Bap$stTheological

CollegeofSouthernAfrica

Prospectus2016

IntroductionTheBaptistTheologicalCollege,orBTCasisfondlyknown,isproudtobeabletosharealittleofwhoweareinthe2016editionofourProspectus.WetrustyouwillBindthisinformationofgreatvalue,andwehopetoseeyousittinginoneofourlectureroomsorcompletingoneofourdistancelearningsubjectsinthenearfuture.

BTC was established by the Baptist Union of Southern Africa in 1951 and was Birst located in CentralJohannesburg.ThereasonforestablishingBTCwastopreparepastorsforBaptistchurches.OvertheyearsthefocushasbroadenedsigniBicantlytoincludenotonlythetrainingofpastorsforchurchesbutalsoyouthpastors andmissionaries. The denominational focus has also changed, andBTC nowwelcomes learnersfromalldenominationsandchurchbackgroundswhoarewillingtoaccepttheStatementofFaith.

Overthepast64yearsBTChasestablisheditselfasoneofthepremierministrytraininginstitutionsinthecountrywelcomingadiversestudentbody.

ThemissionstatementoftheBaptistTheologicalCollegeofSouthernAfricaistoofferpeoplethatarecalledto Christian ministry a biblically based and relevant theological education that focusses on devotionalintegrity,practicalcompetenceandacademicexcellence.

This theological education isshapedbyourcommitmenttotheinspired Word of God and ourbelief that the Church can ands h o u l d b e r e l e v a n t i ncontemporarysociety.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Registrar BTC Southern Africa P O Box 50710 Randburg, 2125

Tel: +27 11 886 0421 Fax: +27 11 886 0453

Email: info@btc.co.za Web: www.btc.co.za

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:00

Friday, 08:00-15:00

Registration&AccreditationTheBaptistTheologicalCollegeofSouthernAfrica(BTC)isregisteredwiththeDepartmentofEducationasaHigher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 with the Registration CertiBicateNo.:2000/HE08/004. BTCisaregisteredSection21Company(RegistrationNo.:2003/019542/08)andisgovernedbyaBoardappointedincloseafBiliationwiththeBaptistUnionofSouthernAfrica.

Our programmes are accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) through its permanentsub-committee, the Higher Education Quality Sub Framework (HEQSF) and the Education and TrainingQualityassurer(ETQA)ofthesouthAfricanQualiBicationsAuthority(SAQA).

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StatementofBelief1. WebelieveintheScripturesoftheOldandNewTestamentsintheiroriginalwritingsasfullyinspiredby

GodandacceptthemasthesupremeandBinalauthorityforfaithandlife.

2. WebelieveinourGod,eternallyexistinginthreepersons-Father,SonandHolySpirit.

3. WebelievethatJesusChristwasbegottenbytheHolySpirit,bornoftheVirginMaryandistrueGodandtrueman.

4. WebelievethatGodcreatedmaninHisownimage;thatmansinnedandtherebyincurredthepenaltyofdeath,physicalandspiritual; thatallhumanbeingsinheritasinfulnaturewhichissues(inthecaseofthosewhoreachmoralresponsibilities)inactualtransgressioninvolvingpersonalguilt.

5. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, a substitutionary sacriBice, according to theScripturesandthatallwhobelieveinHimarejustiBiedonthegroundofHisshedblood.

6. WebelieveinthebodilyresurrectionoftheLordJesusChrist,HisAscensionintoheavenandHispresentlifeasourHighPriestandAdvocate.

7. WebelieveinthepersonalreturnofourLordJesusChrist.

8. We believe that all who receive the Lord Jesus Christ by faith are born again of the Holy Spirit andtherebybecomechildrenofGod.

9. Webelieveintheresurrectionbothofthejustandtheunjust,theeternalblessednessoftheredeemedandtheeternalbanishmentofthosewhohaverejectedtheofferofsalvation.

10. WebelievethattheonetrueChurchisthewholecompanyofthosewhohavebeenredeemedbyJesusChristandregeneratedbytheHolyspirit;thatthelocalchurchonearthshouldtakeitscharacterfromthis conceptionof theChurch spiritually and therefore that thenewbirth andpersonal confessionofChristareessentialsofChurchmembership.

11. WebelievethattheLordJesusChristappointedtwoordinances‘Baptism’andthe‘Lord’sSupper’tobeobservedasactsofobedienceandasperpetualwitnessestothecardinalfactsoftheChristianfaith;thatBaptismisimmersionofthebelieverinwaterasaconfessionofandidentiBicationwithChristinburialand resurrection and that the Lord’s Supper is the partaking of bread and wine as symbolic of theSaviour’sbrokenbodyandshedbloodinremembranceofHissacriBicialdeath.

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AdminServiceCharterOURCOMMITMENT

TheBaptistTheologicalCollegeAdministrationDepartmentstrivestoprovideexcellentservicedeliverybyprovidingaccurateinformationandprioritizingtheneedsofourclientsinaprofessionalmanner;indoingthisweendeavourtoministertoLearnersastheyarebeingequippedforMinistry.

WEAIMTOPROVIDE

• Courteousandprofessionalservicetoourclients

• Up-to-dateandrelevantinformation

• Fairtreatmentofourclients

• Promptanddetailedresponsetocommunicationreceivedfromclients

• Adequateresponsetoclientcomplaintsandconcerns

INDOINGTHISWEWILL

• ListentoClientrequestspatientlyandrespondcourteously

• RespecttheClientandtheirrespectiveneeds

• EnsureBixedstandardsofexcellenceandworkingsystems

• Provideaccurateandclearinformation

• Communicateregularlyandeffectively

• Respondtophonemessagesonthesameday

• Respondtoemailenquirieswithin24hours

• Acknowledgereceiptofassignmentswithin36hours

STUDENTSCANASSISTUSBY

• Keepingusup-to-datewithcontactinformationandrelevantpersonalinformation

• Furnishingourstaffwithcomprehensiveandconstructivecomments

• Treatingallstaffmemberswithhighrespect

• Exercisingprofessionalcourtesyandmakeappointmentswherenecessary

• Followingexistingpoliciesandproceduresandexercisingpersonalresponsibility

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BTCStaffFACULTY

ThePrincipal:DrMartinPohlmann

DrMartinPohlmann(MGC,HonLTh,BTh,HonBTh,MA,D.LittetPhil)wascalledtocommenceasPrincipalofBTCin2004.

Hewas at the time Senior Pastor of both the Trinity Baptist Church andEdenvale Baptist Church. He was lecturing Systematic Theology on apart-timebasisatBTCandservedontheCollegeCouncilasChairman.

His passion is ‘reaching this generation by teaching this generation’ inbiblical truth and practicalministry. After publishing four book titles andmany journal articles he continues to lecture in Systematic Theology andEthics.

RecentlyDrPohlmannwasappointedtothepositionofAssociateProfessorattheUniversityofNorthWest.He will continue to supervise Masters dissertations and Doctoral Theses while also marking the postgraduateworkdoneatseveralofouruniversities.

RegistrarandMissiologist:DrDesmondHenry

Desmond is married to Lara and has three daughters; Gabriella,AnnabellaandOlivia,whoare twins.Laraservesasa teacher ina localChristianschool.DesmondgraduatedwithaBachelorofTheologyHon.from BTC and accepted a call to the Open Baptist Church in Gabarone(Botswana),whereheservedasanAssociatePastoruntil2011,whenheaccepted the Executive Pastor post at Eastside Community Church inPretoriaEast.

DesmondcompletedhisMastersdegreewiththeUniversityofPretoriain2011 and is one of the few PHD graduates in Missiology in SouthernAfrica.Desmondhasaloveforpeopleandenjoysacademicengagementand has published a book, ‘Quintessential Mission’, and authorednumerousarticlespublishedinaccreditedjournals(nationallyandinternationally).

Earlierin2014,DesmondwasappointedasanExtraordinaryLecturertotheNorthWestUniversitytoworkintheareaofPHDstudentsalongsideBTC.

Desmond joinedBTC fulltime inOctober2012as the staffMissiologist, andhasbeenappointedRegistrarandMissiologistinSeptember2014.

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LecturerinPastoral&BiblicalStudies-DeanofStudies:DrPiffPereira

Gregory‘Piff ’Pereira(BTh(Arts),LThHons(BTC).MA,D.LittetPhil(UnivofJHB),D.Litt et Phil (Univ of Pretoria) obtainedhisBTh (Arts)degree fromtheUniversity of Zululand in 1996 and in that same year he received hisLicentiate in Theology (LTh) from the Baptist Theological College inJohannesburg.

HehasservedastheSeniorPastoroftheNewLifeBaptistChurch,Bosmontfor tenyears.Whilepastoring, Piff completedhisMAdegree atRAUwithdistinctionandwentontocompletehisdoctoraldegreeinNewTestamentTheologyin2002atthesameUniversity.

During his time here at BTC he completed a second doctoral degree in 2010, this time inOld TestamentstudiesthroughtheUniversityofPretoria.

Healsoservesontheboardsofbothinternationalandlocalmissionarygroups.

LecturerinPastoral&BiblicalStudies-DeanofStudents:DrTerrelManikam

DrTerrelManikam(BTh(UnivofZululand),LTh(BTC),MA(RAU),DLittetPhil(UnivofJHB)andHazelmarriedinJune1995andhavefourchildren:Caleb,Rebekah-Grace,GabrielandJoshua.

TerrelobtainedhisBTh (2000)degree from theUniversityofZululand.Ayear thereafter, he obtained his Licentitate in Theology degree from theBaptist Theological College inRandburg.Duringhis pastorate at theNewLife Baptist Church, he completed his MA degree at Rand AfrikaansUniversityin2004.WhilstservingthechurchesintheStangerareainKZN,hecompletedhisdoctoraldegreeinNewTestamentstudies-withafocusonpreparingGod’speopleforthereturnofChristfromRevelation14(andthePseudepigraphicalbookof1WHAT?1-36).HeiscurrentlyregisteredwiththeUniversityofPretoriaandiscompletingaPhDinMissiology.

Terrel servedasaStudentPastorandAssociatePastor (WorshipandEvangelism)at theNewLifeBaptistChurch (Bosmont) for sevenyears.He thereafterwascalled tohishometown inStangerwherehe servedwith his family in theBethel Baptist Church, Valley ViewBaptist Church (Glendale) and helped plant thePhakamani-BethelBaptistChurch(LOT14inStanger).AfternineyearsofministryintheStangerarea,hejoinedtheBTCstaff.

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LecturerinHebrew,Greek&BiblicalStudies:RevMeganBraithwaite

Megan Braithwaite, DipTh; BTh (Hons.) (BTC) B.A. (Hons) (UJ); B.Com,graduatedwithaBComfromtheUniversityofNatalin1991,thenwentonto work for Youth for Christ in Pietermaritzburg before relocating toJohannesburg.

Afterabriefperiodinsecularbusiness,shechosetobeafull-timemothertoherchildren.

In2009,shegraduatedwithaBTh.Hons.CumLaudefromBTCandin2011completed a B.A. Hons. Cum Laude in Semitic Languages (Hebrew andAramaic) at the University of Johannesburg. In 2014 she received full

MinisterialRecognition from theBaptistUnion.Meganandherhusbandboth serve as elders atEdenvaleBaptistChurch.ApartfromBiblicallanguages,herotherpassionismentoringandministrytoyoungwomen

ADDITIONALFACULTY

InadditiontoourfulltimeFaculty,BTCenjoystheexpertiseofanumberofadjunctlecturersandguestlecturers.Ourfulllecturingcomplimentcanbeviewedonourwebsiteatwww.btc.co.za

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ADMINISTRATIVEFACULTY

SeniorAdminOfRicer CourseCoordinator Receptionist MrsTammyvanderWalt MrsAndreaNdoga MrsCeciliaSefara

AdministrativeAssistant OfRiceAdministrativeRelations FinanceOfRicerMr.AlfredMadzivhandela MrsJanineHartley MrsLindiBotha

Librarian Intern/PAtoRegistrar EnvironmentalServices MissElizeFourie NataschaSmith MrPhineasThamaga

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ApplicationsProcedureAdmissionsPolicies

In keepingwith itsmission statement, it is the policy of the college to provide equal opportunity for allapplicantsregardlessofrace,gender,creedoreducationalbackground.AllpotentialLearnerswillbeeligibleforselectionprovidedtheymeettherequirementsbelow:

1. Theyaretruthfulontheirapplicationforms.

2. They are in possession of all the necessary documentation inter alia registration documentation dulycompletedaccompaniedbyallsupportingcertiBicates,recommendationsetc.

3. Should they be granted an interview, undertake to assist the interview committee to arrive at a fairevaluationanddisplayawillingnesstoabidebytherecommendationsoftheinterviewcommittee.

4. TheyareabletosustainthemselvesBinancially.

5. Theyhavereadandaccepted theCollege’sStatementofFaithasoutlined in thisprospectusandon thewebsite.

6. TheyarewillingtoadheretotheCollegeRules&Regulations.

7. TheyrespectfellowLearners,especiallythosefromotherpartsoftheAfricancontinentandpartsoftheworld.

8. Theydemonstratethecommitmenttomeetthedemandsofstudy.

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OutcomeBasedEducation

TheCollegeappliestheprinciplesofOutcomesBasedEducation(OBE).OBEisdesignedtoteachLearnersspeciBicknowledgeorprinciples that they candemonstrate inmeasurableoutcomes.ThismethodgreatlyassistsLearnerstofulBilltheobjectivesoftheprogrammesforwhichtheyhavebeenenrolledandtoachievethestandardrequirement.

PracticalCompetency

The College has made enormous strides in the last decade in practical competency. Learners can onlygraduate if theyhave signiBicant practicalministry experience. They are also required to be involved in alocalchurchwhilestudyingatBTC.Learner’sassignmentsrequiredifferentaspectsofpracticalexperience.Input from church and ministry leaders regarding Learner performance in speciBic ministry assists inmeasuringthe‘OBE’objectives.

WebelievethatGodhasequippedustodevelopandtrainmenandwomenwhohaveadesiretobebetterequipped forministry. Our particular focus areas are training people for long-term, effectiveministry aspastorsoflocalchurches,youthpastors/workersandcross-culturalmissionaries.

ApplicationDocuments&FurtherAssistance

PotentialLearnerswishing tostudyatBTCaredirected toourwebsite (www.btc.co.za) toobtainrelevantinformation,downloadableformsandotheritemsofassistance.

If the potential Learner does not have access to electronic media, all the information can be posted orcollectedfromthecollegeofBiceinRandburg,Johannesburg.

Should a potential Learner require any additional assistance or advice they are welcome to request aninterviewwiththeregistrarwhowillassistwherepossible.

PotentialLearners thatapply tostudyatBTCmustnote thatonlyonceall thenecessary formshavebeenreceivedandwhereapplicable,theaccompanyingfeespaidinfull,willtheirapplicationsbeprocessed.

ApplicationsPolicies

ApplicationsforSouthAfricanfulltimeLearnerscloseattheendofNovembereachyearandaresubjecttoaregistrationfee. Lateapplicationsmaybeconsideredbutwillincuranadditionallateregistrationfee.Theregistrationfeesarenon-refundable.

Applications for foreignLearnerswantingtostudyfulltimemustbesubmittedbytheendofOctobereachyearsothatinterviewsmaybeconductedinNovember.Foreignfulltimeapplicantsarerequiredtopay50%ofthetotalannualtuitionfeebeforeregistrationwillbepermitted.

NoLearnerwillbepermittedtocommencefulltimestudiesinJulyforthesecondsemester,unlesstheyhavealreadycompletedatleastfour(4)oftherequiredcoursesfromtheBirstsemesterofstudies.

DistanceLearnerswillberequiredtoregisterfortheBirstsemesterbynolaterthanthemiddleofJanuaryandforthesecondsemesterbynolaterthantheendofJune. Thereafterunfortunatelynoapplicationswillbeacceptedforthatyear.

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ApplicationRequirements

Thefollowingdocumentation(availablefromwww.btc.co.zaortheBTCofBice)mustbesubmittedforbothfulltimeanddistancestudyapplications:

1. Acompletedapplicationform

2. Three(3)completedrefereeforms(recommendationsfromyourlocalchurch)

3. AcompletedLearnerDeclarationform

4. AcompletedPersonalDetailsform

5. AcertiBiedcopyofyourIdentityDocumentorPassport

6. AcertiBiedcopyofyourNationalSeniorCertiBicate(MatricCertiBicate)ORacertiBiedcopyofMatricexemptionacquiredfromtheMatriculationBoard*

a. ForeignLearnersarerequiredtoobtainamatriculationexemptionequivalencyfromtheSouthAfricanMatriculationBoardbeforeapplyingtostudy.

b. PotentialLearnersthatdonotpossessacompletedNationalSeniorCertiBicate(MatricCertiBicate)butdidpassatleastfour(4)subjectswiththeminimumofan‘E’symbolandarebetweentheagesof

twenty-three(23)andforty-Bive(45)yearsofageareeligible

✴ AsoutlinedintheGovernmentGazette,Vo.482,No27961,18August2005MinimumAdmissionRequirementsforHigherCertiBicate,DiplomaandBachelor’sDegreeProgrammesRequiresaNationalSeniorCertiBicate

✴ TheMatriculationBoardcanbecontactedatwww.sauvca.org.za/mborviatelephone:0124812914/2847/2828

7. CreditLiabilityDeclarationForm

8. AvalidSouthAfricanstudyvisaisrequiredbyForeignLearners.

FulltimeapplicantswillberequiredtoattendaninterviewconductedbytheInterviewCommitteeappointedbytheCollegeCouncil.

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Potential

All prospective Learners who do not possess a National Senior CertiBicate (Matric CertiBicate) and arebetween theagesof twenty-three(23)and forty-Bive (45)yearsofagewillneed toapply for thebridgingcoursesthatcomprisefour(4)setsubjectspriortoenrollment.

Thesesubjectsarenotforcredittowardsthecurriculum.

Thesefour(4)subjectsareasfollows:

• ChristianDiscipleship(adaptedfromBMS215)

• LifeSkills(adaptedfromBMS225)

• LifestyleofWorship(adaptedfromBPS315)and

• SpiritualGrowth(adaptedfromBPS215)

Thesecoursesareofferedat50%ofthelistedfeefortheparticularsubjectofthegivenyear.Learnersmustenrol and complete all of the above-mentioned courseswithin aminimum time frame of six (6)months.Upon completion Learners will still need to enrol for these listed courses (namely, BMS215, BMS225,BPS215,BPS315)inthefullcurriculum,astheywillbedealtwithdifferently.

NonCreditStudy

PotentialLearnersthatarebetweentheagesoftwenty-three(23)andforty-Bive(45)yearsofagemayenroltodosubjectsona“non-credit”basis.ThiscouldapplytothoseprospectivestudentsapplyingtotheBaptistUnionforMinistryAccreditationpurposes(BaptistPrinciplesandBaptistEthos).Theymaycontinuetodosubjectsona“non-credit”basiswitha “letterofsubjectscompleted”once thedesirednumberofsubjectshasbeencompleted.

LifeExperienceAcceptance

PotentialLearnerswhoareolderthanforty-Bive(45)yearsanddonotpossessaNationalSeniorCertiBicate(MatricCertiBicate)canapplyforregistrationonthebasisof lifeexperience.ThismeanstheLearnergainsautomaticregistrationconsentbutwillstillneedtocompletetherequiredformsandsubmitthenecessarydocumentation.

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MasterofTheology(MTh)AdmissionPolicy

ThemimimumrequirementforentryintothisprogrammeistobeinthepositionofaHonoursdegreeorafour(4)yearBachelor’sdegreethushavingfourhundredandeighty(480)creditsinarelevantBieldofstudyfromaUniversityorHigherEducationandTraining(HET)institutionthatisregisteredwiththeDepartmentofHigherEducation.

Applicants will be considered for admission on the basis of the recognition of prior learning and/orexperience(RPL/E)providedthatsuchapplicanthassatisBiedtheCollegeoftheirsuitabilityforthedegreebymeansthatshallbedeterminedonanindividualbasisbythepost-graduatecommittee(seeRPL/Epolicyabove).

ApplicantswhodonotpossestherequiredqualiBicationsoutlinedabovemaybeeligibleforadmissiononthebasis of previouswork experience. In this instance a personwith knowledge of the employmentmay benominatedtoactasareferee.

TheBieldsofstudyavailableinclude

• OldTestamentTheology

• NewTestamentTheology

• BiblicalLanguages

• Hermeneutics

• PracticalTheologyandMissions

• Alliedsub-disciplines

AlecturerwillbeassignedtosupervisetheLearnerthroughthedurationoftheprogrammeandbyameansofconsultationwiththeLearnerwilldeterminethedegreecomponentsthatwillincludeprescribedreading,anoralexamination/interviewandadissertation.ThePostGraduateCommitteewillalsobeconsultedonthesetresearchprogrammethattheLearnerwillberequiredtocomplete.

Wherenecessary,thepotentialapplicantsmayneedtotraveltousespecialistresearchlibraries,archivesorcentrallibrariesaspartoftheirresearchwork.

ThispostgraduatecoursewillprovidetheLearnerwithadvancedanddetailedstudyinthesubjectoftheirdegreeortheycandevelopspeciBicskillsfortheirchosencareerintheworkplace.

Learners can changedirectionanddevelopnewskillsby studyinga course that takes them inadifferentdirectionfromtheirpreviousstudies.WhicheverwaytheLearnerwishestotaketheirpostgraduatestudyinthe future,weare looking formotivatedpeoplecalledtotheChristianministrywhoarewillingtomakeapositive,Godly contribution to their surroundings.There is an immensesatisfactionofpursuinga subjectthatisgenuinelyintriguingandmakingapersonalcontributiontoit.TheLearneralsodevelopsawiderangeoftransferableskillsincludingprojectplanning,presentations,analyticalthinkingetc.

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ApplyingforPostGraduatestudies

Learners are strongly advised to write to the College and submit a formal application for post graduatestudies,clearlystatingthecourseyouaspiretostudysothattheCollegeisabletoensurethatthefacilitiesandexpertsupervisorsnecessaryforthecoursesareavailable.

Applicantsshouldsubmittheirapplicationsasearlyaspossibleintheacademicyearpriortothatinwhichtheywishtostudy.Inadditiontotheapplicationprocessrequiredunderthesection“applicationprocedure”,a) documentary evidence of your qualiBications (original or certiBied copies); b) other supportinginformation,suchassignedreferences(refereesshouldnormallybelecturersinhighereducationwithdirectknowledgeofthecandidate’sacademicprogress);andc)abriefoutlineofthedissertationproposalshouldbesubmitted.Althoughyoumaymakeyourapplicationatanytime,youshouldbeawarethatthelastdayforpostgraduateapplicationsisthe31stofOctoberofeachyear.

Oncetheapplicationhasbeenassessed, theapplicantwillbe informedas towhetherornot theapplicantqualiBiesforadmissiontotheprogramme.

It should be noted that in the case where an applicant is refused admission to the programme withoutassigningareason,theapplicantcanappealdirectlytotheCollegeCounsil.TheBinaldecisiononwhethertheapplicantisacceptedorrefusedadmissionintotheprogrammethenlieswiththeCollegeCounsel.

Applicationsareassessedontheirownmeritsandwhereapplicable,anexampleofthecandidate’swrittenworkmayberequired.

SuccessfulapplicantswillthenbecontactedbytheDeanofStudies,whomustbeafulltimememberoftheacademic faculty, to set up an appointment for an interview in which the dissertation proposal will bediscussed. The applicant’s motivation and suitability for the programme will also be assessed in theinterview.

AllapplicationsandsupportingdocumentationwillbetreatedasstrictlyconBidential.

Thereisanonrefundableregistrationfeeforallpostgraduateprogrammesthatispayableeveryyearuntilcompletionoftheprogramme.Aonceofffeeispayableforthecourse.

Offers of admission will clearly state the duration of the programme for which the applicant has beenaccepted,thenecessaryfeesandanylikelyincreaseinthefeesandallconditionsattachedtotheofferwillbespeciBied.

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DoctorateofPhilosophy(PHd)

TheBaptistTheologicalCollegeofSouthernAfricafacilitatesDoctoralprogrammeswiththeNorthWesternUniversity.Theregistrationprocessisasfollows:

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ForeignStudentsStudyPermits

BTCwelcomesforeignstudentswantingtostudyfulltimeatBTC.Wehavemanynationalitiesrepresentedinourfulltimestudentbody.

Learners from foreign countries wanting to study fulltime at BTC arerequiredtoobtainastudypermitintermsofthe‘AliensControlActNo96 of 1991 (section 26) which states that ‘if a person is residentoutsideSouthAfricaandisnotaSouthAfricancitizenordoesnothavepermanentresidencestatus,theyarerequiredtoobtainastudypermittoenterSouthAfricaforthepurposeofstudying’.

PotentialLearnerscanapplyforastudypermitattheSouthAfricanHighCommission,Embassy,ConsulateorTradeMissionintheirowncountry(countryof

origin).IfthereisnoSouthAfricanrepresentativeintheircountry, they must apply to the South African HighCommission, Embassy, Consultate or Trade Missionnearesttotheirhomecountry.

Potential Learners will need an ofBicial letter from theCollegeofferingthemaplacetostudy fulltimeat theCollegebeforetheycansubmitanapplicationforastudypermit.

The studypermit involves thepresentationof the followingdocuments to theSouth African representative in the potential Learner’s country of origin ornearesttotheirhomecountry:

1. Studypermitapplicationforms(BI159:A&F).

2. Originalletterofacceptancetostudyfull-timeatBTC,includingacompletionofstudydateaswellasanundertakingtonotifytheDepartmentofHomeAffairswhenthedegreeasbeencompleted.

3. Repatriation guarantee - this is a formal statement that the student is able to cover the repatriationexpensestotheircountryoforigin.TherepatriationguaranteeisequivalenttoareturnairticketandmusthavetheofBicialembassyreceiptoritisnotacceptedasavaliddocument.

4. ProofofsufBicientfundstocoverlivingexpenses.

5. Medicalreportandparticularsregardingmedicalcover.

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There is a cost involved in applying for a study permit and the relevant South African Embassy, HighCommission,ConsultateorTradeMissioninthecountryoforiginwilladvisepotentialLearnersofthiscost.

PotentialLearnersshouldmakenoteofthefollowing:

• ApersonmaynotenterSouthAfricaonavisitor’svisaandthenapplyforastudypermit.Inaddition,apersonmaynotchangethepurposeofentrywhilstinSouthAfrica.

• IfaforeignpersonisinpossessionofaSouthAfricanworkpermit,theyarestillrequiredtoapplyforastudypermit.

• Asylum Seeker Temporary Permit holders must have the condition to study clearly stated on theirpermits.

For further information regarding study permits in South Africa, theDepartment of HomeAffairs can becontacted:

DepartmentofHomeAffairs

JohannesburgRegionalOfRice

77HarrisonStreet

JohannesburgCBD

Tel:+27(0)118363228

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Recognitionofpriorlearningfromoutsideinstitutions

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows recognition for skills or knowledge previously acquiredregardlessofwhethersuchskillsorknowledgewasobtainedthroughformalorinformalmeans.

If a Learner has prior learning or experience in the areas of past studies or relevantministry exposure,acknowledgementintheformofthegrantingofcreditsmaybeappliedaccordingtotheprocessorRPL.

RPL candidateswill receive a formal assessment anddepending on the level of experience or knowledgeacquired,maybeawardedcreditstowardaformalqualiBication.

In order for a Learner’s RPL to be assessed, the Learner will be required to present themselves for aninterview with the Registrar and will need to provide relevant documentation including written reportsand/orpeerreportsdependingonthestudiesorexperiencebeingassessed.

AssessmentformsareavailablefromtheofBice.TheseformsmustbecompletedbytheLearnerandmustbeaccompaniedbyalleitheroriginalorcertiBiedcopiesofrelevantdocumentation.

Anon-refundablefeeischargedforRPLassessments.

GuidelinesfortheassessmentofRPL

FormalStudies

AllrecognisedqualiBicationsarelegallyrequiredtofallwithintheNationalQualiBicationsFramework(NQF).Theframeworkincludesasetofproposedprescriptionsfortherequiredlevelsofappliedcompetenceandcapacity for learning that need to be demonstrated in all BTC qualiBications. NQF levels, as used below,describethecriteriaormeasuresappliedtospeciBiclevelsofstudy.TertiaryqualiBicationsatundergraduatelevel(i.e.certiBicateanddiplomainBTC’scase)willfallonNQFlevel.

CertiRicateinTheology

TheCertiBicateinTheologyisacertiBicatethatrequiresatotaloften(10)coursestobecompletedequallingonehundredandtwenty(120)creditsorless.SuchstudieswillbeassessedintermsofthecoursesforthecertiBicateandcreditswillbegrantedonapercoursebasistoamaximumofsixty(60)creditsforBive(5)courses.

CertiRicateinMinistryStudies

TheCertiBicate inMinistryStudies isacertiBicatethatrequiresatotalof ten(10)coursestobecompletedequallingonehundredandtwenty(120)credits.WherepotentialLearnershavecompletedotherrelevantstudiesthathaveearnedthemonehundredandtwenty(120)creditsorless,suchstudieswillbeassessedintermsof thecourses for thecertiBicateandcreditswillbegrantedonapercoursebasis toamaximumofsixty(60)creditsandonBive(5)courses.

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DiplomainTheology

TheDiplomainTheologyisaqualiBicationthatrequiresatotalofthirty(30)coursestocompletedequallingthreehundredandsixty(360)credits.WherepotentialLearnershavecompletedotherrelevantstudiesthathaveearnedthemonehundredandtwenty(120)creditsorless,suchstudieswillbeassessedintermsofthecoursesforthequaliBicationandcreditswillbegrantedonapercoursesbasis.

WherepotentialLearnershavecompletedother relevantstudies thathaveearned themonehundredandtwenty(120)creditsormorebut less than twohundredand forty (240), suchstudieswillbeassessed intermsofthecoursesforthequaliBicationandcreditswillbegrantedonapercoursebasis.

Wherepossible,recognitionshallbegrantedforafulllevelofstudy.

WherepotentialLearnershavecompletedotherrelevantstudies thathaveearned themtwohundredandforty(240)creditsormore,suchstudieswillbeassessedasfollows:recognitionwillbegrantedfortheBirstleveloftheDipThthereafteronapercoursesbasistoamaximumoftwohundredandforty(240)creditsfortwenty(20)coursesprovidedthatnolessthanBive(5)coursesorsixty(60)creditsbecompletedatthirdlevel.

BachelorofTheologyDegree(BTh)(4years)

The four (4) year degree in Theology is a qualiBication that requires a total of forty (40) courses to becompletedequallingfourhundredandeighty(480)credits.

WherepotentialLearnershavecompletedotherrelevantstudies thathaveearned themtwohundredandforty(240)butlessthanthreehundredandsixty(360)credits,suchstudieswillbeassessedintermsofthecoursesforthequaliBicationandcreditswillbegrantedonapercoursebasis.Wherepossible,recognitionshallbegrantedforafulllevelofstudy.

Where potential Learners have completed other relevant studies that have earned them credits of threehundredandsixty(360)ormore,suchstudieswillbeassessedasfollows:recognitionwillbegrantedfortheBirstandsecond levelof theDegree thereafteronapercoursebasis toamaximumof threehundredandsixty(360)creditsforthirty(30)coursesprovidedthatnolessthanBive(5)coursesorsixty(60)creditsbecompletedatfourthlevel.

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QualiRicationsobtainedbeyondourborders

Learners whowish to receive recognition of qualiBications gained outside of South Africamustmake anapplicationtotheSouthAfricanQualiBicationsAuthority’s(SAQA)CenterfortheEvaluationofEducationalQualiBications (CEEQ). Application forms are available on the SAQA website (www.saqa.org.za).Alternatively,SAWAmaybecontactedat:

PhysicalAddress: PostalAddress

SAQAHouse PostnetSuite248

1067ArcadiaStreet PrivateBagX06

HatBield,Pretoria Waterkloof,0145

Tel:0124315000 Helpdesk:0860103188

Fax:0124315147 Email:saqainfo@saqa.org.za

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StudentSupportWeatBTCdounderstandthatirrespectiveofwhetherLearnersarelearninginisolationorfulltimeattheCollege, studying can be challenging at times, especially if you are from a foreign country and/or from achallengedcommunity.

Therefore in order to increase learning potential and to ensure that each Learner understands what isexpectedofthemduringtheirstudies,thefollowingsupportmechanismshavebeenputinplace:

1.Accommodation

ShouldanyfulltimeLearnersbefromoutoftownandrequire accommodation, we are able to offeraccommodation in our fully owned and maintainedblocksofunitssituatedinWindsorEastsinRandburg,Johannesburg.

The units are located approximately 5km’s from theCollegecampusandofferbothone-andtwo-bedroomunits. The units are available either furnished orunfurnished depending on the full time LearnersspeciBicneeds.

These units are available to full time Learners at ahighlysubsidisedrate.

Applications must be made to the AdministrativeDepartmentandwillbeconsideredonanavailabilitybasis.

2. MentoringStudents

ReliableresearchhassuggestedthatinorderforDistanceLearnerstobesuccessfulintheirlearning,theydorequiresupportintheformofasuitablyqualiBiedfriend,leaderorPastor.

ThispersonneedstoberegularlyavailabletotheLearnertomotivateandencouragethemtoperseverewiththeirstudiesandalsotoassisttheLearnerwherepossibletoaccomplishthisgoal.

ItwouldalsobesuggestedthatthispersoncommittosupportingtheLearneronaspiritualbasiswherebyprayingforandwiththemastheynotonlygrowintheknowledgeofGod,butalsoaspiretowhatitisthatGodhasplannedforthemtoaccomplishwiththatknowledge.

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Withtheaboveinmind,wedoendeavortocontactDistanceLearnersonaregularbasisbutitishavingthatlocalpersonthatwilladequatelyfulBilltheroleofsupportthatisneeded.

3.Bursaries

BursarysupportismadeavailabletoassistfulltimeLearnersonly.ApplicationforthebursarysupportistobemadeonlineforconsiderationoncetheLearnerisattheCollege.ThesebursariesarespecializedandareprovidedinAprilandSeptemberofeachyear.

4.LibraryResources

The library at the BTC Southern Africa campus is a valuable resource center that assists students byproviding themwith thenecessary resources to fulBill their study requirements.Our library comprises ofvarioustypesofmaterial includingover12000books,40printed journal titles,andagrowingnumberofDVDresources.Ourlibraryalsoincludesalargereferencesection.

Since2015,studentsareaffordedtheopportunitytohaveaccesstoastateoftheartonlinejournaldatabase,whichisavailabletobothfulltimeanddistanceLearners.

Ourlibraryisuser-friendlyinthatalljournals,booksandotherresourcesareindexedonaneasilyaccessibleelectroniclibrarycatalogue,whichisavailableonourwebsite.

Thelibraryhasamplespaceforstudentstostudyincomfort and is open throughout the year. TheCollege librarian is available to assist students inBinding the resourcesneeded for assignments.Thelibraryprovideswirelessinternetaccess,aswellasa number of computers which may be used bystudents.

Distance learners are offered the opportunity tomakeuseofallourlibraryresourcesforanannualfee.Fulltimestudentshaveaccesstothelibraryatnoadditionalcost.

LibraryHours:Monday-Thursday:08:00-16:00;Friday:08:00-15:00

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StudentAssessmentRULESFORASSESSMENT,CREDITACCUMULATION,PROGRESSIONAND

QUALIFICATION

1.ASSESSMENTS

UndergraduateProgrammes

Assignments count 50%of the Binalmark and the examinationmark counts for the other 50% tomakeupa100%. Ifasubjectdoesnothaveanexamination,thentheassignmentwillcountforthefull100%Binalmar.

Learnersarerequiredtoscoreatleast50%onassignmentsinordertodemonstratecompetence,and50%onexaminationstopass.

Shouldalearnergetlessthan50%forthecourse,theywillfailthecourseandwillneedtoredothespeciBiccourseasunfortunatelywedonotentertainsupplementaryexaminations.

2.CREDITACCUMULATIONANDQUALIFICATION

Each course is worth twelve (12) credits that will accrue towards your qualiBication. When youcomplete your studies, whether or not you have earned a qualiBication, youwill be issuedwith atranscriptdetailingallyoursubjectsandthecreditsyouhaveearned.

Learnerswillneedtoaccumulateten(10)coursecredits(onehundredandtwentycreditsintotal)tobeawardedaqualiBicationatCertiBicatelevel,thirty(30)coursecreditsforaDiplomaandforty(40)coursecreditsforaBachelorofTheology.

Anadditionalonehundredandeighty(180)creditswillbeneededtoobtaintheMastersdegree.(ie,sixhundredandsixty(660)creditsintotal.

Once you have met all the requirements for your chosen qualiBication, you will be awarded thequaliBication.

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LanguagePolicyTheofBiciallanguageusedatBTCSouthernAfricaisEnglish.Accordingly,ourqualiBicationcertiBicatesandacademictranscriptsareinEnglish.TheAfrikaansBaptisteKerk(ABK)offersalimitedamountofcoursesinAfrikaans.

Untilsuchtimeastheinfrastructurebecomesavailableforustobeabletoservicelearnersinadditionallanguages,allassignmentsandexaminationsmustbewritteninEnglish.However,theLearnersthatdonothaveEnglishastheirBirstlanguagewillnotbepenalizedforpoorspellingand/orincorrectgrammar.

StudentswhowishtodiscussanyaspectspertainingtotheusageoflanguagehavetherighttoapproachtheAcademicHead.

ItisstronglyrecommendedthatasMastersandDoctorallevelstudentshaveagoodgraspoftheEnglishlanguage.TheadmissionscommitteemayadvisethecandidatetostudyEnglishatauniversitybestsuitedfortheindividualshouldhis/herlevelofEnglishbebelowaverage

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StudyingatBTCStudyMethods

BTCSouthernAfricaoffersbothfull-timeresidentialstudiesanddistancestudies.

FullTimeStudents

The College has a dynamic multi-generational body of students who attend classes at our campus inRandburg,SouthAfrica.

While the sacriBices are great, the beneBits of a dedicated period of study in preparation for a lifetime ofministryareeasytosee.Theinteractionbetweenlearnersandstaff is impossibletoduplicatefordistancelearners.

Full time learnersarerequiredtoattendALLclassesasthis formspartofeachcourse’sdueperformance.PermissionfromthePrincipalisrequiredinordertomisslectures.Learnerswhodonotattendthefullquotaofclasslectureswillberequiredtorepeatthecourse.

The College’s semesters runmostly with the Gauteng school terms and lectures are from 08:00 - 13:30MondaystoFridays.YoucanBindourcompletecalendaronline.

DistanceStudents

DistancestudieshavebecomeanintegralpartofourSouthAfricapostmatriculationeducationsystem.Thispatternisparticularlytrueofstudyprogrammesforprofessionals.Itmeansthatthosewhoforsomereasoncannot attend College on a full time basis are not deprived of the opportunity of obtaining tertiarytheologicaleducation.

Distancestudentsreceivestudynotesandtutorialletters,whichguidethemthroughthestudyofprescribedbooks.LecturersmaybecontactedattheCollegeforhelpandadvice.LearnersshouldplantogivethreetoBivehoursofstudyperweekpercourse/subject.Anaveragecorrespondencestudentcompletestwoorthreecoursespersemester.

Distance studies rely on the email and courier services to deliver study materials, to send and receiveassignmentsandexams.Studentsmaychoosetohavestudymaterialse-mailed.

Examswillbeemailed to invigilators.Theonly restriction is thatALLdistanceexamsmustbewrittenbyhand and the script e-mailed back immediately and then couriered back to the College by the invigilatorwithintwenty-fourhoursofwritingtheexam.

Forbothfulltimeanddistancelearners,assignmentsmustbeuploadedontotheMicrosoftShareportportalandsenttotherespectivelecturerinthecorrectformataccordingtotheCollegeAssignmentWritingGuide.BoththeWritingGuideandSharepointinstructionscanbeviewedonourwebsiteatwww.btc.co.za

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WorkLoad

Full-timestudentsdo4-6coursespersemester,andshouldplantogivethreetofourhoursperdayforstudyandpreparationoutsidetheclassroom.

DistancelearnersshouldplantogivethreetoBivehoursperweekpercourse.Anaveragecorrespondencestudentcompletes2-3coursespersemester.

ChurchInvolvement

Due to thenatureof thestudiesoffered therewillbeanexpectation fromtheCollege that thestudentbeactivelyinvolvedinthelifeandministryofalocalcongregation.Certainpracticalrequirementswillassumethis.

Materials,formatandassignmentsubmission

Learnersareprovidedwithcourseoutlinesandstudynotes foreachenrolledsubject.A listofprescribedtextbooksforeachsubjectwillaccompanythesenotes.

Subject feesdonot include the cost of textbooks. It is the learner’s responsibility to obtain andpurchasetextbooks. These textbooks are available from the ofBice and should you be interested in purchasing atextbook, itwouldbesuggestedthatyouadvisetheofBicetimeouslysoastoensurethatthereareenoughtextbooksavailable.

Thetextbooksareavailableatacosttothelearners.Asweareanon-proBitorganisation,weareonlyentitledtoincludeaminimummark-uponthecostpriceofthetextbooksinordertocoveradministrationfees(i.e.bankcharges,postageandunforeseenprice increases).Notextbookscanbehandedtoorsentto learnerswithoutproofofpayment.

TheformatofallassignmentsiscoveredindetailintheAssignmentWritingGuidethatcanbedownloadedonthewebsite(www.btc.co.za)oracquiredfromtheBTCofBice.Theguideshouldbeusedextensivelywhenwritingassignmentsasincorrectformattingandreferencingarepenalised.

Allassignmentsaretobesentelectronicallyeitherviaemailorthewebsite.TheAssignmentWritingGuideshouldalsobereferredtowhenlabellingandsavingassignmentdocumentsasassignmentsreceivedthatareincorrectly labelled or savedwill be returned to the sender andmarked as ‘not received’. The necessarypenaltieswillapplyforlateassignments.

Thedatesforsubmissionofassignmentsareprovidedinthetutorialletterforeachsubject.Thesedatesarenot negotiable. Serious illness or a death in the family are the only reasonable considerations for theextension of assignment submission dates. (In these extreme cases permission for late submission of anassignmentcanonlybeobtainedfromtheprincipal).

Assignments may be submitted up to the Friday of the same week of the assignment due date at anautomatic penalty of 5%per day. Thereafter, assignmentswill not be accepted and the studentwill havefailedthesubject.Thecompletionofallassignmentsforanygivensubjectisrequiredinordertomeettheminimumrequirementstoenterintotheexam.

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OfRice365

OfBice365istheportalweuseforsubmittingofassignments.ThisonlinesystemsoffersgreatbeneBitstothestudentsofBTC:

OnlineStoragetokeepyourdocumentsbackedupandavailableonsmartphones,tablets,MacsandPCs

24/7Accesstoyouremailandonlinestorage

AccesstoBTCcalendarsandevents

Remindersonwhenassignmentsaredue

Astudentportalwhereyourassignmentsandcoursematerialisstored

Word,Excel&PowerPointOnlineApps.RunOfBicefromyourbrowserwithoutinstallingapplications

CommunicatewithvoiceandvideousingLync

InstantmessagewithclassmatesandlecturersoverLyncconversations

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Examinations

Examinations areheld at the endof each semester, namely in June andNovember, and commenceon thestipulateddaysat9:00am.Ifastudenthasaclashoftwosubjectsonthesameday,thesecondexamwillbewrittenon the samedayat1:00pm. If it is impossible towriteon the setdate forvalid reasons, theonlyalternativewillbeforthestudenttowriteaccordingtotheAegrotat/rewritetimetable.Aegrotat/rewritesare conducted in July/August for Birst semester subjects and in January/February for second semestersubjects.

Fulltime students write examinations at the College in designated examination venues, whilecorrespondence/distance learners are required to arrange an invigilator to oversee their examinations.DistancelearnersmayelecttowritetheirexaminationsattheCollegeifproximitypermits.

Distancelearning/correspondenceexaminations

An invigilator needs to be either a pastor or senior leader of a church, or a school teacher. Under nocircumstances is any learner allowed to be invigilated by a friend or family member. The rules andregulationspertaining todistance learning/correspondenceexaminationsare setout indetail andwillbesenttobothstudentandinvigilatorattheappropriatetime.

Moderation

BTC has formal agreements with a variety of accredited higher education institutions regarding themoderationofexaminations.Thisensuresthatthestandardofexaminationsismaintainedatahighlevelaswell as safeguarding the fairness of the examination questions. External moderation requires that theexaminationswrittenbyBTClearnersarecheckedcarefullyforqualityandintegritybythefacultyofothersimilarinstitutions.

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ProgrammeofStudy

COURSESOFFEREDATBTC

BTCrecommendsthefollowingperiodofstudyforvariouscoursesoffered:

Frontier Gap Year* 1 Year of study

Certificate in Theology 1 Year of study 2+ years of study

Certificate in Ministry Studies 1 Year of study 2+ years of study

Diploma in Theology 3 years of study 6+ years of study

Bachelor of Theology 4 years of study 8+ years of study

CourseOption FullTimeLearners DistanceLearners

* Frontierisnotarecogniseddegreeprogrammeassuch;however,allthecourseworkcompletedwithintheyearofministrywillcounttowardsyourfurthercourseofstudy.

CertiRicationofStudy

Most courses offered at BTC can be taken as individual courses, allowing students to pursue aparticularareaofinterest.ForthesestudiesacertiBicationofstudieswillbeissuedonrequest.

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QUALIFICATIONS

FrontierGapYear

Frontier is not a recognised degree programme as such; however, all the course work completedwithinthisyearwillcounttowardsfurtherstudyatBTCifcertaincriteriaaremet.

Frontierisaguidedyearofministryexposurewithamission’semphasisthataimstobuildleadershipcapacityintotheindividual.Robusttheologicalfoundation,coupledwithpractical,hands-onministryinvolvementatlocalandinternationalchurchleveliswhatthisallincludes. Thisyear-longprogramaims at developing a leadership platform for young leaders with a view to full-time Christianministry.

Requirements:

• YoumustbeadevotedfollowerofJesusChrist;

• Youmustbelongtoalocalchurchwhereyouareservingactively

• Youmustbecommittedtobeingateamplayer

• Youneedavalidpassportandwillberesponsibleforanyvisasthatmaybeneeded.

Curriculumoutline:

• WorldMission(BMS115)

• BibleRead(BPM115)

• RuralMinistryExposure(BPM215)(Yearmodule)

• UrbanMinistryExposure(BPM315)(YearModule)

• YouthMinistry(BYS115)

• ChristianDoctrine(BST125)

• UnderstandingtheBible(BBS115)

• BibleOverview(BBS125)

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CertiRicateinTheology(CiT)

TheCertiBicateinTheologyisaprogrammedesignedtogiveChristiansanintroductiontothevarioustheological disciplines andministry skills. This certiBicate is a stand-alone qualiBication. However,should a student wish to continue onto the Diploma in Theology, then the student must foregograduatingwithaCiTorredo50%oftheCiTcourses.

EntrancequaliRication:

Matriculationorequivalent.Applicantswithlessthanamatriculationwillbeconsideredonmerit.

Graduationrequirements:

Tensubjects/120creditstotal.

Curriculumoutline:(Allsubjectsarecompulsory)

• UnderstandingtheBible(BBS115)

• BibleOverview(BBS125)

• ChristianDoctrine(BST125)

• WorldMission(BMS115)

• MissionSending(BMS125)

• GospelCommunication(BPS115)

• ChurchLife(BPS125)

• YouthMinistry(BYS115)

• ChristianLeadership(BYS125)

• BibleRead(BPM115)

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CertiRicate inMinistryStudies (CMS):Counselling,Mission,PastoralorYouth

Studies

The CertiBicate in Ministry Studies is a programme designed for Christians wishing to equipthemselves in a speciBic area of Christian ministry; namely, counselling, church ministry,cross-culturalmissions,oryouthministry.

Prospective full-time learnersshouldnote that there isapossibility thatsubjectsmayclashon thetimetable.Insuchaninstance,somesubjectsmayneedtobedoneonadistancelearningbasis.

EntrancequaliRication:

Matriculationorequivalent.Applicantswithlessthanamatriculationwillbeconsideredonmerit.

Graduationrequirements:

Tensubjects/120creditstotal.

Curriculumoutline:

Compulsorysubjects:

• UnderstandingtheBible(BBS115)

• ChristianDoctrine(BST125)

Eightsubjectsfromoneministrytrack:

• Counselling:

PracticalExposure(BPM115)

BibleOverview(BBS125)

ChurchLife(BPS125)

SpiritualDevelopment(BPS215)

SpiritualDirection(BPS325)

PastoralCare(BPS415)

SpecialisedResearch(BSR415)

ChristianTheologicalEthics(BST425)

• Missions:

WorldMission(BMS115)

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MissionSending(BMS125)

ChristianEvangelism&Apologetics(BMS215)

Multi-CulturalSkills(BMS225)

WorldReligions(BMS315)

Methods,StrategiesandIssues(BMS325)

MissionSkills1(BMS415)

MissionSkills2(BMS425)

• Pastoral:

GospelCommunication(BPS115)

ChurchLife(BPS125)

SpiritualDevelopment(BPS215)

Multi-CulturalSkills(BMS225)ORBibleRead(BPM115)

ChristianWorship(BPS315)

SpiritualDirection(BPS325)

PastoralCare(BPS415)

ChurchMinistry(BPS425)

• Youth:

YouthMinistry(BYS115)

ChristianLeadership(BYS125)

YouthinCrisis(BYS225)

Multi-CulturalSkills(BMS225)ORMinistryTrackExposure(BPM415)

BuildingYouth(BYS315)

EquippingtheYouthworker(BYS325)

YouthMinistryinAgeGroupContext(BYS415)

YouthMinistryinSocialContext(BYS425)

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DiplomainTheology(DipTh)

TheDiplomainTheologyisaprogrammedesignedtotrainChristiansintheareasofchurchministry,cross-culturalmissionsandyouthministry.

EntrancequaliRication:

MatriculationorequivalentandtheCertiBicateinTheologyorequivalent.

Graduationrequirements:

Thirtysubjects/360creditstotal.

Compulsorysubjects:TheCertiRicateinTheologyplus

• TheSynopticGospelsandActs(BBS215)

• ThePentateuch(BBS225)

• ThePaulineWritings(BBS315)

• TheProphets(BBS325)

• RevelationandGod(BST225)

• Humanity,SinandChrist(BST315)

• Salvation,theHolySpiritandtheChurch(BST325)

• EarlyChristianHistory(BCH215)

• LateChristianHistory(BCH225)

• RuralMinistryExposure(BPM215)

• UrbanMinistryExposure(BPM315)

MinistryTrackSubjects

(Alltheministrysubjectsfromeitherofthefollowingchosenministrytracks)

Missions:

• ChristianEvangelism&Apologetics(BMS215)

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• Multi-CulturalSkills(BMS225)

• WorldReligions(BMS315)

• Methods,StrategiesandIssues(BMS325)

OR

Pastoral:

• SpiritualDevelopment(BPS215)

• ChristianWorship(BPS315)

• SpiritualDirection(BPS325)

OR

Youth:

• YouthinCrisis(BYS225)

• BuildingYouth(BYS315)

• EquippingtheYouthworker(BYS325)

ElectiveSubjects

Sixfurtherelectivesubjectsofchoice:(Wherethemissionstrackhasbeenselectedabove,onlyBiveelectivesneedtobetaken)

• Greek1(BGK215)

• Greek2(BGK225)

• Greek3(BGK315)

• Hebrew1(BHB325)

• BaptistPrinciples(BBP315)

• SouthAfricanBaptistEthos(BBP325)

Anyotherministrytracksubjectnotalreadyselectedabove.

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BachelorofTheology(BTh)

The Bachelor of Theology is the premier programme of the College, designed to further trainChristiansintheareasofchurchministry,cross-culturalmissionsandyouthministry.

EntrancequaliRication:

MatriculationorequivalentandtheDiplomainTheologyorequivalent.

Graduationrequirements:

Fortysubjects/480creditstotal.

Curriculumoutline:

Compulsorysubjects:TheDiplomainTheologyplus

• TheJohannineandGeneralWritings(BBS415)

• TheWritings(BBS425)

• MinistryTrackExposure(BPM415)

• Eschatology(BST415)

• ChristianTheologicalEthics(BST425)

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MinistryTrackSubjects

FollowingonfromtheDiplomainTheology,twofurtherministrysubjectsinthesameBield

Missions:

• MissionSkills1(BMS415)

• MissionSkills2(BMS425)

OR

Pastoral:

• PastoralCare(BPS415)

• ChurchMinistry(BPS425)

OR

Youth:

• YouthMinistryinAgeGroupContext(BYS415)

• YouthMinistryinSocialContext(BYS425)

Threefurtherelectivesubjectsofchoice,from

• Hebrew2(BHB415)

• Hebrew3(BHB425)

• SpecializedResearch(twooptions-BSR415orBSR425)

• MinistryResearch(BMR425)

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Fundamental,CoreandElectiveCourses/Subjects

TheHEQCandSAQArequirethatCollegecoursesbecategorizedbyoneofthefollowingdeBinitions:

• Fundamentalcoursesarethosethatestablishthegroundingorbasistoallstudies inChristiantheology and ministry, which are equally fundamental to the satisfactory completion of theCollege’squaliBications.

• Core courses are those that are contextually relevant to the obtaining of the College’squaliBications,whicharedirectlyrelatedtotheCollege’smissionstatementtoequippersonsforChristianministry.

• Elective courses are those that allow the learneroptions for study that relate to their speciBicconcernsandinterests,yetfallwithintheparticularrequirementsoftheCollege’squaliBications.

Thesecoursesarecategorizedasfollows:

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FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE

2nd Level BBS 215 BMS 215 BGK 215

BBS 225 BMS 225 BGK 225

BST 225 BPS 215

BCH 215 BYS 225

BCH 225 BPM 215

FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE

3rd Level (Dip Th) BBS 315 BPM 315 BGK 315

BBS 325 BHB 325

BST 315 BMS 315

BST 325 BMS 325

BPS 315

BPS 325

BYS 315

BYS 325

BBP 315

BBP 325

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FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE

4th Level (BTh Hons)

BBS 415 BHB 415

BBS 425 BHB 415

BST 415 BMS 415

BST 425 BMS 425

BPM 415 BPS 415

BPS 425

BYS 415

BYS 425

BSR 415

BSR 425

BMR 425

SUBJECT/COURSEDESCRIPTIONS

BIBLICALSTUDIES

• BBS115-UnderstandingtheBible

ThiscourseinBiblicalStudiesisdesignedtoequipthebelieverinthebasicsoftheinterpretationandunderstanding of the Bible. It forms the basis for further Biblical Studies, as well as the PastoralStudiescourseinGospelCommunication.

• BBS125-BibleOverview

This coursewill serve as an introduction to theBiblewith a particular emphasis on thehistoricalbackground,introductiontoandcontentsofthebooksofScripture.

• BBS215-TheSynopticGospelsandActs

FollowingonfromtheintroductorycoursesinBiblicalStudies,completedattheBirstlevelofstudies,thiscourseexaminestheSynopticGospelsandActsingreaterdepth.ThelearnerwillbetaughtbasicskillsinthestudyofBiblicalbackgrounds,introductoryconsiderationsandtheologicalthemes;whichwillthenbeappliedtoandexercisedwithreferencetotheSynopticGospelsandActs.Inaddition,thelearnerwillberequiredtostudyexegeticallyselectpassagesfromthebookofActs.

• BBS225–ThePentateuch

Introduction to the interpretationof theBible, especiallyexegesis. Introduction to the studyof thePentateuch,thethemeofthePentateuchandthehistoryofIsraeltothetimeofthejudges.

• BBS315–ThePaulineWritings

IntroductiontoPaulineWritings.CentralissuesinPaulinetheology.Politicalandsocialissuesof1stcentury.Exegesisof5-8chaptersfromlettersstudied.

• BBS325-TheProphets

HistoryoftheCanonandTextoftheOldTestament,historyofIsraelintheperiodofthemonarchy,introductiontotheProphetsandstudyofthebooksoftheProphets.

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• BBS415-TheJohannineandGeneralWritings

IntroductiontotheWritingsofJohnandtheGeneralEpistles.CentralthemesinJohanninetheology.The Hellenistic period, religions and cultures. Contemporary hermeneutics, focusing on the NewTestament.

• BBS425-TheWritings

Introduction to and study of the books of the Writings, method in Old Testament theology andworshipinIsrael.

SYSTEMATICTHEOLOGY

• BST125-ChristianDoctrine

AnIntroductiontotheStudyofSystematicTheology:itsnature,method,task,sources,languageandcontent.

• BST225-RevelationandGod

Revelation:thenatureofrevelation;generalandspecialrevelation;theinspiration,preservationandauthorityof the Scriptures. DoctrineofGod: the reality, namesandattributesofGod; theTrinity;creation;theprovidenceofGod;theodicy(theproblemofevil);thedoctrineofGodasthefoundationofethics;angels,thespecialagentsofGod.

• BST315–Humanity,SinandChrist

Humanity: theoriginandnatureofhumanity; the "imageofGod" inhumanbeings; theoriginandnatureof sin. ThePersonandWorkofChrist: thedeityandhumanityofChrist; thevirginbirth;ChristasSaviour;theoriesoftheatonement;justiBication,sanctiBication,gloriBication.

• BST325-Salvation,HolySpiritandtheChurch

Salvation, thepersonandworkof theHolySpirit; thenatureof the life inChrist; faith, conversion,discipleship;thecorporatelifeoftheChristian;thechurch,itsministryanditsordinances;theethicsofhumanrelationships

• BST415–EschatologyandTheologicalModels

Theprimarypartofthiscoursecoversthetraditionalthemesassociatedwitheschatology.ThereisastrongresearchcomponentandexposuretothebookofRevelations.Several‘models’oftheologyareexplored.

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• BST425–ChristianTheologicalEthics

BehaviourasadistinctiveChristiannatureisnurturedinthiscourse.Theoutcomeofwhatwebelievetheologicallyisanticipatedinthewaywebehave.SeveralrelevantissuestotheSouthAfricancontextareresearched.

CHRISTIANHISTORY

• BCH215–EarlyChristianHistory-ApostolicAgetoPre-Reformation

Overview of ChristianHistory from the end of the apostolic age until the Pre-Reformation period.Themes include the expansion of the church in the early centuries, theological developments, therelationshipbetweenchurchandstate,thedevelopmentofdevotionalmovements,andeffortsmadetoreformthechurchinthelatemedievalperiod.

• BCH225–LateChristianHistory-ReformationtoModernEra

The Reformation. This great transitionalmovement between themedieval andmodern periods isstudied in detail, with attention being given to Luther, Zwingli, the radical Reformation, theReformation in England and Scotland, and the Catholic or Counter-Reformation. The course thenintroduces the student to the development of Christianity until the modern era. Students will beintroduced toPietism,Puritanism,Arminianism, the evangelical revivals and theGreatAwakening,andtheimpactofmodernscienceandphilosophyonthedevelopmentofChristianthought.

BIBLICALLANGUAGES

• BGK215-Greek1

In this course youwill be introduced to theGreek alphabet, elementary grammar and syntax, andsomeoftheBiblestudytoolswhichareavailableforthosewhoknownoGreek.Youwillalso learnsometechnicalnamesfordescribingthesetoolsaswellasthecultureoftheBirstcentury.

• BGK225-Greek2

This course covers grammar, which is introduction to the morphology, syntax and semantics ofHellenisticGreek,withreferencetoClassicalGreek.

• BGK315-Greek3

ThiscoursemovesontotheleveloftranslationandexegesisoftheNewTestamentitselffocusingongrammaticalandexegeticalstudy.

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• BHB325-Hebrew1

ThiscoursecoverstheHebrewalphabetandvowels,basicgrammar,morphologyandsyntax,andthetranslationofsentencescontainingverbswithstronggutturalletters.

• BHB415-Hebrew2

This course covers the weak verbs and derived stems, and translation of sentences and simpleBiblicalPassages.

• BHB425-Hebrew3

ThiscoursecoversadvancedgrammarandtranslationandanalysisofBiblicaltextsaswellasmainformsoftheverb,theweakverbandverbalsufBixes.

BAPTISTSTUDIES

• BBP315-BaptistPrinciples&History

The principles and beliefs that distinguish Baptists are covered, along with an overview of thehistoricaldevelopmentoftheBaptistdenomination.

• BBP325-SABaptistEthos

This exposure toministry in the Baptist Union of Southern Africa is offered as a distance coursespeciBically for individualswho are seeking BUSAministerial recognition. It requires that learnersinvolve themselves at various levels within BU structures. Learners will be given 18 months tocompletethecourse,andattendanceofaBaptistUnionAssemblyisacompulsoryrequirement.

MISSIONSTUDIES

• BMS115-WorldMission

Acoursethataimstomotivatelearnersbylookingatwhatmissionis,whymissionisavitalpartofChristianity,andanexaminationofthecontemporarysituation.

• BMS125-MissionSending

Anoverviewof the localchurch,missionorganisationsandmissionaries, theirrespectiverolesandresponsibilitiesinworldmission.

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• BMS215-ChristianEvangelism&Apologetics

Thiscoursewillenablestudentstowinothersbyexploringprinciplesforevangelism.Akeyfocuswillbe reaching people at different commitment levels, including unchurched, seeker and churchedpeople.

• BMS225-Multi-CulturalSkills

The learner is introduced to the nature of culture, the challenges of living and ministering in amulti-culturalsocietyandhowtosurviveandthriveinacultureotherthanyourown.

• BMS315–WorldReligions

Weliveonaplanetwithavastvarietyofpeople,cultures,religionsandenvironments.TheGospelisforall, and this course seeks togive the learneranoverviewof theharvest Bields that Jesus called"plentiful".

• BMS325-Methods,Strategies,andIssues

Seekingtoanswerthequestionofthe"how"ofmission,thecoursetakesanin-depthlookatstrategicplanning, itsplace inministry,andthepracticalitiesof implementation.There isalsoananalysisoftrendsandissuesfacingcontemporarymission.

• BMS415-MissionSkills1

ThelearnerwillbeguidedinresearchingaspectsofMissiology,ministryandmissionarylifethatarerelevanttotheirproposedBieldoffutureministry.

• BMS425-MissionSkills2

ThelearnerwillbeguidedinresearchingfurtheraspectsofMissiology,ministryandmissionarylifethatarerelevanttotheirproposedBieldoffutureministry.

PASTORALSTUDIES

• BPS115-GospelCommunication(Homiletics)

This is an introduction to preaching the Bible. The course specialises in Expository Preachingprovidingboththetheoryandthepracticalexercisesinthesculptingofasermon.

• BPS125-ChurchLife

ThisBirstcourseinPastoralStudiesseeksto introducethechurchinthecontextofthedemandsoflocalchurchministry.ThisconsiderationisbasedonabriefintroductiontoaBiblicalunderstandingof the church,with anemphasison the church’s identity as adynamicorganism.Attention is thengiventotheresearchofNaturalChurchDevelopmentintermsofthequalitycharacteristicsofhealthy

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churches,andthebioticprinciplesofchurchlife.Thecourseconcludeswithabriefconsiderationofthechurchandthefuture.

• BPS215-SpiritualDevelopment

ThecourseseekstodrawfromtherichtraditionoftheChristianchurchthroughtheages,aswellasmore recent psychological insights, whilst maintaining a fundamental commitment to evangelical,Biblicalvalues.Thestudentshouldleavethecoursewithafullerunderstandingofwhatisnecessaryfortherichnurturingofhisorherownspirituallifeandsomeofthepitfallswhichneedtobeavoidedontheway,particularlyforthoseinleadership.

• BPS315-ChristianWorship

ThiscourseisanattempttouncovertheBiblicaltheologyofworship.Whileitmaybeacontentiousissue -- depending on one's tradition or preferences -- Scripturedoes providepowerful guidelineswhichneedattentionandapplication.God'srevelationinScriptureistheonlyfoundation,sourceandinstructionadequate for leadingHispeople inworship; it tellsushowHewants tobeworshippedandthatisouressentialguide.

• BPS325-SpiritualDirection

ThiscourseutilisesinsightsfromNarrativeCounsellingandwillseektoequipthestudentstolistento theirownstoriesand thestoriesofothers inways thatallow for freshnewperspectiveson thepast,andnewwaysofinterpretingthepresentthatgivehopeanddirection.LearningtohearGod'svoice and learning to discernGod's unique vision and purpose for one's own life, and the lives ofothers are an importantpart of this course. Theplaceof repentance, forgiveness, and facingone'sowndespairalsoplayanessentialpartinequippingonetobeanableshepherdofothers.AttentionwillbegiventoindividualtopicssuchasSuicide,Depression,andPostTraumaticStress.

• BPS415-PastoralCare

ThiscourseisdesignedtodevelopaBiblicalunderstandingofthecaringfunctionofthecongregationand how this function is expressed practically through the lives of the pastor and members. Anemphasisontotalcongregationalcareisgiven,whereeverymemberisconsideredtobeacaregiverandessentialtothespiritualandpsychologicalhealthofthechurch.

• BPS425-ChurchMinistry

This course in Pastoral Studies considers certain key elements of effective and fruitful churchministry,bymeansofanexaminationof fourcrucialareas in the lifeof thechurch.The fourareasbeing empowering leadership, gift-orientated ministry, functional structures and holistic smallgroups.EachisexaminedintermsofitsnatureandsigniBicance,withthelearnerbeingrequiredtoreBlectmeaningfullyoneachoftheareas.

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YOUTHSTUDIES

• BYS115-YouthMinistry

This course will equip students with an understanding of contemporary society, youth culture,personality development, ministry principles, programming guidelines and approaches toorganizationalstructure.

• BYS125-ChristianLeadership

This course will equip students with skills for personal spiritual growth and skills for effectiveleadershipinChristianministry.

• BYS225-YouthinCrisis

Youngpeopleareincrisis,andprobablyalwayshavebeen.ThiscourseinYouthStudieswillexaminethe life realities experienced by a cross-section of young people, fromdying to enslaved to “okay”youth.Basedonapen-sketchconsiderationofacross-sectionofyoungpeople,attentionwillbegiventoprinciplesandpracticeofministrytoyouthincrisis.

• BYS315-BuildingYouth

Thiscoursewillequipstudentswithatheoreticalunderstandingofspiritualgrowthinyouthandapracticalunderstandingoffacilitatingspiritualgrowthinyouth.

• BYS325-EquippingTheYouthworker

Thiscoursewillprovidestudentswithskillstoapproachthevitalareaofequippingyouthaspartofthediscipleshipprocess.Itwillalsoallowstudentstodevelopstrategiestoequipyouthtoevangelizeandministeramongtheirpeers.

• BYS415–YouthMinistryinAgeGroupContext

While the termyouthministry is generallyused to refer toministry toyoungpeople,mostpeopleinvolved inyouthministrydonotministertotheentirespectrumofpersonsreferredtoasyouth-namelychildren,teenagers,youngadults. Whileit isnecessarytoexposeall learnerstothenatureanddemandsofministrytoallthreemainagegroupcategories,itisalsonecessarytoallowlearnersto focusononeof theseagegroups. This coursewill require learners topaygeneral attention toministrytoallthreeagegroups,andthentogivespeciBicattentiontooneoftheagegroups.

• BYS425:YouthMinistryinSocialContext

One of the greatest challenges faced by young people (children, teenagers and young adults) arethosepresentedbytherealitiesof thesocialenvironment inwhichthey live. Thesocialcontextofyoungpeoplecannotbe ignored inthesearchforeffectiveyouthministry,andthiscourserequiresthe learnertoselectoneaspectof thesocialcontextandtoreBlectonyouthministry inthechosencontext.

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PRACTICALREQUIREMENTS

• BPM115-BibleRead

Thisministryexposurerequires the learner toexperience therealitiesofaguidedspiritual retreatandthebeneBitsofadisciplinedlife.

• BPM215-RuralMinistryExposure

Thiscourseexposesthelearnertotherealitiesandchallengesofministryinaruralcontext.

• BPM315-UrbanMinistryExposure

Thiscourseexposesthelearnertotherealitiesandchallengesofministryinanurbancontext.

• BPM415-MinistryTrackExposure

This credit provides an opportunity for the learner to be involved in a mini internship of such anaturethatwillbeneBittheirfutureministry.Theexactnatureoftheexperiencewillbedeterminedindiscussionwiththerelevantfaculty.

GENERALSTUDIES

• BMR425-MinistryResearch

Duringalearner’scourseofstudiesattheCollege,theremaybeanareaorareasofministryinterestwhichhaveeithernotbeencoveredorthathavebeendealtwithinarelativelyintroductorymanner.Thiscourseofferstothelearnertheopportunitytochooseaparticularareaofresearchtowhichtheywould like to give further attention. In consultationwith an allocated lecturer, the learnerwill berequiredtocompletesetresearchasdeterminedanddeBinedbyboththelecturerandthelearner.

• BSR415-SpecializedResearch

During a learner’s course of studies at the College, there may be an area or areas of theologicaland/or ministry interest which have either not been covered or that have been dealt with in arelatively introductory manner. This course offers to the learner the opportunity to choose aparticularareaofresearchtowhichtheywouldliketogivefurtherattention.Inconsultationwithanallocatedlecturer,thelearnerwillberequiredtocompletesetresearchasdeterminedanddeBinedbyboththelecturerandthelearner.

• BSR425-SpecializedResearch

During a learner’s course of studies at the College, there may be an area or areas of theologicaland/or ministry interest which have either not been covered or that have been dealt with in arelatively introductory manner. This course offers to the learner the opportunity to choose aparticularareaofresearchtowhichtheywouldliketogivefurtherattention.Inconsultationwithanallocatedlecturer,thelearnerwillberequiredtocompletesetresearchasdeterminedanddeBinedbyboththelecturerandthelearner.

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Fees&PaymentsFull-timeStudents

Full-timeapplication feescostR350.00perapplication.Lateapplications,whichoccurafter thestipulateddateonthecalendarisR700.00.Applicationfeesarenon-refundable.

Onregistrationstudentswillpay25%oftheannualfees.50%ofthebalance(i.e.37.5%)istobepaidbynolaterthan15April,theoutstanding50%by15September. StudentswhoaremembersofaBaptistchurch(evidencedbyamembershipcertiBicate)willbepermittedadiscount.

Note to foreign students: All applicationsmust reachBTCby 31stOctober. Late applicationswill not beconsideredduetotimeconstraintsforstudypermitapplications.Uponacceptance,thestudentisexpectedtopay50%oftheannualtuitionfeeBEFOREregistrationwillbepermitted.

EntrytoafollowingsemesterwillberefusedifthestudenthasanyoutstandingdebttotheCollegeateithertheendofJuneorDecember.

Pleasenoteasafull-timestudent,thatyoualsoneedtomakeprovisionforthefollowingexpenses:StudentDinner(+/-R100),Graduation-HireorGownandHood(+/-R150)andSRCFees(+/-R275).

DistanceLearningStudents

Paymentwillbemadeonasemesterbasis.Onregistrationstudentswillpay50%ofthecoursefees.Thebalanceofthefeesistobepaidbynolaterthan30thAprilfortheBirstsemesterand30thSeptemberforthesecondsemester.StudentswhoaremembersofaBaptistchurch(evidencedbyamembershipcertiBicate)willbepermittedadiscount.

EntrytoasubsequentsemesterwillberefusedifthestudenthasanyoutstandingdebttotheCollegeateithertheendofJuneorDecember.

OutstandingFees

AnystudentwhoowestheCollegemoneyforeitherfeesorrentwillnotreceiveareportcardortranscriptuntilalldebtsaresettledinfull.

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MethodsofPayment:

Paymentsmaybemadeto theCollege in the formofcash,chequeorelectronic transfer,butnotbycreditcardastheCollegedoesnothavecreditcardfacilities.

Payments issuing from foreign countries may take the form of a bank draft or preferably, a telegraphictransfer(TT).AlwaysremembertoincludethecostofthebankservicefeesforbothdraftsandTT's(usuallyaroundR150.00/US$25).

BankingDetails

Accountname: TheBaptistTheologicalCollegeofSouthernAfrica

Bank: TheStandardBank

Branch: Randburg

Branchcode: 018005

Accountnumber: 220097380

InternationalSWIFTcode: SBZAZAJJ

Students are required to notify the College of incoming payments, particularly if they are transferredelectronically.Whendepositing into theCollegeaccount, it is important touseyournameas thepaymentreferencesothattheCollegeisawareofyourparticularpayment.

Notes

• AllfeesaresigniBicantlysubsidised.

• Full-timestudentsmayapplyforfurtherbursaryassistance.

• Feesdonotincludethepurchaseoftextbooks.

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AccommodationRates

Note:Allaccommodationratesexcludeelectricitycosts,whichareanadditionalexpensetothestudentbasedonusage.

LEOCAPRI

• 2Bedroom,1BathroomUnitswithtwopeoplesharing-R1175perperson

• 2Bedroom,1BathroomUnitswiththreepeoplesharing-R850perperson

• 2Bedroom,1BathroomUnitsforsingle/family-R2350perunit

• 1Bedroom,1BathroomUnitsforsingle/family-R1900perunit

• 1Bedroom,1BathroomUnitsfortwopeoplesharing-R950perperson

LIBRA

• 2Bedroom,1BathroomUnitswithtwopeoplesharing-R1175perperson

• 2Bedroom,1BathroomUnitswiththreepeoplesharing-R850perperson

• 2Bedroom,1BathroomUnitsforsingle/family-R2350perunit

REPLACEMENTCOSTS

• Remotes R200.00

• StandardKeys R25.00

• SecurityGateKeys R60.00

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FullTimeStudyRates

Description/CourseCost if student is a

member of a Partner church

Cost if student is not a member of a Partner

ChurchPayment Notes

Application Fee R 350.00 R350.00 Annually

Late Application Fee R700.00 R700.00 Annually

Student Representative Council (SRC) Fees

R275.00 R275.00 Annually

Frontier Gap Year in Mission

R23 500.00 R25 000.00 Annually

Certificate in Theology R2 350.00 R2 500.00 Per Course

Certificate in Ministry R2 350.00 R2 500.00 Per Course

Diploma in Theology R2 350.00 R2 500.00 Per Course

Bachelor of Theology R2 350.00 R2 500.00 Per Course

Special Letter R80.00 R80.00Per Letter (incl

postage)

Penalty for incorrect referencing on

paymentsR100.00 R100.00 Per entry

Admin Fee for Payment Plan

R100.00 R100.00 Per month plan

Change of Subject Registration (48 Hours

after registration)R100.00 R100.00 Per Course

Reprinting of lost certificates

R250.00 R250.00 Per Copy

Reprinting of lost/additional transcripts

R200.00 R200.00 Per print

Remarking of exams R100.00 R100.00 Per exam

Recognition or prior learning

R250.00 R250.00 Per Course

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PartTimeStudyRates

Description/CourseCost if student is a

member of a Partner church

Cost if student is not a member of a Partner

ChurchPayment Notes

Application Fee R350.00 R350.00 Annually

Late Application Fee R700.00 R700.00 Annually

Library Usage R500.00 R500.00 Annually

Frontier Gap Year in Mission

R22 000.00 R23 000.00 Annually

Certificate in Theology R1 750.00 R2 000.00 Per Course

Certificate in Ministry R1 750.00 R2 000.00 Per Course

Diploma in Theology R1 750.00 R2 000.00 Per Course

Bachelor of Theology R1 750.00 R2 000.00 Per Course

Masters of Theology Registration Fee

R2 000.00 R2 000.00 Annually

Masters of Theology R19 000.00 R22 000.00 Paid over two years

Ph.D of Theology R2 500.00 R2 500.00Annual Registration

Fee. Additional costs with NWU

Special Letter R80.00 R80.00Per Letter (incl

postage)

Penalty for incorrect referencing on

paymentsR100.00 R100.00 Per entry

Admin Fee for Payment Plan

R100.00 R100.00 Per month plan

Change of Subject Registration (48 Hours

after registration)R100.00 R100.00 Per Course

Reprinting of lost certificates

R250.00 R250.00 Per Copy

Reprinting of lost/additional transcripts

R200.00 R200.00 Per print

Remarking of exams R100.00 R100.00 Per exam

Recognition or prior learning

R250.00 R250.00 Per Course

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Textbooks

Student’sPrescribedTextbooks

StudentswillrequireanumberofstandardbookswhichwillaidtheminfulBillingthevariouscourserequirementsastheypursuetheirtheologicalstudies.Thesebookswillnotonlyhelpincompletingassignments,butwillalsoserveasastrongfoundationtoafuturepersonaltheologicallibrary.

Thesenecessarybooksmaybeacquiredinanumberofways:

• BTCResourceCentre

AnumberofthenecessarytitlesneededforBTCcoursesmaybepurchaseddirectlyfromthecollege.These can be obtained by contacting the Resource Centre via email at resources@btc.co.za byprovidingthecourseyouaretaking,aswellasthetitlesthatyouneed.Booksmayalsobeorderedthroughourwebsiteviatheonlinestoreportal.Westrivetoprovideasmuchassistanceinthisregardaspossible,andsellrequiredbooksatareasonableprice.

• OtherBookSuppliers

Ifyouareunable toobtainbooks fromourResourceCentre,youmayalsopurchaseyour requiredbooksfromanumberofotherreputablestores:

• ChristianBookDiscounters-0117846214

• AugustineBookRoom(Pretoria)-0129934606

• GoodNeighbours-0117041857

• LootOnlineStore-www.loot.co.za

• AmazonKindleE-Books-www.amazon.com

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Endorsements“BTChastrainedpastorstopreach,teach,andpastorallycareforpeopleformanydecades.BesidesbeingainstitutionofexcellentTheologicaltraining, itendeavourstostayonthecuttingedgeofhowtopracticallytelltheJesusstoryinaneverchangingculturallandscape.ThishasmadeBTCthetheologicalinstitutionofchoiceforushereatEastside.”

-RIAANNIEMAND,PastoratEastsideCommunityChurch(Pretoria)

"ThereisavacuumofknowledgeaboutGodandHiswaysinourday.WhoisHe?WhathasthedeathofHisSononthecrossactuallyachieved? AndhowcanI,indeedhowmustIrespondinworship,praiseandlife? BTC is a great place to Bind the answers to such questions and to seek God’s face in terms of lifelongresponse.”

-LANCELAUGHTON,PastorandBaptistNorthernAssociationCo-ordinator

“Studying atBTC sparkeda love inme forGod’sWord,God’sPeople andGod’sMission. I am indebted tothosevoiceswhohavehadsuchanindelibleimpactofthewayIapproachministry,whoselessonsIcanstillrecall,whoseheartsstillsetmineaBlame,andwhoselivesarestillaninspiringwitnesstome.LongmayBTCcontinuetoshapeandempowerthenextgenerationofchurchleaders!”

-DUNCANMULLER,PastorBrackendownsBaptistChurch(Joburg)

“IwillalwaysbegratefultotheLordfortheprivilegeofstudyingatBTC.Afteralmost25yearsinpastoralministry,IcontinuetoreapthebeneBitsofmyinitialtraining.IBindthatIoftenquotemyteachersanddrawon theirvastknowledgeand intensecommitment toChristas I seek tohonour their legacyand follow intheirfootsteps. Icontinuetobeinspiredandchallengedbytheircommitmenttofaithfulpastoralministry,theirpassionfortheWordofGodandtheirtheologicalacumen”.

-GavinWood,PastorNorthcliffUnionChurch(Joburg)

“BTCpreparedmeforministrybyteachingmetothinktheologically,andapplythatknowledgepractically.Inaddition the relationships Imadewith BTC have continued to equip, encourage and supportme beyondgraduation,whichI’mincrediblygratefulfor”.

-RichardvanLieshout,PastorofEdenvaleBaptistChurch(Joburg)

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“I loved studying at BTC. Even as I continuemy studies via correspondence I Bind thematerial engaging,challengingandrelevant.Thelecturers,ledbyDr.Pohlmann,aresomeofthemostinspirationalpeopleI’veknown.Ivaluehighlymytimespentatthecollegeandthefriendshipsmadewhilestudyingthere”.

-ConnellCruise,studentandmusicartist.

BTCgavemethefreedomtoexploreGod'suniquecallingonmylife.TheTheologydegreefromBTCcreatedastrongbiblicalfoundationonwhichIcouldexplorethespecialwayGodwasleadingmetospreadHisWordandbeimpactfulinbringinghopetothelost.TheInspireSiberianChildren'sChristmasOutreach,anannualoutreachtoorphansinSiberiawasbornfromthisfoundation.

-PaulWilliams,Missionary.

“BTCwasanamazingexperienceforme. ThetrainingIreceivedsettheplatformforalotofwhatIbelieveandteach. Ithasalsohelpedmeoverandoveragain inmakingwisechoicesthathas inBluencedthat theministryIaminvolvedit.AsIlookovermylifethefouryearsIspentatBTChadamarkedimpactinmylifeanditisstillbearingfruitinmylifeandthoseIhavetheprivilegeofministeringto”.

-JohnAbrahamse,FounderandDirectorofJ-Lifeministries.

"BTCcausesstudentstoengageseriouslyandcreativelywiththeologyandministry.BTChasbeensuccessfulinbeinganessentialequippingtoolforchurcheswhodesiretotaketheirleaderstothenextlevel.AndithasbeenmyexperiencethatBTC-equippedleadersmakeforbetterleaders."

-StephanPohlmann,PastoratRiversideCommunityChurch(Joburg)

“Ournation,andindeedourworld,isindesperateneedoftransformation–true,deeptransformationthatcanonlycomethroughthegospelofJesusChrist. Solidlyevangelicaltraininginstitutionsareavitalcoginequippingbelievers forgospelministry, andBTC ticks somekeyboxes in that regard : a credible traininginstitutionofferingabalancedandrecognisedcurriculum,coupledwithpracticalequippingandexposuretotheneedsinoursociety”.

-GavinJohnston,PastoratRandburgBaptistChurch.

"How dowe bridge the gap between being "called" toministry and being "capable" of doingministry? Ibelieve it is thought the process of theological and practical education. If we are to sustain a vibrant,relevant, stableand truth-basedChurch,weneedyoungmenandwomen toengage in theprocess. Inmymind,BTCisoneofchampionsofthistypeoftraining."

-ChrisAnderson,PastoratMargateBaptistChurch.

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