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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Explain the Christian understanding of salvation and discipleship 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115936  Explain the Christian understanding of salvation and discipleship 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Christian Theology and Ministry 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 2  NQF Level 02  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-08-07  2010-08-07  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-08-07   2014-08-07  

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 use the essentials of the Christian Faith to encourage others to become followers of Jesus Christ.

People credited with this Unit Standard know and are able to explain to others the essentials of the Christian teaching on salvation and Christian discipleship. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The learner shall be assumed to be competent in Communication at NQF Level 1. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • Learners would practise these skills in a structured, hypothetical situation first before approaching others.
  • Appropriateness to the context and sensitivity of approach and language are critical and should be well thought through and applied.
  • Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe Christian understanding of salvation from the point of view of learner's faith community. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Describe the Christian understanding of salvation from the point of view of the learner's faith community. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Both the Biblical and the Christian understanding must be included. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Salvation is described from Biblical perspectives. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A basic understanding of present and future salvation is required.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Salvation is described from a Christian perspective. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the human need for salvation in the light of God's desire to be in relationship with people. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Explain the human need for salvation in the light of God's desire to be in relationship with people and repair human brokenness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of human brokenness is explained and discussed in terms of examples from the selected Biblical texts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The understanding of the need of salvation is explained as taught in the Bible and by the church. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The learner's realisation of the need for salvation is explained and discussed in terms of his experiences and those of others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The purpose of salvation is explained and discussed as being the re-establishment of a relationship with the Godhead. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The transformation that takes place is explained in terms of salvation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe God's plan for salvation throughout Scripture. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Both Old and New Testaments are included. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    God's purpose for creating humankind is described in terms of God's desired relationship with humans. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Various Biblical texts are used to explain the perfect (ideal) relationship in which God created humans. At least five texts should be quoted.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The broken relationship with God is explained in terms of the disobedience of humankind - the "fall". 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Genesis 1-3 as well as other relevant passages.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A step by step account of God's plan for salvation is given with reference to specific texts in the Bible. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least five Biblical references should be quoted showing the ongoing nature of God's plan of salvation.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the meaning of 'disciple' from Biblical, Christian and personal perspectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The meaning of 'discipleship' is explained and discussed from a Biblical perspective. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least five Biblical passages are referred to. May include denominational perspectives. These must include Jesus' last command to go and make disciples.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The meaning of 'discipleship' is explained and discussed from a Christian perspective. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The meaning of 'discipleship' is explained from a personal perspective. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Discipleship as part of God's plan for salvation is made clear with the help of texts from the Bible. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The implications of 'discipleship' are discussed with references to personal experiences and those of others. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the relevant ETQA.

    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.
  • Biblical and Christian Church teaching on the concepts of salvation and discipleship. 
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    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: the learner would practise these skills in a controlled context first, where peer co-operation as well as peer feedback would be crucial. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information; required in all Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; the purpose of the unit standard is to encourage people to follow Christ thus encouraging them to lead a life where love of God and neighbour is paramount. This life style contributes to the well being of the community as well as the nation. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48891   National Certificate: Theology and Ministry  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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