Complete and submit the application form with supporting documents (including reference letter from pastor/elder).
Attend an oral interview (or phone interview if abroad).
Pay the non-refundable registration fee.
Await acceptance confirmation.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Theology: National Senior Certificate with minimum 50% English, and four 20-credit subjects at 50% or above.
Diploma in Theology: National Senior Certificate with minimum 40% English, and four 20-credit subjects at 40% or above.
Oral interview verifying Christian testimony.
Reference letter from local church leadership.
Proof of financial ability (or bursary support).
International students must have a valid study permit and host church in South Africa.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available in limited cases.
Tuition & Fees
Registration Fee: R3,500 per semester (non-refundable).
Tuition, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, and meals: Covered through seminary partner support.
Retakes: R1,500 per module; supplementary exams: R500 per module
Scholarships / Financial Aid
All registered students receive a bursary covering tuition, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, and meals for the duration of their studies.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Deadline: End of September each year.
• Interviews: October.
• Graduation: February.
• ACT Conference: June.
• Couples Conference: October.
• Final Exams: May and November
We will review your Application and get back to you with a response.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All programmes are full-time contact.
Assistance with study permits, host churches, and accommodation arrangements.
The bursary covers tuition and accommodation, but students must cover personal costs and retake fees.
Christ Seminary, Polokwane, is a ministry of Christ Baptist Church, Polokwane and has been faithfully training pastors from Africa since its inception in 1997. The seminary trains men from various recognized Christian denominations.
