Across Africa, God is building His Church. In cities and in villages, congregations are being planted, and with every new congregation comes the same need: a pastor who knows the Word of God well and can teach it faithfully.
Many of those pastors are already serving. They preach every Sunday, visit the sick, bury the dead and disciple new believers. Yet very few of them have ever had the chance to study theology, because Bible college costs money, and the nearest seminary may be a long and expensive journey away. Revelation Bible College & Seminary offers another way: a free Bible college for Africa, taught entirely online.
Where Our African Students Study From
Revelation Bible College & Seminary began in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2018 and moved fully online in 2026. Today, pastors and church leaders study with us from these African nations:
Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
They study alongside believers from Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific and the Americas. Altogether, 278 students from 22 countries are enrolled. You can read about the whole student body in A Tuition-Free Bible College for International Students.
Why Free Theological Education Matters for African Pastors
Many African pastors are bivocational. They farm, teach, trade or drive to support their families, and they shepherd a congregation at the same time. For them, the cost of Bible college is not only the tuition. It is the bus fare, the time away from work, and the weeks away from the flock.
A tuition-free, online Bible college removes most of those costs at once:
- No tuition and no application fee. Every programme is free.
- No travel. You study from your own home, church office or village.
- No visa. You never need to leave your country.
- No leaving the church. You keep pastoring while you study.
Online Theology for African Pastors: How It Works
All courses are taught on the Gospel Campus platform. It works in any web browser and in the Gospel Campus app for iPhone and Android, so a pastor with a smartphone can study wherever there is a connection.
Students read their lessons, complete assignments and tests, receive grades and feedback from their teachers, and keep a record of their progress in one place. Lessons are taught in English and Urdu, so English-speaking students across Africa can study comfortably.
The Holy Bible is the primary textbook for every course, and the course textbooks, written by Rev. Dr. Naeem Nasir, are provided free to every student.
Programmes From Certificate to Doctorate
An African pastor can begin at the level that fits their calling and previous study, and keep growing:
Undergraduate Programmes
- Certificate in Christian Ministry: the foundations of Scripture, theology, evangelism, prayer and practical ministry.
- Associate of Theology: New Testament survey, hermeneutics, worship and pastoral care.
- Bachelor of Theology: systematic theology, church history, the prophets, the Pauline epistles and apologetics.
- Bachelor of Ministry: preaching, missions and church planting on a full theological foundation.
Graduate Programmes
- Master of Theology: graduate study for teachers and leaders.
- Master of Divinity: preparation for pastoral leadership. Read Free Online Seminary: Earn a Master of Divinity at No Cost.
- Doctor of Ministry: a professional doctorate for experienced ministers. Read A Free Doctor of Ministry Programme for Pastors.
See every course on our Academic Programs page.
What You Need to Begin
You do not need money or connections to study with us. You need:
- a personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ;
- a desire to grow in the Word of God and to serve His Church;
- a smartphone or computer with an internet connection;
- a few hours each week set aside for study.
Pastors, evangelists, church planters, youth leaders, Sunday school teachers, women in ministry and committed believers are all welcome. If you are unsure which programme fits your previous study, our admissions team will gladly help.
Rooted in Scripture
Our teaching is Bible-centred and evangelical. We believe in the authority of the Bible, the Trinity, salvation through Jesus Christ alone, and the Great Commission. You can read what we believe in our Statement of Faith.
Students come from many churches and denominations. What unites them is a love for the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to handle His Word rightly (2 Timothy 2:15).
Pastors Who Train Pastors
Our prayer for every African student is that they will not stop with their own training. We want our graduates to start Bible schools and training classes in their own churches and villages, so that one trained pastor becomes many. If that is your vision, read How to Start a Bible School in Your Village.
How to Apply From Africa
- Visit our Apply Now page.
- Create your free student account on the Gospel Campus platform with the college code RBC, or go straight to https://gospelcampus.com/join/RBC.
- Choose your programme. Once your application is accepted, you begin studying online.
Questions? Please contact us, or message us on WhatsApp at +92 300 8888 290.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Revelation Bible College free for students in Africa?
Yes. Every programme is 100% tuition-free for every student, wherever they live. There is no application fee.
Which African countries do your students come from?
At the time of writing, students study with us from Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Do I need to travel to Pakistan?
No. All study is 100% online, so you study from your own country. No travel or visa is needed.
Which language are the courses taught in?
Lessons are taught in English and Urdu.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. The Gospel Campus platform works in any web browser and in the Gospel Campus app for iPhone and Android.
Can I keep pastoring while I study?
Yes. Online study is designed for people already in ministry, so you can keep serving your church and caring for your family.
How do I apply?
Go to https://www.revelationbiblecollege.com/apply-now/, or join directly at https://gospelcampus.com/join/RBC with the college code RBC.
The harvest in Africa is plentiful. Let cost not keep the labourers from being trained. Join pastors from 13 African nations who are studying the Word of God, freely, at Revelation Bible College & Seminary.