A college with a rich
South African heritage.
Rooted in Baptist conviction, welcoming students from every denomination.
Equipping the church since 1951
The College was established by the Baptist Union of Southern Africa to prepare pastors for Baptist churches.
Building on that heritage, BTC today welcomes students from all denominations who seek preparation for Christian ministry through one of five accredited programmes.
Meet our team
Our historical timeline
First Baptist church in South Africa
Established in the Salem/Kariega area by Baptists who came with the 1820 settlers.
BTC is founded
Following a vote at the 1950 Baptist Union Assembly, the College opened at 20 Wellington Road.
A new home
The College moved to premises at 29 Queens Street.
260 Oak Avenue
BTC relocated to its current Randburg campus.
Statement of faith
BTC’s theological education is shaped by commitment to the inspired Word of God and the belief that the Church can and should be relevant in contemporary society.
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The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are fully inspired by God and are the final authority for faith and life.
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God eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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Jesus Christ, begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, is true God and true man.
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Humanity was created in God’s image; sin brought physical and spiritual death and personal guilt.
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Jesus Christ died as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in him are justified through his shed blood.
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Jesus Christ rose bodily, ascended to heaven, and lives as High Priest and Advocate.
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The Lord Jesus Christ will personally return.
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All who receive Jesus Christ by faith are born again by the Holy Spirit and become children of God.
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There will be a resurrection of the just and unjust, eternal blessedness for the redeemed and banishment for those who reject salvation.
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The one true Church is the whole company redeemed by Jesus Christ and regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
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Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances appointed by Jesus Christ as acts of obedience and witnesses to the Christian faith.
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God has ordained marriage as a heterosexual relationship between a natural man and a natural woman.
Recognised, registered study
BTC is registered with the Department of Education as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997.