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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

CALENDAR

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

2010

DEAN:PROFESSOR D.F. TOLMIETHEOLOGY BUILDING 17PHONE : +27(0)51 4012667FAX : +27(0)51 4013508


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OFFICIAL ADDRESS

Correspondence concerning academic matters must be addressedto:

The RegistrarStudent Academic ServicesUniversity of the Free StateP.O. Box 3399300 BLOEMFONTEINSOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27(0)51 4012667

Fax : +27(0)51 4013508


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CONTENTS

Academic Staff........................................................................... 4Diplomas andDegrees .............................................................. 5Regulations ................................................................................ 7CERTIFICATE

Certificate in Theology ............................................................ 8DIPLOMAS

University Diploma in Theology (9010) .................................. 10University Diploma in Theology (9011) .................................. 15Advanced University Diploma in Theology ............................. 19Postgraduate Diploma in Theology ........................................ 22Licentiate in Theology .............................................................. 24

DEGREESBaccalaureus Theologiae ....................................................... 26Baccalaureus Theologiae (Extended Programme) ................ 34Baccalaureus Artium (Theology) ............................................ 43

Honores degreeBaccalaureus Artium Honores (Theology) ............................. 45

Master's degreesMagister Divinitatis ................................................................. 48Magister Artium (Theology) (Structured Programme) ............ 51Magister Artium (Theology) (Dissertation) .............................. 54Magister Theologiae (Structured Programme) ....................... 56Magister Theologiae (Dissertation) ........................................ 63

Doctors degreesDoctor Theologiae .................................................................. 65Philosophiae Doctor ............................................................... 67

SYLLABUSESReligious Study/Religious Education ...................................... 68Certificate in Theology ............................................................ 69University Diploma in Theology (9010) .................................. 70

University Diploma in Theology (9011) .................................. 72Advanced University Diploma in Theology ............................. 73B.A. (Theology) / B.Th. and B.Th. (Extended Programme) .... 75B.A. Hons. (Multidisciplinary) .................................................. 83B.A. Hons. (Study in one subject) .......................................... 86M.Div., P.D.T. and Licentiate in Theology .............................. 89Magister Artium (M.A.) (Theology) ......................................... 94Magister Theologiae (M.Th.) .................................................. 97


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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREESIn addition to the diplomas and degrees which the University mayintroduce in future, the following diplomas and degrees can beconferred in the Faculty of Theology:

Diplomas andDegrees

Abbre-viation

Studycode

Programmecode

Totalcredits

Certificate inTheology

Cert.Theol.

9002 M9000 128

University Diplomain Theology

U.D.T. 9010 M9000 384

University Diplomain Theology

U.D.T. 9011 M9000 384

Advanced UniversityDiploma in Theology

A.U.D.T. 9213 M9001 128

PostgraduateDiploma in Theology

P.D.T. 9212 M9001 128

Licenciate inTheology Lic. Theol. 9211 M9001 120

BaccalaureusTheologiae

B.Th. 9300 M9000 512

BaccalaureusTheologiae(ExtendedProgramme)

B.Th. 9302 M9000 640

BaccalaureusArtium (Theology)

B.A.(Theology)

9301 M9000 384

BaccalaureusArtium Honores(Theology)

B.A.(Hons.)

(Theology)9501 M9001 120

Magister Divinitatis M.Div. 9701 M9001 288Magister Artium(Theology)(StucturedProgramme)

M.A.(Theology)

9706 M9001 120

Magister Artium(Theology)(Dissertation)

M.A.(Theology)

9705 M9001 120


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Magister Theologiae(StructuredProgramme)

M.Th. 9704 M9001 120

Magister Theologiae(Dissertation)

M.Th. 9703 M9001 120

Doctor Theologiae D.Th. 9900 M9001 240

Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D. 9910 M9001 240


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REGULATIONS

There are two kinds of regulations that students should consider:General Regulations of the University and Regulations of theFaculty.

General Regulations of the University are applicable to all qualifi-

cations and programmes offered by this University. These regula-tions are set out in part 1 of the General Calendar of the University,and deal with admission to the University, registration as student,requirements for passing, examinations, etc.

Students should note that the General Regulations are appli-cable to all qualifications o ffered in the Faculty of Theology.

Regulations of the Facultyapply specifically to degree and otherprogrammes of this Faculty and are expounded in this Calendar.

The regulations according to which a student registers will be validfor the duration of his/her studies for that particular qualification.

It is the responsibility of students to be well acquainted with theGeneral Regulations as well as the Faculty Regulations.


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CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGYThe following undergraduate Certificate in Theology is conferred inthe Faculty of Theology on NQF Level 5:

CertificateMin.

period

of study

Abbre-viation

StudyCode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCredits

Certificatein Theology

1 yearCert.

Theol.9002 M9000 128

REG. K12 CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY Cert. Theol.Study Code 9002

Information

The Certificate in Theology offers a first encounter with theology tostudents whose matriculation results do not allow them to registerdirectly for either the University Diploma in Theology or the B.Th.degree. It is also suitable for persons who wish to follow a so-calledlay ministry in the church or who are interested in theology but who

do not wish to continue with theological training after havingcompleted the Certificate. However, the Certificate does grantaccess to the three-year University Diploma in Theology (study code9011) with acknowledgement of this course as the first year.

Admission

Senior Certificate issued by the South African Certification Councilwith or without endorsement (in 2007 or before) or a National SeniorCertificate passed with an admission point (AP) 17-22 and themedium of instruction of choice (Afrikaans or English) passed with aminimum achievement level 4 (=50%) [from 2008] or after completionof three credit bearing modules of the Certificate and Diploma firstyear as short courses with a pass mark of 55% or more.

Certificate cum laude

In order to obtain the Certificate cum laude, the average mark of allthe modules must be 75% and the study must be completed in 18months.


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CURRICULUM

SubjectFirst semester Second semester

Modules Credits Modules Credits

Church History andPolity

EKK104 - - 16

Fundamental Coursein Tertiary Study

CIT104 - - 16

Missiology SDW114 16 - -

New Testament - - NET126 24

Old Testament OET116 24 - -

Practical Theology - - PTL124 16

SystematicTheology

DOG104 - - 16


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Elucidation

A candidate for the University Diploma in Theology, who desires tobe trained as a minister in his/her church, must consult with his/herdenomination to determine whether the elective modules chosen arethe correct selection required by his/her church. The student mustalso make certain that, where necessary, the applicable ecclesiasti-cal bodies of his/her denomination can guide him/her.

Diploma cum laude

(i) In the fundamental and core modules, a combined mark of atleast 75% must be obtained over the three years.

(ii) In the minimum number of elective modules an average mark ofat least 70% must be obtained over the three years.

(iii) With regard to (i) and (ii) the credit value will operate as a factorin calculating the percentage.

(iv) The diploma must be obtained in four years.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum for this Diploma covers six semesters (threeacademic years) and the student must obtain at least 384 credits asprescribed (128 credits per year).

First academic year

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory modules(fundamental and core modules), for which all students must enrol:


Modules Credits Modules CreditsBiblical Education BYO112 8 BYO122 8

English (F) ENG104 - - 16

Religious Education RLO112 8 RLO122 8

Theology (F)(SystematicTheology)

TLG134 16 TLG144 16


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A candidate must select from the following elective modulesup to atotal at least of 48 credits:


Modules Credits Modules CreditsElementary GreekorElementary Hebrew

orModules in skills(Foundation course)

1

EGR108or

EHB108

orTLG152

-

-

8

-

-

orTLG162

32

32

8

Religious Studies GDD112 8 GDD122 8

Science of Literature - - LWS162 8

or any combination of the following to the required worth of credits

Computor Literacy BRS111 4 - -

General ReasoningSkills

ABV112 8 ABV122 8

Information Skills ILK111 4 ILK121 4

Second academic year

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory (core)

modules:



Biblical Studies BYB112 8 BYB122 8


Biblical Studies BYB152 8 - -



EKK232 8 EKK242 8

Missiology - - SDW222 8


Science of

Literature - - LWS162 8

2

1 In the event of this or an equivalent subject having been completed for

any other qualification, other modules in skills may be taken up to at least16 credits.

2 If offered as elective in the first academic year, then it is obligatory to

offer another elective of at least 8 credits.


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A candidate must select elective modules for another 32 to 40credits, among which:



Elementary GreekorElementary Hebrew

EGR108or

EHB108

-

-

-

-

32

32

or any combination of the following to the required worth of credits


General ReasoningSkills

ABV112 8 ABV122 8

Information Skills ILK111 4 ILK121 4

Religious Studies - - GDD224 16

Third academic year

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory (core)modules:


Modules Credits Modules CreditsBiblical Studies BYB212 8 BYB222 8


Biblical Studies BYB362 8

Practical Theology PTL212 8 PTL242 8

SystematicTheology

DOG212 8 - -

A candidate can select his/her elective modules in one of thefollowing two ways to obtain a credit of at least 58:



Biblical Studies BYB252 8 BYB262 8Biblical Studies BYB272 8 BYB282 8


EKK314 16 - -


Philosophy WYS114 16 - -



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Subject

First semester Second semester


SystematicTheology

- - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG342 8

A free choice fromavailable modulesto obtain a credit of24: For exampleWYS124; PSY112,152, 124, SOS 114,124; OBS 134

XXXYYYAs

neededXXXYYY

Asneeded

SubjectYear

ModulesCredits

Elementary Greek EGR108 32


Elementary Hebrew EHB108 32Elementary Hebrew EHB2084 32

3 Prerequisite: EGR108.

4 Prerequisite: EHB108.


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UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAIN THEOLOGY

The following University Diploma in Theology is conferred in theFaculty on NQF Level 6:

DiplomaMin.

periodof study

Abbre-viation

StudyCode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCredits

UniversityDiploma inTheology

3 years U.D.T. 9011 M9000 384

REG. K13 UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY U.D.T.Study Code 9011

Information

The University Diploma in Theology (U.D.T.) offers an alternativetheological training to students who do not qualify to register for theB.Th. degree. Some churches accept the U.D.T. as a route with aview to admission to the church ministry. After successfullycompleting the U.D.T. (three years), a student may qualify to registerfor the B.Th. or B.A. (Theology) and start with the second year.

From 2008 first year students will only be allowed to enrol forthe U.D.T. with the study code 9011. 2007 will be the last year inwhich first year students will be allowed to enrol for the U.D.T.with the study code 9010. It will systematically be phased out asthe students move out of the system until 2012.

Admission

In order to be admitted to study for this diploma, a candidate musthave obtained a Senior Certificate of the standard required by the

University (required M-score of 24) (in 2007 and before); in terms ofthe National Senior Certificate (from 2008) an admission point (AP)of 23 with the language of instruction of choice (Afrikaans or English)passed at achievement level 4 (=50%) are required or a Certificate inTheology of this Faculty (or an equivalent certificate or certificates)which may give admission to the second year of the UniversityDiploma in Theology.


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Elucidation

A candidate for the University Diploma in Theology, who desires tobe trained as a minister in his/her church, must consult with his/herdenomination to determine whether the elective modules chosen arethe correct selection required by his/her church. The student mustalso make certain that, where necessary, the applicable ecclessiasti-cal bodies of his/her denomination can guide him/her.

Diploma cum laude

(i) In the fundamental and core modules, a combined mark of atleast 75% must be obtained over the three years.

(ii) In the minimum number of elective modules an average mark ofat least 70% must be obtained over the three years.

(iii) With regard to (i) and (ii) the credit value will operate as a factorin calculating the percentage.

(iv) The Diploma must be obtained in four years.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum for this Diploma covers six semesters (threeacademic years) and the student must obtain at least 384 credits asprescribed (128 credits per year).

First academic year

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory modules(fundamental and core modules), for which all students must enrol:




EKK104 - - 16

Fundamental

Course for TertiaryStudy

CIT104 - - 16


New Testament - - NET126 24

Old Testament OET116 24 - -


SystematicTheology

DOG104 - - 16


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The currciculum consists of the following compulsory (core)modules:




New Testament NET224 16Old Testament OET214 16 - -

Practical Theology PTL214 16 - -

SystematicTheology

DOG204 - - 16


EKK204 - - 16

EnglishorAkademieseTaalvaardigheid inAfrikaansorAcademicLanguage Coursein EnglishorAfrikaansorTwo modules ofAfrikaans:Professies

ENG104or

AFA108

orALC108

orAFR114

orAFP112

-AFP132

-

-

-

16

8-8

-

-

-

-

AFP122-

AFP142

16

32

32

-

8-8

A candidate must select from the following elective modulesup to atotal of at least 16 credits:

Subject First semester Second semesterModules Credits Modules Credits


5 Students who passed computer studies in the grade 12 Senior

Certificate examinations with a D (higher grade) or C (standard grade)are exempted from BRS111. Students who passed InformationTechnology (IT) on performance level 4 (=50%) or Computer Application


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ADVANCED UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAIN THEOLOGY

The following Advanced University Diploma in Theology is conferredfrom 2003in die Faculty on NQF Level 6:

Diploma Min. periodof study

Abbre-viation

StudyCode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCre-dits

AdvancedUniversityDiploma inTheology

1 yearA.U.D.T

.9213 M9001 128

REG. K9 ADVANCED UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA A.U.D.T.IN THEOLOGYStudy Code 9213

Admission

In order to be admitted to study for the Advanced Diploma inTheology, a candidate must be in possession of a University Diplomain Theology or an equivalent qualification.

Diploma cum laude

(i) In the core modules and the minimum number of electivemodules a combined mark of at least 75% must be obtained

(ii) A calculating formula applies where the credit value applies as acalculating factor.

(iii) The Diploma must be obtained in three semesters.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum for this diploma is taken over two semesters (oneacademic year) and the student must obtain at least 128 credits asprescribed.

Students who have not obtained a University Diploma in Theologyfrom this University must determine their compulsory and electivemodules in consultation with the programme director of Theologywhat may imply that supplementary subjects in Theology must beoffered.


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The curriculum comprises the following compulsory(core) modules:






Candidates who chose certain elective modulesin the final year forthe University Diploma in Theology must for the Advanced Diplomain Theology take the other modules to be chosen from the following:




EKK314 16 - -


SystematicTheology

- - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG342 8

All candidates take sufficient elective modulesfrom the following toreach a total of 128 credits, including the compulsory modules:



Afrikaans AFR114 16 AFR124 16Business Management OBS134 16 - -

English ENG104 - - 16

English ENG114 16 ENG124 16

German DTS154 16 DTS164 16

Philosophy WYS114 16 WYS124 16

Psychology PSY112 8 PSY124 16

Psychology PSY152 8 - -Sociology SOS114 16 SOS124 16


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Subject Year Modules Credits



Elementary Hebrew EHB104 16

Elementary Hebrew EHB2088 32

Modules of the course UDT not covered.

7Prerequisites: EGR108.

8Prerequisites: EHB108.


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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA INTHEOLOGY

The following Postgraduate Diploma in Theology is conferred in theFaculty of Theology on NQF Level 7:

Diploma Min.periodof study

Abbre-viation

StudyCode

Pro-grammecode

TotalCredits

PostgraduateDiploma inTheology

1 year PDT 9212 M9001 128

REG. K10 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY P.D.T.Study Code 9212

Information

The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PDT) is a multi-purposequalification that covers the broad spectrum of theological subjects. It

may grant access to a masters degree. At the same time, in somechurches that set additional requirements for undergraduate studies,it may grant access to the church ministry. The P.D.T. thus serves asa useful qualification on postgraduate level to complete shortcomingswith a view to masters studies and church ministry.

Admission

In order to be admitted to study for the Postgraduate Diploma, astudent must be in possession of a professional or a four-yearinterdisciplinary B.Th. degree or an interdisciplinary B.A. Hons.(Theology) or an advanced B.Th. degree conferred by this univer-sity, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Senate for thispurpose.

The curriculum for this Postgraduate Diploma in Theology extendsover two semesters (one academic year) and the student mustobtain at least 128 credits as prescribed.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory(core) modulesand one elective moduleof at least 8 credits:


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- - EKK662 8


- - EKK642 8

Missiology SDW634 16 - -New Testament -

-

-

-

NET6649or

NET644

16

16

Old Testament OET65410or

OET634

16

16

-

-

-

-

Practical Theology PTL604 - - 16



SystematicTheology

DOG672 8 - -

SystematicTheology DOG632 8 - -

SystematicTheology

DOG652 8 - -

*An elective moduleon NQF Level 7

XXXYYY At least8

- -

9 Prerequisites: Two of the following four modules: GRK212, GRK222,

GRK232, GRK242.10

Prerequisites: HEB204 or (HEB232 and HEB242).


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LICENTIATE IN THEOLOGYThe following Licentiate in Theology is conferred in the Faculty onNQF Level 7:

LicenciateMin.

period ofstudy

Abbre-

viation

Study

Code

Pro-gramme

code

Total

Credits

Licentiate inTheology

1 yearLic.

Theol.9211 M9001 120

REG.K11 LICENTIATE IN THEOLOGY Lic. Theol.Study Code 9211

Information

This programme offers a multidisciplinary finishing in theology tostudents with a view to the church ministry.

Admission

In order to be admitted to study for the Licentiate in Theology, acandidate must be in possession of a degree in Theology or anAdvanced Diploma in Theology or (an) equivalent qualification(s).

CURRICULUM

This is a one-year course with a total of 120 credits and consists ofthe following compulsory year subjects (core year subjects) withcredits as specified:

Subject Year Modules Credits

Church History and Polity EKK602 8

Missiology SDW602 8

New Testament NET602 8

Old Testament OET602 8Practical Theology PTL600 40

Systematic Theology DOG602 8

A candidate must select from the following modules up to at least 40credits, or complete a mini-dissertation in one of the subjects ofTheology with the code XXX692 to the value of 40 credits:


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Subject



Biblical Studies BYB434or

OET634or

OET654

16

8

8

BYB344or

BYB444or

NET644

16

16

16Church History andPolity

EKK412 8 EKK422and/or

EKK442or

EKK662and/or

EKK642

8

8

8

8

Missiology SDW412or

SDW634

8

16

- -

SystematicTheology

DOG672or

DOG652or

DOG632

8

8

8

DOG422or

DOG442

8

8

ORXXX692 Mini-dissertationin one of the

following codes:11BYB692 (where it is clearly Old

and New Testament)HEB692GRK692TLG692 (interdisciplinary)PTL692

OET692NET692DOG692SDW692EKK692

40

11 Students can get recognition for a research essay to the credit of a short

dissertation on honours level or higher NQF level.


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BACCALAUREUS THEOLOGIAEThe following Baccalaureus degree in Theology is conferred in theFaculty on NQF Level 7:

DegreeMin.

period ofstudy

Abbre-

viation

Study

code

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCre-dits

BaccalaureusTheologiae

4 Years B.Th. 9300 M9000 512

REG. K1 BACCALAUREUS THEOLOGIAE B.Th.Study code 9300

Information

The B.Th. is a professional programme that runs over four years. It isthe ideal programme for students who wish to enter the ministry witha degree. The B.Th. offers a core curriculum for a variety of churc-hes, covering the entire field of theology. Some churches requireonly three years of training. Even in these cases students need toregister for the B.Th. degree [see B.A. (Theology)].

A candidate for the degree B.Th., who desires to be trained as aminister in his/her church, must consult with his/her denomination todetermine whether the elective modules chosen are the correctselection required by his/her church so that, where necessary, theresponsible ecclesiastical bodies of his/her denomination can guidehim/her.

Qualifying tests involve a knowledge of the Bible and church doctrineand must be completed successfully in order to qualify for thedegree.

The curriculum for this degree covers eight semesters (four acade-

mic years) and the student should obtain at least 512 credits (128credits per year) as prescribed.

Where students are allowed a choice of modules, they should makecertain that the class and examination time tables do not clash.


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Requirements for admission

It is the responsibility of students to make sure that they comply withthe general regulations for admission. To be admitted to the B.Th.programme a student must have obtained a Senior Certificate withendorsement and a M-count of 28 (in 2007 or before) or in terms ofthe National Senior Certificate (from 2008) an admission point of 28and the language of instruction of choice (Afrikaans or English) at

achievement level 4 (=50%).

Students who do not meet this requirement may with an admissionpoint (AP) of 23-27 and the language of instruction of choice(Afrikaans or English) passed at achievement level 4 (=50%), beadmitted to the B.Th. Extended Programme or the UniversityDiploma in Theology.

Degree cum laude(i) In the compulsory (fundamental and core) modules a combined

mark of at least 75% must be obtained.(ii) In the minimum number of elective modules, an average mark

of at least 70% must be obtained.(iii) With regard to (i) and (ii) the credit value of every module will

operate as a factor in calculating the percentage.(iv) The degree must be obtained in five years.

CURRICULUM

Students are not allowed to take core modules of the curriculumabove the curriculum year for which they have registered, exceptwith special permission by the programme director and/or the dean.

First academic year

Students must compile their curriculum as follows12

:

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory (fundamentaland core) modules for which all students must enrol:

12 Students who have started with the B.Th. qualification before 2008 and

are in arrear with some of the modules offered by the Faculty ofHumanities may offer the modules according to the regulations of the2007 Calendar if transition measures are arranged in the Faculty ofHumanities.


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Subject





Computer Literacy13 BRS111 4 - -

Philosophy (F)

orReligious Studies

WYS114

or

16 -

orGDD142

-

8

Science ofLiterature

- - LWS162 8

Theology (F) TLG112 8 TLG122 8

Should the denomination of a student require modules in Greek andHebrew,14 he/she must enrol for at least the following electivemodules:



Greek GRK114 16 GRK12415 16

Hebrew HEB114 16 HEB12416

16

Should the denomination of a student notrequire modules in Greekand Hebrew, the student must select elective modules up to at least64 credits from the following table in order to complete thecurriculum:



Afrikaans AFR114 16 AFR124 16

AfrikaansProfessions

AFP112 8 AFP122 8

13 Students who passed Computer Studies in the grade 12 SeniorCertificate examinations with a D (higher grade) or C (standard grade) areexempted from BRS111. Students who passed Information Technology(IT) on performance level 4 (=50%) or Computer Application Technology(CAT) on performance level 5 (=60%) in grade 12, are exempted fromBRS111.

14 E.g. the D.R. Churches.

15 Prerequisites: GRK114 or EGR108 / EGR104/GRK144.

16 Prerequisites: HEB114 or EHG108 / EHB104/HEB144.


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AfrikaansProfessions

AFP132 8 AFP142 8


BusinessManagement

OBS134 16 - -

Criminology KRM114 16 KRM124 16English ENG104 - - 16



Latin LAT114 16 LAT124 16

Philosophy - - WYS124 16


Psychology PSY152 8 - -


Sociology SOS114 16 SOS124 16

Second academic yearStudents enrol for the following compulsory (core) modules. Thosestudents who have successfully completed any of these modules aselectives during the previous year should for the current year enrolfor otherelective modules with the same number of credits as thecompleted modules.







EKK212 8 EKK222 8

Missiology SDW212 8 - -Practical Theology - - PTL222 8

Religious Education - - RLO142 8

SystematicTheology

DOG212 8 - -

17 If it was not already offered in the first year as compulsory module.


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From the following electivesa student must select enough modulesto reach a total of 96 credits. Students of denominations that requireGreek and Hebrew on second year level need to register for themodules in Greek and Hebrew mentioned below:





Greek GRK212or

GRK232

8

8

GRK222or

GRK242

8

8

Hebrew HEB204or

HEB232

-

8

-or

HEB242

16

8



A student must make sure that his/her total number of credits for thesecond year is at least 128. Should this total not be reached fromabovementioned modules, the student may enrol for any otherappropriate modules from disciplines such as Afrikaans, English,German, Latin, Sotho, Psychology, Sociology or Philosophy.

Third academic year

Students who are preparing for the ministry in church denominationswhich require Greek and Hebrew on the second year level foradmittance to the ministry are only allowed to the third year if they atleast have met the prerequisites for BYB332 and BYB324. Thereforestudents who think that they will experience problems, must contactthe programme director in the beginning of their second study year inorder to consult on a possible change to B.A. Theology.

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory (core)

modules:





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Subject



Biblical Studies BYB33218or

BYB352

8

8

BYB32419or

BYB344

16

16

Church History and

Polity

EKK314 16 - -



SystematicTheology

- - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG342 8

One compulsorymodule from the following modules:

Anthropology - - ANT224 16

Religious Studies GDD114 16 GDD14220

8

Sociology - - SOS124 16

From the following electivesa student must select enough modulesto reach a total of 128 credits. Students of denominations thatrequire Greek and Hebrew on second year level need to register forthe modules in Greek and Hebrew mentioned below:





Greek GRK232or

GRK212

8

8

GRK242or

GRK222

8

8

Hebrew HEB204

orHEB232

-

8

-

orHEB242

16

8


18 Prerequisites: HEB124 and doing HEB on 200 level.

19 Prerequisites: GRK124 and doing GRK on 200 level.

20 If it was not already offered in the first year as compulsory module.


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Subject



Other modulessuch as Afrikaans,English, Sotho,German, Latin, Psy-

chology, Sociologyor Philosophy

XXXYYY XXXYYY

Fourth academic year




Biblical Studies BYB41421

orBYB434

16

16

BYB42422or

BYB444

16

16

Church History and

Polity

EKK412 8 EKK422 8


- - EKK442 8





SystematicTheology

- - DOG422 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG442 8

From the following elective modulesa student must select enoughmodules to reach a total of 128 credits:

21 Prerequisites: HEB204 or (HEB232 and HEB242) and take the modules

in Hebrew not yet acquired.22

Prerequisites: Two of the following four modules: GRK212, GRK222,GRK232 or GRK242 and take the modules in Greek not yet acquired.


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Subject








Greek GRK372 8 - -

Hebrew HEB312 8 HEB322 8


Other modulessuch as Afrikaans,English, Sotho,German, Latin, Psy-chology, Sociologyor Philosophy

XXXYYY XXXYYY


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BACCALAUREUS THEOLOGIAE(Extended Programme)

The following Baccalaureus degree in Theology (ExtendedProgramme) is conferred in the Faculty on NQF Level 7:

Degree

Min.period

ofstudy

Abbre-viation

Studycode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCre-dits

BaccalaureusTheologiae(ExtendedProgramme)

5 YearsB.Th.

(ExtendedProgramme)

9302 M9000 640

REG. K1 BACCALAUREUS THEOLOGIAE (EXTENDEDPROGRAMME) B.Th. (Extended Programme)Study code 9302

Information Extended Programme

The B.Th. (Extended Programme) runs over five years. It is the idealprogramme for students who wish to enter the ministry with a degreeand need some academic development. The B.Th. offers a core cur-riculum for a variety of churches, covering the entire field of theology.

A candidate for the degree B.Th., who desires to be trained as aminister in his/her church, must consult with his/her denomination todetermine whether the elective modules chosen are the correctselection required by his/her church so that, where necessary, theresponsible ecclesiastical bodies of his/her denomination can guidehim/her.

Qualifying tests involve knowledge of the Bible and church doctrineand must be completed successfully in order to qualify for thedegree.

The curriculum for this degree covers ten semesters (five academicyears) and the student should obtain at least 640 credits (128 creditsper year).

Where students are allowed a choice of modules, they should makecertain that the class and examination time tables do not clash.


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Requirements for admission

It is the responsibility of students to make sure that they comply withthe general regulations for admission. To be admitted to theExtended B.Th. Programme a student must have obtained a SeniorCertificate with endorsement and a M-count of 24-27 (in 2007 orbefore) or in terms of the National Senior Certificate (from 2008) anadmission point of 23-27 and the language of instruction of choice

(Afrikaans or English) at achievement level 4 (=50%). With thisachievement the student may alternatively enter the B.Th. ExtendedProgramme or the University Diploma in Theology.

Degree cum laude(v) In the compulsory (fundamental and core) modules a combined

mark of at least 75% must be obtained.(vi) In the minimum number of elective modules, an average mark

of at least 70% must be obtained.(vii) With regard to (i) and (ii) the credit value of every module will

operate as a factor in calculating the percentage.(viii) The degree must be obtained in six years.

CURRICULUM

Students are not allowed to take core modules of the curriculumabove the curriculum year for which they have registered, exceptwith special permission by the programme director and/or the dean.

Students must compile their curriculum as follows:

First academic year

1. Compulsory developmental modules:

SubjectYear

ModulesCredits

Academic Language Course in AfrikaansorAcademic Language Course in English

AFA108

ALC108

32

32

Mathematical Literacy MTH108 32

Skills and Competencies in Lifelong Learning VBL108 32

2. Mainstream modules

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The curriculum consists of the following compulsory (fundamentaland core) modules for which all students must enrol (except ifmodules have been passed in the first year):



Academic LanguageCourse in AfrikaansorAcademic LanguageCourse in English

AFA208

orALC208

-

-

-

-

32

32



Philosophy (F)orReligious Studies

WYS114or-

16

-

-or

GDD142

-

8

Science of Literature - - LWS162 8

Theology (F) TLG112 8 TLG122 8

Should the denomination of a student require further modules inGreek and Hebrew,

24 he/she should enrol for at least the following

elective modules:





Should the denomination of a student notrequire modules in Greekand Hebrew, the student must select elective modules up to at least64 credits from the following table in order to complete thecurriculum:

24 E.g. the D.R. Churches.

25 Prerequisites: GRK114 or GRK144.

26 Prerequisites: HEB114 or HEB144.


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Afrikaans AFR114 16 AFR124 16

Afrikaans Professions AFP112 8 AFP122 8

Afrikaans Professions AFP132 8 AFP142 8

Biblical Studies BYB152 8 BYB182 8Business Management OBS134 16 - -

Criminology KRM114 16 KRM124 16

English ENG104 - - 16



Latin LAT114 16 LAT124 16

Philosophy - - WYS124 16


Psychology PSY152 8 - -


Sociology SOS114 16 SOS124 16

To continue with the third study year or articulate to a mainstreamprogramme, all modules of the first and second study year musthave been completed successfully. Students who have notcompleted the first two study years after three years, will not bereadmitted to the University.

Third academic year

Students enrol for the following compulsory (core) modules. Thosestudents who have successfully completed any of these modules aselectives during the previous year should for the current year enrolfor otherelective modules with the same number of credits as thecompleted modules.

Subject First semester Second semesterModules Credits Modules Credits




27 If it was not already offered in the second year as compulsory module.


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Subject




EKK212 8 EKK222 8

Missiology SDW212 8


Religious Studies - - RLO142 8Systematic Theology DOG212 8 - -

From the following electivesa student must select enough modulesto reach a total of 96 credits. Students of denominations that requireGreek and Hebrew on second year level need to register for themodules in Greek and Hebrew mentioned below:





Greek GRK212

orGRK232

8

8

GRK222

orGRK242

8

8

Hebrew HEB204or

HEB232

-

8

-or

HEB242

16

8



A student must make sure that his/her total number of credits for thethird year is at least 128. Should this total not be reached fromabovementioned modules, the student may enrol for any otherappropriate modules from disciplines such as Afrikaans, English,German, Latin, Sotho, Psychology, Sociology or Philosophy.

Fourth academic year

Students who are preparing for the ministry in church denominationsthat require Greek and Hebrew on the second year level for admit-tance to the ministry are only allowed to the fourth year if they atleast have met the prerequisites for BYB332 and BYB324. Thereforestudents who think that they will encounter problems, must contact


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the programme director in the beginning of their third study year inorder to consult on a possible change to B.A. Theology.




Biblical Studies BYB312 8 - -Biblical Studies BYB332

orBYB352

8

8

BYB324or

BYB344

16

16


EKK314 16 - -



SystematicTheology

- - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG342 8

One compulsorymodule from the following modules:

Anthropology - - ANT224 16

Religious Studies GDD114 16 GDD14230

8

Sociology - - SOS124 16

From the following electivesa student must select enough modulesto reach a total of 128 credits. Students of denominations that requi-re Greek and Hebrew on second year level need to register for themodules in Greek and Hebrew mentioned below:





Greek GRK232or

GRK212

8

8

GRK242or

GRK222

8

8

28 Prerequisites: HEB124 and doing HEB on 200 level.

29 Prerequisites: GRK124 and doing GRK on 200 level.

30 If it was not already offered in the second year as compulsory module.


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Subject








Greek GRK372 8 - -



Other modules suchas Afrikaans, English,German, Latin, So-tho, Psychology, So-ciology or Philosophy

XXXYYY XXXYYY


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BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM(THEOLOGY)

The following Baccalaureus degree is conferred in the Faculty onNQF Level 6:

Degree

Min.

periodof

study

Abbre-viation

Studycode

Pro-grammecode

TotalCre-dits

BaccalaureusArtium(Theology)

3 yearsB.A

(Theology)9301 M9000 384

REG. K2 BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM B.A.(THEOLOGY) (Theology)Study code 9301

Admission

Students are advised to enrol for the B.Th. in their first study year.The curricula of the B.A. (Theology) are equivalent to the first threeacademic years of the B.Th.

It is the responsibility of students to make sure that they comply withthe general regulations for admission. To be admitted to the B.A.Theology programme a student should have obtained a SeniorCertificate with endorsement and an M-count of 28 (in 2007 orbefore) or in terms of the National Senior Certificate (from 2008) anadmission point of 28 and the language of instruction of choice(Afrikaans or English) at achievement level 4 (=50%).

Students who do not meet this requirement may with an admissionpoint (AP) of 23-27 and the language of instruction of choice(Afrikaans or English) passed at achievement level 4 (=50%), beadmitted to the B.Th. Extended programme or the UniversityDiploma in Theology.


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Degree cum laude

(i) In the fundamental and core modules a combined mark of atleast 75% must be obtained.

(ii) In the minimum number of elective modules, an average mark ofat least 70% must be obtained.

(iii) With regard to (i) and (ii) the credit value of every module will

operate as a factor in calculating the percentage.(iv) The degree must be obtained in four years.


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BACCALAUREUS ARTIUMHONORES (THEOLOGY)

The following Baccalaureus Artium Honores degree is conferred inthe Faculty on NQF Level 7:

Degree

Min.period

ofstudy

Abbre-viation

Studycode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCredit

BaccalaureusArtiumHonores(Theology)

1 yearB.A. Hons.(Theology)

9501 M9001 120

REG. K3 BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES (Theology)B.A. Hons. (Theology)Study code 9501

Information

The B.A. Hons. (Theology) enables the student to proceed fromundergraduate to postgraduate studies in theology. The programmeoffers a specific finishing in theology and enables the student toserve in the ministry with greater proficiency. It also prepares thestudent for further specialisation on master's level. Depending onhow the student's undergraduate studies were compiled, the degreemay be followed in either one theological subject or more theologicalsubjects.

Admission

In order to be admitted to this degree study, a candidate must hold atleast a three-year bachelor's degree in theology or an equivalent

qualification.This qualification can be obtained in either onediscipline or all sixdisciplines.

For the course in all six theological disciplines, the student musthave included Greek at 200 level, Hebrew at 200 level and BiblicalStudies at 300 level. The dean of the Faculty of Theology may,however, grant a student permission to do some required semester


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courses during the honores study if the denomination of the studentrequires so for his/her theological training.

Clarification

(i) Not all modules are necessarily presented every year.Candidates must consult the department and obtain approvalbefore registering for papers.

(ii) Exemption from the short dissertation may be granted if acandidate holds a year module or two semester modules inGreek or Hebrew, independent of any other degree modules; orif the candidate takes a year module or two semester modulesin Greek or Hebrew concurrently with B.A. Hons. (Theology)studies.

CURRICULUM

(a) Study in one subject

The degree consists of fivemodules plus a short dissertation. Boththe five modules and the short dissertation must be taken from ONE

of the following subjects:OET Old TestamentNET New TestamentEKK Church History and PolityDOG Systematic TheologyDKN Practical TheologySDW MissiologyGDD Religious Studies

The modules consist of the following codes (all modules total 20credits each):

OET612, OET613, OET614, OET622, OET623 and OET693or

NET612, NET613, NET614, NET622, NET623 and NET693or

EKK612, EKK613, EKK614, EKK622, EKK623 and EKK693or

DOG612, DOG613, DOG614, DOG622, DOG623 andDOG693

or


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DKN612, DKN613, DKN614, DKN622, DKN623 andDKN69333

orSDW612, SDW613, SDW614, SDW622, SDW623 andSDW693

orGDD601, GDD602, GDD603, GDD604, GDD605 andGDD693

One module from a field other than the area in which thestudent specialises may, however, be included.

(b) Study in all six subjects (Multi-disciplinary)

The B.A. Hons. (Theology) degree involves six modules, one fromeach of the six theological subjects.

The curriculum consists of the following codes:

OET611, NET621, EKK601, DOG621, DKN601, SDW611.

Examination papers in Biblical Studies

In the case where a student takes his degree in the field of Biblical

Studies (BYB), the curriculum is as follows:

Five modules, at least two from each of Old Testament and NewTestament, and another from Old Testament or New Testament; aswell as a short dissertation focusing on either the Old or the NewTestament with the code BYB693, whichever was chosen for thefifth module. The short dissertation must be decided in consultationwith the department.

33 Students following this B.A. Hons. (Theology) degree as a bridging

course for the M-degree in Pastoral Therapy, and who are in possessionof an B.A. Hons. degree or equivalent qualification in another disciplineobtain exemption from DKN623 and DKN693. Students who are inpossesion of an M- or D-degree and who follow this B.A. Hons.(Theology) degree as a bridging course for the M-degree in PastoralTherapy obtain exemption from DKN622, DKN623 and DKN693.


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MAGISTER DIVINITATIS (M. DIV.)

The following master's degree is conferred in the Faculty on NQFLevel 8(a).

DegreeMin.

period of

study

Abbre-viation

Studycode

Pro-gramme

code

Totalcredits

MagisterDivinitatis

2 years M.Div. 9701 M9001 288

REG. K5 MAGISTER DIVINITATIS M.Div.Study code 9701

Information

This programme is aimed at students whose churches require postgraduate professional training. It enables the student to proceed froma four year undergraduate programme to a professional Mastersprogramme and obtain a high level of proficiency in all the theolo-gical disciplines. It empowers the student to operate in unknown

situations where independent thought and decision making areexpected of him/her.

Admission

In order to be admitted to M.Div. degree programme, a student mustbe in possession of a professional or a four year interdisciplinaryB.Th. degree or an interdisciplinary B.A. Hons. (Theology) or an ad-vanced B.Th. degree conferred by this university, or an equivalentqualification recognised by the Senate for this purpose.

The curriculum for this degree extends over two academic years andthe student must obtain at least 288 credits as prescribed.

Degree cum laude

(i) A combined mark of at least 75% must be obtained according toa calculation formula in which the credit value is used as afactor for calculation.

(ii) In the mini-dissertation a mark of at least 70% must beobtained.

(iii) The degree must be obtained in three years.


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CURRICULUM

First academic year

The curriculum consists of the following compulsory(core) modulesand one electivemodule of at least eight credits:




- - EKK662 8


- - EKK642 8


New Testament -

-

-

-

NET66434or

NET644

16

16

Old Testament OET65435or

OET634

16

16

-

-

-

-


Practical Theology - - PTL622 8Practical Theology PTL602 - - 8

SystematicTheology

DOG672 8 - -

SystematicTheology

DOG632 8 - -

SystematicTheology

DOG652 8 - -

*An electivemodule on NQFLevel 6 or 7

XXXYYY At least 8 - -


The curriculum consists of the following compulsorymodules:

34 Prerequisites: Two of the following four modules: GRK212, GRK222,

GRK232, GRK242.35

Prerequisites: HEB204 or (HEB232 and HEB242).


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Subject Modules Credits

*Mini-dissertation XXX792 40

Church Historyand Polity

EKK724 16

Missiology SDW724 16

New Testament NET724 16

Old Testament OET724 16Practical Theology PTL720 40

SystematicTheology

DOG724 16

*The mini-dissertation may be one of the following modules,including preparatory study in research methodology:

BYB792 Biblical Studies (Old and New Testament)DOG792 Systematic TheologyEKK792 Church History and PolityGRK792 GreekHEB792 Hebrew

NET792 New TestamentOET792 Old TestamentPTL792 Practical TheologySDW792 MissiologyTLG792 Interdisciplinary Study

Elucidation

The second academic year consists of practical professional trainingand will be arranged with denominations. It will proceed according toan interdisciplinary programme as per schedule and will be evalua-ted in the same manner.


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MASTERS PROGRAMMES

GENERAL INFORMATION

The M.A. (Theology) and M.Th. (for the latter see MagisterTheologiae [M.Th.]) are of similar quality; however the M.Th. lendsitself to greater diversity. This depends on the route whereby a

student normally arrives at the M.A. and M.Th. In the case of theM.A. the student usually had a hierarchically structured formertraining, that is, he/she started earlier specialising in only one or twotheological subjects. In the case of the M.Th. the student was up tohonores level evenly exposed to all the theological subjects. Thisdifference entails that a broader range of possibilities can be offeredin the M.Th. programmes.

MAGISTER ARTIUM (M.A.) THEOLOGY(Structured Programme)

The following master's degree is conferred in the Faculty on NQFLevel 8(a):

DegreeMin. period

of studyAbbre-viation

Studycode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCredits

MagisterArtium(Theology)

1 yearM.A.

(Theo-logy)

9706 M9001 120

REG. K4 MAGISTER ARTIUM (Theology) M.A. (Theology)Study code 9706

Information

The programme offers specialised training in one theological

discipline. The structuredM.A. (Theology) differs from the disserta-tion M.A. (Theology) in that the student does less research, but isexposed to a wider spectrum of insights within the chosen disciplineof specialisation. The outcome is that the student with this specia-lised knowledge can minister the gospel in the church with greaterskill, and that he/she can apply for doctoral studies.


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Admission

In order to be admitted to master's degree studies, a candidate musthold an B.A. Hons. degree in theology or an equivalent qualificationwith specialisation in one of the disciplines. For the Old Testamentmodule, Hebrew at 100 level must be included, and for the NewTestament module, Greek at 100 level.

Language requirements with regard to Biblical Studies

(i) Hebrew or Greek at 100 levels is a requirement for all themesbased upon Old or New Testament exegesis, respectively, orwhich indirectly involve such exegesis.

(ii) Candidates lacking formal language courses in Greek andHebrew are taught to examine secondary sources based uponBiblical languages.

(iii) Depending on the field of study and/or research subject, thedepartment reserves the right to set further language require-ments as applicable.

CURRICULUM

The degree may be obtained in two ways:Either three modules and a comprehensive mini-dissertation or fivemodules of which one must be a short dissertation, in one of thefollowing subjects:

BYB Biblical StudiesOET Old TestamentNET New TestamentEKK Church History and PolityDOG Systematic TheologyDKN Practical TheologySDW MissiologyGDD Religious Studies

Not more than one module from a subject other than the area ofspecialisation may be taken.

(a) Three modules and a comprehensive mini -dissertation

Students enrol with the following codes. (Each module carries 20credits and the comprehensive mini-dissertation 60 credits):

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orONT706, ONT707, ONT708 and ONT791

orOET701, OET702, OET703 and OET791

orNET701, NET702, NET703 and NET791

orEKK701, EKK702, EKK703 and EKK791

orDOG701, DOG702, DOG703 or DOG709 or DOG710 and DOG791

orDKN701, DKN702, DKN703 and DKN791 or DKN792

orSDW701, SDW702, SDW703 and SDW791

orGDD701, GDD702, GDD703 and GDD791

(b) Five modules of which one must be a short dissertation

Students enrol with the following codes. (Each module carries 24

credits):BYB704, BYB705, BYB706, BYB707, BYB793

orONT702, ONT703, ONT704, ONT705, ONT793

orDKN712, DKN713, DKN714, DKN715, DKN793

Information with regard to Biblical Studies

(a) The M.A. focuses on either the Old or the New Testament,depending on the student's choice of modules for the B.A. Hons.or equivalent qualification.

(b) The contents of the modules are determined by the candidate'sacademic background and proposed comprehensive mini-dissertation or short dissertation where relevant. A module onmethodology is included.

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MAGISTER ARTIUM (M.A.) THEOLOGY(Dissertation)

The following master's degree is conferred in the Faculty on NQFLevel 8(a).

Degree

Min.

period ofstudy

Abbre-viation

Studycode

Pro-

grammecode

Total

Cre-dits

MagisterArtium(Theology)

1 yearM.A.

(Theology)9705 M9001 120

REG. K4 MAGISTER ARTIUM (Theology) M.A. (Theology)Study code 9705

Information

The programme offers specialised training in one theological dis-cipline. The student researches a specific topic in the chosen field ofstudy. The outcome is that the student with this specialised knowled-

ge can minister the gospel in the church with greater skill, and thathe/she can apply for doctoral studies.

Admission

In order to be admitted to master's degree studies a candidate

(i) must hold an B.A. Hons. (Theology) or an equivalent qualifica-tion with specialisation in one of the subjects.

(ii) must sit for an examination of admission on the foundationsand research methodology of the subject in the relevantdepartment, and obtain a pass mark of at least 60%, with theunderstanding that if the candidate does not obtain the neces-sary mark, module XXX704 may be offered as occasional

study with a view to admission to the dissertation at a laterstage.

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(i) Hebrew or Greek at 100 level is a requirement for all themesbased upon Old or New Testament exegesis, respectively, orwhich indirectly involve such exegesis.

(ii) Candidates lacking formal language modules in Greek andHebrew are taught to examine secondary sources based uponBiblical languages.

(iii) Depending on the field of study and/or research subject, thedepartment reserves the right to set further language require-ments as applicable.

CURRICULUM

The degree may be obtained by means of a dissertation in oneofthe following codes. The credits total 120 in all cases.

BYB700 Biblical StudiesOET700 Old TestamentNET700 New TestamentONT700 Old and New TestamentEKK700 Church History and Polity

DOG700 Systematic TheologyDKN700 Practical TheologySDW700 MissiologyGDD700 Religious Studies


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MAGISTER PROGRAMMES

General information

The M.Th. and M.A. (Theology) (for the latter see Magister Artium[M.A.] Theology) are of similar quality; however, the M.Th. lendsitself to greater diversity. This depends on the route whereby astudent normally arrives at the M.A. and M.Th. In the case of the

M.A. the student usually had a hierarchically structured formertraining, that is, he/she started earlier specialising in only one or twotheological subjects. In the case of the M.Th. the student was up tohonores level evenly exposed to all the theological subjects. Thisdifference entails that a broader range of possibilities can be offeredin the M.Th. programmes.

MAGISTER THEOLOGIAE (M.Th.)(Structured Programme)

The following master's degree in Theology is conferred in the Facultyon NQF level 8(a):

DegreeMin.

period ofstudy

Abbre-viation

Studycode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCredits

MagisterTheologiae

1 year M.Th. 9704 M9001 120

REG. K6 MAGISTER THEOLOGIAE M.Th.Study code 9704

Information

The programme offers specialised training in one theologicaldiscipline in combination with other theological disciplines. Thestructured M.Th. differs from the dissertation M.Th. in that the

student does less research, but is exposed to a broader spectrum ofinsights in the chosen field of speciality as well as in other theologicaldisciplines. Several options are offered where emphasis is placedeither on specialisation or on combining areas. The outcome of thestructured M.Th. is that the student receives specialised training in aspecific discipline or obtains a high level of integration between thetheological disciplines, that he/she can minister the gospel with


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greater proficiency in the church, and that he/she may apply fordoctoral studies.

Admission

(a) In order to be admitted to the structured M.Th. degree studies,a student must be in possession of a professional or four yearmultidisciplinary B.Th. degree or an advanced B.Th. degree

conferred by this university or an equivalent qualificationrecognised by the Senate for this purpose.(b) With regard to certain subject fields the Faculty Board can set

additional Prerequisites in respect of languages.

Credits

120.

Duration of study

Full-time study at least one year.Part-time study at least two years.

CURRICULUM

The degree may be offered in one of the following nine ways:(a) An examination component plus an comprehensive mini-

dissertation in the subject in which the candidate specialisesplus two modules in different ancillary subjects as indicated.

This programme is the traditional masters degree in theologythat offers specialisation in a major subject as well as expo-sure to other theological disciplines. It also has a comprehen-sive research component. It offers the ideal route to the D.Th.

Students who enrol for the degree study, register as follows:

(i) An comprehensive mini-dissertation (60 credits) in thesubject in which the candidate specialises (one of the

following):

OET791 Old TestamentNET791 New TestamentEKK791 Church History and PolityDOG791 Systematic TheologyDKN791 Practical TheologySDW791 MissiologyGDD791 Religious Studies


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(ii) The modules (36 credits each) in the subject in whichthe candidate specialises, including the study offundamental principles (one of the following):

OET704 Old TestamentNET704 New TestamentEKK704 Church History and PolityDOG704 Systematic Theology

DKN704 Practical TheologySDW704 MissiologyGDD704 Religious Studies

(iii) Two modules (12 credits each) in the ancillary subjectsbelow, provided

(1) that no more than one module may be taken in oneancillary subject;

(2) that the ancillary subjects must represent adifferent subject from the one in which thecandidate specialises;

(3) that either New Testament or Old Testament orSystematic Theology must be one of the ancillary

subjects, if one of them is not the subject in whichthe candidate specialises;

(4) that one module from a relevant subject may betaken outside the Faculty of Theology inconsultation with the Faculty concerned and withthe approval of the Faculty of Theology:

OET705 Old TestamentNET705 New TestamentEKK705 Church History and PolityDOG705 Systematic TheologyDKN705 Practical TheologySDW705 Missiology

GDD705 Religious StudiesXXXYYY A module from a relevant field of study

for which permission has beenobtained.


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(b) A pract ice-orientated M.Th. programme with workshops,examination components (including study in fundamentalprinciples) and a short dissertation in Practical Theology(with specialisation in Pastoral Therapy)

This programme finds its home in the field of Practical Theo-logy, and offers specialised training in Pastoral Therapy.

Students who enrol for the degree register for the followingmodules (24 credits each):

DKN793 Short dissertationDKN712 Pastoral CareDKN713 Pastoral Foundation and Practical Theory

for Law Offenders and Victims of CrimeDKN714 Narrative therapyDKN715 Pastoral Foundation and Practical Theory

of Caring for the sick

(c) A practice-orientated M.Th. programme with workshops,examination components (including study in fundamentalprinciples) and a short dissertation in Practical Theology

(with specialisation in Youth Ministry)

This programme finds its home in the field of Practical Theo-logy, and offers specialised training in Youth Ministry.

Students who enrol for the degree study register for thefollowing modules (24 credits each):

DKN707 Word and Youth MinistryDKN708 Youth DevelopmentDKN709 Youth Culture and a World ViewDKN710 Youth Cybernetics and PraxisDKN793 Short dissertation

(d) A pract ice-orientated M.Th. programme with workshops,examination components (including study in fundamentalprinciples) and a short dissertation in Practical Theology(with specialisation in Congregational Ministry)

This programme finds its home in the field of Practical Theo-logy, and offers specialised training in Congregational Ministry.

Students who enrol for the degree register for the followingmodules (24 credits each):


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DKN716 Basic Theory in Theology for Congregatio-nal Ministry

DKN717 Models for Congregational Ministry andDifferent Approaches

DKN718 Renewal in Congregational MinistryDKN719 Leadership in Congregational MinistryDKN793 Short dissertation

(e) A mult i-discipl inary ministry-orientated M.Th. consistingof five equivalent modules from fivedifferent subjects

This programme is ideal for the local pastor who wishes toundergo further training in the broad spectrum of theology.

Students who enrol for the degree register for five of thefollowing modules (24 credits each). One of the modules mustbe a short dissertation. The latter is done in a subject whichformed part of the four modules:

OET706 Old Testament in the MinistryNET706 New Testament in the MinistryEKK706 Church Polity

DOG706 Themes from the DogmaticsDKN706 Practical Theology in the MinistrySDW706 Missiology in the MinistryXXX793 Short dissertation

(f) A min istry-orientated M.Th. in Bibl ical Theology

This programme finds its home in the subject of Bibliology. It isthe ideal option for someone who is interested in Old and NewTestament and who wants to combine the two areas of study.Emphasis is placed on theological themes in Old and NewTestament. The original biblical languages are assumed, butexegesis from the original languages is not part of theprogramme.

Students who register for the degree register for the followingfivemodules (24 credits each):

OET707 Old Testament orientationOET708 Old Testament themesNET707 New Testament orientationNET708 New Testament themesONT793 Short dissertation


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(g) A min istry-or ientated M.Th. in Biblical Theology: BiblicalSpirituality

This programme finds its home in the subject of Bibliology. It isthe ideal option for someone who is interested in Old and NewTestament and who wants to integrate the two areas of study.Unlike the programme in (f), the focus is only on one theme,namely how the issue of spirituality presents itself in the

various books of the Bible.

Students who register for the degree study register for thefollowing modules (24 credits each):

ONT702 Introduction to SpiritualityONT703 Spirituality HermeneuticsONT704 Spirituality of a specific Bible book/Bible

CorpusONT705 Reception of a Bible book/Bible CorpusONT793 Short dissertation

(h) M.Th. in the sub discipl ines of Practical Theology

This programme finds its home in the field of PracticalTheology and adds to the training over the whole subject ofPractical Theology.

Students who enrol for the degree, register for the followingmodules (24 credits each).

DKN711 Introduction to the sub disciplines ofPractical Theology.

DKN720 Pastoral Care in Practical TheologyDKN721 HomileticsDKN722 Cybernetics (congregational up building

and congregational ministry)DKN793 Short dissertation

(i) Biblical Studies and Hermeneutics

This programme is accommodated within the field of the Oldand New Testaments and offers an academic exploration ofbibliological disciplines and hermeneutics.

Students enrolling for the degree, register for the followingmodules:


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ONT709 Hermeneutics (40 credits)ONT710 Old Testament (40 credits)ONT711 New Testament (40 credits)ONT791 Mini-dissertation (60 credits)

Examination

(a) The examination can be conducted in writing or orally.

(b) According to Regulation A87, the candidate may sit for thedifferent modules during different examination periods.(c) For the calculation of the results of the examinations in (a) to

(i) above a formula is used where the credit value of eachmodule determines how much weight each module contributesto the final mark.


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MAGISTER THEOLOGIAE (M.Th.)(Dissertation)

The following master's degree is conferred in the Faculty on NQF-level 8(a):

Degree

Min.

period ofstudy

Abbre-

viation

Study

code

Pro-

grammecode

Total

Credits

MagisterTheologiae

1 year M.Th. 9703 M9001 120

REG. K6 MAGISTER THEOLOGIAE M.Th.Study code 9703

Information

The programme offers specialised training in one theologicaldiscipline. The student researches a specific topic in the chosen fieldof study. The outcome is that the student with this specialisedknowledge can minister the gospel in the church with greater skill,

and that he/she can apply for doctoral studies.

Admission

In order to be admitted to study for the M.Th. degree, a student

(a) must be in possession of an honores degree in Theology or anequivalent qualification in which the student was exposed tothe broad field of theology, with some specialisation in one ofthe subjects.

(b) must sit for an examination of admission on the foundationsand research methodology of the subjects in the relevantdepartment, and obtain a pass mark of at least 60%, with theunderstanding that if the candidate does not obtain the

necessary mark, module XXX704 may be offered asoccasional study with a view to admission to the dissertation ata later stage.

For the Old Testament module, Hebrew at 100 level must have beenincluded, and for the New Testament module, Greek at 100 level.


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(i) Hebrew or Greek at 100 level is a requirement for all themesbased upon Old or New Testament exegesis, respectively, orwhich indirectly involve such exegesis.

(ii) Candidates lacking formal language modules in Greek andHebrew are taught to examine secondary sources based upon

Biblical languages.(iii) Depending on the subject of study and/or research subject, thedepartment reserves the right to set further language require-ments as applicable.

CURRICULUM

The degree may be obtained by writing a dissertation in one of thefollowing subject of study and with the following modules. The creditsin all cases total 120.

BYB700 Biblical StudiesOET700 Old TestamentNET700 New TestamentEKK700 Church History and Polity

DOG700 Systematic TheologyDKN700 Practical TheologySDW700 MissiologyGDD700 Religious Studies


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DOCTOR'S DEGREESREG. K7The following doctor's degrees are conferred in the Facultyon NQF-level 8(b):

DegreeMin.

period

of study

Abbre-viation

StudyCode

Pro-gramme

code

TotalCre-

ditsDoctorTheologiae

2 years D.Th. 9900 M9001 240

PhilosophiaeDoctor

2 years Ph.D. 9910 M9001 240

General Information

The D.Th. and Ph.D. are of similar status and quality: only the routea student followed to arrive at the doctoral programme differs. TheD.Th. follows prior study during which the student was exposed tothe broad field of subjects of theology. By contrast, the Ph.D. followsprior study during which the student was normally exposed to anarrower field of specialisation in theology. However, students who

followed the broader route of training are free to register for thePh.D. as well.REG. K7.1 DOCTOR THEOLOGIAE [NQF-level 8(b)] D.Th.

Study code 9900

Admission

In order to be admitted to the degree, a student must have obtainedan applicable masters degree.

In terms of Regulation A109(a), a student who has passed a doctoralexamination at another university can be admitted as a person with astatus equivalent to that of a candidate with a masters degree withthe consent of the dean.

Remarks

A candidate must submit a study plan to the Faculty Board forapproval.

In terms of Regulation A109(b) and (c), a candidate for the D.Th.degree may be required to do an oral examination. The scope of thisexamination will be determined by the Faculty Board. Candidates


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who register for a practice-orientated D.Th. in the Department ofPractical Theology must do additional practical work as stipulated bythe Department.

A thesis on a subject in Theology must be handed in and justifiedbefore the Faculty Board.

CURRICULUM

A candidate for the D.Th. degree must register for one of thefollowing codes:

BYB900 Biblical StudiesOET900 Old TestamentNET900 New TestamentONT900 Biblical SpritualityEKK900 Church History and PolityDOG900 Systematic TheologyDKN900 Practical TheologySDW900 MissiologyGDD900 Religious Studies


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REG. K7.2 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR [NQF-level 8(b)] Ph.D. Study code 9910

Admission

In order to be admitted to the degree study, a candidate must meetthe stipulations of the general regulations in respect of doctor'sdegrees and must be in possession of an M.A. degree in Biblical

Studies or Theology (or any other qualification deemed adequate bythe Senate).

Remarks

A candidate must submit a study plan to the Faculty Board forapproval.

A thesis on a subject in Theology must be handed in and justifiedbefore the Faculty Board.

Curriculum

A candidate for the Ph.D. degree must register for one of thefollowing codes:

BYB900 Biblical StudiesOET900 Old TestamentNET900 New TestamentEKK900 Church History and PolityDOG900 Systematic TheologyDKN900 Practical TheologySDW900 MissiologyGDD900 Religious Studies


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SYLLABUSESThe syllabuses of the various modules presented by the Faculty ofTheology are as follows:

RELIGIOUS STUDY/RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONMODULE-

CODESYLLABUSES CREDITS

GDD114 Religion and social milieu 16

GDD142 Introduction to the study of religionand development in the study ofreligion over the centuries

8

GDD214 The Christian religion 16

GDD224 Africa indigenous religions and Africaindigenous churches

16

GDD314 Hinduism and Buddhism 16

GDD324 Judaism and Islam 16

RLO122 A survey of the religions of SouthAfrica and the education ofreligion in the primary andintermediate phase

8

RLO142 A survey of the religions of SouthAfrica and the education ofreligion in the senior and FETphase

8


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CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY(9002)

MODULECODE

SYLLABUSES CREDITS

CIT104 Foundational Course for Tertiary Study 16

DOG104 Survey of the Confessions of the

Church

16

EKK104 History of the Church 33 to 1054. Asurvey.

16

NET126 Reading the Gospels and Acts 24

OET116 Reading the Writings of the OldTestament

24

PTL124 The work of the Church. Introduction 16

SDW114 The foundation of mission 16


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UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA INTHEOLOGY (9010)

2007 was the last year in which students are allowed to enrolfor the U.D.T. This diploma is phased systematically out as thestudents move out of the system.

MODULECODE

SYLLABUSES CREDITS

BYB172 Reading from the Old Testament 8

BYB362 Reading from the New Testament 8

BYO112 Introduction to the BibleThe influence and credibility of the

BibleView on Scripture and the Bible and

other religious booksIntroduction to the Bible: books,

translation, text, language and

relationship between Old and NewTestament

8

BYO122 The Bible and the Christian lifeThe Ten CommandmentsThe Sermon on the Mount

8

EGR108 Introduction: elementary Greek 32

EGR208 Continuation of elementary GreekPrerequisite: EGR108

32

EHB108 Introduction to elementary BiblicalHebrew

32

EHB208 Elementary grammar of Biblical Hebrew 32

EKK232 Introduction to the Church History 33-600

8

EKK242 Introduction to the Church History 600-1400

8

GDD112 Spirituality, religion and social inter-action

8

RLO112 Introduction to the study of religion 8

RLO122 A survey of the religions of South Africa 8

TLG134 Introduction to theology andEncyclopedia of Theology

16


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Theology as scienceTypes of theologyClassification of theological subjectsMeta-theological subjects

TLG144 SymbolicIntroduction to symbolicEcumenical creeds

Historical overview of confessions ofdifferent denominationsSelection of creeds and confessions:

history and contents

16

TLG152 Studying at the UniversityDevelopment of personalityLibrary skills

8

TLG162 The compilation of an assignment(source-based study)Improvement of reading ability

8

NOTE: Compare B.A. (Theology) and B.Th. syllabuses for theremaining U.D.T. modules.


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UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA INTHEOLOGY(9011)

MODULECODE

SYLLABUSES CREDITS

DOG104 Survey of the Confessions of the

Church

16

DOG204 Systematic: Survey of all the doctrinesof the Church

16

DOG304 Ethical issues in the light of the TenCommandments

16

EGR104 Introduction to elementary Greek 16

EHB104 Introduction to elementary BiblicalHebrew

16

EKK104 History of the Church 33 to 1054. Asurvey.

16

EKK204 Church History 1054-1600. A survey 16

EKK304 Church History 1600-2000. A survey 16

NET126 Reading the Gospels and Acts 24NET224 Reading the Pauline Epistles 16

NET324 Reading of the General Epistles andRevelations

16

OET116 Reading the Writings of the OldTestament

24

OET214 Reading the Prophets 16

OET314 Reading the Pentateuch 16

PTL124 The work of the Church. Introduction 16

PTL214 Introduction to the ministry of theoffices

16

PTL324 Basic principles for preaching 16

SDW114 The foundation of mission 16SDW224 The religions and the missionary

approach16

SDW314 Theology of Missions. Introduction. 16


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ADVANCED UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAIN THEOLOGY (9213)

MODULECODE

CONTENT CREDITS

BYB312 Understanding the Old TestamentExegetical methods and hermeneuticsof the Old Testament

8

BYB344 Primary of exposition and message of theNew TestamentThe study shall be applied on a rotatingbasis to(i) Gospels, Acts and the Letters(ii) Pauline Letters(iii) General Letters and Revelation

16

BYB352 Primary of introduction, exposition andmessage of the Pentateuch BYB444

8

BYB444 Continuation of exposition and message of

the New TestamentThe study shall be applied on a rotatingbasis to(i) Gospels, Acts and the Letters(ii) Pauline Letters(iii) General Letters and Revelation

16

DOG322 DogmaticsHuman beingProvidenceSinCovenantChurch

8

DOG342 ApologeticsDefending the Christian confessionagainst attacks on the fundamentaltruths of the Christian faith by falsephilosophy, especially in moderntheology

8


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EGR104 Introduction to elementary Greek 16

EGR208 Continuation of elementary GreekPrerequisite: EGR108

32

EHB104 Introduction to elementary Biblical Hebrew 16

EHB208 Elementary grammar of Biblical Hebrew 32

EKK314 Church History 1400-1900 16

NET644 Advanced exposition and message of the

New TestamentThe study shall be applied on a rotatingbasis to(i) Gospels, Acts and the Letters of

John(ii) Pauline Letters(iii) General Letters and Revelation

16

PTL314 Christian education and youth careRecruiting and training cathecism staffTeaching, celebration and serviceRelation buildingFriendship evangelismApplied youth policy

Applied youth organisation

16

SDW322 Theology of missionGoal of missionMotives of missionCongregation and missionThe missionaryThemes in theology of mission

Missio DeiThe "Church with others"EvangelisationContextualisationInculturation

8


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B.A. (THEOLOGY)(9301)/B.Th. (9300)and

B.Th. (Extended Programme) (9302)BIBLICAL STUDIES, NEW AND OLD TESTAMENT

MODULE

CODE SYLLABUSES CREDITS

BYB112 Old Testament history 8

BYB122 Books of the New Testament IGospels, Acts and Johannine Letters (Chro-nology of the New Testament Books inclu-ded)

8

BYB132 Canon and message of the Old Testament 8

BYB142 Background: New Testament 8

BYB152 Literature of the Bible: Typology of OldTestament textsCursory survey

8

BYB182 Literature of the Bible: Typology of New

Testament texts

8

BYB212 Biblical background: Old TestamentBiblical geographyArchaeology of the land of the BibleAntiquities

8

BYB222 Books of the New Testament II:Paul, Hebrews, General Letters andRevelation

8

BYB232 Israelite historiography 8

BYB242 Text and Canon of the New Testament(Textual Criticism and Canonics)

8

BYB252 Literature of the Bible: Methodology of the

Old TestamentStructural methodology and narratology,applied to Old Testament texts (theoryand application)

8

BYB262 Literature of the Bible: Semiotic-structuralapproach, applied to the Old Testamenttexts

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BYB272 Literature of the Bible: Methodology of theNew TestamentStructural methodology of narrative texts

applied to the Gospels

8

BYB282 Literature of the Bible: Semiotic-structuralapproach, applied to the New Tes

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