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ABOUT  JOHANNESBURG  BIBLE  COLLEGE
Johannesburg Bible College (JBC) is an interdenominational college offering men and women practical training in understanding and teaching the Bible through classroom-based courses. 

Our courses are for any Christian who would like to know and serve God better through a deeper understanding of the Bible and being equipped to teach it well to others.
 
Johannesburg Bible College (JBC) is a registered non-profit organization
​(056-365-NPO) and an affiliate of the Association of Christian Religious Practitioners (ACRP) and accredited with the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO)- Accreditation Number: QCTOSDP01190524-1661.                                                         
 
LANGUAGE AND MODE OF UNDERSTANDING
Classes are normally conducted face-to-face.  Due to lockdown restrictions, some classes may be taught online.  Applicants will need to be able to study via both face-to-face classes and online learning as required during the year.
 
Classes are conducted in English and use a variety of teaching styles.
 
Most of the work is done in class, you will receive homework, assignments, and occasional class tests.

  • We do not offer accommodation.
  • International students please contact us before applying.
                       
MORNING COURSES
Monday – Thursday (8am -12:30pm)
 

Ministry 1: Mondays
  • Books of the Bible – in depth study and analysis of individual books in the Old and New Testament.
  • Bible overview – tracing major themes through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and understanding how the Bible fits together.
  • Handling God’s Word – learning and practicing key skills for understanding, interpreting, and applying God’s word to contemporary South Africa.
 
Ministry 2: Tuesdays
  • A Faith to Live By – understanding and applying key topics in Systematic Theology including the Gospel, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity and the Bible.
  • Engaging with God’s World – understanding how to use the Bible for worldview apologetics and ethical issues, including suffering, race, HIV/AIDS, African traditional religion, other religions, sexuality, marriage, science and issues surrounding the beginning and ending of life.
  • Handling God’s Word (Old Testament) – how to understand and teach Old Testament narrative, law, prophecy, poetry and wisdom literature.
 
Ministry 3: Wednesdays
To register for this course, you must register for Ministry 1 & 2.
  • Christian Ministry and Leadership – developing skills to be a leader of God’s people, including spiritual development, mission, and the practical & cultural aspects of ministry leadership skills.
  • Workshops – learning and practicing how to communicate God’s word faithfully and effectively. Students will give regular talks or prepare Bible studies. Students will receive constructive feedback.
  • Handling God’s Word (New Testament) – how to understand and teach the letters, the gospels, Acts and Revelation.
 
Elective 1 Women Serving Christ: Thursdays
To register for this Elective, you must register for Ministry 1.
  • Biblical Womanhood – growing women to handle the Bible, by tracing the major themes and passages in the Bible that relate to women and womanhood.
  • Women Engaging with God’s World- growing women in their ability to bring the Bible to bear on specific issues that women face in our world including family, work, church, HIV/AIDS, abuse, body image and marriage.
  • Communicating God’s Word –equipping women to communicate God’s word effectively in a variety of settings. The course includes practical workshops and constructive feedback.
 
Elective 2 Engaging with God’s World: Thursdays
(may be offered in either or both campuses).
To register for this Elective, you must also register for Ministry 2.
  • Building Bridges – developing skills to engage with people and culture, building a bridge with Biblical Christianity. Using apologetics and worldviews to connect meaningfully to the Gospel in everyday conversation and current issues.
  • Christian Culture Leadership – form and applying a Biblical perspective on contemporary issues including ethics, poverty, spirituality, the media, justice, work, sexuality and identity, to make a positive contribution to our society.
  • God’s Word in God’s World – applying Bible passages to today’s issues and to various aspects of individual and community life.  Understanding our cultural contexts and how to faithfully address the issues form God’s word.
 
To complete our one-year course, you need to complete Ministry 1, 2, 3 & one Elective Course.
 
Please note our courses are carefully put together for people in ministry and it matters which order it is done in.
  • We expect you to register for Ministry 1 (Mondays) and Ministry 2 (Tuesdays) if you want to register for Ministry 3 (Wednesdays).
 
  • We expect you to register for Ministry 1 (Mondays) if you want to register for Elective 1 (Thursdays) – Women Serving Christ Course.
 
  • We expect you to register for Ministry 2 (Tuesday) if you want to register for Elective 2 (Thursdays) – Engaging with God’s World.
 
Time & Venue
Face to Face classes are held on Monday to Thursday 8am – 12:30pm at both our campuses.

  • Auckland Park Campus – 30 Hampton Avenue, Auckland Park, Johannesburg.
  • Soweto Campus -1032 Mbambisa street, Klipspruit, Soweto.
 
When face-to-face classes are not possible due to lockdown, material is posted online and are available for collection from college (subject to Government regulations).
 
Fees
The class fees are broken down according to how many ‘mornings’ you are registering for, example: if you are only going to register for Monday mornings the cost for the year will be
R6 400.
 
Registration:                R1000
                                       (non-refundable, payable at registration in 2021)
1 morning:                    R6400
2 mornings:                  R7500
3 mornings:                  R10 800
4 mornings:                  R12 200
 
Dates
Opening Conference:                  TBA 2021
Registration (Compulsory):       TBA 2021
Orientation (Compulsory):        TBA 2021
 
DUE TO THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC OUR TERM DATES ARE TO BE ANNOUNCED IN 2021 (DEPENDING ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS).
 
SOWETO EVENING COURSE
Monday and Thursday (6:30-9pm)
.
Ministry 1, 2 & 3 will be covered over this two-year course.
You will need to complete both years to graduate from JBC.
 
Times & Venue
Face to Face classes are held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 9pm at Soweto Campus, 1032 Mbambisa street, Klipspruit, Soweto.
 
When face-to-face classes are not possible due to lockdown, material is posted online and are available for collection from college (subject to Government regulations).

Dates                                              
Opening Conference:                  TBA 2021
Registration (Compulsory):       TBA 2021
Orientation (Compulsory):        TBA 2021
 
DUE TO THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC OUR TERM DATES ARE TO BE ANNOUNCED IN 2021 (DEPENDING ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS).
 
Fees
Registration:            R1000 
                                    (non-refundable, payable at registration in 2021)
1st Year:                     R3500
2nd Year:                   R3500

BURSARIES
  • We offer fee bursaries only.
  • You need to pay your registration fee of R1000.00.
  •  The bursary does not cover registration, travel, food or accommodation.
  • Once we have processed your bursary application, we will contact you.
  • Please email either 3 months bank stamped statements OR a police affidavit stating your lack of income/reason you cannot afford to pay the fees, to registrar@jbc.org.za
 

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Weekdays 8am – 4pm
 
Call us or send a WhatsApp message to 079 072 0528
 
Email us: info@jbc.org.za

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​Auckland Park Campus

30 Hampton Avenue, Auckland Park


Soweto Campus

1032 Mbambisa Street, Klipspruit

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Registration number: 2006/001002/08
Non Profit Organisation number: 056-365-NPO
Accreditation number: ​QCTOSDP01190524-1661

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