BACHELOR OF MINISTRY - BMin
The Bachelor of Thoelogy is a four year career orientated degree and the equivalent to an honours degree. It therefore qualifies the student for entrance to a Master’s Degree in Theology. This program prepares the person for pastoral, youth, or children’s ministry and offers excellent training for the missionary to be. This course is ideal for the student who is considering future studies at a post-graduate level.
Duration 4 years
Credits 480 Credits
NQF Level 8
Requirements Grade 12 (Matric) (bachelors/ exemption/equivalent/RPL)
Progression This qualification articulates to a Master’s Degree in a related discipline.
Duration 4 years
Credits 480 Credits
NQF Level 8
Requirements Grade 12 (Matric) (bachelors/ exemption/equivalent/RPL)
Progression This qualification articulates to a Master’s Degree in a related discipline.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
The Curriculum for this Programme includes a combination of the following modules, depending on specialisation as well as elective module selections.
Biblical Background and Canon - ONM 161
An introduction to the background and canon of the Old and the New Testament.
Hermeneutics and Precepts - ONM 162
A study of the principles of interpretation. This subject is also known as Hermeneutics.
Introduction to Biblical Languages - ONM 163
Old Testament Introduction I - ONM 261
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the Pentateuch and Historical books of the Old Testament.
Old Testament Introduction II - ONM 262
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the Wisdom Literature, Poetry and Old Testament Prophets.
New Testament Introduction I - ONM 361
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the synoptic gospels, the Gospel of John and the Book of Acts.
New Testament Introduction II - ONM 362
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the Pauline epistles, the General epistles and Revelation.
Old Testament Theology - ONM 321
A study of the development of the discipline of OTT as well as theological themes of the Old Testament.
Old Testament Exegesis - ONM 322
A study and interpretation of an Old Testament book. Several of these study subjects are offered as semester credits, but would typically focus on Old Testament books like Genesis, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Job, Psalms on a regular basis.
New Testament Theology - ONM 421
A study of the discipline of New Testament Theology as well as theological themes of the New Testament.
New Testament Exegesis - ONM 422
A study and interpretation of a New Testament book. Intro to New Testament Greek - GRK 141 & GRK 142 (Elective for BMin) An introduction to the grammar of New Testament Greek, taught over two semesters.
Advanced NT Greek - GRK 241 & GRK 242 (Elective for BMin)
A continuation of the first year of Greek with more emphasis on translation, textual criticism and exegesis.
Intro to Biblical Hebrew - HEB 121 & HEB 122 (Elective for BMin)
An introduction to the grammar of the language of the Old Testament, taught over two semesters.
Overview of Christian Doctrine - STH 171
An overview and summary of the main doctrines of Evangelical theology.
God & Creation - STH 172
An overview and summary of the doctrine of Creation theology.
Pneumatology & Revelation - STH 271
The Pneumatology course is designed to introduce the student to the knowledge of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, while the Revelation course is designed to introduce the student to the knowledge of the fact and implications of God’s Revelation.
Ecclesiology & Eschatology - STH 272
Ecclesiology’ is the study of the doctrine of the Church (ekklesia is Greek for ‘church’). In the Eschatology module student will be introduced to a host of interpretive difficulties and suggested solutions as the content to ‘the last things’.
Christology - STH 371
Christology is the study of the person of Christ and the work of Christ.
Baptist Principles & Ethos - STH 372
A study of the history and principles, which characterized Baptist for many years and still distinguish them from other denominations (compulsory for Baptist students).
Demons, Angels & Theodicy - STH 382
Soteriology - STH 471
A study of Systematic Theological themes as it was or is practised at different stages of history, in different areas of the world, or by different theologians (e.g. the Reformation period, Liberation Theology, African Theology, etc.
Christian Ethics - STH 421
A Study of Christian ethics.
Trends in Theology / Apologetics - STH 422
A look at the unique claims of the Christian Faith and how to defend those claims against possible objections.
Higher Education Literacy: Academic Support I - RM 171
A course designed to introduce the new student to the process of doing research in order to produce clear, scholarly academic assignments.
Higher Education Literacy: Academic Support II - RM 172
A study of the various aspects of academic writing such as referencing, writing book reviews and summaries of reading material.
Research Methodology in Theology - RM 372
A course designed to introduce the mature student to an advanced level of academic research and writing a mini thesis.
Research Project: Mini-thesis Proposal - RM 471
A course designed to assist the final year student in writing a mini thesis on a particular theological topic of choice by applying a particular methodology
suited for the area of theological research such as Practical Theology, Systematic Theology etc.
Research Project: Mini-dissertation - RM 472
Introduction to Practical Theology & Christian Education - PTH 151
Practical Theology is the study of the different areas of Theology and how they interrelate with each other. Christian Education is the study of the principles and methods of the church's ministry of teaching.
Spiritual Formation - PTH 152
A study of the importance of maintaining a dynamic relationship with God by surveying historic and contemporary expressions of Christian spirituality.
Church Administration - PTH 251
Learning to lead and administer the work of a local church.
Homiletics - PTH 252
A study of the preparation and delivery of a sermon. This course is also known as Homiletics.
Christian Leadership - PTH 421
A study of leadership theory in a manner that seeks to integrate the best knowledge from both “faith-based” as well as “market-based” perspectives in order to facilitate best leadership practice primarily within the church but also in any other para-church organization.
Internship - PTH 422
A study of the practical, hands-on experience of ministry under the guidance of a senior pastor/minister, with some input from a Seminary faculty member. The intention is for the student minister to be involved in ministry as much as possible, under the direction and with the help of a supervisor. This will help you as a student to apply the truths and principles learned at Seminary in a practical situation.
Introduction to Psychology and Perspectives in Psychology - PTH 232
A study of the human mind and how a person develops as part of his or her context. Completed by concentrating on specialized areas of Psychology. Offered over two semesters for two credits.
Pastoral Counselling and Abnormal Psychology - PTH 331
Applying the knowledge and skills studied in Psychology to the pastor’s ministry of counselling.
Pastoral Care - PTH 432
A study of the pastor’s ministry of caring for the people of God.
Introduction to Children and Youth Ministry - PTH 161
A study of the philosophy and foundation of Children and Youth Ministry.
Children & Youth Education & Communication - PTH 162
This course is designed to train the head, heart and hands of the student in discovering effective ways to evaluate curriculum and teaching in Children and Youth Ministry.
Children & Youth Organization & Administration - PTH 261
A study of the planning and administration of Children and Youth Ministry within the church.
Children & Youth Counselling - PTH 262
A study of the general world of the adolescent world.
Child & Youth Evangelism & Discipleship - PTH 361
A study of the concepts of evangelism, missions and discipleship within the context of Children and Youth Ministry.
Young Adult & Family Ministry - PTH 362
A study designed to introduce the student to ministry to young adults and families in the church.
Biblical Peace-making / Restorative Justice - PTH 302
A study of the issues of the source and nature of conflict, the role of leadership in conflict management and mediation, including that of the student’s personal conflict management style.
Early Church History - CHS 261 & Middle Ages Church History - CHS 262
A study of early and middle ages church history.
Reformation History - CHS 361 & Modern Church History - CHS 362
A study of the history of the church throughout the last 20 centuries. Different eras are treated as separate semester subjects (e.g. Reformation, Modern, South African, etc.).
RSA Church History - CHS 461 & Baptist Church History - CHS 462
A study of the history of the church throughout the last 20 centuries. Different eras are treated as separate semester subjects (e.g. Reformation, Modern, South African, etc.).
Introduction to Missions - MIS 161
A look at the Biblical message and mandate for world evangelization.
Theology of Missions - MIS 162
A course with the purpose to enable students to see that Missions are not an addition to the normal role of the Church but the very heart of God’s purpose for the church and so to motivate missionary involvement on a firm Biblical basis.
Marginal Religious Movements - MIS 261
A study of various movements as off-shoots of Christianity and other religions.
Contextualization - MIS 262
The focus on engaging in cross-cultural mission.
Comparative Religious Movements - MIS 361
A study of the main world religions.
Church Planting Methodology - MIS 362
Strategies for Evangelism and how to plant new churches.
Urban Evangelism - MIS 363
An introduction to the background and canon of the Old and the New Testament.
Hermeneutics and Precepts - ONM 162
A study of the principles of interpretation. This subject is also known as Hermeneutics.
Introduction to Biblical Languages - ONM 163
Old Testament Introduction I - ONM 261
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the Pentateuch and Historical books of the Old Testament.
Old Testament Introduction II - ONM 262
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the Wisdom Literature, Poetry and Old Testament Prophets.
New Testament Introduction I - ONM 361
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the synoptic gospels, the Gospel of John and the Book of Acts.
New Testament Introduction II - ONM 362
A study of the origin, purpose and message of the Pauline epistles, the General epistles and Revelation.
Old Testament Theology - ONM 321
A study of the development of the discipline of OTT as well as theological themes of the Old Testament.
Old Testament Exegesis - ONM 322
A study and interpretation of an Old Testament book. Several of these study subjects are offered as semester credits, but would typically focus on Old Testament books like Genesis, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Job, Psalms on a regular basis.
New Testament Theology - ONM 421
A study of the discipline of New Testament Theology as well as theological themes of the New Testament.
New Testament Exegesis - ONM 422
A study and interpretation of a New Testament book. Intro to New Testament Greek - GRK 141 & GRK 142 (Elective for BMin) An introduction to the grammar of New Testament Greek, taught over two semesters.
Advanced NT Greek - GRK 241 & GRK 242 (Elective for BMin)
A continuation of the first year of Greek with more emphasis on translation, textual criticism and exegesis.
Intro to Biblical Hebrew - HEB 121 & HEB 122 (Elective for BMin)
An introduction to the grammar of the language of the Old Testament, taught over two semesters.
Overview of Christian Doctrine - STH 171
An overview and summary of the main doctrines of Evangelical theology.
God & Creation - STH 172
An overview and summary of the doctrine of Creation theology.
Pneumatology & Revelation - STH 271
The Pneumatology course is designed to introduce the student to the knowledge of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, while the Revelation course is designed to introduce the student to the knowledge of the fact and implications of God’s Revelation.
Ecclesiology & Eschatology - STH 272
Ecclesiology’ is the study of the doctrine of the Church (ekklesia is Greek for ‘church’). In the Eschatology module student will be introduced to a host of interpretive difficulties and suggested solutions as the content to ‘the last things’.
Christology - STH 371
Christology is the study of the person of Christ and the work of Christ.
Baptist Principles & Ethos - STH 372
A study of the history and principles, which characterized Baptist for many years and still distinguish them from other denominations (compulsory for Baptist students).
Demons, Angels & Theodicy - STH 382
Soteriology - STH 471
A study of Systematic Theological themes as it was or is practised at different stages of history, in different areas of the world, or by different theologians (e.g. the Reformation period, Liberation Theology, African Theology, etc.
Christian Ethics - STH 421
A Study of Christian ethics.
Trends in Theology / Apologetics - STH 422
A look at the unique claims of the Christian Faith and how to defend those claims against possible objections.
Higher Education Literacy: Academic Support I - RM 171
A course designed to introduce the new student to the process of doing research in order to produce clear, scholarly academic assignments.
Higher Education Literacy: Academic Support II - RM 172
A study of the various aspects of academic writing such as referencing, writing book reviews and summaries of reading material.
Research Methodology in Theology - RM 372
A course designed to introduce the mature student to an advanced level of academic research and writing a mini thesis.
Research Project: Mini-thesis Proposal - RM 471
A course designed to assist the final year student in writing a mini thesis on a particular theological topic of choice by applying a particular methodology
suited for the area of theological research such as Practical Theology, Systematic Theology etc.
Research Project: Mini-dissertation - RM 472
Introduction to Practical Theology & Christian Education - PTH 151
Practical Theology is the study of the different areas of Theology and how they interrelate with each other. Christian Education is the study of the principles and methods of the church's ministry of teaching.
Spiritual Formation - PTH 152
A study of the importance of maintaining a dynamic relationship with God by surveying historic and contemporary expressions of Christian spirituality.
Church Administration - PTH 251
Learning to lead and administer the work of a local church.
Homiletics - PTH 252
A study of the preparation and delivery of a sermon. This course is also known as Homiletics.
Christian Leadership - PTH 421
A study of leadership theory in a manner that seeks to integrate the best knowledge from both “faith-based” as well as “market-based” perspectives in order to facilitate best leadership practice primarily within the church but also in any other para-church organization.
Internship - PTH 422
A study of the practical, hands-on experience of ministry under the guidance of a senior pastor/minister, with some input from a Seminary faculty member. The intention is for the student minister to be involved in ministry as much as possible, under the direction and with the help of a supervisor. This will help you as a student to apply the truths and principles learned at Seminary in a practical situation.
Introduction to Psychology and Perspectives in Psychology - PTH 232
A study of the human mind and how a person develops as part of his or her context. Completed by concentrating on specialized areas of Psychology. Offered over two semesters for two credits.
Pastoral Counselling and Abnormal Psychology - PTH 331
Applying the knowledge and skills studied in Psychology to the pastor’s ministry of counselling.
Pastoral Care - PTH 432
A study of the pastor’s ministry of caring for the people of God.
Introduction to Children and Youth Ministry - PTH 161
A study of the philosophy and foundation of Children and Youth Ministry.
Children & Youth Education & Communication - PTH 162
This course is designed to train the head, heart and hands of the student in discovering effective ways to evaluate curriculum and teaching in Children and Youth Ministry.
Children & Youth Organization & Administration - PTH 261
A study of the planning and administration of Children and Youth Ministry within the church.
Children & Youth Counselling - PTH 262
A study of the general world of the adolescent world.
Child & Youth Evangelism & Discipleship - PTH 361
A study of the concepts of evangelism, missions and discipleship within the context of Children and Youth Ministry.
Young Adult & Family Ministry - PTH 362
A study designed to introduce the student to ministry to young adults and families in the church.
Biblical Peace-making / Restorative Justice - PTH 302
A study of the issues of the source and nature of conflict, the role of leadership in conflict management and mediation, including that of the student’s personal conflict management style.
Early Church History - CHS 261 & Middle Ages Church History - CHS 262
A study of early and middle ages church history.
Reformation History - CHS 361 & Modern Church History - CHS 362
A study of the history of the church throughout the last 20 centuries. Different eras are treated as separate semester subjects (e.g. Reformation, Modern, South African, etc.).
RSA Church History - CHS 461 & Baptist Church History - CHS 462
A study of the history of the church throughout the last 20 centuries. Different eras are treated as separate semester subjects (e.g. Reformation, Modern, South African, etc.).
Introduction to Missions - MIS 161
A look at the Biblical message and mandate for world evangelization.
Theology of Missions - MIS 162
A course with the purpose to enable students to see that Missions are not an addition to the normal role of the Church but the very heart of God’s purpose for the church and so to motivate missionary involvement on a firm Biblical basis.
Marginal Religious Movements - MIS 261
A study of various movements as off-shoots of Christianity and other religions.
Contextualization - MIS 262
The focus on engaging in cross-cultural mission.
Comparative Religious Movements - MIS 361
A study of the main world religions.
Church Planting Methodology - MIS 362
Strategies for Evangelism and how to plant new churches.
Urban Evangelism - MIS 363