Bachelor of Theology
This programme is the continuation of a long and proud tradition of theological education towards a variety of ministries in the widest possible spectrum of churches. The training is done on a thoroughly ecumenical basis and takes place in close co-operation with the relevant interest groups in society. The programme is offered in increasing co-operation with similar training centres in the region.
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Qualification type
National First Degree(Min 480)
Credits
480
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
This programme is the continuation of a long and proud tradition of theological education towards a variety of ministries in the widest possible spectrum of churches. The training is done on a thoroughly ecumenical basis and takes place in close co-operation with the relevant interest groups in society. The programme is offered in increasing co-operation with similar training centres in the region.
The purpose of the programme is to prepare students to fulfil positions of leadership in religious and moral communities in civil society. The specific focus of this programme is leadership within the Christian tradition.
Entry requirements and RPL
Students in possession of a Matriculation Certificate, an Exemption Certificate of the Joint Matriculation Board or prior learning, approved by the Board of Studies of the Faculty of Arts, will be admitted to the Foundation Year.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Students will develop skills of critical thinking and debate; reading and interpretation (with specific reference to the Bible); writing and rhetoric; the formation of religious identity (with specific reference to Christianity, its history and doctrines); analysis of society; critical moral discourse on decision making, virtues and public morality; management and community leadership.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
A variety of assessment produces will be used. These can include the following
- Assignments
- Continuous evaluation
- Contributions to class debates
- Examinations (formal and informal)
- MCQ tests
- Peer assessment
- Tests
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Students who have completed 480 credit points may continue with a Master of Philosophy or a Master of Theology in Theological Studies or Ethics.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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