Enrolments for 2026
now open
Whether you are attracted to our residential programmes (BTh, Honours, or Gap Year), our Distance Learning Programme, or our part-time Christian Leadership Programme, BISA’s passion is the same – To know Christ and make him known. With this in mind, we have four commitments which pulse through the veins of this institution.
First, BISA is committed to the authority and inspiration of the Bible. The Bible is not just a helpful book sent by God but is the standard by which we measure all our belief, practice, ministry principles and kingdom usefulness. This is the heartbeat of every lecture, chapel session, prayer meeting and decision at the college.
Second, BISA is committed to training men and women for Christian ministry. Students leave our campus to serve as pastors, missionaries, evangelists, lecturers, or just active church members. Every class is an opportunity for servants willing to minister in Christ’s church, either at home with the family or in the cut and thrust of the market place, or taking the gospel further afield. We maintain a strong link with the local church by encouraging our students to be involved in its various ministries for the duration of their time at the Institute.
At BISA, the Ivory Tower of theology meets the streets of Africa.
Third, BISA is dedicated to high academic standards. These days, educational standards are weakening, curricula are “dumbed down,” and many institutions hand out almost free diplomas and degrees.
Not at BISA.
The rigours of Christian ministry in the real world require men and women who are trained to read and think. Our students understand this. We also offer a one year Christian Foundations Programme that is less intense academically, though well-rounded in its overall scope.
Fourth, this institution is not just an institution; it’s a family. We highly value personal discipleship and mentoring at BISA. A godly life is crucial to a sound theological education. BISA takes seriously the words of the Apostle Paul to Timothy, “train yourself in godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7).
If you are as committed as BISA is to these four areas please get in touch with our registrar at lcbucklow@bisa.org.za and let’s pray about the Lord’s leading in your ministry career as a student at the Bible Institute of South Africa.
Call us for a campus ‘Tea & Tour’ or watch out for our Open Day on campus.
Call: +27 21 7884116
WhatsApp: +27 82 2347026
Email registrar: lcbucklow@bisa.org.za