Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Theology and Religion
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
This program offers general theological education to students who have passed the National Senior Certificate with admission to degree studies. It also provides a basis for denominational programs, formation and practical training with a view to the ministry.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Academic literacy 110
- Academic literacy for Theology 120
- Academic orientation 105
Core modules
- Introduction to the New Testament 111
- Gospels: Mark and Matthew 121
- Introduction to the world of the Old Testament 111
- Narratives in the Old Testament 121
- Practical Theology: Introduction and insertion 111
- Theory of religion 110
- Introduction to the study of religion 121
- Faith and stories 111
- History of Christianity in Southern Africa 121
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Gospels: Luke-Acts 211
- Johannine literature 221
- Old Testament exegesis and former prophets 211
- Poetry and apocalypses 221
- Practical Theology: Understanding and interpreting I 211
- Practical Theology: Understanding and interpreting II 221
- Key concepts and topics in missiology 211
- Theologies of the South 221
- Faith and beliefs 211
- Being human 221
- Theology in history 224
- Christian spirituality: Christian spiritual practices 220
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Community engagement 301
- Paul 311
- Deutero- and Trito-Pauline writings 321
- The Pentateuch 311
- The Prophets 321
- Practical Theology: Discerning and imagining 311
- Practical Theology: Living the faith 321
- Mission in practice 311
- Church planting 321
- Church and community 311
- Living as Christians 314
- Contemporary theological discourses I 321
Program Outcome
Total credits: 367