Study Methods

BTC Southern Africa offers both full-time residential studies and correspondence studies.

Full-time Residential Studies

The College has a dynamic body of students who attend classes at our campus in Randburg, South Africa.

While the sacrifices are great, the benefits of a dedicated period of study in preparation for a lifetime of ministry are easy to see. The interaction between learners and staff is impossible to duplicate for distance learners.

The College's semesters run parallel to the school terms and lectures are from 08:00 - 13:30 on weekdays. The library is available to students from 07:00 - 16:00 on weekdays.

Distance/Correspondence Studies

Distance studies have become an integral part of our South African post matriculation educational system. This pattern is particularly true of study programmes for professionals. It means that those who for one or other reason cannot attend College on a full-time basis are not deprived of the opportunity of obtaining tertiary theological education.

Distance students receive study notes and tutorial letters, which guide them through the study of prescribed books. Lecturers may be contacted at the College for help and advice. Students should plan to give three to five hours of study per week per course. An average correspondence student completes two or three courses per semester.

Students usually have to submit two assignments, on dates set by the lecturer and upon successful completion will write examinations towards the end of the semester.

The College offers the students the convenience of e-mail should they wish to make use of this facility. Normal distance studies rely on the postal system to deliver study materials, to send and receive assignments and exams. Students may choose to have study materials e-mailed as well as use e-mail to send and receive assignments. Exams can be sent to an invigilator via e-mail. The only restriction at this point is that ALL distance exams must be written by hand and the script couriered back to the College.

Students from countries outside the SADC region must utilise the available e-mail options.