The Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBib) is a three-year foundational qualification that provides thorough biblical and theological knowledge. It emphasises preparation for ministry within a chosen major and develops a healthy relationship with the local church through practical exposure.
Who is this programme for?
- Those sensing a call to full-time vocational ministry
- Those who want to serve the local church with extensive biblical knowledge
2027 tuition & enrolment fees
R3,670 per course
First-year courses: R3,470 each. Partner rate: R3,120 per course; first-year partner rate: R2,950. These tuition rates apply to contact and distance study.
Enrolment costs are listed separately from tuition. The application fee applies to new students and is additional to enrolment costs.
Contact study
- Registration (annual)
- R1,690
- Campus fee (annual)
- R5,560
- Technology fee (annual)
- R900
- Total due on enrolment
- R8,150
Distance study
- Registration (annual)
- R1,690
- Technology fee (annual)
- R900
- Course deposit
- R2,410
- Total due on enrolment
- R5,000
Application & late enrolment
- Application fee (new students)
- R320
- Late enrolment: 1–15 February 2027
- R800
Download the complete 2027 fee schedule
For a quotation and partner-rate enquiries, contact debtors@btc.co.za.
Courses in this programme
Year 1
- The Synoptic Gospels and Acts
- Introduction to Missiology and Church Planting
- Hermeneutics
- Youth Ministry
- Theological Research Methodology and Writing Skills
- Biblical and Church Residency 1
- The Pentateuch
- Overview of Christian Doctrine
- Introduction to Biblical Languages and Culture
- Apologetics, Evangelism and Discipleship
- Homiletics
Year 2
- The Pauline Writings
- Revelation and God
- Early Church History
- Biblical and Church Residency 2
- Textual Analysis of the New Testament or Biblical Greek
- The Prophets
- Humanity, Sin and Christ
- Later Church History
- A ministry elective each semester
Year 3
- The Johannine and General Writings
- Salvation, the Holy Spirit and the Church
- Biblical and Church Residency 3
- Textual Analysis of the Old Testament or Biblical Hebrew
- The Writings
- Eschatology and Theological Models
- A ministry elective each semester