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Are you called to counsel?

SATS is excited to announce that we are admitting students for the Higher Certificate in Christian Counselling. If you or someone you know would like to begin their training in Christian counselling, you can register for the programme now. It features a new curriculum based on the 5E Model of Christian Counselling designed to equip those called to lay Christian counselling. You can find out more on our website HERE. If you have any questions regarding this or any other programme with a Christian counselling specialization, please contact the head of counselling, Dr. Candida Millar, at [email protected]

Winners of the 2025 PhD Scholarship

SATS e-Conference 2025: Register Online!

An interpreter’s hermeneutical approach flows from their posture towards the biblical text. Following the surge of higher critical methodologies in the 20th century, the hermeneutical landscape has been marked by a recent rise in ideological criticisms, cultural relativism, and reader-response approaches. Such reading strategies have resulted in biblical analyses that place the reader at the center of interpretation thereby giving them authority over the sacred text. The so-called hermeneutic of suspicion, which seeks to read against the grain of Scripture, has been eroding the conviction that Scripture is God-breathed, useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness (2 Tim 3:16). The rise of perilous hermeneutical approaches and their erosion of a hermeneutic of trust calls for a return to the text and a critical reconsideration of the reading strategies we adopt. In response to these dangers and opportunities for engagement, the 2025 SATS e-Conference is themed: “Back to the Bible: Biblical Hermeneutics in the Global South.” Celebrating the beauty, trustworthiness, and efficacy of Scripture, we aim to foster a dialogue around theories of interpretation and their application. We will explore the relationship between text and context, the centrality of Christ in the Bible, and the transformative power of the Scriptures to shape faith communities. Click here to register for this event!

 Contact Person:

Please direct any questions to Dr Sarah Churchill (sarah@[email protected]).

 

Important Update: New Cum Laude Standard Effective 2025

We are introducing an important change to the Cum Laude qualification criteria across all applicable programmes, effective from Term 1, 2025. We are rolling out the change to ensure smooth implementation and fairness in the Honours and MDiv programmes. Below are the key updates:

  • Starting from 1 February 2025, students will need to achieve 80% or higher to graduate Cum Laude. (Until present, the requirement was 75%.)
  • Honours and MDiv students graduating in 2025, along with MTh thesis evaluations completed under the previous system, will still qualify for Cum Laude if they achieve a 75% or higher
  • From 2026, all graduates will require 80% or above to be eligible for Cum Laude, with no exceptions.
  • These changes do not apply to PhD, BTh, or Certificate

We will provide clear communication to students throughout this transition to ensure they are well-informed and supported.

Pioneering Missions Coordinator Needed!

Christian Vision (CV) is a global organisation that exists to introduce people to Jesus and encourage them to become His true followers. If you are passionate about sharing the gospel and motivated to create meaningful change at scale, CV offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, mission-driven team committed to forging bold frontiers in evangelism.

To find out more about this position, please follow the link: https://www.cvglobal.co/en/careers/impact-a-nation-administrative-assistant “

 Study Short Courses at SATS

If you want to study the Bible or theology without investing the time and money required for a full degree programme, Micro Seminary may be a good fit for you. You may be:

  • a seminary graduate committed to lifelong learning
  • a pastor who never had the opportunity to go to seminary
  • an ordinary Christian with a longing to learn about God and his Word

Click here for further information.

Additional Free Resources

SATS has free resources available in a variety of formats. Our YouTube Channel covers a broad range of topics ranging from African Theology, Bible Interpretation, Christology, Ecclesiology, and others that can be viewed for your personal growth. In addition, we provide monthly Blog articles on interesting topics written by expert theologians and bi-annual academic articles in our scholarly journal, Conspectus. You are also welcome to register for future free events on our Events page.