BTh (Bachelor of Theology)
About the programme
The BTh degree is a three-year programme, which trains students particularly as youth workers, service workers, counsellors and community workers.
Why study this programme?
- Teaching and training, like research, are approached scientifically. Students, as co-participants, are guided, equipped and enabled to theologically engage with a pluralistic South African, African and global context to be socially relevant and inter-culturally competent.
- Students experience a welcoming and encouraging learning environment in which diverse transformative learning and sound theological frameworks are enhanced.
- Theoretical work is complemented by a practical, community-oriented accent on social issues like HIV/aids, poverty, violence, human dignity, ecology and justice.
Programme content
The programme includes modules on the subjects Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Ecclesiology, Practical Theology and Missiology. Students may choose to specialise in Youth Work. See the curriculum in the Faculty's Calendar.
The programme is also offered as an extended curriculum programme for students who do not qualify for the mainstream programme and need academic support. The modules of the first year are spread over two years with additional academic support modules. A limited number of places are available.
If you are interested in studying further, see our postgraduate programmes.
Admission requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)
Students with an NSC aggregate of at least 55%, but less than 60%, may be considered for the extended curriculum programme (ECP) after an interview with the Dean or his/her representative.
Applicants who wrote Grade 12 in 2008 or earlier may contact the Client Services Centre on 021 808 9111 to obtain the relevant admission requirements.
For further information on admission and undergraduate enrolment, see our Calendar.
About the programme
The BTh degree is a three-year programme, which trains students particularly as youth workers, service workers, counsellors and community workers.
Why study this programme?
- Teaching and training, like research, are approached scientifically. Students, as co-participants, are guided, equipped and enabled to theologically engage with a pluralistic South African, African and global context to be socially relevant and inter-culturally competent.
- Students experience a welcoming and encouraging learning environment in which diverse transformative learning and sound theological frameworks are enhanced.
- Theoretical work is complemented by a practical, community-oriented accent on social issues like HIV/aids, poverty, violence, human dignity, ecology and justice.
Programme content
The programme includes modules on the subjects Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Ecclesiology, Practical Theology and Missiology. Students may choose to specialise in Youth Work. See the curriculum in the Faculty's Calendar.
The programme is also offered as an extended curriculum programme for students who do not qualify for the mainstream programme and need academic support. The modules of the first year are spread over two years with additional academic support modules. A limited number of places are available.
If you are interested in studying further, see our postgraduate programmes.
Admission requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)
Students with an NSC aggregate of at least 55%, but less than 60%, may be considered for the extended curriculum programme (ECP) after an interview with the Dean or his/her representative.
Applicants who wrote Grade 12 in 2008 or earlier may contact the Client Services Centre on 021 808 9111 to obtain the relevant admission requirements.
For further information on admission and undergraduate enrolment, see our Calendar.