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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Prepare, deliver and evaluate sermons |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
116001 | Prepare, deliver and evaluate sermons | |||
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 are involved or intend to become involved in some preaching capacity in Christian Churches
People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
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 |
Determine sermon subjects and source and analyse material. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Subjects selected are appropriate and can be justified in terms of prevailing factors |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Prevailing factors could include church calendar, issues of current interest or need, context, purpose of sermons |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Material sourced for analysis are relevant to the subject and collectively provide comprehensive information relevant to the subject. This includes consideration of possible opposing views. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Sources to include at least: the Bible, Bible commentaries, a concordance and relevant literature. Sources could also include audio, video and new media. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Appropriate rules of interpretation are applied. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The sermon purpose is clearly defined and is in keeping with the perspective of the faith community at hand. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The analysis provides sufficient information to ensure the effective preparation of the sermon. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare sermons. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Sermon outlines are in keeping with the sermon purpose |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Resources are used effectively and in a manner that protects the integrity of the resources. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The sermon content is relevant to the subject, is consistent with the sermon outline, exhibits the characteristics of the selected sermon type and takes into account the level and context of the audience. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Context refers to spiritual, economic, social, political and spiritual context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The sermon maintains the integrity of the resource material and is in keeping with the theological perspectives of the faith community. The content reflect an accurate and holistic interpretation of the Biblical text. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Theological perspective may relate to recognised theologians, biblical scholars, denominational or cultural contexts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The sermon is developed in a way that ensures the content engages the interest of the congregation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Hermeneutical and exegetical principles are observed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The language is accessible and appropriate to the expected congregation, and in line with Christian principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The sermon reflects a structure according to Homiletical conventions and the principle of good speech structure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Good speech structure refers to the effective use of introduction, body and conclusions. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Deliver sermons. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Body language and general appearance contributes to effective communication and is appropriate to the audience and subject. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
This refers to eye-contact, mannerisms, gestures and dress. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The sermon is preached with confidence and the use of notes does not detract from the quality of the delivery. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The sermon is delivered within reasonable time-frames as is appropriate to the subject, context and audience. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The style and form of the delivery is in line with accepted principles of effective communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Effective communication includes clear and proper pronunciation, modulation and variance of tone, pitch, pace and volume. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The sermon is delivered in keeping with the preparation and in line with the sermon purpose |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Evaluate sermons. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The evaluation includes a critical analysis of the planning, preparation and delivery of sermons and identifies strengths and weaknesses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The evaluation includes an analysis of audience feedback. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Opportunities and mechanisms to improve upon the process are identified and recorded for integration into future sermons. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The evaluation is based on agreed, transparent, relevant and fair criteria that are in line with principles of effective preaching. |
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 indirectly 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 inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance.
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking: planning for contingencies, confronting realistic problems through sermons. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively in a team using critical and creative thinking: working with people in the preparation and presentation of sermons |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and ones activities: sourcing, analysing, interpreting, planning, preparing sermons |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information: gather, analyse, interpret and evaluate material and sermons. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively: delivery of sermons. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate the world as a set of related systems: understanding the impact of sermons on individuals and the faith community |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: appeal to people and present sermons in a culturally sensitive manner |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
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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: |
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. |
NONE |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |