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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Theology is designed to raise up scholar-leaders in various fields of Christian ministry. It is a fully-accredited online programme that provides the opportunity for ground-breaking theological research.

Do I Qualify?

To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, a candidate must have achieved an above-average grade in their Master’s degree. Additionally, a candidate must meet one of these admission requirements:

• An accredited Master’s degree in a theological field, with a substantial research project.
• An accredited Master’s degree in another field, with a substantial research project, accompanied by an accredited Bachelor Honours in Theology.

Submit your application to determine if you qualify to study with us.

The PhD is a research degree that culminates in an original dissertation of 80,000–100,000 words. The learning journey is divided into five phases.

Phase 1 begins when you enrol. It consists of two online courses: GEN4121 Theological Orientation and MRS5240 Research Concept Development. Only outstanding candidates who achieve 75% or higher will be invited to proceed.

Phase 2 requires you to draft and submit a formal research proposal, which you do in consultation with your appointed supervisor, a scholar specialising in your research area. The phase ends when the SATS Research Committee approves your research proposal.

Phases 3–4 are where you conduct the research and write the dissertation, under the tutelage of your appointed supervisor.

Phase 5 is about examination! You submit your dissertation for internal and external examination, making the required improvements. You must also submit an article based on the thesis. The PhD journey culminates in the online oral defence. This takes place after the dissertation passes both the internal and external evaluation process. The student is required to defend his or her thesis by responding to questions posed by a team of experts in the chosen fields of study.

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North American students find SATS’ PhD in Theology programme relevant and affordable. By 2016 there were already ten Ph.D. graduates from the USA, with a further 32 enrolled students.

Recently our MTh and PhD programmes were submitted to two of the most frequently used and highly recommended evaluators in the USA, namely, the International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (ierf.org) and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers’ International Education Services, and both confirmed that these degrees represent attainment of a level of education comparable to the equivalent degrees from a regionally accredited university in the United States. Our degrees are also recognised by the German website anabin.kmk.org which provides information about the evaluation of foreign qualifications, as well as by the Brazilian and Argentinian governments.

How Long Does It Take?

The minimum duration is two years, but the average completion is 3 – 6 years with a maximum of 7 years.

Students From Africa

Several potential PhD candidates from Africa have told us that the demands made upon them as Christian leaders prevent them, in their own country, from giving the attention that their PhD studies would require. They have pointed out that the only solution is to leave their country for a short time in order to devote their full attention to their research.

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You pay at the beginning of each phase, so the tuition is spread over 3–5 years (the average time it takes to complete the programme).

The tuition fees are the total cost of the programme. There are no hidden costs, no travel costs, no accommodation costs, and no prescribed books to purchase.

For many PhD programmes, these “hidden” costs can easily double or triple the total cost of study.

Kindly note that all fees paid to SATS are non-refundable.

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Thank you for your interest in pursuing a PhD degree in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University. Our campus is situated in the picturesque Tygerberg area of Cape Town, South Africa, and incorporates a ground-breaking new Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI). The faculty ranks among the top 175 medical and health schools in the world (Times Higher Education rankings 2024) - up from the top 200 in 2022). Candidates from across South Africa and the world compete for the limited number of places in our PhD programmes. Information on the basic requirements for admission to one of our fifty odd doctoral programmes, can be found in our Faculty's yearbook, at this link .

All students entering the PhD programme are expected to see a research protocol through the review process and submit an ethics application within 6 to 9 months; to complete the ethical approval process within a further three months, and on approval, to complete the full PhD dissertation within a further period of two to three years . The programme is intensive, but it can also be done on a part-time basis (one year for proposal review, six months for the ethics process, and a further three years for research and submission). Much of this work will be your own, independent responsibility. For the most part, the required contact time will be determined by your allocated supervisor/s. 

A supervisor will only be assigned once you have been formally accepted for the programme. Yet, your chances of selection may improve if you have reached out to a potential supervisor to initiate a conversation about a mutual area of research interest. You are welcome to browse the senior staff of the relevant academic environment to identify someone working in your field. But do not neglect to submit your online application on SunStudent , as delaying this step may cause obstacles at a later stage.

Should you wish to apply, p lease be sure to prepare the following:

• A referenced research concept paper of 2 to 3 pages, aligned with SU & FMHS research priorities
• Certified degree certificates and full academic records (for all qualifications)
• Up-to-date applicant CV with 1-page motivation letter included as cover
• In most cases, confirmation of an internal academic's willingness to supervise you
• Sufficient funds for your application and study fees​
• Where applicable, confirmation of bursary or scholarship
• Read the background information at www.maties.com
• You may then submit your application online, at http://student.sun.ac.za

Following the steps above, applications from international students are routed to the Postgraduate Office for the verification of qualifications, while applications from South African students are routed directly to the academic department for formal selection. Only after your academic department has formally selected you, you will receive a written offer of placement in an academic programme from Stellenbosch University (registrar's division).

As soon as your department agrees to work with you toward a doctoral degree, reach out to the Tygerberg Doctoral Office on [email protected] . This office should be kept abreast of all developments, and will partner with you through the doctoral journey. 

Your supervisor/s will play a critical part in your success. It is important that you establish a positive relationship right away and request supervisor feedback on your work on a regular basis. The most urgent deliverable after selection is the research protocol, developed for presentation to a review panel, under guidance of your supervisor, within six months. 

You are most welcome to follow up with our office on any further information that could assist. Should you wish to explore possible funding opportunities, please see visit the Postgraduate Funding page, here , or the Research Development and Support page, here .

All the best with your application!​​​​​

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) (BY RESEARCH) DEVELOPMENT STUDIES: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

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The General Rules for Doctors' degrees shall apply. Refer also the relevant pages of the General Prospectus.

Admission requirements

• A cognate master’s degree by research only, passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade that reflects a relevant standard of knowledge in a particular field as well as research competence
• A cognate master’s degree by course work and research, with the treatise or mini-dissertation passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade. In addition, a pass of at least 60% or an equivalent grade should have been attained for each of the course work modules.
• Candidates who have completed their master’s degree by course work and treatise or mini-dissertation may be required to do and pass an approved research methodology module, at the appropriate level, with at least a 60% or an equivalent grade, should such a module not have been included in their learning programme.
• Candidates who have not met all of the criteria as outlined above, may apply for provisional registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and will be required to register for and pass, with at least 60% or an equivalent grade, a module or modules as recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTI Committee of the relevant School within the Faculty;

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• Timeous application is required to allow for a thorough adjudication of applications.
• Applicants, as part of their application, need to present a preliminary proposal outlining the focus and nature of the intended research and their full CV.
• Upon application, candidates, who have not previously studied at Nelson Mandela University, will be required to submit an official, verified transcript of their academic record that, where applicable, includes the syllabus of each module passed in their preceding degree programme together with a copy of the research project, mini-dissertation or treatise.
• The acceptance of an application is subject to the availability of the implied supervisory capacity, both in terms of time and expertise.

International students who have completed previous qualifications in a language other than English must submit proof of English language proficiency reflecting minimum adequate scores as follows:

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v  TOEFL:

• Paper-based (PBT) – 580 minimum overall score with minimums of 53 in listening, 52  in reading and 59  in structure/written;
• Computer-based (CBT): 237 minimum overall score with minimums of 19 in listening, 19 in reading and 25 in structure/written;
• Internet-based (IBT): 92 minimum overall score with minimums of 18 in listening, 17 in reading, 22 in writing and 22 in speaking.

The programme of study shall extend over a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of six years (General Rule G4.2 applies).

The research thesis is a substantial research piece of at least 100,000 words in the body of the dissertation, based on primary research conducted by the student with promoter provided. The research must make a significant contribution to the development studies discourse.

Learning Outcomes

Identify, design and conduct research in a relevant Development Studies area resulting in a research thesis. The knowledge you create should have relevance beyond a single case and contribute to a wider discourse, theory or debate in the field of Development Studies.  One peer-reviewed journal article. 

Core Content

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• Research Proposal approved by RTI
• Research Design and Methodology
• This knowledge must be generated through rigorous scientific methods
• Research thesis 

Formal Examination of the Thesis by promoter/s and a minimum of two external examiners and one interal examiner (not the supervisor). 

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No pre-requisite module required however the student must have proven prior research experience.

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The degree provides the opportunity for a candidate to undertake independent research and advanced study under the guidance of a supervisor, building on previous knowledge gained in a particular subject area at Masters level. The thesis presented must constitute a substantial contribution to knowledge in the chosen subject and may embody only the original work of the candidate.

The programme is designed to enable students to acquire both methodological sophistication and substantive knowledge appropriate to a discipline. The PhD programme is designed to encourage the study of substantive concerns, methodological approaches, and research and communication skills necessary either for employment or for further independent research.

The proposed research should fall into the research focus areas of the Division of Nursing and Midwifery.

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• A recognised Masters degree in Nursing, Midwifery or a related discipline
• Registration as a professional nurse
• A suitable concept document – see here for guidelines
• Proposed research should be within the Division’s Research Focus areas

A minimum of two years full time study.

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• Research may be undertaken in South Africa or in the country of an international candidate.
• If an international candidate wishes to conduct clinical research in South Africa, they will need to be registered as a nurse and/or midwife (as appropriate) with the South African Nursing Council.

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• Research studies may not commence until the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee approval is granted, and the necessary permissions from research settings / institutions.
• In the case of international students, in addition to UCT research ethics approval, they will need to get research ethics approval from a local (in-country) higher education or research institution, as required by the country concerned.

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PhDs in Law can be done either purely in Law or through an interdisciplinary approach. Candidates for the PhD may qualify for admission if they have:

• a master’s degree
• an honours degree, or a four-year bachelor's degree, plus at least one year's registration for a masters degree
• a three-year bachelor's degree plus at least two years' registration for a masters degree
• an LLB or BProc degree (or qualification recognised by Senate as being the equivalent)
• in special circumstances, an approved bachelor's degree or qualification recognised by Senate as equivalent.

With experts in the Faculty in every field of Law  (see below), it is the prospective student's responsibility to find one of these experts at UCT Law Faculty who would be willing to supervise your PhD research. A doctoral thesis must always be a single treatise, and must serve make a contribution to the development of new knowledge in the field of Law. The thesis may not exceed 80 000 words in length, unless permission is given by the Dean, in consultation with the supervisor.

All doctoral degrees are administered partly by the Law Faculty and partly by the University’s Doctoral Degrees Board (DDB). The DDB has the final say in deciding whether to register candidates and what result is to be awarded for the examination. A full linked list of DDB documents, policies and guidelines is available here.  

Interested in applying to undertake a research degree in Law (PhD, or LLM/MPhil by dissertation only)? Online applications must be submitted here.  Online applications must be supported by the following documents (incomplete applications will not be considered):

• Official transcript (unless the applicant is a UCT graduate)
• Contact details of two academic referees; and
• A 3-4 page statement of the research topic (the statement of interest form can be found here  - or look at the required application documents page ).

Successful applicants are given probationary registration for a period of six months, during which they must finalise their thesis/dissertation proposals under the guidance of their supervisors. In addition, they will be required to participate in a week-long preparatory course at the beginning of the academic year. At the end of the period of probationary registration, final thesis/dissertation proposals must be submitted for consideration by the Faculty’s Higher Degrees Committee.  This committee may then recommend entry into a doctoral or master’s programme. The deadline for submission of final thesis/ dissertation proposals is 15 August of your first year of registration.

Additional information on the applications process is available under the Applications menu, including information on postgraduate funding and scholarships . 

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This is a research doctoral degree, by dissertation only. Students develop their own research topic in conjunction with a supervisor, conduct the research and then write a dissertation of no more than 80 000 words.

This degree does not lead to registration as a Psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology.

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Faculty Rules FDA1-FDA6, as listed in the Faculty of Humanities Postgraduate Handbook , apply.

Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities or cognate discipline. The degree must have been completed with an overall average result of no less than 70%.

Preference will be given to students who plan to conduct research in areas currently undertaken by academic staff in the department.

Applicants must have the required background and submit an acceptable research proposal for which supervision is available.

Research degrees are encouraged where the field of research is clearly defined, the student wishes to concentrate on a specific research topic and has demonstrated the ability to do so.

The availability and willingness of a supervisor will be a key factor in admitting a student for PhD study. Please look carefully at the list of staff in our department, and their research interests.

Application procedure

The first step in the process is to find a supervisor, and to obtain agreement from the supervisor regarding supervision of the research for the degree. When attempting to find a supervisor in the department, applicants are advised to submit a short (5 – 8 page) research proposal to staff members.

The next step, after securing a supervisor is to write to the PhD Convenor, Professor Floretta Boonzaier  with proof of agreement from a supervisor, the brief research proposal, Full Trancript, MA Degree certificate, letter of motivation, CV and two references letters. This application will be considered by a Departmental Committee.

Applicants must, at the same time also apply to the university for the degree.

Please apply through the Admissions office via this link:

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Note that there is no closing date for PhD applications, although you must indicate the year in which you wish to commence your studies.

For any additional queries please contact Mia Karriem. Her contact details are [email protected]  / 021 650 3438.

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A lot of people find it hard to finish college or get their higher education degrees due to the need to keep a job. The University of South Africa makes it possible for students in Africa and all over the world to finish their undergraduate education as well as get their PhDs with the distance learning courses that they have which includes a number of online PhD degree programs . This university is considered one of the mega universities in the world due to the approximately 200,000 students enrolled in the many courses that they offer. The university is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa.

If you are looking for online PhD programs , the University of South Africa is one institution that has quite a number of Doctorate courses that you can finish online. There are doctoral degrees in Literature and Philosophy, doctoral degrees in Accounting and Commerce and there are also the doctoral degrees in Education and Theology to be had from the university. These are but a few of the doctorate courses you can find on the list of online PhD degree programs that the university has to offer.

To find out if you qualify for the many online PhD degree programs that the university has, both undergraduate and graduate courses, you will need to fill up an information request form that you can find on the university’s website. Filling up the information request form of the university will enable them to email to you the information you need on the courses you are interested in taking from them or would wish to enrol in.

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