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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Describe the role of biblical archaeology

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115934	Describe the role of biblical archaeology
ORIGINATOR
SGB Christian Theology and Ministry
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies			Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	12
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard will be useful to people who wish to gain insight into the methods of archaeological research, a basic knowledge of the discoveries made by archaeologists and the consequent enhancement of background knowledge of the Bible.

People credited with this unit standard are able to

Give an overview of what archaeology has revealed about the material culture of the Bible

Describe the development and purpose of biblical archaeology,

Construct an overview of the gains made through biblical archaeology,

Describe how the methods of biblical archaeology can help people discover their contemporary identity and heritage.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners applying to enter a learning programme for this unit standard - or applying to be assessed against this unit standard - are assumed to have achieved competence in at least all the following unit standards: 'Interpret the Bible and other Christian sources in their contexts' and 'Investigate the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth'

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:

Learners are required to demonstrate that they can describe and understand the material culture of some people of the ancient Near Eastern, Upper African and Mediterranean regions (the "Biblical world").

Learners are required to show that they can relate these ancient traditions with contemporary cultural heritages

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Give an overview of what archaeology has revealed about the material culture of the Bible.

OUTCOME RANGE

Only a brief and introductory overview is needed. Four or five examples of archaeological discoveries from each major period of biblical history should illustrate the overview.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Links are made wherever possible between the particular archaeological finds and the historical biblical perspective on the relevant periods of time

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Anomalies between archaeological data and biblical records are also pointed out

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The overview broadly covers the biblical period from 1800 BCE to 100 CE

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Describe the development and purpose of Biblical Archaeology.

OUTCOME RANGE

Brief overview of the growth of Biblical Archaeology in the 20th Century only. Examples of particular archaeological finds should be given to illustrate the points made.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The description shows the major changes in emphasis and philosophy in biblical archaeology over the past century.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The description indicates the reasons for these changes

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The description shows the position presently held by the majority of scholars regarding the purpose of biblical archaeology

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Describe the gains made in biblical studies through Biblical Archaeology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Examples of archaeological discoveries are used to illustrate how biblical archaeology has enhanced our understanding of the biblical record.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Old and New Testament examples: linguistic, geographical and cultural examples to be included.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The relationship between 'theology' and archaeology is explored and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

What is explored is limited to the question about 'To what extent can archaeology 'prove' theology'

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Describe how the methods of Biblical Archaeology can help people today discover their identity.

OUTCOME NOTES

Describe how the methods of Biblical Archaeology can help people today discover their identity and heritage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Contemporary identity and heritage is valued and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Learners describe their own identity and heritage through exposure to sites of historical and cultural interest to themselves. Preferably done as group work, and with the knowledge and co-operation of the community in whose land the sites are located.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the relevant ETQA.

Moderation Option:

The moderation requirements of the relevant ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

Broad knowledge of the range of archaeological discoveries over the past century

Knowledge of the links and anomalies between archaeological fids and biblical perspectives on history

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others and in teams, especially in exploring local archaeological sites

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, both in field work and with collection and comparison of historical knowledge.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills. The unit standard will require competence in communicating the results of research

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system: the learner should be able to compare ancient and modern cultures and enhance an appreciation of both heritages

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full development of oneself: the learner should have a stronger self-image and awareness of community values and identity.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent

The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard:

The extent to which the learner has demonstrated an ability to integrate theoretical knowledge (of biblical archaeology) with personal appreciation of his or her own culture and heritage.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Definition of Terms:
Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	48917	National Diploma: Theology and Ministry	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	62609	National Diploma: Theology and Ministry	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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