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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Advanced Diploma in Ministry |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 99576 | Advanced Diploma in Ministry | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| College of Transfiguration NPC | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Advanced 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 07 | 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 |
| Purpose:
This Advanced Diploma in Ministry is intended to provide prospective candidates for the ministry in the church with a professional preparation for ministry. As such it offers an intense, focused, and applied interaction with theological disciplines so as to provide graduates with a deep and systematic understanding of current thinking, practice, theory and methodology in relation to ministerial praxis within an Anglican environment. The Advanced Diploma in Ministry seeks to build on the prospective candidates' prior engagement with theological studies to equip them to function as acknowledged leaders in church and society and as agents of transformation. Rationale: The Church believes in the principle that theological education and training for discipleship is potentially life-long. Certainly, learning does not come to a halt at the point of ordination or licensing. The Theological Education for the Anglican Communion (TEAC) has made it clear that education and training of ministers needs to continue in some overt form for at least the first three years in which persons are exercising their ministry. It is also considered that there are certain competencies which need to be gained before a person either takes on a post of particular responsibility, or is involved in the training of others for the ministry concerned. The Advanced Diploma in Ministry provides recognition to learners who have proved themselves as competent to offer ministry and leadership within both church and society. It offers an opportunity to develop the practical and ministerial application of theoretical learning in a manner that promotes personal and societal transformation. The qualification will therefore be of benefit to those pursuing a vocation in the ordained ministry of the church, and to those actively engaged in lay ministry, particularly within an Anglican environment. The qualification provides evidence that will be of use in the discernment processes used by the church and offers a foundation from which further ministerial formation may occur. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The College of the Transfiguration recognises that learning occurs in various contexts: formal, informal, and non-formal. In line with this principle, Prior Learning may be recognised towards the partial fulfilment of this qualification, or with a view to gaining access to the qualification. Such recognition of prior learning will only be granted where a learner has successfully undertaken an assessment process agreed upon with the College of the Transfiguration. The candidate will be required to demonstrate skills, and competencies already acquired, a cognitive capacity to undertake studies at higher education level, together with a maturity to learn and a commitment to undertake further studies. Such application must be approved by the Academic Board. Entry Requirements: In order to register for this programme students require one of the following: Or |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| The qualification consists of compulsory and elective modules totalling 120 Credits.
Compulsory modules 95 Credits: Elective modules (select modules for a minimum of 25 Credits): |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Evaluate, develop and articulate critical theological thinking with regard to Scripture, Christian Spiritualities, Ethics, Ministry and teaching in relation to contemporary contexts.
2. Undertake and interpret in-depth analysis of various specific contexts in order to formulate appropriate responses to the needs of persons in the community. 3. Reflect on and critically apply knowledge and understanding of Christian theology and ministry in the context of the diverse religious environment of Africa. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 3: Integrated Assessment: A variety of methods are utilised for both formative and summative assessments in each course belonging to the learning programme that leads to this qualification. Wherever possible these methods reflect authentic tasks and situations relating to the purpose of the qualification. The methods used include oral, written, individual, and group work such as presentations, role plays, Bible Studies, reports, reflections, portfolios, etc. Assessors are required to design and utilise assessment practices which are open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable in order that no learner is disadvantaged and to ensure the integration of theoretical and practical components. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The Advanced Diploma is comparable to other qualifications in a similar or the same subject area, and should be recognised locally as providing access to Bachelor's Degree or Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma). The qualification conforms to the standards set by the Theological Education in the Anglican Communion Group (TEAC) authorised by the Anglican Primates established in 2003 to set a common standard of competence for all who are considered for the ordained ministry of the Anglican Church worldwide. The TEAC aim is to contribute to learner preparation for or development in ministry and discipleship training. Contribution relates to educational methodology as it relates to theological education. The College of the Transfiguration is committed to benchmark its qualifications against those offered by comparable Anglican theological institutions worldwide.
Conclusion: The qualification compares favourably with best practice set out by the TEAC which is to achieve international standards relating to qualifications in Theology. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification offers specific articulation vertical with this qualification offered by the College of the Transfiguration:
Vertically Articulation: The qualification offers systemic articulation with the following qualifications offered by other institutions, provided the learner meets the minimum entry requirements: Horizontally Articulation: Vertically Articulation: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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| 1. | College of Transfiguration NPC |
| 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. |