BDiv (Bachelor of Divinity) at University of Stellenbosch

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.

Minimum Requirement

The BDiv program offers undergraduate training in church ministry.

Ministry candidates in the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) or Uniting Reformed Church (URC) complete the BDiv and the MDiv.

DRC candidates also need to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (Christian Ministry).

Presbyterian, Anglican, and Volkskerk ministry candidates are trained further by their denominations.
• Write the NBTs AQL
• An NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

What can you do with a Bachelor of Divinity degree?

Other possible theology jobs can include working as an advice worker, archivist, a charity fundraiser, counselor, community development worker, civil service administrator, police officer, and roles in publishing, such as editorial and journalism.

What is a student of divinity called?

A seminary, school of theology, theological seminary, or divinity school is an educational institution for educating students (sometimes called seminarians) in scripture, theology, generally to prepare them for ordination to serve as clergy, in academics, or in Christian ministry.

What are the benefits of studying theology?

Theology helps us to understand, reflect, and often reevaluate how we are doing in our relationship with God. Ultimately being able to improve on your relationship with God is the best outcome that one could hope for as a result of studying Theology.

What qualifications do you need to be a theologian?

The basic theology degree is an associate degree.

This two–year program can help you qualify for an entry-level position in any number of religious organizations. However, in order to minister, teach, or lead, you will likely need to earn at least a bachelor’s degree in theology.