Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent. A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent. A Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field.
Alternative Admission Requirements
A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with a diploma pass (or equivalent) combined with the results of the NBT. Mature age of 23 and over during the first year of studies and a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent). The conditions of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy for Access and the results of the NBT are determining factors for admission. Contact the admissions office regarding RPL. Mature age of 45 years can be admitted, determined by the RPL conditions and the results of the NBT. January and July intakes.
Time Commitment
- Three years full-time
- Up to six years part-time
- No evening classes On-campus and Online January and July intakes
