Transforming lives - one course at a time
St Joseph’s Theological Institute was established in 1943 and is home to more than 200 students and 40 staff members, comprising a mosaic of different cultures from more than 20 African countries.
Helping People grow through education
We want to provide men and women with the philosophical and theological education necessary for both ordination and a variety of other ministries in church and society.
Important Announcement
St. Joseph’s Theological Institute Cedara Family Fun Day!
Date: October 5, 2024
Location: St. Joseph’s Theological Institute, Cedara
Contact Information:
RSVP & Inquiries:
– Br Ofentse OMI: +27 731 061 016
– Br Sphiwe Mjuqu OP: +27 723 087 662
– Sr Charity FSF: +27 720 715 506
Come join us for a day of joy, laughter, and community building! We can’t wait to see you there! 
Public Announcement
2025 Applications are now open.
Click on the link below download the form and submit the form to apply:
1943
St Joseph’s Scholasticate begins at Presbury, Pietermaritzburg1975
First female student at St Joseph’s1990
St Joseph’s Theological Institute becomes an independent institution from St Joseph’s Scholasticate. Fr Paul B Decock, OMI is the first President.1993
St Joseph’s Golden Jubilee2003
St Joseph’s Theological Institute officially registered as an NPO2018
St Joseph’s Celebrates 75 years25/09/2023
Who we work with to help achieve your goals
- The University of KwaZulu-Natal (School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics)
- The University of Tilburg, Netherlands (Faculty of Theology)
- The Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa: www.essa.ac.za
- St. Augustine College: www.staugustine.ac.za
- Oblate School of Theology (Texas): www.ost.edu
- St. John Vianney Seminary: sacbc.org.za
What moves us
Our values are our guiding principles in what moves us to provide quality education for our students.
- Empowering people through providing tools that broaden their outlook
- Provide learning that impacts people’s lives
- Be a guide that helps people navigate life through learning
- Fostering co-operation with other theological institutions, nationally and internationally
