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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology in Christian Ministry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96546  Postgraduate Diploma in Theology in Christian Ministry 
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  Not Applicable  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 
  • To equip students for ministry according to different denominational needs.
  • To equip students to apply theory to congregational ministry.
  • The integration of theory and practice within the context of a congregational setting.
  • The formation of ministers, caregivers, Christian leaders and lay workers for ministry and service within the community.
  • The training of ministers, caregivers, Christian leaders and lay workers under supervision within a congregational setting.
  • The enhancement of competence in terms of ministerial needs and practical theological issues.
  • Scientific research within the congregational ministry. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

    Entry Requirements:
  • Any Bachelor's Degree, Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Operate as a Christian leader within local Christian faith communities as well as the broader society.
    2. Demonstrate competence in terms of professional criteria and critical intellectual abilities.
    3. Show sensitivity for the needs of people and care for those exposed to various situations of conflict and suffering.
    4. Demonstrate the dynamics of ministry and explain its link to other disciplines and to community issues.
    5. Apply theology to ministerial issues and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the working and functioning of a local faith community as a caring, sharing and witnessing community.
    6. Carry out conversational and counselling skills for ministry in specific fields (marriages, family life, people suffering).
    7. Address community issues such as injustice and poverty.
    8. Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and functioning of local faith communities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Operate as a Christian leader, minister, caregiver or lay worker within the setting of a local faith community.
  • Preach and conduct a sermon.
  • Minister to a local congregation and lead a church council.
  • Care for people (marriages, families, youth, people in suffering and distress).
  • Administer the sacraments.
  • Apply principles of cross-cultural communication in ministry and mission within multi-cultural settings.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Christian spirituality.
  • Adhere to professional integrity and ethics as determined by Christian theology.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Complete a research project in order to apply Christian theology to the practice of ministry. Research must be done in close corporation with disciplines from the human sciences.
  • Group discussion and peer evaluation.
  • Evaluation under supervision.
  • The writing of counselling reports and verbalism. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Honours Degree in Theology, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Theology, Level 9.
  • Master of Theology in Christian Ministry, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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.