welcome to
BTC
A SOUTH AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE EQUIPPING BELIEVERS FOR GLOBAL SERVICE SINCE 1952
Looking for an internationally recognised and fully accredited theological institution for your theological studies?
You’ve come to the right place! For over 7 decades, BTC has been equipping men and women to serve as pastors, youth workers, missionaries, worship leaders, business place evangelists and more.
Below you can find a video overview of our Modes of Study (Distance of Contact) as well as an explanation on how to apply to study at BTC.
https://youtu.be/isivYyBW59Ihttps://youtu.be/6HDLHsi2rIkhttps://youtu.be/8JPtCvVS2uM
STUDY PROGRAMMES AT BTC
BTC offers five accredited and recognized programmes: two Higher Certificates, a Bachelor’s degree, an Honours degree, and a Master’s programme. Below is an overview of each programme to help you select the one that best suits your needs.
https://youtu.be/zIVfxCHrxmE
Download the Higher Certificate of Ministry and Higher Certificate of Theology Curriculum Overview
Download the Bachelor of Biblical Studies & Bachelor of Theology Honours Curriculum Overview
Higher Certificate in Ministry
Distance Study
A ten course programme for the lay person wanting to increase their biblical knowledge with a practical ministry focus
Higher Certificate in Theology
Online Video Lectures
Start this 10 course programme anytime – for the lay person wanting to increase their theological knowledge.
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
Contact & Distance Study
A three year degree designed to equip believers with adequate biblical and theological training for practical ministry
Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Contact & Distance Study
A one-year post-graduate programme which builds on the Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree and is required for ministerial recognition.
Master of
Theology
Distance Study
A Post-graduate research degree that is academically credible yet also relevant to the life and ministry of the church
Short Courses
Online
BTC hosts occassional short courses to encourage, equip and empower the local church to better serve their community
the heart of btc
our vision and mission
BTC exists to equip believers for global service by providing holistic, contextually relevant, evangelical education resulting in servant leaders of integrity who correctly handle the word of truth
Holistic
Embracing the entirety of individuals, the complete truth of scripture, the unity of the entire church, and encompassing all expressions of ministry.
Contextually Relevant
Culturally sensitive and responsive to the diverse ages, cultures, and expressions present in the South African church and beyond
Evangelical
commited to the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith
Education
Dedicated to providing a focused and comprehensive theological education
TESTIMONIALS
What Our StudentS Say About Us
Studying at BTC was such an important part of my life because it helped me clarify my thinking about my faith. Having the dedicated time to study and learn under great lecturers and great class mates was such an important journey for me.
Samora QweshaYouth Pastor, Eastside Community Church
I studied as a Distance Student, and while it was a difficult task to take on, the lecturers were very understanding and the college is well equipped for Distance Students.
Garret WredeYouth Pastor, First City Baptist Church
I’ve had the privilege of both studying, and later working, at BTC before returning to church-based ministry, and am more convinced than ever that BTC is the Best Theological College in South Africa.
Mark OdendaalWorship Pastor, Bryanston Bible Church