Courses required to become a Lay Preacher in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Lay Preacher in South Africa, offered at Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa, George Whitefield College and South African Theological Seminary, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 9 courses across 5 South African institutions (1 public university and 4 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Lay Preacher: 5 Higher Certificates, 1 Short Course / Skills Programme, 1 Postgraduate Diploma and 2 Diplomas. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Humanities & Social Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Lay Preacher in South Africa

The 1 public university and 4 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Lay Preacher. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Lay Preachers (1)

One option here: the Diploma in Theology at UP. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Lay Preachers (4)

8 courses across 4 private colleges lead toward a career as a Lay Preacher, including the Higher Certificate in Ministry and Higher Certificate in Theology. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Lay Preacher

9 courses

Universities (1)

University of Pretoria logo

Diploma in Theology

UP · Diploma · 3 years
APS 24+

Private Colleges (8)

Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa logo

Higher Certificate in Ministry

BTC · Higher Certificate · Distance study; 10 courses over two semesters (confirm pace with BTC)
See requirements
Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa logo

Higher Certificate in Theology

BTC · Higher Certificate · Online and self-paced; 10 courses
See requirements
George Whitefield College logo

EXPLORE Distance Learning Programme

GWC · Short Course / Skills Programme · Eight structured 10-week modules
See requirements
George Whitefield College logo

Higher Certificate in Theology

GWC · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time
See requirements
South African Theological Seminary logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

SATS · Postgraduate Diploma · Part-time online; confirm minimum and maximum duration with SATS
See requirements
Theological Education by Extension College logo

Diploma in Theology

TEE College · Diploma · 3 years full-time equivalent; usually longer part-time by distance
See requirements
Theological Education by Extension College logo

Higher Certificate in Christian Proclamation

TEE College · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time equivalent; most students study part-time over 2 years or more
See requirements
Theological Education by Extension College logo

Higher Certificate in Theology

TEE College · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time equivalent; most students study part-time over 2 years or more
See requirements