Bible Institute of South Africa

The outcome for each student is to be able to think rationally, clearly and critically about life issues in a way that is biblical and sustainable in a context of serving others in multi-faith, multi-cultural and international communities.

Since its founding in 1923 BISA has trained over two thousand men and women in a variety of subjects including Hermeneutics, Biblical and Systematic Theology, the Doctrines of Scripture, Old and New Testament Studies, Ontology, Christian Thinking and Hebrew & Greek bible languages.

Their intention was to create high quality academic training – at a degree level – to provide Churches in South Africa with men and women equipped to meet the challenge of a post-war world.

Immediately prior to World War II the Institute moved to Kalk Bay, and has developed into the present campus where the B.Th.

The residential courses include weekly practical ministry experience as well as a one-week Community Outreach, held annually in March.

Guest speakers have included Darrell Bock [3] Doug Moo,[4] Craig Blomberg,[5] Greg Cook [6] George H Guthrie [7] and Bill Mounce.

The Institute entered into a partnership agreement with Mission to the World in 1997 [11] - the missionary sending agency of the Presbyterian Church in America – in terms of which a number of MTW teachers have joined the Faculty.

The Bible Institute of South Africa partners with several Missions Agencies giving students both pre and post-graduation opportunities to work cross culturally in society.