Phumelela Bible College is a Christian institution founded by the Swedish Alliance Mission in conjunction with TACSA in 1961. We offer a One Year Certificate; Two Years Diploma; and Three Years Licentiate in Theology.
PBC was established in the year 1961 by the Swedish Alliance Mission following a decision made by the field comittee of the Swedish Alliance Mission in 1960. The first development took place in 1961 under the leadership of the missionaries Evert and Lisa Nilsson who continued developing the college until their retirement in 1990. The first student intake was twelve male students and the medium of instruction was Zulu. In 1965 a woman division was added to PBC with the first intake of 17 students.
Phumelela Bible School Programmes
Programmes of Study
A. One year Certificate In the Ministerial Theology
Admission Requirement: A minimum of grade 12 or equivalent with good passes in English.
Modules
- Biblical Studies 1 (Pentateuch)
- Practical Theology Research Methods
- Empowering Christian
- Systematic Theology 1 (Godhead)
- Read Through the Bible
- Biblical Studies 2 (O.T. History)
- Information Technology
- Principals of Personal Evangelism
- Public Speaking 1
- Systematic Theology 1 (Bibliology)
- Early Church History
- Biblical Studies 4 OT Prophets
- Ministry to Youth
- Biblical Studies 3 (OT Poetry)
- Worship in the Church
- Principles of Mass Evangelism
- English Composition
B. Three Year Diploma In Ministerial Theology
Admission Requirement: A minimum of grade 12 or equivalent with good passes in English.
Modules
- Biblical Studies 5 (N.T. History)
- Theology of Mission
- Hermeneutics
- Self-Management & Disciple
- Read Through the Bible
- Religious Pluralism
- Biblical Studies 6 (N.T. Epistles)
- Special Ministries(Project)
- Public Speaking 2
- Modern Church History
- Systematic Theology 3 (Humanity & Sin)
- Principles of Teaching
- Systematic Theology 4 (Soteriology)
- Ministry in children
- Medieval Church History
- Apologetics
All Second Year students will be required to be involved in a special ministries programme for two weeks. During that time, the students are expected to be involved in practical ministries.
C. Three Year Licentiate In Ministerial theology
Admission Requirement: Grade 12 – National Senior Certificate.
Modules
- Pastoral Counseling
- Strategic Church Administration 1
- Systematic Theology 5 (Ecclesiology)
- Missiological Themes & Trends
- Doctrinal Paper
- Read Though the Bible
- Family and Marriage Therapy
- Field Practice(project)
- Principles of a Healthy Church
- Sociology
- Christian Ethics
- Strategic Church Administration 2
- Systematic Theology 6 (Eschatology)
- African Church History
All Third year Student shall be required to take a month long (30 days) practicum (Field Practice or internship) in fulfillment of the course CM303
Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Phumelela Bible College (PBC)! We are excited that you have chosen to learn more about our college.
Who may apply?:
- Born again Christians from any denomination .
- Born again Christians who are called by God into ministry.
- Born again Christians who want to further their knowledge of the Bible.
Prospective students are expected to:
- Complete the Application form from the college,
- Complete a sponsor pledge form,
- Bring a recommendation letter from their local church pastor,
- Bring a personal letter of testimony.
- Pay a non-refundable registration fee of R800-00
- Submit certified copies of their highest standard/grade /form passed
- Submit a certified copy of their I.D. document
Registration requirements
To register to PBC for either a Certificate or any other programme, a prospective student should be in possession of the following: National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi or any other qualification equivalent to the Matriculation Certificate as approved by the designated equivalence-setting body. Recognition of Prior Learning PBC recognizes prior learning and ministry experience. Applicants will have their relevant ministerial experience and prior learning evaluated by our qualified assessors and moderators and be credited accordingly.
Admissions Forms
To apply for admission at PBC, please submit the following application requirements as soon as possible to:
The Registrar
Phumelela Bible College
Phumelela Bible College
P.O. Box 453
Whiteriver
1220
+2782-707-2150
Application Requirements:
- Complete the Application form from the college,
- Complete a sponsor pledge form,
- Bring a recommendation letter from their local church pastor,
- Bring a personal letter of testimony.
- Pay a non-refundable registration fee of R800-00
- Submit certified copies of their highest standard/grade /form passed
- Submit a certified copy of their I.D. document
Once we receive all of the above materials, we will review your application and if we determine that you are a strong PBC candidate, you will be invited to visit Phumelela Bible College for an interview and assessment.
Phumelela Bible School Contact Details
Street Address
Masoyi Trust
Stand No. 134
Mganduzweni
Whiteriver
1240
Postal Address
Private Bag x9903
Whiteriver
1240
Mobile (+27) 082-707-2150
Fax to email 086-245-6747
E-mail [email protected]
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