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Certificate in
Christian
Ministry
Certificate in Christian Ministry
(minimum one year full-time or2½ years part-time, 120 credits)
1. Admission Requirements
·
A grade 12 pass
(with matric exemption) or equivalent.
OR
·
Grade 12 pass with
conditional exemption on the grounds of mature age (22 years
old).
OR
·
Senior Certificate
without matriculation endorsement but with a minimum of 2 years
experience in the area of Christian ministry.
OR
·
30 years
of age, grade 10 pass and a minimum of 4 years experience in the
area of Christian ministry.
OR
·
40 years of age
without any school qualifications, but with a minimum of 4 years
experience in the area of Christian ministry.
1.
Options for Participation
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For credit purposes:
o
GAP year: Monday to Friday, 08h30-15h00, OR
o
Evening class: 2 nights per week, Mondays and
Thursdays, 18h00-21h00, 2 year cycle, commence any term.
·
Attendance only:
o
Modules can be taken individually for non-credit
purposes at half the cost.
2.
Programme Specified Outcomes
The Certificate in
Christian Ministry provides Christians with a foundational,
practical theological training to equip and empower them to
build God’s Kingdom in their sphere of influence by:
·
Deepening their relationship with the triune God
and their trust in Jesus Christ as saviour and friend.
·
Developing creative and critical thinkers who are
catalysts for growth and renewal.
·
Developing basic skills in reading the Bible and
showing its relevance to meeting pastoral needs in churches and
communities, especially in an
African context.
·
Bringing them to an understanding of how people’s
worldview influences their concept of God and practice of
spirituality.
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Exposing them to a variety of theological views in
order to gain a greater critical appreciation of their own.
·
Understanding the basic principles of Christian
leadership.
·
Enabling them to minister to people in different
cultural contexts.
·
Developing basic communication skills with groups
and individuals.
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Entering tertiary education with the possibility
of further studies (modules can be credited towards our BTh
programme).
3.
Details of the Certificate in Christian Ministry (120 credits,
NQF5)
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Christian Studies |
Biblical Studies |
Practical Theology |
Practical Theology |
Information Skills |
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Introduction to
Philosophy
And Worldviews
(6) |
Biblical Text
and Context
(6) |
Reconciliation
and
Peacemaking
(6) |
Introduction to
Pastoral Care and Counselling
(6) |
Information
Skills (6) |
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History of
Western and
African
Christianity (6) |
Old Testament
Survey A
(6) |
Christian
Spirituality
(6) |
Children, Youth
and Society
(6) |
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Doctrine Survey
(6) |
Old Testament
Survey B
(6) |
Character of a
Christian
Leader
(6) |
Christian
Worship
(6) |
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Theology of
Mission
(6) |
New Testament
Survey
(6) |
Interpersonal
and Cross-Cultural Communication
(6) |
Discipleship of
Youth
and Children
(6) |
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Ministry
Practical (18) |
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Module Details
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