Helderberg College of Higher Education
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
The Bachelor of Arts in Theology in Theology and Religious Studies is offered by Helderberg College of Higher Education.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology offered by the Helderberg College of Higher Education at the Faculty of Theology
If your love of God, the Church and of other people has given you a burning desire to study our faith more deeply, the perfect degree is waiting for you here at Helderberg College of Higher Education. This stimulating, inspiring and satisfying programme will feed both your mind and soul, while preparing you for a life of service to God’s Church.Programme Purpose
- To prepare committed pastors for ministry, spiritual nurture, counselling and evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- To expose you to the following areas of knowledge: Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Biblical Languages, Missiology and Pastoral Care
- To give you opportunities for preaching and doing practical mission work in the community
- To develop in you a strong work ethic
- To create in you a powerful sense of Christian values
- To teach you research skills
- To prepare you for further study
Qualification OutcomesA BA Theology degree will prepare you to:
- Have a knowledge and love of God which will help you become a leader with strong values
- Have a deep understanding and appreciation of the field of Theology, including: Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Biblical Studies, Missiology and Pastoral Care
- Think and reason like a theologian by appreciating the possible impact which different theoretical models can have on people’s faith and behaviour
- Understand and be proficient in Biblical Greek and Hebrew (the languages of the Bible)
- Have an in-depth understanding of Seventh-day Adventist theology and how it can be applied in a South African context
Career OpportunitiesChurch PastorChaplainPastoral CounsellorTeacher/ LecturerEvangelistCommunity Worker
