We have received accreditation for a Master of Divinity programme. This is a two-year professional master’s degree designed for pastors. Since it does not require a prior degree in theology, it is the ideal gateway into advanced theological and ministerial training for second-career pastors. As with all SATS offerings, the MDiv is 100 percent online, affording busy pastors and leaders the opportunity to receive high-level training within their ministry context.
The SATS MDiv is a 240-credit degree, consisting of 180 credits of coursework and a 60-credit capstone project. To register for the MDiv, you need an accredited four-year degree or equivalent with above-average grades. In South Africa, this means a qualification on NQF level 8 with an average of at least 60 percent. For foreign applicants, we calculate equivalents on a case-by-case basis. You do not need to have any prior studies in theology. Your degree can be in English, Engineering, Education, or any other academic discipline. If you have a three-year degree (NQF 7 in South Africa), we will allow you to do one year of bridging work to gain access to the MDiv.
Please note that the MDiv programme does not grant direct access to the PhD programme; the MDiv grants access to the MTh programme, which in turn grants access to the PhD.
For more information, please contact elsie@sats.edu.za

Essentials for Enquirers
SATS is excited to announce the launch of our Master of Divinity programme. We have received full accreditation, and this document will answer most of the questions you may have about the MDiv.
Courses
Core Subjects (Compulsory)
- GEN4121 Theological Orientation (12 credits)
- MIN5121 Ministry Practicum 1 (12 credits)
- MIN5122 Ministry Practicum 2 (12 credits)
- RES5600 Structured Master’s Thesis (60 credits).
Total (96 credits)
Students must take two subjects of their choice from each of the following fields:
Old Testament (any 2*)
- OTS5121 Deuteronomy and Biblical Ethics (12 credits)
- OTS5122 Nehemiah and Christian Leadership (12 credits)
- OTS5123 Preaching and Teaching the Psalms (12 credits)
- PRA4122 Judges and Narrative Preaching (12 credits)
Total (24 credits)
NewTestament (any 2*)
- NTS5121 The Gospels: What Jesus Taught (12 credits)
- NTS5122 The Pastoral Epistles and Pastoral Ministry (12 credits)
- NTS5124 Acts: The Missional Church (12 credits)
- BIB4123 Ephesians: The Unified Church (12 credits)
Total (24 credits)
Practical Theology (any 2*)
- THE4123 Children, Bible and Theology (12 credits)
- PTS5122 Expository Preaching (12 credits)
- PTS5123 Marketplace Ministry (12 credits)
- PTS5124 Discipleship (12 credits)
Total (24 credits)
Church and Society (any 2*)
- CHS5121 Islamic Worldview and Religion (12 credits)
- CHS5122 African Worldview and Religion (12 credits)
- CHS5123 Understanding the Times (12 credits)
- CHS5124 Understand the Margins (12 credits)
Total (24 credits)
Systematic Theology (any 2*)
- THE5122 Systematic Theology 1: God and Revelation (12 credits)
- THE5123 Systematic Theology 2: Man, Sin, and Salvation (12 credits)
- THE5124 Systematic Theology 3: Church and Kingdom (12 credits)
- THE5124 Science and Faith (12 credits)
Total (24 credits)
NB! Students must take an additional two subjects from one of the above mentioned fields.
NB! Students must take an additional two subjects from one of the above mentioned fields.
Total (24 credits)