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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
National Diploma: Theology and Ministry |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
48917 | National Diploma: Theology and Ministry | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Christian Theology and Ministry | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report. | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
National Diploma | Field 07 - Human and Social Studies | Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 240 | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 091/21 | 2021-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2028-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
The majority of learners for this Qualification are likely to be working in churches and other Christian Ministry ventures. The Qualification will give them the opportunity to integrate knowledge of the Christian faith with essential skills to minister to and lead Christian communities, as well as develop the values of such leadership. Learners who wish to gain an understanding of the Faith and those who wish to develop their own faith will also benefit from this Qualification.
The purpose of this Qualification is to recognise learners who have the basic competence to serve as lay and ordained leaders in Christian communities or community organisations and society. A further purpose of this Qualification is to produce life-long theological learners who are equipped to raise and debate current issues in an African context. The Qualification also seeks to help learners to articulate a value system from a Christian perspective. This purpose seeks to transform persons, churches and society dealing with power issues such as gender, social economic disparity, disability and the environment. Learners who achieve this Qualification can: In addition people who have achieved this Qualification can perform the exit level outcomes listed below according to the rules of combination specified in this Qualification desig. Rationale for qualification Theologians and Church Workers throughout the world and particularly in the developing countries are relying on resources and Qualifications in ministerial and spiritual formation as well as theological education to be empowered for the healing and transformation of both society and individuals. This Qualification is particularly designed to help and equip learners to fulfil their vocation to serve and transform church and society. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are competent in communication at NQF Level 4.
Recognition of prior learning: This Qualification can be achieved wholly or in part through recognition of prior learning. Evidence can be presented in a variety of forms, including previous local or international Qualifications, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work records, portfolios, videos of practice and performance records. Assessment of prior learning will be done in terms of the assessment and moderation principles described below in the note to assessors. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
Level, credits and learning components assigned to the qualification
There will be a minimum of 240 credits awarded for the Qualification from an entry level at Level 4. There should be a minimum of 120 credits at exit level, which is at Level 5 on the NQF in terms of the level descriptors. The minimum credits for this Qualification are 240 with 120 pegged at the exit level (5). There may be a maximum of 48 elective credits from beyond the sub-sub-field "Theology and Ministry", of which 24 may be from beyond the field of Human and Social Studies. The Dip Th Min Qualification carries a combination of credits at NQF level 5 and NQF level 6. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
Exit level outcomes and assessment criteria
1. Critically use Biblical, theological and other sources to explore faith questions and proclaim Christian faith in context. 2. Identify and affirm personal faith in context. 3. Engage in critical and creative thinking. 4. Apply core and Christian values to contexts to facilitate moral decision making and formation. 5. Facilitate healing in individuals and communities through Christian norms and values. 6. Promote and develop transformative leadership in a faith community. 7. Participate sensitively in multicultural and multi-faith communities. 8. Identify and transformatively address contemporary societal needs. Critical cross-field outcomes: A learner who obtains the Diploma in Theology and Ministry (Level 5) can: 1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community. 3. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 5. Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health/well-being of others. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem- solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 8. Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 9. Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities. 10. Show cultural and aesthetic awareness across a range of social contexts. 11. Explore education and career opportunities. 12. Develop entrepreneurial opportunities. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Exit level outcomes and assessment criteria
Integrative Assessment Criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Critical cross- field assessment criteria: In the form of tasks in study material, written assignments, portfolio tasks, projects, case studies and examinations, learners will be assessed on their ability to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This Qualification and the component unit standards have been compared with similar Qualifications from other countries.
New Zealand Qualifications and Unit Standards compare well with those of this Qualification. Examples of Unit Standards show that the approach is very similar, with the difference that the South African Standards are broader in scope. The Qualification 'Diploma at Level 5' contains very similar broad areas of focus as those in the South African Exit Level Outcomes: |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Early exit
This will be possible through a Certificate in Theology and Ministry that requires 120 credits, at least 80 of them at Level 5, subject to the availability of such an exit level Qualification at provider institutions. Vertical The Dip Th Min (Level 5) will give access to other Level 5 programmes, the Level 6 Diploma in Theology and Ministry and the Level 6 Bachelor of Theology degree. After obtaining the BTh Qualification a learner may progress to postgraduate studies at the level of Honours, then Masters and Doctorate. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments:
Principles of assessment: Valid: The assessment focuses on the requirements laid down in the Standard; i.e. the assessment is fit for purpose. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
Exit level outcomes and assessment criteria.
Implied competence and range.Critical evidence for assessment purposes imply competence at the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 115924 | Demonstrate understanding of mission throughout church history and define personal mission | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 115932 | Describe and apply basic Christian leadership and management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Core | 115910 | Describe and apply key Christian teachings of faith communities | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Core | 115983 | Engage in the caring and pastoral ministry of the church | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
Core | 115984 | Engage in the study and practice of the basics of Christian Spirituality | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Core | 115996 | Implement transformation in a community using Christian principles | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 18 |
Core | 116000 | Interpret the Bible and other Christian sources in their contexts | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 18 |
Core | 116019 | Investigate the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Core | 116025 | Outline and apply basic Christian ethics | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Fundamental | 115909 | Access, interpret and apply information in theological contexts | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
Elective | 115913 | Apply basic skills of pastoral care | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115919 | Conduct a prescribed course for inquirers which promotes Christian belief and discipleship | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115929 | Describe and analyse the history and theology of the ikon | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 115948 | Describe and evaluate own denomination | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115956 | Describe and implement a Christian management philosophy in the Church in the light of one's theological perspective | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115959 | Describe the theology and practice of Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry and hence the Church's role in society | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115969 | Design a contextually relevant model of the Church based upon other accepted models of the Church in Christian Theology | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 115970 | Develop healing ministry in the church | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115985 | Engage with issues of death and life | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115987 | Evaluate and understand views of the end times (last things) in order to develop an appropriately goal-orientated Christian life | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 115988 | Explain and communicate personal and corporate salvation for the transformation of individuals and communities | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 115992 | Explore biblical poetry as creative response to God | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115994 | Facilitate an event or programme in which a Christian response to HIV/AIDS is addressed | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116005 | Investigate and apply biblical apocalyptic | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116006 | Investigate and apply New Testament letters | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116008 | Investigate and compare biblical and modern concepts of law | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116010 | Investigate and critique biblical and modern prophecy | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116015 | Investigate and evaluate biblical and modern wisdom | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116016 | Investigate Christian Foundations in the Early Centuries | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 116018 | Investigate Gospels and apply them in context | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116022 | Lead worship | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116029 | Strategise church reform on historical principles | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116032 | Translate and interpret words and texts from the Greek New Testament for use in Christian Ministry | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116038 | Work collaboratively with others towards Christian ministry | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 116034 | Work in a local church under supervision | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
Elective | 115912 | Analyse and construct narrative texts | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115914 | Analyse and evaluate approaches to church growth in relation to Christian mission | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115917 | Analyse and facilitate Christian leadership in church and social contexts | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115921 | Apply pastoral counselling skills | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115933 | Describe feminist theology and apply it to church and society | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115934 | Describe the role of biblical archaeology | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115937 | Describe, analyse and evaluate the historical development of Christian worship | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115941 | Describe, evaluate and apply ecumenical principles | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115945 | Design and implement Christian Education events and programmes | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115949 | Develop, facilitate and evaluate appropriate Christian responses to HIV/AIDS | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115952 | Engage with other faiths | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115958 | Engage with the ethics of sexuality | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116021 | Engage with the principles of Christian Education and apply them to a variety of learning experiences | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115989 | Evaluate modern Christianity and its impact | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 24 |
Elective | 115990 | Evaluate the historical interaction of Christianity with the people of South Africa | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115993 | Explore the cross as a key Christian symbol | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 115995 | Explore the impact on relationships of "humanity created in the image of God" | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116026 | Interpret biblical texts in context | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116028 | Investigate Christian foundations in the first millennium | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 24 |
Elective | 116030 | Investigate Christianity in Africa | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116031 | Investigate Christianity in the medieval centuries | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116033 | Involve children in ministry | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116037 | Lead as a servant | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116001 | Prepare, deliver and evaluate sermons | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116003 | Propose a project for socio-economic transformation | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 117338 | Relate religion to human rights | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116004 | Reread the Bible from a woman's liberationist perspective | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116017 | Study and live holistic Christian Spirituality | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 12 |
Elective | 116020 | Study the Old Testament in its interaction with Africa | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 5 |
Elective | 115986 | Use Christian spiritualities to develop a rule of life | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 24 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
LP ID | Learning Programme Title | Originator | Pre-2009 NQF Level |
NQF Level | Min Credits | Learning Prog End Date | Quality AssuranceFunctionary |
NQF Sub-Framework |
73491 | Diploma: Christian Leadership | Lead and Inspire (Pty) Ltd | Level 5 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5 | 240 | CHE | HEQSF | |
73670 | Diploma: Theology | Bible Institute Eastern Cape | Level 5 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5 | 240 | CHE | HEQSF | |
61693 | Diploma: Theology | Evangeliese Gereformeerde Bybel-Kollege (Die) | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 240 | 2009-06-30 | CHE | HEQSF |
59223 | Diploma: Theology | Full Gospel Church of GOD College (The) | Level 5 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5 | 240 | CHE | HEQSF | |
63612 | Diploma: Theology | Theological Education by Extension College of Southern Africa | Level 5 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5 | 240 | 2012-06-30 | CHE | HEQSF |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
LP ID | Learning Programme Title | Accredited Provider |
73491 | Diploma: Christian Leadership | Lead and Inspire (Pty) Ltd |
63612 | Diploma: Theology | Theological Education by Extension College of Southern Africa |
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