Master of Theology - MTh
Description
The Master of Theology is offered by the University of Pretoria and is supported by the Cape Town Baptist Seminary through a cooperative partnership. This programme is supported Administratively and Academically by the Seminary in order to ensure student success in the respective programme.
This programme is by Thesis and requires the attendance of Research Methodology contact sessions that may or may not be supported by technology. Your thesis will be guided by a specialist in the area of your research.
Mode of Delivery
The programme is offered via Distance Mode and will not require you to attend the University of Pretoria in the process of completing your thesis since the programme is supported by the Cape Town Baptist Seminary.
Duration of Study
This programme requires a minimum of one (1) year Full Time academic study.
Articulation
Completion of this programme meets the minimum entry requirements for admission to a cognate Doctor’s Degree (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD).
Programme Code
06256953
Admission Requirements
- Relevant Honours Degree or relevant four-year Bachelor’s Degree.
- A weighted average of at least 65% at final year level.
- Hebrew passed at second year level of the Bachelor’s Degree.
- Greek passed at second year level of the Bachelor’s Degree.
International students who have completed articulating qualifications outside of the Republic of South Africa are required to submit Verification of their Qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The minimum requirements for admission to this programme by students in this category is a SAQA verified NQF 8 qualification.
Information related to the process for Evaluating Foreign Qualifications are outlined on this SAQA web page. The online application for the Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications can be accessed HERE. You will be required to register as a new user, after which you may proceed with your application for the Evaluation of your Qualification.
For Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications Enquiries
| Phone: | +2712 431 5070 - Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications |
| Phone: | 0860 111 673 - Helpdesk |
| Phone: | +2721 431 5000 - Switchboard |
| Fax: | +2721 431 5147 |
| E-mail: | customercare@saqa.org.za |
The Seminary is able to acknowledge prior learning, whether formal, informal or non-formal, in accordance with the Institutional Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy based on guidelines provided by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and in keeping with the same issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Any prior accredited studies in theology will be evaluated for possible credit towards the Higher Certificate in Christian Leadership in accordance with the Institutional Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) Policy.
Master’s Degree Specialisations
This programme may be undertaken in the following areas of specialisation:
Biblical Studies New Testament and Related Studies
Biblical Studies Old Testament and Related Studies
Church History and Church Polity
Dogmatics and Christian Ethics
New Testament Studies
Old Testament Studies
Practical Theology
Religion Studies
Science of Religion and Missiolo
Tuition Fees
This programme is offered at a cost of R18 960.00 per annum. This amount excludes additional costs associated with this programme such as books, accommodation, or data.