Applying to Dumisani

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Theology
Applicants who possess the required qualifications for university entrance (Matric exemption or conditional exemption on the basis of qualifications or age), and who satisfactorily complete entrance exams in English and Bible Knowledge, may apply for direct entrance into the BTh programme. Current AMS students who have Matric exemption or qualify for conditional exemption may register for the Degree and can complete their BTh in two years after the completion of their AMS Course.

Basic Ministry Studies
Applications will normally only be considered from holders of a Senior Leaving Certificate (Grade 12) but exemptions may be made on the grounds of recognition of prior (experiential) learning.

Advanced Ministry Studies
Applications will normally only be considered from those who are able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the whole field of Christian studies and the ability to study on their own.  Typically, a pass in our Basic Ministry Studies or similar basic studies at another Institution qualifies a person for entering this Course.

All classes and seminar discussions held on campus will be conducted in English and all written assignments, test and examinations will be required to be done in English. All applicants must be able to demonstrate reasonable competence in written and spoken English and so will be required to complete a brief test of their English.

ADMISSION TO STUDIES              

Application
This applies to students taking up Dumisani Courses or the BTh Programme for the first time. Application Forms may be obtained from the Offices. Closing dates must be carefully noted and adhered to, and the appropriate fees must be submitted with the application. 

Consideration of applications will include an interview and an English Examination. This interview will deal with practical matters, the students’ academic standing and their spiritual experience. The right of admission to study at Dumisani Theological Institute is finally reserved by the Principal and the teaching staff, under the supervision of the Governing Board.

Documents Required
No application will be considered without the submission of the following:

ID document / Passport,

School Leaving Certificate,

Other higher educational certificates;

Passport photos – four for BTh applicants; three for other applicants.

Original documents must be submitted for scrutiny.

Application Dates
Applications for entry to the above Courses and Programme should be made as soon as possible and not later than 31^st January.

Fees (2010-11)
in South African Rand   

Matriculation Exemption
Fees of R300 must be paid on application by BTh students who need to apply for this Exemption.

Method of Payment
Signed payment arrangements must be made with the Registrar by the required date. (Please contact Registrar for current dates.)
One third of tuition fees must be paid by the required date.
Two thirds of tuition fees must be paid by the required date.
Students who have not paid the required fees by this date may not be permitted to sit examinations.
Full tuition fees must be paid by the required date.
Students who have not paid the full fees by this date may not be permitted to progress to the second semester.

Registration
This applies to all students and involves commitment to taking specific Modules during the academic year in question. New students should register when their Application is accepted. Other students should register as soon as possible after receiving results of their current studies and, in any case, not later than the specified date.

Orientation
A programme of orientation for new and continuing students will take place prior to the commencement of classes.