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St Joseph's Theological Institute (SJTI) is a Catholic institute of higher learning set in the countryside at Cedara, just outside Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. It was founded in 1943 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and is now run as a non-profit company, St Joseph's Theological Institute (RF) NPC. For decades it has trained priests, religious brothers and sisters and lay people from South Africa and other African countries.
SJTI describes itself as rooted in the African context. Its mission is to advance philosophical, theological and human and social development enquiry by researching questions of faith, culture, experience and tradition, and to help people prepare for ministry and service in church and society. Although Catholic, it welcomes students from other Christian traditions and cultural backgrounds and values dialogue between different traditions.
What you can study:
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
- Bachelor of Arts in Theology
- Bachelor of Arts in Human and Social Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (one year)
- Formation for Formators, a non-degree programme for people who guide the training of priests and religious
In 2024 the institute also set up the Daniel Corijn Centre for Leadership Formation, which runs leadership training, joint research and community engagement projects grounded in African and Christian values.
Teaching style: classes are taught on campus in English, and lecturers encourage active participation, with students expected to engage critically with prescribed texts rather than simply memorise them. Many students live in the religious houses and seminaries around Cedara and attend SJTI for their academic formation.
Library and partnerships: the Denis Hurley Library, named after the well-known former Archbishop of Durban, supports study and research. SJTI is part of a cluster of theological institutions in the Pietermaritzburg area that includes the Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa, the Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, which allows cooperation and resource sharing.
Accreditation: SJTI states that it is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution. Its registration number and SAQA qualification IDs are not published on its website, so check these with the Registrar.
Admission: degree programmes need a bachelor's-level matric pass (SJTI asks for at least 21 points on its scale), and diploma-level entry needs a matric pass with at least 16 points. English proficiency is required and an entrance examination may be set for applicants who fall short. Certified copies of previous results must accompany the application.
Fees: SJTI does not publish fees online. Contact the Registrar for the current fee schedule, residence options and any bursaries available through dioceses and religious congregations.
How to apply: contact the Registrar on +27 33 492 0246 or registrar@sjti.ac.za for application forms and dates. Questions about academic programmes can go to the Academic Dean at dean@sjti.ac.za.
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SJTI Prospectus 2027
We do not hold a downloadable 2027 prospectus for St Joseph's Theological Institute yet. The full course list below is built from the institution's published programme information, so you can still check entry requirements, duration and APS for every qualification.
Step by step
How to Apply to SJTI for 2027
We do not have confirmed 2027 application dates on file for St Joseph's Theological Institute. Check the official site for the current window before you start.
- Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
- Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
- Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
- Apply on the official portal. Applications are handled by the institution directly.
- Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.
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Courses Offered at SJTI for 2027
We don't hold APS figures for SJTI yet, so there is nothing to filter on here. Each course below links to the entry requirements the institution publishes for it.
All 5 courses at SJTI, grouped by qualification.
SJTI Bachelor's Degree Courses 3
SJTI Short Course / Skills Programme 1
SJTI Postgraduate Diploma Courses 1
Course information last checked 22 September 2026. Always confirm with St Joseph's Theological Institute before you apply.
Entry
Admission Requirements at SJTI
Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.
We don't yet hold a numeric APS for any SJTI programme. The institution still scores applications, so treat each course page as the authority on what that qualification asks for, and confirm it with the faculty before you apply.
NQF levels offered
Qualifications here sit at 2 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.
- NQF 7 3
- NQF 8 1
Money
Fees and Funding at SJTI
As a private institution, St Joseph's Theological Institute sets its own fees and is not funded by NSFAS. Ask the finance office about bursaries, payment plans and what the registration fee covers before you commit.
Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official SJTI site.
Where to study
SJTI Campuses
Cedara Campus
Main campusCedara, KwaZulu-Natal
District Road 546, Cedara, near Pietermaritzburg
Tel: +27 33 492 0246
After you graduate
Careers You Can Study For at SJTI
These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many SJTI courses prepare you for that career.
