Advanced Certificate in Religious Education Course Requirements at TEE College
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The Advanced Certificate in Religious Education is a certificate offered by TEE College for 2027 learners, taking 1 year full-time equivalent; usually studied part-time 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 Advanced Certificate in Religious Education at TEE College
- A completed qualification at NQF level 5 or higher
- Applicants without this can write the TEEC Access Assessment and be admitted with a suitable result
- Credits from other accredited programmes may be recognised through CAT or RPL
About this course
The Advanced Certificate in Religious Education is a 120-credit qualification at NQF level 6 (SAQA ID 111898), offered by distance learning. It is designed for people who teach religion or faith in schools, colleges, parishes or other faith-based community settings and want a formal qualification in the field.
Structure:
- Four compulsory courses (60 credits): Revelation, Scripture and Tradition; Human Existence, God and Human Destiny; World Religions and Interreligious Dialogue; and Religious Education in Theory and Practice
- Four electives (60 credits) chosen from three streams: Religion and Society (Search for Meaning and Values; Religion, Morality and Society; Science and Religion), Religion in Practice (Spirituality and Life; Principles of Social Justice; The Worshipping Community) and Historical Perspectives (The Jesus of History and the Christ of Faith; The History of Christianity)
Each course is worth 15 credits and runs for a semester. Part-time students usually take two courses a semester. Study units are downloaded online, with printed copies available at extra cost. Teaching is in English.
Possible careers
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Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Advanced Certificate in Religious Education doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Religious Education Teacher. 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 TEE College. Ask TEE College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
TEE College’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 TEE College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Download or request an application pack through the enquiry form on teec.co.za, complete it and submit it online or by email with certified copies of your ID and highest qualification. After academic approval you receive a pro-forma invoice; pay by EFT or bank deposit and email proof of payment. For 2026, registration closes on 5 February (semester 1) and 31 May (semester 2); international students must apply by 15 January or 15 May.
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- Duration
- 1 year full-time equivalent; usually studied part-time
- NQF Level
- 6
- Fees
- 2026: R2 720 per course if paid in full, or R1 520 deposit plus 4 instalments of R375. R400 application fee.
- Application deadline
- Semester 1: 5 February 2026; Semester 2: 31 May 2026
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Source: Official website: https://teec.co.za/advanced-certficate-in-religious-education/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Theological Education by Extension College before applying.