Overview

Key facts

The Master of Divinity programme is a two-year professional master’s degree designed for pastors, consisting of 180-credits of coursework and a 60-credit capstone project. Since it does not require a prior degree in theology, it is the ideal gateway into advanced theological and ministerial training for second-career pastors. As with all SATS offerings, the MDiv is 100 percent online, affording busy pastors and leaders the opportunity to receive high-level training within their ministry context. Learn more about Divinity from South African Theological Seminary.

Programme Structure

Courses include

The Gospels: What Jesus Taught
Children, Bible and Theology
Islamic Worldview and Religion
Understanding the Margins
Judges and Narrative Preaching

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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More details

SATS accepts new applications throughout the year. Provided your application is submitted 15 days prior to term, you will be able to start in the coming term.

Language

English

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 9 other Masters in Christian Studies in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Theology from South African Theological Seminary, a candidate must have maintained an above-average grade in their previous degree. Additionally, a candidate must meet one of these admission requirements:

An accredited four-year Bachelor Honours degree in a theological field.

An accredited Bachelor Honours degree in another field accompanied by an accredited Diploma or Bachelor in Theology.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3035 USD / module

≈ 3035 USD / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1488 USD / module

≈ 1488 USD / module

Additional Details

National: R26120 /60 credits

International: 1518 USD/60 credits

Funding

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