Requirements

Saint Luke Seminary is pleased to offer the following programmes of study in Divinity. For those not accustomed to these degrees, a degree in Divinity is equivalent to a degree in Theology, i.e. B.Th., M.Th., etc and is the standard of study for candidates to the diaconate and priesthood in the United States of America. Because the Anglican Catholic Church is a universal church, with locations around the globe, we believe that by offering degrees in divinity, it creates opportunities for ministry throughout the world.

All of our programmes are available either by distance or for single priest and diaconate candidates, by residential learning. While our seminary is a traditional Anglican seminary, Saint Luke does welcome applications for registration for distance learning from laymen and laywomen of any religious jurisdiction and any country. Applications for admission to residential learning will only be accepted from single (never married) males who are postulants for ordination in any diocese of the Anglican Catholic Church or jurisdictions in communion, with the support of their bishop.

Certificate of Divinity (CertDiv) (1 year)

This vocational programme, geared mainly for older students, requires a minimum of one year of full-time study. Students must possess a good reading and writing knowledge of English as evidenced by our entrance exam that applicants must write before they can register. Dependent on the outcome, students may need to take supportive subjects. Applications for registration in the Certificate of Divinity are accepted on a case by case basis.

Diploma of Divnity (DiplDiv) (2 years)

To be provisionally allowed to enter the Diploma in Divinity programme, South African students must have obtained a National Senior Certificate (NSC) (with the words: Admission to Diploma/Bachelor) as well as a minimum of 30% for English, and 4 recognised NSC credit subjects 40-49% per subject (minimum requirements for Diploma). Foreign applicants must have the equivalent from their country of origin, such as a high school diploma or GED. Applicants are required to write an entrance exam before they can register. Dependent on the outcome, students may need to take supportive subjects.

Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) (3 years)

To be provisionally registered for the B.Div. programme, South African students must possess a National Senior Certificate, or equivalent thereof, with a matriculation exemption, and with a minimum of 60% in English language, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 or better in four subjects from the designated subjects list. (Per Government Gazette No. 751, 11 July 2008).Foreign students must have completed the equivalent in their country of origin, i.e. high school graduation or GED.

Master of Divnity (MDiv) (3 years)

To be provisionally registered for the M.Div. prgramme, a potential student must have a bachelor degree from a recognised university. International applicants require an evaluation of their highest qualification from the SA Qualifications Authority.