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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7383  Postgraduate Diploma in Theology 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate 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  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
(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 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • 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) 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. 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

    2. 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

    3. 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 
    1. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.

    2. 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

    3. 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 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification (s) MTh, MDiv 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The university of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The academic staff of the university of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner which fits into the quality assurance system of the university. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    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.
     
    1. Stellenbosch University 


    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.