Postgraduate School

 

The Postgraduate School of the South African Theological Seminary proudly offers two outstanding programmes:

The Doctor of Philosophy programme

, designed to raise up leaders, scholars and ground breakers in various fields of Christian ministry.

The Master of Theology programme, designed to produce competent leaders who have expert knowledge in a particular field and are able to serve God effectively as pastors, missionaries, teachers or leaders.

We offer these programmes in the following disciplines:

• Systematic Theology
• Practical Theology
• Biblical Studies
• Missiology

• Pricelist

Head and Registrar of our Postgraduate School

Prof. Samuel Kunhiyop Ph.D. (Head of our Postgraduate School) The head of the Postgraduate School is Prof. Samuel Kunhiyop Ph.D. He completed his doctorate at Trinity International University, and Post Doctoral studies at Global Research Institute. He has been Professor Theology/Ethics at Jos ECWA Theological Seminary since 1993 and Provost since 1997. He is a Langham writer and one of the authors of the acclaimed Africa Bible Commentary. He can be contacted at: sam@sats.edu.za

Mrs Leschenne Rebuli M.Th. (Registrar for the Postgraduate School) Mrs Leschenne Rebuli is the Registrar for the Postgraduate School. If you would like more information about any of our postgraduate programmes, please email her at postgraduate@sats.edu.za.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

The South African Theological Seminary is the only evangelical institution in South Africa with an accredited Ph.D. degree.

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Our Doctoral programme is a research-based programme consisting of a dissertation. There is NO coursework in our Ph.D programme. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to assign further reading or additional theological subjects, should it be deemed necessary.

You will conduct your research under the supervision of one or two experts in a chosen field of study. Our doctoral supervisors have been carefully selected to provide you with the highest academic standards and the levels of service excellence for which we have become known.

Dissertation

On enrolment you will be required to complete RES6600 Theological Research Methodology, a course which culminates in the submission of your dissertation proposal to the Postgraduate Committee. The first phase of the Ph.D consists of preliminary research for your research proposal. You have a maximum of 12 months to submit your research proposal, failing which your registration for the PhD will lapse.

If and when your dissertation proposal is accepted, under the guidance of your supervisor you will be required to write a dissertation consisting of 80,000 to 100,000 words, (12 point font, one-and-a-half spacing). There no examination.

All work is submitted and returned via email, except for the final bound copies. Full details pertaining to the formatting of your dissertation are contained in RES6600. Your dissertation will be assessed by two independent External Examiners, as well as one Internal Examiner, if it is successful, you will be awarded the Doctor of Theology degree at the next Graduation ceremony. The maximum duration of this programme, which is at level 10 on the Higher Educational Qualifications Framework, is six years.

Entrance Requirements

To register for the Doctor of Philosophy programme prospective students must have a relevant Masters Degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate field, from an accredited institution. Certified (notarized) proof of the above should accompany the application form, together with a certified (notarized) copy of your ID or valid Passport.

The Seminary offers a free, no obligation evaluation of your transcripts, which can either be faxed to us at +27 11 234 4445 or scanned and sent as email attachments to postgraduate@sats.edu.za .

Applications

To access our application form you may contact the Registrar of Postgraduate Studies, Leschenne Rebuli on postgraduate@sats.edu.za or simply click on Apply Online.
We look forward to being of assistance to you.

Pricing 2010

Research Proposal Tuition Fee (a max. of 12 months) R16000 ($2 400)

Tuition Fee (for second, third and fourth years) R16000 ($2 400)

You are required to pay the annual tuition fee for each year enrolled, with a minimum payment of four consecutive years. Should a fifth or subsequent year be necessary to complete the programme, the annual tuition fee will be levied.

Fees are increased annually in January.

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Doctor of Philosophy Supervisors:

 

Biblical Studies

 

	Prof. Samuel Kunhiyop Ph.D. Sam completed his doctorate at Trinity International University, and Post Doctoral studies at Global Research Institute. He has been Professor Theology/Ethics at Jos ECWA Theological Seminary since 1993 and Provost since 1997. He is a Langham writer and one of the authors of the acclaimed Africa Bible Commentary.
	Dr Bill Domeris Ph.D. Bill obtained his doctorate from Durham University. He is one of the most widely published theological scholars in Africa, especially in the field of Biblical Studies, where he has made substantial contributions at international level.
	Dr Franklin Jabini D.Th., D.Min. Frank completed his doctoral studies at UNIZUL and CBC respectively. He is the former Provost of the Caribbean College of the Bible International and the President of the Evangelical School of Theology. He has extensive experience in missions and Bible translation.
	Dr Dan Lioy Ph.D. Dan completed his doctoral studies at North-West University. He is widely published and has a particular interest in intertextuality between the testaments, Biblical ethics and spiritual care in professional settings. Dan has extensive experience in tertiary education and a passion for scholarly excellence.
	Dr Pieter Siebesma Ph.D. Pieter, who is a Hebrew scholar in the true sense of the word, completed his doctorate at Rijksuniversiteit of Leiden. He is an expert in Semitic languages and Judaica and has written dozens of articles, books and reviews in these fields.
	Dr Elijah Mahlangu D.Th. Elijah is the former Principal of the South African School of Theology and senior lecturer in New Testament at Pretoria University, where he obtained his doctoral degree. He has served on numerous boards and committees and has a passion for African Biblical Studies.
	Dr Abel Ndjerareou Ph.D. Abel was the former Principal of the Bangui Evangelical Graduate School of Theology in the Central African Republic. He obtained his doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary and is widely regarded especially in the field of Biblical Studies.
	Dr Kevin Smith D.Litt., Ph.D. Kevin, who is the Head of Academics and the Vice-Principal of SATS, obtained a D.Litt. in Biblical Languages from Stellenbosch University a Ph.D. in Old Testament from SATS. He has a deeply insightful approach to theology and has already made a meaningful contribution in his relatively short career.
	Dr Yusufu Turaki Ph.D. Yusufu completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree at Boston University, and has undertaken a number of post-doctoral projects. He is one of the most respected scholars in Africa, with a long record of publications at the highest level.
	Dr Bill Grover D.Th. After 35 years of public, secondary school teaching, Bill received his doctorate from Unizul at 65 years of age. Along with H. Wayne House, Bill is co-author of "Does God Feel Your Pain?" now being reprinted for distribution in South Africa and neighboring countries.
	Dr Mariano Avila Ph.D. Mario obtained his Ph.D. in Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation from Westminster Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. Social Sciences from Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana. He has authored a number of publications and has taught at and headed a number of academic institutions in both of the Americas as well as pastoring churches in Mexico and the USA. He is presently professor of NT at Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

 

Practical Theology

 

 

	Dr Keith Ferdinando Ph.D. Keith, who is the Principal of the Rwanda Faculty of Evangelical Theology, obtained his doctorate from London Bible College, where he also completed post doctoral studies. His specialist field is African Missiology.
	Dr Steve Hardy D.Miss. Steve completed his doctoral studies at Trinity International University. He is the Consultant for Theological Education for SIM for Africa, Latin America and Asia and was formerly a consultant for Overseas Council. He is one of the most knowledgeable people with respect to theological education worldwide and has vast experience in missions training.
	Prof Ho Jin Jun D.Miss., Ph.D. Ho obtained his doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary and The University of Wales, respectively. He is a senior professor at Korea University of International Studies and formerly served as President of Kosin College and Seminary. He is vastly experienced in Asian theology and Missiology and has served as Chairman of a number of Missions, missiological and theological societies.
	Dr Christopher Peppler Th.D., Ph.D., D.Th. Chris completed his Doctor of Theology degree at UNIZUL. He was the founder and first Principal of SATS and has extensive experience in business, the church and education. He has a passion for the local church and is regarded as an outstanding teacher.
	Prof Arthur Song D.Phil. Arthur completed his doctoral studies at the University of Durban-Westville and served as the Dean of the Faculty of Theology of UNIZUL for many years. He is one of the most experienced scholars in South Africa, especially in the fields of Missiology and Practical Theology.
	Prof Mervin van der Spuy D.Th., B.Pharm. Mervin obtained his doctorate at UNISA and served as the Head of the Association of Christian Counsellors of South Africa, before being appointed as Professor of Counselling Psychology at Providence Seminary in Canada. He has served as Vice-Chair of the International Network of Christian Counsellors
	Dr Sigma Arles Ph.D. Siga obtained his doctorate from the University of Aberdeen. He is professor of Missiology and Director of the Centre for Contemporary Christianity, India. He has served as Chairman of a number of missions and missiological and theological societies and as editor of two missiological journals. Siga has authored many journal articles, is the author of a number of significant books, and has spoken at several international conferences.
	Dr. Tito Paredes Ph.D. Tito completed his M. Div. at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena – California and hid PhD. in Anthropology, at the University of California. Los Angeles. He is one of the best know theologian of Latin America and is Associate Director of PRODOLA. He has vast experience in missions and has published numerous books and articles.

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Master of Theology

Accreditation

The South African Theological Seminary was the first private tertiary institution in South Africa to receive accreditation for the M.Th by the Council on Higher Education, which has a stated policy of national and international comparability. In this regard, we have been subjected to a very stringent evaluation. You are therefore assured that the degree you earn is the highest standard and that the credits are internationally portable.
Our Masters programme offers you a very wide range of focus areas, each of which is supervised by highly competent academic specialists, who have been very carefully selected to provide you with the levels of service excellence, for which we have become known.

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Thesis Programme

The thesis programme requires you to write a thesis of 40,000-50,000 words in a specialist field of your choice. You will work under the guidance of an experienced researcher. The first step in the programme is to have a research proposal approved. Thereafter, you write the thesis chapter-by-chapter, submitting all work to your supervisor by email. There is no coursework and no oral examination, but the thesis will be examined by at least two experts. (Since the thesis programme is the most difficult route, access to this option will be reserved for the best applicants.)

Outcomes Structured Programme

The structured MTh consists of an outcomes component and thesis component. The outcomes component may take the form of articles, research papers or coursework, but may not count for more than two-thirds of the programme credits. The thesis is expected to be approximately 20,000-25,000 words. These structured programmes will be available during the course of 2009:
*       Biblical Greek
*       Biblical Studies (OT and NT)
*       New Testament
*       Child Counselling
*       Pastoral Ministry

Bridging Programme

Candidates who have an accredited four-year degree or equivalent in a non-theological field may access to the MTh programme, provided your degree is deemed to be in a cognate field. To compensate for their thin theological background, they will need to complete 60 credits of bridging coursework before embarking on the MTh programme itself. The bridging courses are:
THE5200 Man, Sin and Salvation  20 credits
BIB5200 Exegesis of Romans      20 credits
GCS5200 Ethics and Apologetics  20 credits

Entrance Requirement

The pre-requisite is an appropriate four-year theology degree (or equivalent). The Seminary offers a free, no obligation evaluation of your transcripts, which can either be faxed to us at + 27 11 234-4445 or scanned and sent as email attachments to postgraduate@sats.edu.za . We will initiate a response to your request within two days of receipt. If, based on an examination of your application and academic transcripts, the Seminary has concerns over either your language skills or your academic ability; the admissions committee may prescribe an admission test to evaluate your suitability to become an MTh candidate.

Enrolment

To access our online application form, simply click on Apply Online. We look forward to being of assistance to you.

Pricing 2010

Research Proposal Tuition Fee (a max. of 12 months) R8700 ($1650)

Tuition Fee (for second, third and fourth years) R8700 ($1650)

You are required to pay the annual tuition fee for each year enrolled, with a minimum payment of two consecutive years. Should a third or subsequent year be necessary to complete the programme, the annual tuition fee will be levied.

Bridging Coursework (If required) R8700 ($1650)

Fees are increased annually in January.

Access to further programmes

Successful MTh graduates automatically have access to the Doctoral programmes in related fields at any accredited institution in South Africa , provided they achieve an aggregate of 60 percent for the MTh programme.

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Master of Theology Supervisors:

 

Systematic Theology

Prof Sam Kunhiyop Ph.D. (Trinity International	Dr Christopher Peppler D.Th. (UNIZUL)	Dr Peter Wyngaard Ph.D. (Wits)	Dr Dan Lioy Ph.D. (Potchefstroom)	Dr Bill Grover D.Th. (UNIZUL)	Mr David Roldan LT. (ISEDET) (currently completing Ph.D.) Assistant Supervisor	Dr Elijah Mahlangu Ph.D. (Pretoria)	Dr Mark Pretorius Ph.D. (Pretoria)
Prof Yusufu Turaki Ph.D. (Boston).	Dr Abel Ndjarareou Ph.D. (Dallas Theological Seminary).	Dr Victor Kuligin Ph.D. (Stellenbosch)

 

African Theology

Dr Elijah Mahlangu Ph.D. (Pretoria)	Rev. Vernon Light MTh (University of Fort Hare)

 

Practical theology

Prof. Arthur Song D.Phil. (University of Durban-Westville)	Dr Roger Tucker Ph.D. (Pretoria)	Dr Noel Woodbridge D.Ed. (UNISA) D.Th. (UNIZUL).	Dr Franklin Jabini D.Th. (UNIZUL).	Dr Willem Semmelink Ph.D. (Pretoria).	Esckinder Woldegabrial M.Th. (EGST) Assistant Supervisor	Mrs Leschenne Rebuli M.Th. (SATS) Assistant Supervisor	Dr Zedekiah Orera Ph.D. (Free State).
Dr Paul Stoltz Ph.D. (Free State)	Rev. Vernon Light MTh (University of Fort Hare)

 

Biblical Studies

Dr Kevin Smith D.Litt. (Stellenbosch), D.Th. (SATS)	Dr Bill Domeris Ph.D. (University of Durham) – Old Testament.	Dr Peter Wyngaard Ph.D. (Wits)	Dr Dan Lioy Ph.D. (Potchefstroom)	Dr Pieter Siebesma Ph.D. (Rijksuniversiteit) – Old Testament	Mrs Abiola Mbambalu M.A. (currently completing Ph.D.).	Dr Elijah Mahlangu Ph.D. (Pretoria)	Dr Annang Asumang M.D. (currently doing D.Th. – SATS)
Dr Abel Ndjerareou Ph.D. (Dallas Theological Seminary)	Dr Alexander Negrov Ph.D. (Pretoria)	Dr Alberto Roldan Ph.D. (ISEDET) – New Testament	Dr Liswaniso Kamuwanga Ph.D. (Pretoria) Old Testament	Dr Zoltan Erdey Ph.D (SATS) New Testament;

 

Greek

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Dr Kevin Smith D.Litt. (Stellenbosch), Ph.D. (SATS)

 

Hebrew

Dr Pieter Siebesma Ph.D. (Rijksuniversiteit)

 

Christian Ethics

Professor. Sam Kunhiyop Ph.D. (Trinity International)	Dr Williams Mbambalu Ph.D. (UKZN))	Dr Dan Lioy Ph.D. (Potchefstroom)	Mr Pelham Lessing M.Phil. (Currently doing Ph.D.)

 

Missiology

Dr Franklin Jabini D.Th. (UNIZUL)	Prof. Arthur Song D.Phil. (University of Durban-Westville).	Dr Keith Ferdinando Ph.D. (London Bible College)	Dr Robert N’Kwim D.Th. (Protestant University of Congo)	Dr Steve Hardy D.Miss. (Trinity International)	Dr Nebert Mtange D.Miss. (Ashbury)	Dr Ho Jin Jun Ph.D. (Fuller), D.Miss. (Wales)	Dr Norberto Saracco Ph.D. (Birmingham).
Dr Emmanuel Tshilenga D.Miss. (Pretoria) - French	Dr. Tito Paredes Ph.D., M.Div.(Fuller Theological Seminary)

 

Historical Theology/Church History

Dr Raymond Martin D.Th. (UNIZUL)	Dr Bulus Galadima Ph.D. (Trinity International)

 

Pastoral Counselling

Prof. MervIn van der Spuy D.Th. (UNISA). B.Pharm.	Mrs Rosemare Visser M.A., M.Phil. (Pretoria) (currently completing Ph.D.)	Dr Anna-Marie Lockard Ph.D. (Trinity))

 

Child Counselling

Dr Rinda Blom Ph.D. (Free State)

 

Christian Education

Dr Robert Brodie Ph.D. (St Augustine)	Dr Charles Mahlangu Ph.D. (Pretoria)	Dr Marina van Loggerenberg D.Ed. (Potchefstroom)

 

Church Management and Leadership

Dr Vincent Atterbury D.Th. (UNISA).	Dr Gary Waldron Ph.D. (South Carolina)	Dr Dick Seed Ph.D. (Birmingham)

 

Homiletics

Dr Raymond Martin D.Th. (UNIZUL)

 

Youth Ministry

Dr Willem Semmelink Ph.D. (Pretoria)

Bible Translation

Dr Veroni Kruger D.Litt. (Stellenbosch)	Dr Franklin Jabini D.Th. (UNIZUL)

 

Sport Ministry

Dr Greg Linville D.Min. (Ashland)

 

Ecumenism

Dr Robert N’Kwim D.Th. (Protestant University of Congo)

 

Science of Religion

Dr Robert N’Kwim D.Th. (Protestant University of Congo)

 

Worship Studies

Dr Randall McElwain M.A.Music. D.Th. (UNIZUL)

 

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