How to Apply

  1. Review programmes and entry requirements.
  2. Complete and submit the application form with supporting documents (including reference letter from pastor/elder).
  3. Attend an oral interview (or phone interview if abroad).
  4. Pay the non-refundable registration fee.
  5. 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: R2,500 per semester (non-refundable).
  • Tuition, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, and meals: Covered through seminary partner support.
  • Retakes: R1,000 per module; supplementary exams: R250 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

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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.

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