Equip Yourself For God's Work
Choose a programme that works for you.
SOLT provides three study levels — Essentials, Ministry, and Academic — enabling believers at various life stages to study at a level suited to their needs and season.
Our next main intake is Term One, beginning 26 January 2026
TL101
Theology & Leadership Programme
As a follower of Jesus, invest one year in a journey of discovery through the School of Leadership & Theology. This will help you to understand God’s glorious plans and purposes for your life. As Jesus’ apprentice (disciple), your goal is to learn to live your life in the manner in which Jesus lived his life.
Lecturers
TL101 is available at Essentials, Ministry, and Academic levels. A Student Advisor will help applicants choose the best level.
ATL202
Advanced Theology & Leadership Programme
If you are motivated to study and apply the bible, theology, spirituality, and Christian leadership in your life and ministry at an advanced level, this programme will be of great interest and benefit to you.
Lecturers
ATL202 is available at Essentials, Ministry, and Academic levels. A Student Advisor will help applicants choose the best level.
Why choose SOLT?
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Our methodology is innovative & inclusive
We offer an innovative combination of online learning and small group environments, and both our programmes at Ministry & Academic Levels are inclusive of all learners.
Two Learning Levels
Ministry Level
- Requires Gr.10 English levels of proficiency
- Students are required to complete a reflection and two multiple-choice assessments per course.
- Requires approximately 4-5 hours of study per week (10-week course).
Academic Level
- Requires Gr.12 English levels of proficiency
- Students are required to complete an assignment and two multiple-choice assessments per course.
- Requires approximately 5-7 hours of study per week (10-week course).
- This level is mandatory for further studies through Trinity Bible College, Graduate School, and the South African Theological Seminary.
Study levels at a glance
Essentials | Ministry | Academic | |
≈ 2 hours / week | ≈ 4–5 hours / week | ≈ 6–7 hours / week | |
Main learning load | Recorded lectures, tutorials, quizzes and reflections. | The Essentials level + reading and written assignments. | The Ministry level + additional reading and academic papers. |
Best for | Believers with busy schedules looking for a practical first step. | The learner seeking deeper biblical and practical tools for life and ministry. | Those who enjoy study and may pursue degree pathways later. |
Fees are the same for Essentials, Ministry, and Academic levels – see the Fees page for details.
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Course Components
Each programme offers a breadth and depth of knowledge, training and experience that will significantly enrich the student’s inward transformation towards Christlikeness and their ability to plant, lead, care for, and grow the local church.
Each course will consist of the following components:
- One carefully selected textbook focusing on the nature of the subject at hand, including additional notes
- Video & audio content
- Regular discussion/interaction /reflection and mentoring sessions focusing on the material and the application thereof
- Course appropriate assessments
Training & Terms
- The Theology and Leadership Programme is 12 months in duration and consists of 4 Terms.
- The Advanced Theology and Leadership Programme consists of a further 12 months of training also completed over 4 terms.
- New students are able to commence with their studies at the start of any term, provided there are sufficient students to form a group.
