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All sections of this form must be completed, unless otherwise indicated. Applications will not be processed until all the information required has been submitted.

The Vision, Mission Statement and Strategic Plan of the Bible Institute of South Africa

The Vision
Our Vision is for the gospel to be proclaimed in every Church, market place and society.

Mission Statement
• Who we are:
We are a non-denominational, international, theological college committed to the evangelical faith of our confessing protestant reformational heritage.
• What we do:
We equip Christian men and women in Biblical truth and ministry in order to fulfil the Great Commission in Africa and throughout the world.
• Who we serve:
We serve the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Strategic Plan
We accomplish this by providing training for Christian service that is:
• Academically and practically integrated
• Accessible to existing students and potential Christian Leaders
• Appropriate for the students we serve
• Accredited by education authorities and recognised by the Church

We accomplish our vision by:
• Having well-qualified faculty as lecturers
• Having a good relationship with the Church
• Having a good library and a good support system for the students

Potential Student Requirements
• The potential student must be a Christian and must be a regular participant in a local church
• The student must come with a recommendation from a church leader
• The student must be prepared for rigorous academic study
• Full-time students must understand that they will participate in compulsory part-time supervised ministry field work
• The student must be willing to study in an inter-denominational environment in which students come from a variety of church backgrounds
• The student must be willing to understand and study the reformational theological position that will be presented by BISA in the courses.

Provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2023 as a private higher education institution under the Act. Registration certificate No. 2018/HE08/002

Academic Choice

Course

Personal Information

Title

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

ID /Passport Number

Date of Birth

Gender

Nationality

Contact Information

Mobile Number

Phone Number

Postal Address

City

Zip / Postal Code

Country

I have a different Physical Address?

Emergency Contact

Title

Name

Relationship

Mobile Number

Method of Delivery: Online or On Campus (incl. Gap year)

Do you want to apply to study in Kalk Bay or Online? (incl. Gap year)

Important: Please download and read the below document(s) for the mode of delivery you want to apply for (Online or On Campus).

Online Programme

- DLP/Online cover letter.

On Campus Programme

- Kalk Bay/Residential cover letter.

- Medical Report. * Please ask your doctor to fill out the medical health report.

Applying for accommodation?

Please note the following:
- Single accommodation is limited and it is BISA’s prerogative to approve or not approve this application. There is a surcharge for single accommodation. Please see the fee structure for more information.
- First semester residence fees are payable upon the day of registration and the second semester fees are due on the first day of class of the second semester.
- Failure to pay on time may result in BISA requiring the student to vacate the residence.
- Students must be willing to share accommodation if required.

Room type?

Reasons for applying for accommodation.

Payment of fees

All fees (tuition and accommodation) are to be paid up front at the start of the semester

Payment plan
- 25% of course fees to be paid on registration day plus R250.00 for the use of the monthly payment plan at the commencement of each semester (this will cover any interest as no interest to be charged each month)
- Three subsequent payments of 25% of course fees. For the 1 st Semester payments to be made end of February, March and April. For the 2nd Semester payments to be made at the end of August, September and October
- If after the 2nd month of the semester 50% of course fees have not been paid, the student will be withdrawn from BISA Online and will not be allowed to attend class. Once the account has been bought up to date they may return to class and BISA Online account will be reactivated.
- Any student who does not comply with the payment plan will not be allowed to write their final exams and will receive a fail for the course.
- Students living on campus will need to vacate their rooms if fees are not paid on time.
- Please note that if you do not complete the course you are still liable for all outstanding fees.

Please indicate which option you are selecting

General Information

I am applying for Bachelor in Theology

Age

Marital Status

Date of Marital Status

Spouse Name

Spouse's Occupation

Number of children

Their Ages

Home Language

Other Languages You Speak, Read or Write

Have you applied to BISA before?

If yes when?

Have you applied to a similar institution?

If yes, please give details of the Institution

For which sphere of ministry are you seeking to equip yourself and / feel called to?

Other (please specify) - sphere of ministry

Please state briefly what you hope to gain from this programme

Education

Name of High School (s)

Highest grade passed and Date

Name and address of college/university

Qualification attained

Date attended

Other Qualifications (trade or otherwise)

Christian Experience

Current church membership

Period of membership

Pastor or Leader's Name

Is your church in support of your application

If no please explain - church support

Previous church membership

Duration

Current church involvement

Your Role or Position in Your Church

If you hold or have held a position of leadership in the Church please specify

Number of years

Give a brief account of your conversion to Christ. As a part of your account please include what you believe gives you a right standing before God.

Gives a brief account of your experience in Christian work (preaching, teaching, evangelism, youth, etc.).

Have you ever had a problem with substance abuse and / do you smoke?

If you have answered yes to either please clarify in space provided below - substance abuse/smoking

Are you at present or have you been connected with any religion or cult outside of the Christian denominational churches.

If you have answered yes, please clarify in the space provided below - religion

Have you ever been arrested, spent time in prison or been convicted of a criminal offence.

If you have answered yes please clarify in the space provided below - criminal offence

Employment History

Give details of current and previous employment

Description of job/position
Name and address of employer
Dates (from – to)

Other comments related to employment experience.

Referees

BISA reserves the right to contact the referees directly
It is customary to ask one’s referees for permission to name them
A referee should know the applicant well, but may not be a family member.

Pastor or Leader's Name

Pastor or Leader's Address

Pastor or Leader's Contact Number

Pastor or Leader's Email Address

Additional Referees - TWO

None of whom should be family members

Refree 1 - Name

Refree 1 - Address

Refree 1 - Contact Number

Refree 1 - Email

Refree 2 - Name

Refree 2 - Address

Refree 2 - Contact Number

Refree 2 - Email

Present Employer

Not required to submit a referee form, but BISA reserves the right to contact your employer

Employer Name

Employer Address

Employer Contact Number

Employer Email

Financial

Do you have sufficient money to cover your fees?

Do you have sufficient money to cover residence fees (if applicable)?

Do you anticipate covering your fees by personal resources?

Do you anticipate covering your fees by church support?

Do you anticipate covering your fees by the help of family or friends or grants?

Conditions of Acceptance

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the foregoing information is correct. Should my application be successful I would be willing to comply with the regulations of BISA, submitting myself to the discipline of the college for the duration of my training. Should I be enrolled at BISA I undertake to the best of my ability and by the grace of God to conduct myself in a manner worthy of the Lord, so that my conduct and behaviour do not compromise my Christian testimony or bring the witness of BISA into disrepute.

I understand the financial implications of enrolling at BISA and undertake to comply with the financial stipulations

Signature Full Name

Date

Attachments

Certified copy of ID / Passport

Recent passport sized photograph

Matric Certificate or equivalent

Copies of certificates and transcripts of any other studies

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Medical Health Report (on campus students)

Letter from supporter/church specifying the amount

Application Fee Payment

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