The BTC curriculum engages these four intercepting circles
Why study at BTC?
BTC is one of the official training Colleges of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa which has a long and respected history in Southern Africa. Most of the BTC teaching staff are also accredited with the Baptist Union Ministry Board and subscribe to the Evangelical statement of faith of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa.
BTC has a very high standard in selecting its teaching staff. Starting with the Principal to most of the Heads of departments, the teaching staff have doctoral degrees earned from some of the best universities in the world. We also have speciality teaching staff in the areas of Greek, Hebrew, Missions, Youth, and Pastoral studies. Experience plays as much a role as …
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BTC has aligned itself with international trending in presenting an integrated theological education. This means that the classical subjects of biblical studies, biblical languages, church history and systematic theology are taught from an Evangelical perspective where the Bible is honoured as the “inspired Word of God” (2 Tim. 3:15). Secondly, there is a further Major subject …
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INTRODUCTION
BTC Undergraduate courses are available through contact and distance learning. Most courses offered at BTC can be taken as individual courses, allowing learners to pursue a particular area of interest. For these studies a certification of studies will be issued on request.
For distance learning, we recommend a period of 2+ years for the Higher Certificate in Ministry; 6+ years for the Bachelor of Biblical Studies and 8+ years for the (Postgraduate) Bachelor of Theology
THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY DEGREE
is designed for Christians wishing to equip themselves in a specific area of Christian ministry; namely in pastoral studies.
Prospective full-time learners should note that there is a possibility that subjects may clash on the timetable. In such an instance, some subjects may need to be done on a distance-learning basis.
Entrance Qualification:
Matriculation or equivalent. Applicants with less than a matriculation will be considered on merit.
FIRST SEMESTER SUBJECTS
- Biblical Literacy
- Biblical Overview
- Introduction to Homiletics
- Personal Spiritual Development
- Cross-Cultural Engagement
- Bible Read
- Youth and Family Ministry
SECOND SEMESTER SUBJECTS
- Introduction to Christian Doctrine
- Contemporary Ecclesiology
- Personal Spiritual Development
- Introduction to Spiritual Direction
- Church Ministry
THE BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES DEGREE
is a three year degree designed for Christians wishing to equip themselves in a specific area of Christian ministry; namely in biblical studies.
Entrance Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent, as well as the Certificate in Ministry degree or equivalent.
Graduation Requirements: Thirty subjects/360 credits total
FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS
- The Synoptic Gospels and Acts
- The Pentateuch
- Overview of Christian Doctrine
- Introduction to Biblical Languages and Culture
- Introduction to Missiology and Church Planting
- Basic Tolls for Apologetics, Christian Evangelism and Discipleship
- Hermeneutics
- Homiletics
- Youth Ministry
- Theological Research and Writing Skills
- Biblical and Church Residency
SECOND YEAR SUBJECTS
- The Pauling Writings
- The Prophets
- Revelation and God
- Humanity, Sin and Christ
- Biblical Greek or Textual Analysis of the New Testament
- Apologetis and Techniques for Evangelism
- Cultural Anthropology and Developing your Missional IQ
- Pastoral Apologetics and Biblical Worldview
- Spiritual Development
- Youth in Crisis
- Children’s Ministry and Childhood Development
- Early Church History
- Later Church History
- Biblical and Church Residency
THIRD YEAR SUBJECTS
- The Johannine and General Writings
- The Writings
- Salvation, the Holy Spirit and the Church
- Eschatology and Theological Models
- Biblical Hebrew or Textual Analysis of the Old Testament
- World Religions and Marginal Peoples
- Methods, Strategies and Global issue sin Reaching People
- Theology and Practise of Worship
- Spiritual Direction
- Teenage Ministry and Development Theology
- Young Adults and Singles Ministry
- Baptist Principles
- SA Baptist Ethos
- Biblical and Church Residency
THE BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY DEGREE
is the premier program of the College, designed to further train Christians in the areas of church ministry, cross-cultural missions and youth ministry. There are no points of graduation until the completion of the entire four year. Students who complete the Bachelor of Biblical Studies or any of our Higher Certificate Programme may articulate into the Bachelor of Theology degree through credit and articulation, but loss of credits will apply.
FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS
- The Synoptic Gospels and Acts
- The Pentateuch
- Overview of Christian Doctrine
- Introduction to Biblical Languages and Culture
- Introduction to Missiology and Church Planting
- Basic Tolls for Apologetics, Christian Evangelism and Discipleship
- Hermeneutics
- Homiletics
- Youth Ministry
- Theological Research and Writing Skills
- Biblical and Church Residency
SECOND YEAR SUBJECTS
- The Pauling Writings
- The Prophets
- Revelation and God
- Humanity, Sin and Christ
- Biblical Greek or Textual Analysis of the New Testament
- Apologetis and Techniques for Evangelism
- Cultural Anthropology and Developing your Missional IQ
- Pastoral Apologetics and Biblical Worldview
- Spiritual Development
- Youth in Crisis
- Children’s Ministry and Childhood Development
- Early Church History
- Later Church History
- Biblical and Church Residency
THIRD YEAR SUBJECTS
- The Johannine and General Writings
- The Writings
- Salvation, the Holy Spirit and the Church
- Eschatology and Theological Models
- Biblical Hebrew or Textual Analysis of the Old Testament
- World Religions and Marginal Peoples
- Methods, Strategies and Global issue sin Reaching People
- Theology and Practise of Worship
- Spiritual Direction
- Teenage Ministry and Development Theology
- Young Adults and Singles Ministry
- Baptist Principles
- SA Baptist Ethos
- Biblical and Church Residency
FOURTH YEAR SUBJECTS
- The Johannine and General Writings
- The Writings
- Eschatology and Theological Models
- Christian Theological Ethics
- Biblical Hebrew & Biblical Greek
- Mission Skill 1 & 2
- Pastoral Care
- Church Ministry
- Youth Ministry in Age Group Context
- Youth Ministry in Social Context
- Specialized and Ministry Research
- Biblical and Church Residency