Bachelor of Theology Honours Course Requirements at ATS

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The Bachelor of Theology Honours is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by ATS for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Minimum 1 year full-time; maximum 3 years part-time (distance) to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements to study Bachelor of Theology Honours at ATS

A bachelor's degree or higher qualification
Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they can show equivalent competence

About this course

The ATS Bachelor of Theology Honours is a 130-credit, NQF Level 8 degree (SAQA ID 122518) taught by distance, with printed study material and online virtual classes. It deepens theological knowledge and builds research skills in preparation for master's study.

Compulsory modules:
- Academic Proficiency
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Dogmatics and Ethics
- Pastoral Ministries
- Research Methodology
- Research Report

You also choose at least two electives from Church History, Missiology, Youth Ministry, Chaplaincy, Community and Social Development, Child and Family Well-being, Pastoral Counselling, and Pastoral Counselling of Children.

The wide choice of electives means you can shape the degree around your ministry, whether that is chaplaincy, counselling, youth work or community development. Full-time students can finish in a year, while part-time students have up to three years. Intakes are in January and June. Graduates gain access to a master's in theology at NQF Level 9.

Possible careers

Chaplain, Pastoral Counsellor

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Theology Honours

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

Bachelor of Theology Honours doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Chaplain. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like ATS. Ask ATS directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.

More accessible

Admission chances

ATS’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with ATS and NSFAS.

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply through the online application form on the ATS website and register for the January or June intake. Submit your degree certificate and academic record, or an RPL portfolio. Pay the module deposit to confirm your place.

Ready to apply? This takes you straight to Auckland Park Theological Seminary’s own official application page.

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Duration: Minimum 1 year full-time; maximum 3 years part-time (distance)
NQF Level: 8
Fees: 2026: R3 895 per module for 9 modules (Academic Proficiency is free); deposit R1 363.25 per module and the rest in 3 instalments.
Application deadline: Intakes in January and June

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