Christian Leadership Programme Course Requirements at BISA
Bible Institute of South Africa
The Christian Leadership Programme is a short Course / Skills Programme offered by BISA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years part-time (about 300 course hours) to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Christian Leadership Programme at BISA
- No minimum academic qualification is needed
- You should be in good standing with your local church
- You must be able to engage with the course material and attend all lectures
About this course
The Christian Leadership Programme (CLP) is a part-time course for church members and lay leaders who want to handle the Bible well. It runs over three years with one evening or Saturday morning class a week during eight-week school terms, plus compulsory Saturday seminars.
The 12 core courses cover how to interpret the Bible, Old and New Testament studies, Christian doctrine, leadership, missions and evangelism, and the seminars look at books such as Acts and Romans and at biblical counselling. Classes are held at venues in Cape Town, or you can do the course online. The programme is not accredited.
Possible careers
Equips lay preachers, small group leaders, elders and church volunteers; it can also be a stepping stone to formal theological study.
Course intelligence for Christian Leadership Programme
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Christian Leadership Programme doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. 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.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like BISA. Ask BISA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
BISA’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 BISA and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Use the separate CLP application form on the BISA website, or contact the CLP Coordinator at clp@bisa.org.za or +27 21 788 4116.
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- Duration
- 3 years part-time (about 300 course hours)
- Fees
- 2026: R680 per term (R2 720 a year).
- Campus
- Kalk Bay Campus, Cape Town
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Source: Official website: https://www.bisa.org.za/clp, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Bible Institute of South Africa before applying.