Bachelor of Divinity  (BDiv) at University of Northwest

Bachelor of Divinity or Baccalaureate in Divinity (BD or BDiv; Latin: Baccalaureus Divinitatis) is an undergraduate or postgraduate academic degree awarded for a course taken in the study of divinity or related disciplines, such as theology or, rarely, religious studies.

Entry Requirement

NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption

English level 4 

DURATION: 4 years

MODE OF DELIVERY: Potch=Contact; *Distance learning.

Career Opportunities

Minister in the Reformed Churches in South Africa

Minister in the Hervormde Kerk

Minister in the Dutch Reformed Church.

Is a divinity degree worth it?

Well, many jobs in divinity do require a master’s degree, and even if it isn’t a requirement, it is preferred.

A graduate-level degree is also a surefire way to blow away any competition for jobs you end up competing for.

The job security and higher salary make a master of divinity well worth your time.

Bachelor of Divinity Average salary

 R16,500 a month.

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