BTh (Bachelor of Theology) Course Requirements at SU
Stellenbosch University · Faculty of Theology
The BTh (Bachelor of Theology) is a bachelor's Degree offered by SU for 2027 learners, taking 3 years 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 BTh (Bachelor of Theology) at SU
NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation).
About this course
This degree provides foundational theological training for students interested in church, youth or community-facing work, without necessarily leading to ordained ministry on its own. It shares strong overlap with the Bachelor of Divinity for students who later decide to pursue full ministerial training.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Stellenbosch University's own online application system at www.maties.com.
Course intelligence for BTh (Bachelor of Theology)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
BTh (Bachelor of Theology) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Community Worker. 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
As a Bachelor's Degree at SU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
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 SU and NSFAS.
