Diploma in Theology

Apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to practise basic pastoral work, as a Minister of religion in certain de-nominations and/or continuing his study on NQF-Level 6.

• Responding to the needs of the community.
• In life-long learning and the appreciation of the value of education and society.

Qualifiers will demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in the field of study that provide opportunities for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The qualification recognises formal and non-formal prior learning (incorporating experiential learning) at a Further Education and Training Certificate Level 4 or a functional equivalent.

Entry Requirement

• Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4.

Or

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Diploma Studies.

Or

• National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.

The planned combination of learning outcomes are integrated with critical cross-field outcomes for this Qualification

Practical Competency

The demonstrated ability/skill to achieve the major Skills/Applied Competency of the qualification.

Foundational Competency

The demonstrated understanding, by the Learner, of the embedded knowledge that underpins the end result/outcome.

Reflective Competency

The demonstrated ability/skill to integrate or connect our performances and to reflect on, evaluate and adopt the above competencies.

To successfully complete the certificate the learner will have to demonstrate his/her learning via module specific learning outcomes as well as critical cross-field learning outcomes.

Module specific outcomes will include capabilities relating to module knowledge and the understanding thereof within specific context, and capabilities relating to integrated knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines within the field.

Critical cross-field outcomes will include those specified in the learning outcomes for approved modules in the certificate and as appropriate to the learner `s field of practice.

1. Reading and teaching the Bible and performing basic pastoral duties.
2. Assisting in caring for members of the congregation.
3. Continuing his/her theological training on NQF-level 6 and/or 7.

The learner will be able to

1. Interpret biblical passages by analysing the literary form and content of it and by preparing a lesson on it and communicate it effectively in a Sunday school situation.
2. Articulate the character of a church community, the central ideas of the doctrine of the church and the fundamental character of church work.
3. Play a role in church council meetings, and take part in visiting the sick, elderly and bereaved.
4. Attaining a basis for a continuation of his/her study by reaching a level to enter one of the next level of qualifications.

A learner should provide evidence of learning competency (knowledge, skills and attitude) by means of the following

1. A learner should provide evidence of attaining the requirements by demonstrating his/her understanding of the various congregational activities and the hermeneutical skills to teach the Bible and make it applicable to present situations.

Integrated Assessment

Competence is achieved, through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the outcomes of the qualification.

• A course mark through continuous evaluation by means of tests and assignments and written and oral examination with external evaluation.

This will be supported by a module credit system, followed by a final exam on the modules for which credit was not obtained.

Assessment documents are moderated to ensure that

• They conform to the scope and context of the competency as stipulated in the qualification.
• They are constructed in such a way that the Assessor assesses the critical outcomes applied, during the Learners activity performances, towards achieving an outcome.

Assessments are

• To include confirmation of the Embedded Knowledge component to ensure that the Foundational Competency is achieved.
• To be verified by Internal Verifiers to ensure valid, credible, true and fair results.