Dynamic Church Life Ministry Course: Phase 1 Administration Mentoring through Advanced e-Learning Technology A Calvary Academics Curriculum NewNew

Dynamic Church Life Ministry Course:

Phase 1 AdministrationMentoring through Advanced e-Learning Technology

A Calvary Academics Curriculum

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Course Elements

• The Tuition Centre facilitates training of students in a Local Bible School. TC obtaining materials, offering classes and evaluating quality of learning.

• Calvary Academics is the brand name of the course material, which is accepted by Calvary University. Calvary Life Tutors prints and distributes.

• Calvary University requires CQA standards and recognizes credits.


e-Learning technology

The e-learning Website provides:

Internet links, MP3’s, PPT’s, resources in DropBox, on-line tests, a grade-book, and extra articles.

Learning material can also be viewed in colour.

Our technology is up-to-date and will be further enhanced.

The technology element is brought in to improve the e-learning experience.


Implementation of e-Learning

• Appoint personal Tutors

• Provide access to The Internet• Get to understand the CAP

(Calvary Academic Platform)

• Order the optional UFDs

• Guide students through the extra elements of e-learning including access to DropBox


Plan for Church Life

Three programmes over 3 years:

1. Certificate in Chr. Discipleship (80 cred)

2. Diploma in Leadership (160 credits)

3. Advanced Dip. in Ministry (240 credits)

Part time: three lectures x ±39 weeks Start at any time of the year – do your own planning


Upon Registration

• Students must have Grade 10 (St. 8) or be over 22 years old

• Arrange for access to a computer: at home or at the Tuition Centre

• Appoint a qualified, mature, Christian Tutor who is IT literate.


Qualities of a TutorA personal Tutor will facilitate learning: • By providing individual help at a Tuition Centre• Or at a considerable distance from a Centre • Even by visiting or appointed inside a prison facility

A Tutor has qualifications: • At least a Diploma qualification • Preferably has ministry experience• Can evaluate practical work & assignments• Is IT literate in computer basics and MSWord


Character of a Tutor

1. A person of solid character

2. To the student a pillar of strength

3. To the Tuition Centre trustworthy:• Giving progress reports • Evaluating the assignments • Guiding and marking the practical work


Church Life Material

Seven orders are expected:

1. Topical Ministry Courses x 3

2. Biblical and Ethical Foundations with next item x 4

3. Skills training: Communication, Study, Human Relations & IT


Material Prices:

These prices are valid for the year 2014:

1. CHB1 (Afr – BCB1) R138 Workbook: WCHB1 R41 UFD R58

2. OT Survey Vol. 1 R64 Computer Basics: CMB R33

3. Values of Christ R93 How to Listen: LSN R44

4. CHB2 (Afr – BCB2) R140 Workbook: WCHB2 R39

5. Gospels & Acts R101 How to Learn: LRN R46

6. DGR1 (Afr – DRG1) R135 Workbook: WDGR1 R41

7. Survey o/t Letters R118 Use Spare Time: UST R42

(The colours used above indicate the colours of the book covers. The seven orders each have two books that are ordered together and, when available, a Flash Disk)


Initial Books Prices:A few books must be obtained at the beginning of the year.These prices are valid for the year 2014:

1. MSG – Student Study Guide R47

2. MPX1 – Ministry Praxis Vol. 1 R40

3. CVD1 – Calvary Disciple Vol. 1 R32

4. P1Ra – Bible Chapter Reader Phase 1 A R36

5. PG1a – Starter Books Companion Ph 1 A R30

A further reader must be obtained in the middle of the year.

6. P1Rb – Bible Chapter Reader Phase 1 B R38

(The colours used above indicate the colours of the book covers.)


Placing your OrdersFor best results: [email protected]

1. Speak clearly and repeat if necessary

2. State your Tuition Centre number: e.g. 579 (TC number)

3. Know your product/module codes (less misunderstandings)

4. Be clear about in which language each book must be

5. Do not allow students to order or contact us directly

6. State whether you pick up, want us to post, or Speed mail

7. Certificates are posted by registered mail only

(We have to pay in advance for postage and will therefore not Speed mail large parcels. Please arrange for a Courier instead, and for payment of their service.)


Handling the Topical Courses

CHB1: (order also a Workbook)

• Christian Basics Volume 1 23 Lectures, Assign / Test

CHB2: (order also a Workbook)

• Christian Basics Volume 2 21 Lectures, Assign / Test

DGR1: (order also a Workbook)

• Discipleship Growth Volume 1 23 Lectures, Assign / Test


Handling the reading-text

Biblical and Ethical foundations:

• OT Survey Volume 1 7 lectures, assign / tests + CMB

• Values of Christ 10 lectures, assign / tests + LSN

• The Gospels & Acts 10 lectures, assign / tests + LRN

• Survey of the Letters 12 lectures, assign / tests + UST

See separate document with page numbers indicating where lectures begin and end.


Handling the Skills Modules

Three skills of 2 credits each:

How to Listen

How to Learn

Use Spare time Effectively

Facilitate each skill in the following way:

• Introduce the topic, requiring home-reading• Let students use tear-out cards • Mark the use of the cards and True/False-tests


First IT Skill: Basics

Computer Basics CMB 3 credits

• Introduce the topic• Provide all the hardware discussed• Arrange for continued access• Get feedback to show competence

Recognition of Prior Learning For students who are IT literate:1. Grant RPL to obviously IT literate students

2. Student receiving RPL must be competent

3. When in doubt, use an oral test for RPL


Personal Ministry Credits

Church Life also evaluates:

1. Faith & work in Church context

2. Ministry in community – serving outsiders (upliftment & evangelism)

3. Personal; people serving as Jesus would

This way completing the 7 credits, code: MPX1


Implementing Church Life

1. Consult the Church Life Programme Prospectus

2. Inform students of the structure & advantages

3. Announce your tuition fees for the year: e.g. R2,500

4. Set up a Church Life lecture schedule with fixed dates for classes — when you offer each class regularly and when you expect assignments and tests

Order the books & UFDs and prepare to lecture!

[email protected]


Projected Starting Costs

Assumed figures as a guide for you:• 1st phase students: 25• Order #1 – Material costs: R11,525• Cost of 25 UFD’s: Optional• Postage cost: R140 x 2 = R280• Total materials cost: R11,805• Student Registration fees: R7,500• Student Fees (@R220/ month): R5,500• 1st month positive balance: R1,195

Positive balance of second month is ±R7,000


Handling the Account

We agree on the following:

1. The TC will pay within 30 days (on invoice)

2. You will stay within a set limit (for one big order)

3. You pay for each order (before ordering the next big order.)

4. The account is cleared at year-end (before ordering Certificates)

5. Pay the statement and file payment proof (state TC no. on EFT)

We have the right to close accounts that are repeatedly behind (We send out statements and will phone a few times before closure)


Resolving Admin Queries

• Phone us 8:30 to 3:50 office hours

• We close early on Fridays: 2:30 last call

• Have your TC number ready and tell us

• Quote the invoice number and the codes

• Send e-mails to [email protected]

• When deposit a cheque or cash, please

quote TC no. for proof of payment

mailto:[email protected]




Requesting Certificates

• Complete the Class Results Record (pdf)

• Signed also by Quality Officer then fax

• Use Excel version for e-mail

• Do not type in ALL CAPITALS: Sam Jones

• Record the marks, average and Cum Laude

• State preferred date of graduation


Training at a Distance

• Students must stay in tutor-contact whilst learning.

• A tutor must maintain close relationships to students. • The e-solution provided on the web-site must be used to

allow the student to get the benefit of the extra material(All students may make use of the e-learning material on the UFD stick)

Note: Since there are many Tuition Centres using our material, we prefer that you do not try to enroll far-away students.

We believe in contact training but some students cannot get to classes so we have developed a distance solution:We believe in contact training but some students cannot get to classes so we have developed a distance solution:


The Distance Tutor

1. Appoint a Distance Tutor who lives near the student. (The student may also help by finding one.)

2. Guide the Tutor to:• spend time with the student for encouragement

• explain the material and our e-learning method

• Disciple the student to form Christlike character


Take Action

• Consider the Great Commission task of discipleship before you

• Ask for God’s wisdom• Get leadership behind you• Require leaders to be trained

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Dynamic Church Life Ministry Course: Phase 1 Administration Mentoring through Advanced e-Learning Technology A Calvary Academics Curriculum NewNew