The Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) at UFS Bloemfontein is offered by the only institution in central South Africa providing fully-fledged, all-inclusive theological education for professional ministry. This programme trains students in all theological disciplines — including biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, and practical theology — across cultural, gender, and ethnic lines, preparing graduates for professional ministry in South Africa's diverse denominational landscape. Students must complete a selection form and write the UFS Academic Literacy test.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
APS: 28
Minister of Religion – Serving congregations in South Africa’s major Christian denominations as an ordained minister and pastoral leader.
Chaplain – Providing spiritual care in South African hospitals, prisons, schools, and the South African National Defence Force.
Community Development Worker – Partnering with churches and faith-based organisations to address poverty and inequality in SA communities.
Theological Educator – Teaching theology and religious studies at South African schools, seminaries, and universities.
Religious Counsellor – Providing faith-informed counselling and pastoral care to individuals and families in South African communities.
