Courses required to become a Missionary in South Africa

This site currently lists 5 courses across 3 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Missionary: 4 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Diploma. 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 Missionary in South Africa

NWU, UP and UFS each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Missionary. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Missionaries (3)

5 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as a Missionary, including the Bachelor of Theology with Bible Languages and Bible Translation and Bachelor of Divinity. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Missionary

5 courses

Universities (5)

University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Divinity

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 28+
University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Theology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 28+
University of Pretoria logo

Diploma in Theology

UP · Diploma · 3 years
APS 24+
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Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
AP 28