Ministry Training Course : Occupational Certificate

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A two-year accredited course in Bible handling and engaging with culture.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Second Year

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

At the end of the course, if you have met all requirements and passed all the knowledge, practical and workplace modules, you will write an external exam, and if you pass this exam, you will receive an occupational certificate (NQF 5): Associate Religious Professional (Christian Religious Professional). This certificate is issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and not by Johannesburg Bible College

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Click here for more information on the occupational certificate (NQF 5) Framework.

Ministry 1: Monday

Bible Overview

Tracing major themes through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and understanding how the Bible fits together.

Handling God’s Word

Learning and practicing key skills for understanding, interpreting, and applying God’s word to contemporary South Africa.

Books of the Bible

In depth study and analysis of individual books in the Old and New Testament.

Ministry 2: Tuesday

Handling God’s Word (Old Testament)

How to understand and teach Old Testament narrative.

Engaging with God’s World

Understanding how to use the Bible for worldview apologetics and ethical issues, including suffering, race, HIV/AIDS, African traditional religion, other religions, sexuality, marriage, science and issues surrounding the beginning and ending of life.

A Faith to Live By

Understanding and applying key topics in Systematic Theology including the Gospel, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity and the Bible.

Ministry 3: Wednesday

Handling God’s Word (New Testament)

How to understand and teach the letters, the gospels, Acts and Revelation.

Preaching Workshops

Learning and practicing how to communicate God’s word faithfully and effectively. Students will give regular talks or prepare Bible studies. Students will receive constructive feedback.

Christian Ministry and Leadership

Developing skills to be a leader of God’s people, including spiritual development, mission, and the practical & cultural aspects of ministry leadership skills.

Electives: Thursday (Choose one)

Conducting Services

Planning and running different kinds of church services.

Women Serving Christ

Women Serving Christ focuses on encouraging woman to know their place in God’s big story. Women will be equipped to handle the bible & be able to bring God’s Word to bear in a variety of settings.

Engaging with God’s World

Available at:

Soweto Campus

1032 Mbambisa Street

Klipspruit

Soweto, Gauteng 1809 South Africa

Auckland Park Campus

30 Hampton Avenue

Auckland Park

Johannesburg, Gauteng 2019 South Africa

Course Details

This course is only offered at our Auckland Park and Soweto Campuses.

Please note: The second year of this course is only offered at our Auckland Park Campus. This means if you select Soweto Campus or Alexandra campus for 2026 you will need to travel to our Auckland Park Campus to complete the final year of this course in 2027.

Entrance requirements

You MUST:

have passed Matric OR have a NQF 4 certificate they must either upload the certificate with the application form OR email it to registrar@jbc.org.za
upload your ID/passport & valid study permit to this form or email it to registrar@jbc.org.za
be actively involved and a member of a local church
commit to two-years of full- time (Monday – Thursday) study OR 4 years of part-time study
have time in the week to complete assessments, reading, practical and workplace modules. This is in addition to your class attendance.
have a placement church where you can complete the practical and workplace modules at the church. Please ask your pastor/leader to complete the pastor’s reference letter and the church will be asked to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (contract), stating that you can complete your practical and workplace modules at your church. This document will be sent to you via email once we have processed your application.

you may be interviewed as part of the application process.

If you meet these requirements, you can complete the online application form. We have limited space available.

We will not process incomplete application forms, please only submit one form per applicant.
We will not process your form until we have received a certified copy of your Matric certificate and a certified copy of your ID.
You will receive an email OR SMS regarding the outcome of your application, therefore ensure that your cell phone number and email information is correct.
Please allow 4 weeks before contacting us to check on the outcome of your application.

International applicants, if they are not a South African citizen or permanent resident they need to submit a certified copy of your passport and a valid permit that allows them to study in South Africa (examples: asylum/study/work). These documents must be valid at the time of application and registration.

Auckland Park Campus (Year 1 & 2)
Soweto Campus & Alexandra Campus (Year 1 only, you will need to travel to Auckland Park for year 2)