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APPLICATION FOR

ADMISSION

THE BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF

SOUTHERN AFRICA

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Please complete this form in CAPITAL LETTERS.

2. NEW students must complete ALL sections.

3. EXISTING students must complete Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I.

These Sections are compulsory.

4. Submit proof of registration fee with your Application form.

Your application will not be processed if not paid.

5. Please ensure that your Application form is complete.

Your application will not be considered if incomplete.

6. Return the completed form and supporting documents to [email protected]

CHECKLIST (for office use only)

NO

DOCUMENTATION FOR REREGISTRATION

RECEIVED

OUTSTANDING

1 Complete Application form

2 Application fee: Proof of payment attached

3 Signed Student Declaration

4 Signed Financial Declaration

5 Signed Confirmation of Study programme

6 RPL Application form - If applicable

7 RPL Assessment fee: Proof of payment attached

8 Referee reports (3 x Contact; 1 x Distance)

9 Certified copy of ID

10 Certified copy of matric certificate

11 Certified copy of Highest Academic

12 Copy of Baptist Certificate Membership (If applicable)

STUDENT NUMBER (Office use only)

Reg # 2003/019542/08

APPLICATION FORM

ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM AND TICK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:

1.A certified copy of your identity document 2.Certified copies of all academic qualifications

3.Baptist membership certificate (if applicable) 4.Completed Referee reports (3 x Contact, 1 x Distance) 5. RPL Form (if applicable)

APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMME (Office use only)

SECTION A: PERSONAL INFORMATION OF APPLICANT

Title Gender Male Female

Surname

First Name(s)

Maiden Name (if applicable)

Population group Indian Asian Black Coloured White

ID/Passport number Age

Date of Birth Home Language

Marital status Single Married Widow/Widower Divorced

Contact details Home Tel:

Work Tel:

Cell no:

E-mail address:

Postal Address

State/Province

Postal Code

Physical Address

State/Province

Postal Code

Relative details Address

State/Province

Postal Code

Relationship

Home Tel:

Work Tel:

Local church

Contact details

The Baptist Theological College

of Southern Africa

260 Oak Avenue, Randburg, 2125

P.O. Box 50710, Randburg, 2125

Tel.: 011 886 0421 www.btc.co.za

http://www.btc.co.za/

Which area of Christian service are you seeking to equip yourself for:

Pastorate Youth Missions Other ______________________________________

SECTION B: CHOOSE YOUR STUDY MODE

Contact (on Campus) Distance: (blended online)

SECTION C : CHOOSE YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME (Tick the appropriate box)

C.1 Master of Theology (MTh) (NQF 9)

The minimum requirement for entry into this MTh Programme is an NQF Level 8 Bachelor of Theology or equivalent meeting the core elements of our degree program in a relevant field of study from a University or Higher Education and Training (HET) institution that is registered with the Department of Private Higher Education in South Africa.

Applicants may be considered for admission on the basis of the Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Experience (RPL/E) provided that such applicant has satisfied the College of their suitability for the degree by means that shall be determined on an individual basis by the Post-Graduate Committee.

Applicants who do not possess the required qualifications outlined above may be eligible for admission on the basis of previous work experience. In this instance a person with knowledge of the employment may be nominated to act as a referee.

The fields of study available include:

• Old Testament Theology • New Testament Theology • Biblical Languages • Missiology • Hermeneutics • Practical Theology • Allied sub-disciplines

Study articulation: To Phd. Programme (Currently not offered at BTC)

C.2 Bachelor of Theology (BTh) (NQF 8)

The Bachelor of Theology is the premier Programme of the College, designed to further train Christians

in the areas of church ministry, cross-cultural missions and youth ministry. It is available as in a distance

and contact mode. There are no points of graduation until the completion of the entire four years.

Students who complete the Bachelor of Biblical Studies or any of our Higher Certificate Programmes

may articulate into the Bachelor of Theology Degree through Credit and Articulation, but loss of credits

will apply as outlined by legislation.

Entrance Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent and the Diploma in Theology (NQF Level 7) or equivalent. Graduation requirements: Forty subjects / 480 credits total. Study articulation: To Masters Degree level studies

C.3 Diploma in Theology / Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBib) (NQF 7)

Previously known as the Diploma in Theology, the Bachelor of Biblical Studies is a general degree in

Theology as part of our Distance Study Programme designed to train Christians in the areas of Biblical

studies, Theology and Church ministry.

Entrance Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent. Graduation requirements: Thirty subjects / 360 credits total. Study articulation: To Honours Degree level.

C.4 Higher Certificate in Ministry (HC in Ministry) (NQF 5)

The Higher Certificate in Ministry degree is designed for Christians wishing to equip themselves in

a specific area of Christian ministry; namely, counsell ing, church ministry, cross-cultural

missions, or youth ministry. This degree is only offered in Distance learning and is vocational in outcome.

Entrance qualification:

Matriculation or equivalent. Applicants with less than a matriculation will be considered on merit. Graduation requirements:

Ten subjects / 120 credits total.

SECTION D: CONFIRMATION OF STUDY PROGRAMME

I, hereby ______________________________________(student name), _______________________ (ID number) am fully aware that the programme I have enrolled for, that is, the _________________________ (full title of study programme) with SAQA / Qualification number: ______________ (see table below) is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa (NO: 2000/HE8/004), as indicated on the registration certificate dated 22 October 2014. Student signature: ____________________________ Date: ________________________________ Registrar signature: ___________________________ Date: ________________________________

SAQA QUALIFICATION CODES

Higher Certificate in Ministry Post 2017 36202

Diploma in Theology Post 2017 50350

Bachelor of Biblical Studies Post 2017 50350

Bachelor of Theology (old Curriculum) Prior 2017 50354

Bachelor of Theology Post 2017 50354

Master in Theology Post 2017 59871

SECTION E: I have access to the following: (Mark with X)

Computer E-mail Internet Cellphone

Facebook Twitter Telephone

SECTION F: HOUSING APPLICATION (Applicable only to Contact students)

Please tick the appropriate box to apply for BTC Accommodation (refer to Institutional Prospectus)

I wish to apply for student housing: I do not wish to apply for student housing:

SECTION G: FINANCE

1. BTC will send a regular statement of account to the registered address provided on registration. 2. Responsibility rests with both the student and the person responsible for the account, that this

statement is checked on a regular basis for correctness. 3. Your student-specific statement of account is to be referred to, to calculate the amounts:

Contact Student Payment Terms:

25% Upfront payment – payable at time of Registration ________________________ SRC and Technology fee R300.00 + R250.00 37.5% Before / on 30 April 2018 ________________________ 37.5% Before / on 30 September 2018 ________________________ Other costs: _________________________________ ________________________ TOTAL: ________________________ Distance Student Payment Terms: 1st Semester Registration: 50% Upfront payment – payable at time of Registration ________________________ Technology fee R250.00 50% Before / on 30 April 2018 ________________________ 2nd Semester Registration: 50% Upfront payment – payable at time of Registration ________________________ 50% Before / on 30 September 2018 ________________________ Other costs: _________________________________ ________________________ TOTAL: ________________________

SECTION G: FINANCE - Continued

Conditions of Study

1. To the best of my/our knowledge, the statements are true and that no information has been withheld with regard to the National Credit Act. (View full Act at http://www.gov.za/sites/www.gov.za/files/38557_rg10382_gon202.pdf)

2. I/we acknowledge that I/we have read and accept the terms and conditions of payment as outlined in the institutional Prospectus.

3. I/we agree that I/we will be liable to settle all charges incurred while the student is in attendance at The Baptist Theological College. I/we acknowledge that I/we have seen the study fees.

4. I/we understand that all charges for the current term must be paid in full before the beginning of the next semester.

5. I/we confirm that I/we are not currently over indebted, under administration, sequestration, debt review or a restructuring order and have not been declared mentally unfit by order of court.

6. I/we agree that The Baptist Theological College may conduct an enquiry into my/our financial stability and payment history with Trans Union ITC, an Independent Credit Bureau we have contracted to, to assist with our debtors from January 2016.

Breach

1. Should you omit to pay the balance of 50% payment on the agreed date, and the total amounts owing, you will be in breach of this agreement.

2. You will then be sent a Section 29 notice within 7 days which will give you a 20 days grace period to pay the outstanding amount.

3. Should you still be in default after this time, and have failed to respond to the default letter (without a mutually acceptable, payment offer) your account will be handed over to Trans Union ITC Credit Bureau after which you will be blacklisted. Please take the time to realize the impact this would have on your future finances, and ensure that you are able to afford your fees before committing to this agreement.

Cancellation policy

1. Should you cancel your studies within 30 days of the start of the semester, 50% of the study fees is refundable. Registration fee is non-refundable.

2. No refund on study fees should you cancel after 30 days of the start of the semester. Registration fee is non-refundable.

3. No penalty applicable to study fees should you cancel your studies during the registration period.

Registration fee is non-refundable.

I, _______________________________________ (student) hereby certify that by signing this agreement I, the student in attendance at The Baptist Theological College, acknowledge that if my financial responsibility is not met by the above named person/company/church, I will ultimately be responsible for all charges incurred, as well as all costs related to collection of unpaid balances, including attorney fees, collection costs. I furthermore acknowledge that I if my account is not paid in full I will be in breach of my financial liability and will handed over to Trans Union ITC Credit Bureau where after I will be blacklisted.

Signed at____________________________________________ on this_______________ day of____________________________ 20_______

Name

Designation

(Who warrants that he/she is duly authorized hereto)

http://www.gov.za/sites/www.gov.za/files/38557_rg10382_gon202.pdf

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCOUNT

Surname

First Name(s)


Work Tel:

Cell no:

E-mail address:

Postal Address

State/Province

Postal Code

Signature of person responsible for the account: Date: _________________________________________ _______________________ If the student is under the age of 21 years at the time of application a parent or guardian must also sign. I, ___________________________________ (name of parent/guardian) acknowledge and confirm the above conditions. Parent/Guardian signature (if applicable): Date: _________________________________________ ______________________ BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS: The Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa Standard Bank Randburg Branch Branch code: 018005 Account type: Current Account number: 2200 973 80 SWIFT code (international payments): SBZAZAJJ

SECTION H: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

H.1 A brief account of your background and conversion

H.2 A brief account of your spiritual growth

H.3 A brief account of your sense of call

H.4 A brief account of your experience in Christian service

H.5 Describe your spouse’s/fiancé’s attitude to your call to ministry and his/her preparation for your ministry.

SECTION I: STUDENT DECLARATION

I have read and accepted the College’s Rules and Regulations as outlined in the prospectus and website. The information given on this form is complete and correct. Student signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________________________

SECTION J: REFEREE REPORT

Dear Referee,

The person who has given this to you is applying to study at BTC Southern Africa. As an institution, we

are committed to the training of believers who feel led to prepare for future ministry in the church, whether

as a Contact (on Campus) or Distance learner.

In assessing applicants, we are aware that at this early stage they may not be absolutely certain about

their future sphere of Christian service. The applicant, however, feels called by God and is willing to

prepare for whatever service God wants them to do.

It is important for the College to know whether you, as a referee, consider the applicant to be suitable for

training. We would be most grateful, therefore, if you would complete the questionnaire below. Your

careful and honest completion of the form will assist us in making an informed decision.

Please note that you need to know the applicant for at least 3 years. All information will be treated in

the strictest confidence.

Please pray with us that the Lord’s will be done in this matter and that the outcome of the application will

bring glory to God.

REFEREE REPORT 1:

Referee name and surname

ID/Passport number


Work Tel:

Cell no:

E-mail address:

Relationship to the applicant _____________________________________________________________

How long have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________________

What evidence is there of spiritual depth in the applicant’s experience of Christ? ____________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Describe the impact of the applicant’s life and testimony on you _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Describe the impact of the applicant’s life and testimony at work _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Describe the applicant’s commitment to the local church _______________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Describe the effectiveness of the work of the applicant in the local church__________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

How does the applicant get on with people?

At church _______________________________________

At work _________________________________________

At home ________________________________________

Do you consider the applicant a suitable candidate for Christian ministry? If yes, in what type of ministry

to you see the applicant being successful? __________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Are there any reasons why you consider the applicant an unsuitable candidate for Christian ministry?

____________________________________________________________________________________

What would you consider the applicant’s strengths to be?

____________________________________________________________________________________

What would you consider the applicant’s weaknesses to be?

____________________________________________________________________________________

Is there evidence that the applicant’s spouse/fiancé/family is supportive of them studying at the college?

____________________________________________________________________________________

Please make any other comments which will assist the College in making a decision about this

application.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________

REFEREE REPORT 2:


ID/Passport number


Work Tel:

Cell no:

E-mail address:


How long have you known the applicant?___________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


At church _______________________________________

At work _________________________________________

At home ________________________________________



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application.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________

REFEREE REPORT 3:


ID/Passport number


Work Tel:

Cell no:

E-mail address:


How long have you known the applicant?___________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________


At church _______________________________________

At work _________________________________________

At home ________________________________________



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application.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________

RPL APPLICATION FORM

INTRODUCTION

In terms of the requirements of the relevant statutory bodies, The Baptist Theological College of Southern

Africa will consider applications for the Recognition of Prior Learning, being formal and informal, from any

learner who submits the required documentation, in accordance with the stipulated process.

All applications for the Recognition of Prior Learning, will be evaluated in the month following a final

submission date of either 15 May or 15 October.

If application is being made only in respect of formal South African studies and qualifications, further

submissions will be considered, if received by no later than 15 June or 15 January.

Potential applicants need to note that as the processing of evaluation is a deliberate and considered

process, no applications will be considered at any other times.

ENQUIRIES

Any enquiries regarding the process are to be directed to either the College Registrar or the Dean of Studies.

ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM AND TICK THE APPROPRIATE BOX:

1.Certified copies of all academic qualifications

2.Transcripts of previous formal studies

3.Proof of payment : Evaluation fee of R500,00 4.Completed application form

APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMME (Office use only)

SECTION A: PERSONAL INFORMATION OF APPLICANT

Title Gender Male Female

Surname

First Name(s)

Maiden Name (if applicable)

ID/Passport number Age

Date of Birth Home Language


Work Tel:

Cell no:

E-mail address:

In the event of any false declaration, the College will take whatever remedial action is deemed necessary.

RECOGNITION OF FORMAL LEARNING

The applicant is to list all previous studies below, providing the information requested. In addition certified

copies of the certificates for and transcripts of all studies are to be included. If the space provided is

inadequate, furnish details on an attached sheet.

It is important to note that any copies that are not certified will not be evaluated under any circumstances.

Kindly do not submit the originals of any records, as the College cannot accept liability and/or responsibility

for their safe-keeping and return.

Non-South African qualifications and/or studies may be referred to the South African Qualifications Authority

for evaluation; in which case, any costs are to be borne by the applicant.

FULL NAME OF INSTUTION

QUALIFICATION

STUDIED (whether completed

or not)

YEARS OF STUDY COURSE/SUBJECT

DESCRIPTORS (if unclear on transcript)

RECOGNITION OF EXPERIENCE

The applicant is to list all relevant experience below, providing the information requested.

Please ensure that an indication is included as to which College courses (as per the Institutional

Prospectus) would probably relate to the given experience.

Place of Experience

Position Held Basic Responsibilities

Period of Service

Reference Person/s

Related College

Course/s

e.g. name of church or company

e.g. deacon or area

manager

A brief “job description”

e.g. 6 months in 2015

Including contact details

Course code/s only

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