Bachelor of biblical studies

The Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBib) programme is a three-year foundational qualification that provides students with thorough biblical and theological knowledge.

It also places emphasis on preparation for ministry within a chosen major and seeks to ground students in the development of a healthy relationship with the local church through various exposures and practicals.

This programme can be completed over three years but students are able to extend this time and go at their own pace. 

Study Mode:

The perfect programme for:

  • Individuals sensing a call to full-time vocational ministry or service
  • Those with a desire to serve the local church with an extensive biblical knowledge

COURSES WITHIN THE 'BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES' PROGRAMME

Year 1

First Semester

The following courses are offered as part of the Bachelor of Biblical Studies during the first Semester (Feb-June).  If you complete the BBib in one year, all of these courses need to be completed in your first semester of study.  If you are completing your BBib over a longer period, you can choose two or three of these courses in your first year, and the rest in the following year.

Compulsory Courses

Second Semester

The following courses are offered as part of the Bachelor of Biblical Studies during the Second Semester (July-Nov).  If you complete the BBib in one year, all of these courses need to be completed in your second semester of study.  If you are completing your BBib over a longer period, you can choose two or three of these courses in your first year, and the rest in the following year.

Compulsory Courses

Year 2

First Semester

Compulsory Courses

Biblical Languages

Students are to choose one of the following:

Electives

Students are to choose one of the following:

Second Semester

Compulsory Courses

Biblical Languages

Students are to choose one of the following:

Electives

Students are to choose one of the following:

Year 3

First Semester

Compulsory Courses

Biblical Languages

Students are to choose one of the following:

Electives

Students are to choose one of the following:

Second Semester

Compulsory Courses

Biblical Languages

Students are to choose one of the following:

Electives

Students are to choose one of the following:

2024 Contact Study

Bachelor of Biblical Studies
R 3300 Per Course
  • Annual Enrolment Fee - R6500
  • Late Registration Penalty - R350
  • Annual Technology Fee - R800
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2024 Distance Study

Bachelor of Biblical Studies
R 3300 Per Course
  • Annual Enrolment Fee - R1500
  • Late Registration Penalty - R350
  • Annual Technology Fee - R800
  • Course Deposit Fee - R2700

Entry Requirements

  • Matriculant with a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) or
  • Students who are 26 years old or older may be admitted through a Recognition of Prior Learning/Experience application

Programme Details

  • NQF Level 6
  • 360Minimum Credits 
  • SAQA #100720

Further Study Opportunities

Students who complete the Bachelor of Biblical Studies (NQF level 7) are able to articulate horizontally (on the same NQF level of study) to similar programmes offered by other institutions or vertically (to the next level of study) into the Bachelor of Theology Honours (NQF level 8) programme within the College. Articulation possibilities for further studies on NQF level 7 or where an NQF level 7 qualification is required for admission into a programme at other accredited institutions are available