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Ready to Deepen Your Faith?
At School of Leadership & Theology, we believe that a deeper relationship with God is built on a solid foundation of theological understanding. We are excited to announce that registration for our fourth term is now open! This is your opportunity to explore your faith in a supportive and enriching academic environment. Whether you're seeking to grow personally or prepare for future ministry, we have a place for you.
Choose Your Path: Essential, Ministry or Academic Level
We understand that everyone's journey is unique. That's why we offer two distinct learning levels to suit your goals and background.
Level | The Essentials Level | The Ministry Level | The Academic Level |
Who is it for? | The very busy but committed follower of Jesus. | The learner seeking deeper biblical and practical tools for life and ministry. | The learner who enjoys academic study and may consider formal theological degrees. |
Your mindset | "I'm very busy, but I want to know God and the Bible better." | "I want to grow in how I live and serve, not just what I know." | "I love reading, writing, and thinking deeply, and I may study further." |
Primary goal | A manageable path to sustainable spiritual formation that fits a very busy schedule. | A practical track that gives you substantive tools for discipleship, leadership, and service. | A rigorous formation track that builds academic skills for future study and ministry. |
Course component | Pre-recorded lectures, live tutorials, a guided study manual, and optional Q&A sessions. | Everything in Essentials, plus selected readings (books and articles) and more applied tasks. | Everything in Essentials, plus selected readings and guided academic tasks that lead toward a longer paper. |
Weekly time | Around 2 hours per week. | Around 4-5 hours per week. | Around 6-7 hours per week. |
Assessment | Short quizzes and a 150-300 word reflection. | Quizzes and a 400-500 word assignment with more real-life application. | Quizzes and one 1,750-2,000 word academic paper, with step-by-step guidance. |
Entry requirement | Approx. Grade 10 English (or equivalent). | Approx. Grade 10 English (or equivalent). | Completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) with English suitable for first-year university-level study. |
A Simple Recommendation
While it is possible to switch levels, we recommend starting with the level that best matches your current skills and goals. It is easier to move from the Academic Level to the Ministry Level should you find the academic commitment too challenging.
Here’s a clear breakdown of our payment options:
- Monthly Payments: Upfront monthly payments are required to participate in any course.
- Bulk Payments: For your convenience, bulk payment options are available, and they include a discount.
- Additional Costs: Please note that a one-time registration fee and the cost of a course book are additional costs.
- Specific Fees: After you fill out the interest form, we will provide you with the specific fees for your country.
Inspired to Learn More?
Ready to take the next step in your faith journey? Click the button below to register your interest for our upcoming fourth term.
Apply for Term One starting 26 January 2026
SOLT offers three levels of study: Essentials, Ministry, and Academic.
Study levels & weekly time:
- Essentials: about 2 hours per week, short written reflection.
- Ministry: about 4–5 hours per week, moderate reading and assignment..
- Academic: about 6–7 hours per week, longer academic paper, and additional reading.
If you are unsure, select the level that seems realistic; a Student Advisor will help you confirm or adjust it.
- If finance is a concern, please mention this in the “Additional Information” field – a Student Advisor will contact you about bursary options.
- If finance is a concern, please mention this in the “Additional Information” field – a Student Advisor will contact you about bursary options.
Programmes: For more information regarding programmes, visit the programmes page.
Levels: For more information regarding levels, view the programme levels page.
Fees & Funding
SOLT fees are structured as affordable monthly payments, with different amounts depending on your country.
For up-to-date amounts, please see our Fees page.
SOLT strives to make study accessible. Most students pay their own fees, sometimes with support from family, friends, or church. Limited partial bursaries are available for students in financial need, typically reducing fees by one-third to two-thirds, depending on circumstances and available funds. The fees are the same for all three levels.
How our bursaries and sponsorships work
Our bursary fund is limited and mainly supports those with genuine financial need. Everyone is encouraged to contribute something monthly, where possible. Bursaries are usually partial, for example 33%, 50% or 66% of the fees.
We make bursary decisions before each term, based on available funds.
Each term we have a limited number of partial bursaries available, and these places usually fill quickly.
New students – Start here
After you are accepted and have paid your registration fee, you will receive:
- Your online student account details
- An invitation to a short online Orientation
- Information about your first tutorials and study blocks
Orientation will show you how to use the online platform, connect with your overseer, and get the most from your studies.