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Cape Town Biblical College is proud to be affiliated with The North West University in producing Christian education to build the Kingdom of God. We are classified as a Learning Support Centre for students on their journey in growing in God’s Word. Below is a link that will explain more in detail what a Learning Support Centre is all about:

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NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES

BDiv (Full time at Potchefstroom and Distance)

Code: 3BC K01 T401P

Duration of study:

The minimum duration of the study period for this qualification is four years full time. The maximum period is six years, provided that students may apply for an extension of the period in accordance with General Academic Rules A.1.14 & A.1.17.

Admission Requirements:

According to the Academic Rules of the University the admission requirements for all formal academic qualifications offered by the University are set out in the Admission Policy as approved by Senate and Council. This means that all school-end certificates have to be endorsed to indicate that the minimum statutory requirements for obtaining admission to B-degree studies at a university in the RSA have been met. The Faculty nevertheless reserves the right to apply further screening, the results of which will be used to consider the applications of candidates for admission.

Curriculum outcomes:

a) Equips graduates with an extensive knowledge base, analytical and interpretative skills to guide systematic reflection, critical and valid interpretation and arguing of the theories and established techniques relevant to the different sub-disciplines;
b) Communicate detailed knowledge coherently and effectively in well-formulated arguments to individuals and a wide range of audiences,
c) Be able to communicate information in terms of a written research report, utilising advanced academic discourses, based on the interrogation of multiple sources, the capability to solve problems, and independently and with integrity manage and apply well developed processes of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

 BTh in Christian Ministry (with electives).

Sudents who wish to train for the ordained ministry in the AFM must complete the course

3DG H01 T301P – Potchefstroom

Programme Outcomes:

Students who obtain BTh in Christian Ministry are generally able to do the following independently: 

a) function effectively in facets of one or more of the following: valid interpretation and application of the Bible (with tools), ecclesiastical ministry, pastoral counselling, ethical orientation and establishment of values, community development;

b) function in a multicultural and international context;

c) register for Honours BA Theology.

BTh Honours (3EG L01 T602P)

Please see below link for a breakdown of the curriculum, modules and requirements