Bachelor of Theology Honours
GWC’s Bachelor of Theology Honours enables you to develop advanced exegetical, theological, and ministry skills, preparing you to serve meaningfully and effectively in a variety of contexts within the church and wider society.
Full-time: 1 year (minimum) ׀ Part-time: 3 years (maximum) ׀ NQF Level 8 ׀ SAQA ID 98789
Overview
The Bachelor of Theology Honours (BTh Hons) builds on the Bachelor of Theology degree by offering deeper study and specialisation in three key areas of Christian theology: Old Testament, New Testament, and Christian Doctrine. Each year, students also take an additional module selected from areas such as Church History, Pastoral Theology, Missiology, Homiletics, or Ethics.
As part of the programme, students complete an Issues Paper (mini-dissertation) on a topic approved by the Research Committee, allowing them to engage in focused theological research.
Modules are taught by a combination of GWC faculty and local and international guest lecturers, all specialists in their fields. Through the BTh Hons programme, graduates develop:
- Both broadened and deepened knowledge, to respond to the challenges of our world with Bible-based and theologically robust answers.
- Skills to pursue independent research.
- An ability to think critically about methodology, theory, and praxis.
- Enhanced presentation skills, both written and orally.
Our final intensive as Honours students was on the Doctrine of Revelation, and the passion and desire of our phenomenal lecturers, Drs Dick and Caroline Seed, for us to understand Revelation biblically is something that really stood out for me. My studies have increased my joy in understanding the sufficiency of Scripture and why preaching Christ and him crucified is fundamental to a healthy approach to proclaiming the gospel. I am forever thankful to the Lord for an opportunity to study such profound truths. To God be the glory!
Jabulani Ngalo, BTh Hons
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor of Theology degree or equivalent (as determined by the Faculty Board) with a final year average of 65%.
- Basic reading competency in either Biblical Greek or Classical Hebrew; the equivalent of 1-year full time. Please check the Prospectus for the ways in which this requirement can be met.
- Admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is permitted for a maximum of 10% of the enrolment for any year.
- See the Student Handbook for details of RPL procedures.
English Proficiency
Postgraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and 6.0 for the written element. This is equivalent to 232 in the computerised TOEFL test, 575 in the written TOEFL test or 90 – 91 in the internet based TOEFL test. Equivalent English language qualifications may be accepted.
Course Structure
Download the Bachelor of Theology Honours course structure
Bachelor of Theology Honours Fees
Bachelor of Theology Honours Bursaries
Applicants who have been accepted into the Bachelor of Theology Honours programme may apply for bursary assistance. Bursaries are awarded on a needs-only basis and are usually only partial awards. GWC regrets that bursary funding cannot be offered to every bursary applicant.
International Students
An evaluation of an applicant’s highest qualification from the SA Qualifications Authority is required. This can take 3-6 months to acquire from SAQA. Alternatively, proof of a qualification completed at an ACTEA - accredited institution is needed, as well as proof of English language proficiency through the IELTS test.
Applications for exemption from testing can be made (with appropriate motivation) to the Faculty Board, whose decision is final. Further details may be obtained from the Assistant Registrar.
For more information, check our Prospectus.