Reformed Theological Academy: theology courses for ministers and church members
Our Mission
Guided by our motto, “Send out Your light and Your truth” (Ps. 43:3), we are committed to:
- Upholding the authority of Scripture.
- Preserving and promoting the Reformed Confession and the principles that shape Reformed church life.
- The RTA upholds biblical principles in a world often influenced by a humanistic spirit of the age.
- The RTA seeks to combine knowledge and skills through training that equips ministers and church members for service in God’s Kingdom.
Proverbs 24:4
Through knowledge, rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and lovely things.
Learn moreIs it for me?
The Reformed Theological Academy welcomes a diverse group of individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of Reformed theology and enhance their service to the church and the community. Our courses are designed for:
Ministers
Parents
Elders and Deacons
Who will benefit from the courses?
Although the courses are life-enriching and faith-enriching for every church member, there are specific professions and ministries within the congregation that will find these courses relevant to their work or service.
Professional People
Scribes
Congregation members & Bible study leaders
Course Information
The cost per course is R2,600.
A course can be taken in one of two ways:
- If you take the course and participate in the assessment, you will receive a Certificate of Competence upon successful completion. Please be prepared, however, to dedicate a significant number of hours to preparation and reading.
- Alternatively, if you wish to take the course without committing time to assessments and additional reading, while still broadening your knowledge and insight, you may simply attend the classes, in which case you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
All courses are at an advanced academic level. We make these courses truly accessible to anyone who wishes to be equipped for ministry within a congregation, or for personal enrichment.
First Semester Courses (January)
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Read with Understanding
Reading skills, and especially biblical interpretation, are important for believers who wish to hear and obey God.
3 Ecumenical Confessions
From the earliest times, these three confessions have shaped the church’s understanding of God, the church, and life… and they continue to do so in a highly critical and liberal world.
Old Testament Introduction
Without a thorough understanding of the Old Testament, you cannot understand God and the New Testament. An understanding of God’s decisions and actions in the Old Testament sheds light on the understanding of the New Testament.
Coram Deo
Prayer is the most direct way in which you respond to God’s love and His claims upon you. Prayer is, therefore, the barometer of your relationship with God.
Year course: runs all year, enrol in JanuaryChurch Order
The Bible organizes church life so that it may stand in the service of God. The church order summarizes these principles to ensure that Christ, and not human beings, rules.
Year course: runs all year, enrol in JanuaryAfrican Church History
God’s providence in establishing the church in Africa, specifically in South Africa and Namibia, is fascinating. It provides a better understanding of who the Reformed churches are and why they are the way they are.
Second Semester Courses (July)
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Catechetics
Covenantal instruction by God and His church is not the same as mere academic teaching. It is a work of faith. It requires specific approaches and attitudes to impart knowledge while simultaneously establishing trust.
New Testament Introduction
The New Testament gives meaning and content to every believer’s relationship with God, and determines where the church fits into God’s sovereign plan.
3 Forms of Unity
Why are you Reformed and why is this important? These three confessions make scriptural truths practical for the life of every believer.
Write Accurately
Church-related writing and congregational communication are of the utmost importance for record-keeping purposes and the effective functioning of the congregation.
Timetable
The classes will be online and recorded so that they can be watched later.
Church Order and African Church History will alternate every second week.
| Time | Ma/Mo | Di/Tu | Wo/We | Do/Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Lees met Begrip Read with Understanding | 3 Ekumeniese Belydenisse 3 Ecumenical Creeds | Ou Testament Inleiding OT Introduction | Coram Deo |
| 19:15 – 20:15 | Gereformeerde Kerkorde Reformed Church Order | |||
| 19:15 – 20:15 | Afrika Kerkgeskiedenis African Church History |
