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Higher Certificate in Ministry
A practical programme for local church leaders who want to deepen their biblical knowledge and ministry skills.
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Equipping believers
for global service.
A South African theological college preparing servant leaders for ministry since 1951.
70+years of faithful
theological education
theological education
Randburg · South AfricaA place to grow
Study theology with purpose
Looking for an internationally recognised and fully accredited institution for your theological studies? You’ve come to the right place.
For over seven decades, BTC has equipped men and women to serve as pastors, youth workers, missionaries, worship leaders, workplace evangelists and more.
Accredited programmes Contact and distance study Contextually relevant to Southern Africa
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Study programmes at BTC
Five accredited qualifications and focused short-course options, with flexible modes of study.
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Higher Certificate in Theology
A flexible, ten-course online programme providing a solid biblical and theological foundation for lay ministry.
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Bachelor of Biblical Studies
A three-year degree combining biblical and theological depth with practical preparation for ministry.
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Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
A one-year postgraduate programme building advanced readiness for ministry and further research.
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Master of Theology
An advanced research degree producing work that is academically credible and relevant to church life and ministry.
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Life at BTCThe heart of BTC
Our vision & 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.
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Holistic
Embracing whole people, the whole truth of Scripture, the whole church and every expression of ministry.
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Contextually relevant
Sensitive and responsive to the diverse ages, cultures and expressions of the South African church and beyond.
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Evangelical
Committed to the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith.
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Education
Dedicated to focused, comprehensive and credible theological education.
Student stories
What our students say
“Studying at BTC helped me clarify my thinking about my faith. Learning under great lecturers and alongside classmates was such an important journey.”
“I studied as a distance student. The lecturers were very understanding and the college is well equipped for distance students.”
“I’ve had the privilege of both studying and later working at BTC, and am more convinced than ever of the value of this college.”
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Apply to study Ready to begin your journey?
Choose your programme, create your profile, and apply through the BTC student portal.