19/02/2026
// PRESS RELEASE 📝📣
AFM Theological College Officially Registered as a Private Higher Education Institution
Pretoria, Gauteng: For Immediate Release (19 February, 2026)
The AFM Theological College proudly announces a historic milestone: the College has been officially registered as a Private Higher Education Institution by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This achievement marks the culmination of years of rigorous work, sacrifice, prayer, and perseverance, positioning AFM Theological College to offer its own fully accredited Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree at NQF Level 7.
With this registration, the AFM Theological College (AFMTC) enters a new chapter of ministry and leadership development, now empowered to:
🎓 Offer a degree programme that reflects the AFM’s unique DNA, doctrine, ethos, and values.
🎓 Shape the next generation of pastors, leaders, and ministers for South Africa and the global Church.
🎓 Direct theological training with academic excellence, relevance, and spiritual depth.
🎓 Equip leaders for effective, Holy Spirit-led ministry, both locally and internationally.
AFMTC extends its deepest gratitude to AFM leadership, consultants, staff, and the entire AFM family for their unwavering support, faithful prayer, and encouragement throughout this journey. Special appreciation is extended to Pastor Nico Nell, Professor Willie Wessels, and Dr. Chris De Wet, whose tireless dedication and commitment were instrumental in achieving this milestone.
As AFMTC moves forward, it does so with unshakeable faith, renewed confidence, and great anticipation, committed to training spiritually rooted leaders who will transform South Africa and impact the world.
Applications for the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) are now open.
📍 Apply online: https://www.afmtc.ac.za/apply
Yours in Christ!
Pastor Barend Petersen
(Deputy President of the AFM of SA & Principal of AFMTC)
🔖Note: Registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2028 as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Act. Registered in accordance with section 54(6)(b) of the Act and Regulation 16. Official Registration Certificate Number: 2025/HE08/002.
