Postgraduate Diploma in Theology
(a) The general purpose is to provide a programme which gives a general introduction to the different branches of theology. It enables students without appropriate theological training, to obtain a broader orientation and understanding of the unique identity of theology as a scientific enterprise.
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Qualification type
Postgraduate Diploma
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Stellenbosch University
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
N
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
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
(a) The general purpose is to provide a programme which gives a general introduction to the different branches of theology. It enables students without appropriate theological training, to obtain a broader orientation and understanding of the unique identity of theology as a scientific enterprise.
(b) To serve as a bridging programme for students coming from other disciplines of study who want to further their postgraduate theological training and studies. It also serves as an entry point for students with inappropriate undergraduate theological training who wants to enter into the Masters programme.
(c) To equip students who cannot afford a long training programme but need an introduction in theology and ministry. It opens up avenues for specialisation especially for those students who need a more focused postgraduate training in theology
Entry requirements and RPL
- Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.
- Any acknowledged three year university degree or equivalent university qualification
BTS
BTh
Other qualification
A three year degree (any discipline)
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- GENERIC / CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES
- To understand the unique identity of Christian theology and its connectedness to other disciplines (interdisciplinary approach)
- The ability to identify problems adn the development of criitcal analytical thinking
- A basic understanding of methodology and research in theology
- An understanding of personal and spiritual development
- GENERAL OUTCOMES
- Preparation for advanced postgraduate studies and research
- Orientation in the unique identity of theology and its link to ministry
- An understanding of the link between theology and the functioning of the church in different contexts as well as the application of different Biblical topics to life issues
- SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
Students / qualifiers will demonstrate
- A general orientation in Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Systematic Theology, Ecclesiology, Practical Theology and Missiology.
- The ability to apply theology to different ministerial issues
- A basic understanding of research methodology in theology
- Preparation for advanced theological studies and training
Associated assessment criteria
- The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
- The purpose of the qualification is achieved by written and oral examinations or a smaller assignments in order to provide a general orientation in theology
- To demonstrate competence in outcome (general and specific) a student must be able to write logical and coherent research essays/assignments
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Assessment of specific outcomes: written tests, oral examinations or shorter assignments
During the second semester: a short research article on any topic in a special field of interest
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification (s) MTh, MDiv
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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