George Whitefield College Courses 2023/2024

GWC’s Higher Certificate in Theology is registered under the South African Qualifications Authority ID 98789, NQF Level 5. This certificate offers the option of two tracks: the General Track and the Children’s Ministry Track.

This one-year full-time (or three-year part-time) programme at NQF level 5 will provide you with basic theological and pastoral training to assist you to serve more effectively in various church ministries.  The programme consists of several core biblical and theological modules and a choice of electives with a practical orientation. If you wish to be more effective as a children’s worker or Sunday school teacher, then you should choose the Children’s Ministry track which has electives specific to children’s ministry. If you are intending to undertake degree-level studies (in any field), the programme will not only give you an excellent biblical grounding for further studies but also train you in the disciplines and skills required for higher education studies, including the use of technology.

This 3-year full-time programme at NQF 5 – 7 will equip you with the education and training needed for a professional ministry, teaching the Word of God and for leadership in a Christian church, community, or organisation. The qualification will give you the opportunity to integrate knowledge of the Christian faith with skills essential to minister and lead Christian communities and contribute to the development and transformation of the broader society.

GWC’s Bachelor of Theology Honours programme is registered under the South African Qualifications Authority ID 97821, NQF Level 8.

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GWC’s Master of Theology degree programme is registered under the South African Qualifications Authority ID 101609 , NQF Level 9.

The GWC MTh degree builds on the BThHons degree by providing graduates with the necessary knowledge, research skills and applied competence within a specialised discipline or field of study in theology. Graduates are able to do advanced independent research. The curriculum provides for a choice of coursework or full dissertation variants. The Research Committee will recommend the variant to be followed, having regard to the needs of the student.