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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

CALENDAR

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

2009

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


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OFFICIAL ADDRESSCorrespondence 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 s taff .......................................................................... 4Degrees and dip lomas ............................................................. 5Regulations ................................................................................. 7First degrees

Baccalaureus Theologiae ....................................................... 8Baccalaureus Theologiae (Extended Programme) ................ 16Baccalaureus Artium (Theology) ............................................ 25

Honores degree Baccalaureus Artium Honores (Theology) ............................. 27

Master's degrees Magister Artium (Theology) (Dissertation) .............................. 30Magister Artium (Theology) (Structured Programme) ............ 32Magister Divinitatis ................................................................. 35Magister Theologiae (Dissertation) ........................................ 38Magister Theologiae (Structured Programme) ....................... 40

Doctors degrees Doctor Theologiae .................................................................. 46

Philosophiae Doctor ............................................................... 48Diplomas University Diploma in Theology (9010) .................................. 49University Diploma in Theology (9011) .................................. 54

Advanced University Diploma in Theology (9213) ................. 58Postgraduate Diploma in Theology ........................................ 61Licentiate in Theology .............................................................. 63

Certificate Certificate in Theology ............................................................ 65

Syllabus Religious Study/Religious Education ...................................... 67B.A. (Theology) / B.Th. and B.Th. (Extended Programme) .... 68B.A. Hons. (Multidisciplinary) .................................................. 76

B.A. Hons. (Study in one subject) .......................................... 79University Diploma in Theology (9010) .................................. 82Certificate in Theology ............................................................ 84University Diploma in Theology (9011) .................................. 85

Advanced University Diploma in Theology ............................. 86M.Div., P.D.T. and Licentiate in Theology .............................. 88Magister Artium (M.A.) (Theology) ......................................... 93Magister Theologiae (M.Th.) .................................................. 96


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ACADEMIC STAFFDeanProf. H.C. van Zyl

(Heads of departments are indicated by means of an asterisk)

Biblic al and Religious Studies

* Prof. S.J.P.K. Riekert; Rev. M. SukdavenChurch History and Polity* Prof. P.J. Strauss; Prof. R.M. Britz

Missiology* Prof. P. Verster

New Testament* Prof. D.F. Tolmie; Prof. H.C. van Zyl

Old Testament* Prof. S.D. Snyman

Practical Theology

* Prof. J. Janse van Rensburg; Prof. J.A. van den Berg; Dr. J. SteynSystematic Theology* Prof. R. Venter


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

DEGREE Abbreviation Study/ Totalcode CreditsFirst Baccalaureus degreesBaccalaureus Theologiae B.Th. 9300 512Baccalaureus Theologiae B.Th. 9302 640

(Extended Programme) (Extended Programme) Baccalaureus Artium B.A. 9301 384

(Theology) (Theology)

Honores Baccalaureus degreeBaccalaureus Artium B.A. (Hons.) 9501 120

Honores (Theology) (Theology)

Master s degrees

Magister Artium (Theology) M.A. 9705 120(Dissertation) (Theology)Magister Artium (Theology) M.A. 9706 120

(Structured Programme) (Theology)Magister Divinitatis M.Div. 9701 288Magister Theologiae M.Th. 9703 120

(Dissertation)Magister Theologiae M.Th. 9704 120

(Structured Programme)

Doctor's degreesDoctor Theologiae D.Th. 9900 240Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D. 9910 240

DIPLOMAS

First DiplomaUniversity Diploma in U.D.T. 9010 384

TheologyUniversity Diploma in U.D.T. 9011 384

Theology


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Advanced Universi ty Diplomas Advanced University A.U.D.T. 9213 128

Diploma in TheologyLicentiate in Theology Lic. Theol. 9211 120

Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma P.D.T. 9212 128

in Theology

Certificates Certificate in Theology Cert. Theol. 9002 128


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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

qualifications and programmes offered by this University. Theseregulations are set out in part 1 of the General Calendar of theUniversity, and deal with admission to the University, registration asstudent, requirements for passing, examinations, etc.

Students should note that the General Regulations areapplicable to all qualifications offered in the Faculty ofTheology.

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

The regulations according to which a student registers will be valid

for 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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BACCALAUREUS THEOLOGIAEThe following baccalaureus degree is conferred in the Faculty onNQF Level 7:

Degree Min. periodof study AbbreviationStudycode

TotalCredits

BaccalaureusTheologiae 4 Years B.Th. 9300 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 ofchurches, covering the entire field of theology. Some churchesrequire only three years of training. Even in these cases studentsneed to register 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, theCuratory of his/her denomination can guide him/her.

Qualifying tests involve a knowledge of the Bible and Churchdoctrine and must be completed successfully in order to qualify forthe degree.

The curriculum for this degree covers eight semesters (fouracademic years) and the student should obtain at least 512 credits(128 credits per year) as prescribed.

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

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 should have obtained a Senior Certificate with


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endorsement and an 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) atachievement 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 follows 1:

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

SubjectModules Credits Modules Credits

First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB112 8 BYB122 8

Biblical Studies BYB132 8 BYB142 8Computer literacy 2 BRS111 4 - -

1 Students who have started with the B.Th. qualification before 2008 andare 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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First semester Second semester Philosophy (F)orReligious Studies

WYS114or

16 -or

GDD142

-

8Science ofLiterature - - LWS162 8

Theology (F) TLG112 8 TLG122 8Should the denomination of a student require modules in Greek andHebrew, 3 he/she should enroll for at least the following electivemodules :


First semester Second semesterGreek GRK114 16 GRK124 4 16Hebrew HEB114 16 HEB124 5 16

Should the denomination of a student not require modules in Greekand Hebrew, the student should select elective modules up to atleast 64 credits from the following table in order to complete thecurriculum:


First semester Second semester Afrikaans AFR114 16 AFR124 16 Afrikaansprofessions

AFP112 8 AFP122 8

Afrikaansprofessions

AFP132 8 AFP142 8

Biblical Studies BYB152 8 BYB182 8BusinessManagement

OBS134 16 - -

2 Students who passed computer studies in the grade 12 Senior certificateexaminations with a D higher grade or C standard grade are exemptedfrom BRS111. Students who passed Information Technology (IT) onperformance level 4 (=50%) or Computer Application Technology (CAT)on performance level 5 (=60%) in grade 12, are exempted from BRS111.

3 E.g. the D.R. Churches.4 Prerequisites: GRK114 or EGR108 / EGR104/GRK144.5 Prerequisites: HEB114 or EHG108 / EHB104/HEB144.


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First semester Second semester Criminology KRM114 16 KRM124 16English ENG104 - - 16English ENG114 16 ENG124 16German DTS154 16 DTS164 16Philosophy - - WYS124 16Psychology PSY112 8 PSY124 16Psychology PSY152 8 - -Religious Studies GDD114 16 GDD142 6 8Sociology SOS114 16 SOS124 16

Second academic year Students enroll 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 enrollfor other elective modules with the same number of credits as thecompleted modules.

Subject Modules Credits Modules CreditsFirst semester Second semester

Biblical Studies BYB152 8 BYB182 8Biblical Studies BYB212 8 BYB222 8Biblical Studies BYB232 8 BYB242 8Church History andPolity

EKK212 8 EKK222 8

Missiology SDW212 8 - -Practical Theology - - PTL222 8Religious Education - - RLO142 8SystematicTheology

DOG212 8 - -

From the following electives a student must select enough modulesto reach a total of 96 credits. Students of church denominations thatrequire Greek and Hebrew on second-year level need to register forthe modules in Greek and Hebrew mentioned below:

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


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First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB252 8 BYB262 8Biblical Studies BYB272 8 BYB282 8Greek GRK212

orGRK232

8

8

GRK222or

GRK242

8

8

Hebrew HEB204or

HEB232

-

8

-or

HEB242

16

8Practical Theology PTL212 8 PTL242 8Religious Studies - - GDD224 16

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 enroll for any otherappropriate modules from disciplines such as Afrikaans, English,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:


First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB312 8 - -Biblical Studies BYB332 7

orBYB352

8

8

BYB324 8 or

BYB344

16

16

7 Prerequisites: HEB124 and doing HEB on 200 level.8 Prerequisites: GRK124 and doing GRK on 200 level.


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First semester Second semester Church History andPolity

EKK314 16 - -

Missiology - - SDW322 8Practical Theology PTL314 16 - -SystematicTheology

- - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG342 8

One compulsory module from the following modules: Anthropology - - ANT224 16Religious Studies GDD114 16 GDD142 8Sociology - - SOS124 16




orGRK212

8

8

GRK242or

GRK222

8

8Hebrew HEB204

orHEB232

-

8

-or

HEB242

16

8Religious Studies GDD314 16 GDD324 16

Other modulessuch as Afrikaans,English, Sotho,Psychology,Sociology orPhilosophy

XXXYYY XXXYYY

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


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Fouth academic year



First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB414 10

orBYB434

16

16

BYB424 11

orBYB444

16

16Church History andPolity

EKK412 8 EKK422 8

Church History andPolity

- - EKK442 8

Missiology SDW414 16 - -Practical Theology PTL402 - - 8Practical Theology - - PTL422 8Practical Theology - - PTL442 8SystematicTheology

- - DOG422 8

SystematicTheology - - DOG442 8

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


First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB252 8 BYB262 8Biblical Studies BYB272 8 BYB282 8Greek GRK312 8 GRK322 8Greek GRK332 8 GRK342 8Greek GRK352 8 GRK362 8Greek GRK372 8 - -Hebrew HEB312 8 HEB322 8Hebrew HEB332 8 HEB342 8

10 Prerequisites: HEB204 or (HEB232 and HEB242) and take the modulesin Hebrew not yet acquired.

11 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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First semester Second semesterOther modulessuch as Afrikaans,English, Sotho,Psychology,

Sociology orPhilosophy

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BACCALAUREUS THEOLOGIAE(Extended Programme)

The following baccalaureus degree (Extended Programme) isconferred in the Faculty on NQF Level 7:

DegreeMin. period

of study AbbreviationStudycode

TotalCredits

BaccalaureusTheologiae(ExtendedProgramme)

5 YearsB.Th.

(ExtendedProgramme)

9302 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 corecurriculum for a variety of churches, covering the entire field oftheology.

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, theCuratory of his/her denomination can guide him/her.

Qualifying tests involve a knowledge of the Bible and Churchdoctrine and must be completed successfully in order to qualify forthe degree.

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 timetables 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 should have obtained a SeniorCertificate with endorsement and an 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

Subject YearModules Credits

Academic Language Course in Afrikaansor

Academic Language Course in English

AFA108

ALC108

32

32Mathematical Literacy MTH108 32Skills and competencies in lifelong learning VBL108 32

2. Mains tream modules

The following two modules is compulsory.


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First semester Second semesterComputer literacy BRS111 4 - -Information skills ILK111 4 - -

Students must take additional modules of at least 56 credits from the

following, but at least one of Greek and Hebrew.


First semester Second semesterGeneral reasoningskills

- - ABV122 8

Greek GRK114 16 GRK124 16Greek - - GRK144 16Hebrew HEB114 16 HEB124 16Hebrew - - HEB144 16Linguistics LIN112 8 - -Linguistics LIN132 8 - -Science of literature - - LWS162 8

Students who pass Greek and Hebrew in the first semester areadvised to take the corresponding module of the second semester(GRK124, HEB124). Students who fail one of the languages in thefirst semester, may when possible and with approval by theprogramme director enroll for HEB144 or GRK144.

To be admitted to the second year of study, a student must havepassed at least two of the three development modules and at least32 of the 64 mainstream modules.

12 Students who passed computer studies in the grade 12 Seniorcertificate examinations with a D higher grade or C standard grade areexempted from BRS111 (in 2007 or before). Students who passedInformation Technology (IT) on performance level 4 (=50%) ofComputer Application Technology (CAT) on performance level 5 (=60%)(from 2008 onwards) in grade 12, are exempted from BRS111.


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Second academic year

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


First semester Second semester

Academic LanguageCourse in Afrikaansor

Academic LanguageCourse in English

AFA208

or ALC208

-

-

-

-

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32

Biblical Studies BYB112 8 BYB122 8Biblical Studies BYB132 8 BYB142 8Philosophy (F)orReligious Studies

WYS114or-

16

-

-or

GDD142

-

8Science of Literature - - LWS162 8Theology (F) TLG112 8 TLG122 8

Should the denomination of a student require further modules inGreek and Hebrew, 13 he/she should enroll for at least the followingelective modules :


First semester Second semesterGreek GRK114 16 GRK124 16Hebrew HEB114 16 HEB124 16

Should the denomination of a student not require modules in Greekand Hebrew, the student should select elective modules up to atleast 64 credits from the following table in order to complete thecurriculum:

13 E.g. the D.R. Churches.14 Prerequisites: GRK114 or GRK144.15 Prerequisites: HEB114 or HEB144.


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First semester Second semester Church History andPolity EKK212 8 EKK222 8

Missiology SDW212 8Practical Theology - - PTL222 8Religious Studies - - RLO142 8Systematic Theology DOG212 8 - -




orGRK232

8

8

GRK222

orGRK242

8

8Hebrew HEB204

orHEB232

-

8

-or

HEB242

16

8Practical Theology PTL212 8 PTL242 8Religious Studies - - GDD224 16

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 enroll for any otherappropriate modules from disciplines such as Afrikaans, English,Sotho, Psychology, Sociology or Philosophy.

Fourth 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 fouth year if they atleast have met the prerequisites for BYB332 and BYB324. Thereforestudents who think that they will experience problems, must contact


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the programme director in the beginning of their second 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


EKK314 16 - -

Missiology - - SDW322 8Practical Theology PTL314 16 - -SystematicTheology

- - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG342 8

One compulsory module from the following modules: Anthropology - - ANT224 16Religious Studies GDD114 16 GDD142 19 8Sociology - - SOS124 16




orGRK212

8

8

GRK242or

GRK222

8

8

17 Prerequisites: HEB124 and doing HEB on 200 level.18 Prerequisites: GRK124 and doing GRK on 200 level.19 If it was not already offered in the second year as compulsory module


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First semester Second semester Hebrew HEB204

orHEB232

-

8

-or

HEB242

16

8Religious Studies GDD314 16 GDD324 16Other modules such

as Afrikaans, English,Sotho, Psychology,Sociology orPhilosophy

XXXYYY XXXYYY

Fifth academic year



First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB414 20

or

BYB434

16

16

BYB424 21 or

BYB444

16


EKK412 8 EKK422 8


- - EKK442 8

Missiology SDW414 16 - -Practical Theology PTL402 - - 8Practical Theology - - PTL422 8Practical Theology - - PTL442 8Systematic Theology - - DOG422 8Systematic Theology - - DOG442 8

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

20 Prerequisites: HEB204 or (HEB232 and HEB242) and take the modulesin Hebrew not yet acquired.

21 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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BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM(THEOLOGY)

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

DegreeMin. period

of study AbbreviationStudycode

TotalCredits

Baccalaureus Artium(Theology)

3 years B.A(Theology) 9301 384

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

Admiss ion

Students are advised to enroll 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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CURRICULUM

(a) Study in one subject

The degree consists of five modules plus a short dissertation. Boththe five modules and the short dissertation should be taken fromONE of the following subjects:

DKN Practical TheologyDOG Systematic TheologyEKK Church History and PolityGDD Religious StudiesGRK GreekNET New TestamentOET Old TestamentSDW Missiology

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

DKN612, DKN613, DKN614, DKN622, DKN623 andDKN693 22

orDOG612, DOG613, DOG614, DOG622, DOG623 andDOG693

orEKK612, EKK613, EKK614, EKK622, EKK623 and EKK693

orGDD601, GDD602, GDD603, GDD604, GDD605 andGDD693

orNET612, NET613, NET614, NET622, NET623 and NET693

orOET612, OET613, OET614, OET622, OET623 and OET693

or

22 Students following this B.A. Hons. (Theology) degree as a bridgingcourse 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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SDW612, SDW613, SDW614, SDW622, SDW623 andSDW693

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

(b) Study in all six subj ects (multi-disciplinary)

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

The course 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 BiblicalStudies (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.

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.


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MASTERS PROGRAMMESGENERAL 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 astudent 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(Dissertation)

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


TotalCredits

Magister Artium(Theology)

1 year M.A.(Theology) 9705 120

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

Information

The programme offers specialised training in one theological module.

The student researches a specific topic in the chosen field of study.The outcome is that the student with this specialised knowledge canminister the gospel in the church with greater skill, and that he/shecan apply for doctoral studies.

Admiss ion

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(i) must hold an B.A. Hons. (Theology) or an equivalentqualification 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 thenecessary 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 beincluded, and for the New Testament module, Greek at 100 level.

Language requirements with regard to Biblical Studies

(i) Hebrew or Greek at 100 level is a requirement for all themesbased upon Old or New Testament exegesis, respectively, orwhich indirectly involve such an 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 one ofthe following codes. The credits total 120 in all cases.

BYB700 Biblical StudiesDKN700 Practical TheologyDOG700 Systematic TheologyEKK700 Church History and PolityGDD700 Religious StudiesNET700 New Testament

OET700 Old TestamentONT700 Old and New TestamentSDW700 Missiology


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

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

Degree Min. period

of study Abbreviation Study

code

Total

CreditsMagister

Artium(Theology)

1 year M.A. (Theology) 9706 120

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

Information

The programme offers specialised training in one theologicaldiscipline. The structured M.A. (Theology) differs from thedissertation M.A. (Theology) in that the student does less research,but is exposed to a wider spectrum of insights within the chosendiscipline of specialisation. The outcome is that the student with thisspecialised knowledge can minister the gospel in the church withgreater skill, and that he/she can apply for doctoral studies.

Admiss ion

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.



(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.


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CURRICULUM

The degree may be obtained in two ways:

either three modules and an comprehensive mini-dissertation or five modules of which one must be a short dissertation, in one of thefollowing subjects:

BYB Biblical StudiesDKN Practical TheologyDOG Systematic TheologyEKK Church History and PolityGDD Religious StudiesNET New TestamentOET Old TestamentSDW Missiology

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

(a) Three modules and an comprehensive mini -dissertation

Students enroll with the following codes. (Each module carries 20

credits and the comprehensive mini-dissertation 60 credits)

BYB701, BYB702, BYB703 and BYB791or

DKN701, DKN702, DKN703 and DKN791 or DKN792or

DOG701, DOG702, DOG703 or DOG709 or DOG710 and DOG791or

EKK701, EKK702, EKK703 and EKK791or

GDD701, GDD702, GDD703 and GDD791or

NET701, NET702, NET703 and NET791

orOET701, OET702, OET703 and OET791or

ONT706, ONT707, ONT708 and ONT791or

SDW701, SDW702, SDW703 and SDW791


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

Students enroll with the following codes. (Each module carries 24credits)

BYB704, BYB705, BYB706, BYB707, BYB793DKN712, DKN713, DKN714, DKN715, DKN793ONT702, ONT703, ONT704, ONT705, ONT793

Information with regard to Bibli cal 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.

(c) Extra reading may be required.


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


Totalcredits

MagisterDivinitatis 2 years M.Div. 9701 288

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

Information

This programme is aimed at students whose churches require sixyears of training (e.g. the DR Church and the DR Church in Africa). Itenables the student to proceed from a four-year undergraduateprogramme to a professional Masters programme and obtain a highlevel of proficiency in all the theological disciplines. It empowers thestudent to operate in unknown situations where independent thought

and decision-making are expected of him/her. Admiss ion

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 anadvanced B.Th. degree conferred by this university, or an equiva-lentqualification 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.

CURRICULUM

First academic yearThe curriculum consists of the following compulsory (core) modulesand one elective module of at least eight credits.


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First semester Second semesterChurch History andPolity

- - EKK662 8


- - EKK642 8

Missiology SDW634 16 - -New Testament -

-

-

-

NET664 23 or

NET644

16

16Old Testament OET654 24

orOET634

16

16

-

-

-

-Practical Theology PTL604 - - 16Practical Theology - - PTL622 8Practical Theology PTL602 - - 8SystematicTheology

DOG672 8 - -

SystematicTheology DOG632 8 - -

SystematicTheology

DOG652 8 - -

*An electivemodule on NQFLevel 6 or 7

XXXYYY At least8

- -


The curriculum consists of the following compulsory modules.

Subject Modules Credits*Mini-dissertation XXX792 40

Church Historyand Polity

EKK724 16

Missiology SDW724 16

23 Prerequisites: Two of the following four modules: GRK212, GRK222,GRK232, GRK242.

24 Prerequisites: HEB204 or (HEB232 and HEB242).


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Subject Modules CreditsNew Testament NET724 16Old Testament OET724 16Practical Theology PTL720 40SystematicTheology

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 HebrewNET792 New TestamentOET792 Old TestamentPTL792 Practical TheologySDW792 MissiologyTLG792 Interdisciplinary Study

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

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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MAGISTER THEOLOGIAE (M.Th.)

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 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 THEOLOGIAE (M.Th.)(Dissertation)

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


TotalCredits

MagisterTheologiae 1 year M.Th. 9703 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 specialised

knowledge can minister the gospel in the church with greater skill,and that he/she can apply for doctoral studies.

Admiss ion

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 to


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the 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 thenecessary 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.



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

OET700 Old TestamentBYB700 Biblical StudiesDKN700 Practical TheologyDOG700 Systematic TheologyEKK700 Church History and PolityGDD700 Religious StudiesNET700 New TestamentSDW700 Missiology


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MAGISTER THEOLOGIAE (M.Th.)(Structu red programme)

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

Degree Min. period

of study Abbreviation Study

code

Total

CreditsMagisterTheologiae 1 year M.Th. 9704 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 thestudent does less research, but is exposed to a broader spectrum ofinsights in the chosen field of speciality as well as in other theological

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

Admiss ion

(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. degreeconferred by this university or an equivalent qualification

recognised 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.


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Duration of study

Full-time study at least one yearPart-time study at least two years

CURRICULUM

The degree may be offered in one of the following seven 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 asexposure to other theological disciplines. It also has a strongresearch component. It offers the ideal route to the D.Th.

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

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

OET791 Old TestamentDKN791 Practical TheologyDOG791 Systematic TheologyEKK791 Church History and PolityGDD791 Religious StudiesNET791 New TestamentSDW791 Missiology

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

OET704 Old TestamentDKN704 Practical TheologyDOG704 Systematic TheologyEKK704 Church History and PolityGDD704 Religious StudiesNET704 New TestamentSDW704 Missiology

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


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(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 ancillarysubjects, 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 TestamentDKN705 Practical TheologyDOG705 Systematic TheologyEKK705 Church History and PolityGDD705 Religious StudiesNET705 New TestamentSDW705 MissiologyXXXYYY A module from a relevant field of study for

which permission has been obtained.

(b) A pract ice-ori entated M.Th. programme with workshops,examination components (including s tudy in fundamen-talprinciples) and a short dissertation in Practical Theology(with specialisation in Pastoral Therapy)

This programme finds its home in the subject of PracticalTheology, and offers specialised training in Pastoral Therapy.

Students who enroll 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.


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(c) A practice-orientated M.Th. programme with workshops,examination components (including s tudy i n funda-mentalprinciples) and a short dissertation in Practical Theology(with specialisation in Youth Ministry)

This programme finds its home in the subject of PracticalTheology, and offers specialised training in Youth Ministry.

Students who enroll 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-ori entated M.Th. programme with workshops,examination components (including s tudy i n funda-mentalprinciples) and a short dissertation in Practical Theology(with specialisation i n Congregational Ministry)

This programme finds its home in the subject of PracticalTheology, and offers specialised training in CongregationalMinistry.

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

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 minist ry-orientated M.Th. cons is tingof five equivalent modules from five different subjects

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

Students who enroll for the degree register for five of thefollowing modules (24 credits each). One of the modules must


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be a short dissertation. The latter is done in a subject whichformed part of the four modules:

DKN706 Practical Theology in the MinistryDOG706 Themes from the DogmaticsEKK706 Church PolityNET706 New Testament in the MinistryOET706 Old Testament in the MinistrySDW706 Missiology in the MinistryXXX793 Short dissertation

(f) A minis try-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 following

five modules (24 credits each):NET707 New Testament orientationNET708 New Testament themesOET707 Old Testament orientationOET708 Old Testament themesONT793 Short dissertation

(g) A minis tr y-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 thevarious books of the Bible.

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


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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 subject of PracticalTheology and adds to the training over the whole subject ofPractical Theology.

Students who enroll 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

Examination

(a) The examination can be conducted in writing or orally.(b) According to Regulation A87, the candidate may sit for the

different modules during different examination periods.(c) For the calculation of the results of the examinations in (a) to

(g) 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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DOCTOR'S DEGREESREG. K7 The following doctor's degrees are conferred in the Facultyon NQF-level 8(b):

Degree Min. periodof study AbbreviationStudyCode

TotalCredits

DoctorTheologiae 2 years D.Th. 9900 240

PhilosophiaeDoctor 2 years Ph.D. 9910 240

General Information

The D.Th. and Ph.D. are of similar status and quality; however onlythe route a student followed to arrive at the doctoral programmediffers. The D.Th. follows prior study during which the student wasexposed to the broad subjects of theology. By contrast, the Ph.D.follows prior study during which the student was normally exposed toa narrower 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

Admiss ion

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 with

the 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. Candi-dates


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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:



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

Admiss ion

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:



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UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAIN THEOLOGY

The following university diploma in Theology is conferred in theFaculty on NQF Level 6:

Diploma Min. periodof study Abbreviation StudyCode TotalCredits

Universitydiploma inTheology

3 years U.D.T. 9010 384

REG. K8 UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY U.D.T.Study Code 9010

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 a

view to admission to the church ministry. After successfullycompleting the U.D.T. (three years) and the Advanced UniversityDiploma in Theology (A.U.D.T.) (one year), a student may qualify toregister for the B.A. Hons. (Theology) degree [see B.A. Hons.(Theology)]

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

Admiss ion

In order to be admitted to study for this diploma, a candidate musthave obtained a Senior Certificate of the standard required by theUniversity (required M-score) or a Senior Certificate together with theCertificate in Theology of this Faculty (or an equivalent certificate orcertificates).

The Faculty may impose additional requirements in terms of furtherschool training and/or practical experience.


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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 Curatory of his/herdenomination can guide him/her.

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 enroll:


First semester Second semesterBiblical Education BYO112 8 BYO122 8

English (F) ENG104 - - 16Religious Education RLO112 8 RLO122 8Theology (F)(SystematicTheology)

TLG134 16 TLG144 16

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


First semester Second semesterElementary GreekorElementary HebreworModules in skills(Foundation course) 25

EGR108or

EHB108or

TLG152

-

-

8

-

-or

TLG162

32

32

8

25 In the event of this or an equivalent subject having been completed forany other qualification, other modules in skills may be taken up to at least16 credits.


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First semester Second semesterReligious Studies GDD112 8 GDD122 8Science of Literature - - LWS162 8or any combination of the following to the required worth of creditsComputor Literacy BRS111 4 - -

General reasoningskills ABV112 8 ABV122 8

Information skills ILK111 4 ILK121 8




First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB112 8 BYB122 8Biblical Studies BYB132 8 BYB142 8Biblical Studies BYB152 8 - -

Biblical Studies BYB172 8 BYB182 8Church History andPolity EKK232 8 EKK242 8

Missiology - - SDW222 8Practical Theology - - PTL222 8Science ofLiterature - - LWS162 8

26

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



Elementary GreekorElementary Hebrew

EGR108orEHB108

--

--

3232

or any combination of the following to the required worth of creditsComputor Literacy BRS111 4 - -

26 If offered as elective in the first academic year, then it is obligatory tooffer another elective of at least 8 credits.


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First semester Second semester General reasoningskills

ABV112 8 ABV122 8

Information skills ILK111 4 ILK121 4Religious Studies - - GDD224 15

Third academic year



First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB212 8 BYB222 8Biblical Studies BYB232 8 BYB242 8Biblical Studies BYB362 8Practical Theology PTL212 8 PTL242 8SystematicTheology DOG212 8 - -

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


First Semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB252 8 BYB262 8Biblical Studies BYB272 8 BYB282 8Church History andPolity EKK314 16 - -

Missiology - - SDW322 8Philosophy WYS114 16 - -Religious Studies GDD314 16 GDD324 16SystematicTheology - - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology - - DOG342 8


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First Semester Second semester A free choice fromavailable modulesto obtain a credit of24: For example

WYS124; PSY112,152, 124, SOS 114,124; OBS 134

XXXYYY Asneeded XXXYYY As

needed

Subject YearModules Credits

Elementary Greek EGR108 32Elementary Greek EGR208 27 32Elementary Hebrew EHB108 32Elementary Hebrew EHB208 32

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.

27 Prerequisite: EGR108.28 Prerequisite: EHB108.


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UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAIN THEOLOGY

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

Diploma Min. periodof study Abbreviation StudyCode TotalCredits

Universitydiploma inTheology

3 years U.D.T. 9011 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 a

view 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 enroll forthe U.D.T. with the study code 9011. 2007 will be the last year inwhich first year st udents will be allowed to enroll for the U.D.T.with the study code 9010. It will systematically be phased out asthe students move out of the sys tem until 2012.

Admiss ion

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 Curatory of his/her

denomination can guide him/her.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 enroll:


First Semester Second semester


EKK104 - - 16

Fundamentalcourse for tertiarystudy

CIT104 - - 16

Missiology SDW114 16 - -New Testament - - NET126 24Old Testament OET116 24 - -Practical Theology - - PTL124 16SystematicTheology

DOG104 - - 16


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


First Semester Second semesterChurch History andPolity

EKK204 - - 16


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First Semester Second semester Englishor

AkademieseTaalvaardigheid in

Afrikaansor

AcademicLanguage Coursein Englishor

AfrikaansorTwo modules of

Afrikaans:Professies

ENG104or

AFA108

or ALC108

or AFR114

or AFP112

- AFP132

-

-

-

16

8-8

-

-

-

-

AFP122-

AFP142

16

32

32

-

8-8

Missiology - - SDW224 16New Testament NET224 16Old Testament OET214 16 - -Practical Theology PTL214 16 - -SystematicTheology

DOG204 - - 16

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


First Semester Second semesterComputor Literacy BRS111 29 4 - -Elementary Greek EHB104

orEHB208 30

-

-

-

-

16

32

29 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.


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First Semester Second semester Elementary Hebrew EGR104

orEGR208 30

-

-

-

-

16

32Information skills ILK111 4 ILK121 4and other modules from the first and second academic years from

other programmes in so far the Module and Room Timetable canaccommodate it.

Third academic year



First Semester Second semesterChurch History andPolity

EKK304 - - 16

Missiology SDW314 16 - -New Testament - - NET324 16Old Testament OET314 16 - -Practical Theology - - PTL324 16SystematicTheology

DOG304 - - 16

A candidate must select elective modules for at least 32 credits asgiven in the second academic year.

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.

30 Prerequisites for:EGR208 is EGR108.EHB208 is EHB108.


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ADVANCED UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAIN THEOLOGY

The following advanced university diploma in Theology is conferredfrom 2003 in die Faculty on NQF Level 6:

DiplomaMin. period

of study AbbreviationStudyCode

TotalCredits

AdvancedUniversityDiploma inTheology

1 year A.U.D.T. 9213 128

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

Admiss ion

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.

CURRICULUM

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

The subjects comprises the following compulsory (core) modules:


First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB312 8 BYB344 16Biblical Studies BYB352 8 - -

Practical Theology PTL314 16 - -Candidates who chose certain elective modules in the final year forthe University Diploma in Theology must for the Advanced Diplomain Theology take the other modules to be chosen from the following:


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EKK314 16 - -

Missiology - - SDW322 8SystematicTheology

- - DOG322 8

SystematicTheology

- - DOG342 8

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.

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


First semester Second semester Afrikaans AFR114 16 AFR124 16Business Management OBS134 16 - -English ENG104 - - 16English ENG114 16 ENG124 16German DTS154 16 DTS164 16Philosophy WYS114 16 WYS124 16Psychology PSY112 8 PSY124 16Psychology PSY152 8 - -Sociology SOS114 16 SOS124 16


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Subject Year Modules CreditsElementary Greek EGR104 16Elementary Greek EGR208 31 32Elementary Hebrew EHB104 16Elementary Hebrew EHB208 32 32Modules of the course UDT not covered.

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.

31 Prerequisites: EGR108.32 Prerequisites: 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 Abbreviation StudyCode TotalCreditsPostgraduateDiploma inTheology

1 year PDT 9212 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. Itmay grant access to a masters degree. At the same time, in some

churches 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 the church ministry

Admiss ion

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 module of at least 8 credits.


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- - EKK662 8


- - EKK642 8

Missiology SDW634 16 - -

New Testament -

-

-

-

NET664 33 or

NET644

16

16Old Testament OET654 34

orOET634

16

16

-

-

-

-Practical Theology PTL604 - - 16Practical Theology - - PTL622 8Practical Theology PTL602 - - 8SystematicTheology

DOG672 8 - -

Systematic

Theology

DOG632 8 - -

SystematicTheology

DOG652 8 - -

*An elective moduleon NQF Level 7

XXXYYY At least8

- -

33 Prerequisites: Two of the following four modules: GRK212, GRK222,GRK232, GRK242.

34 Prerequisites: HEB204 or (HEB232 and HEB242).


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LICENTIATE IN THEOLOGYThe following licentiate is conferred in the Faculty on NQF Level 7:

Licenciate Min. periodof study AbbreviationStudyCode

TotalCredits

Licentiate inTheology 1 year Lic. Theol. 9211 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.

Admiss ion

In order to be admitted to study for the Licentiate in Theology, acandidate must be in possession of a degree in Theology or an

Advanced 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 CreditsChurch History and Polity EKK602 8Missiology SDW602 8New Testament NET602 8Old Testament OET602 8Practical Theology PTL600 40Systematic Theology DOG602 8

A candidate must select from the following modules, modules up toat least 40 credits, or complete a mini-dissertation in one of thesubjects of Theology with the code XXX692 to the value of 40credits.


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First semester Second semesterBiblical Studies BYB434

orOET634

orOET654

16

8

8

BYB344or

BYB444or

NET644

16

16

16

Church History andPolity EKK412 8 EKK422and/orEKK442

orEKK662and/or

EKK642

8

8

8

8Missiology SDW412

orSDW634

8

16

- -

SystematicTheology

DOG672or

DOG652or

DOG632

8

8

8

DOG422or

DOG442

8

8

OR XXX692 Mini-dissertation in one of the

following codes: 35 BYB692 (where it is clearly Old

and New Testament)HEB692GRK692TLG692 (interdisciplinary)PTL692OET692

NET692DOG692SDW692EKK692

40

35 Students can get recognition for a research essay to the credit of a shortdissertation on honours level or higher NQF level.


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

Certificate Min. periodof study AbbreviationStudyCode

TotalCredits

Certificatein Theology 1 year Cert. Theol. 9002 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 whodo not wish to continue with theological training after having

completed 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.

Admiss ion

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.

CURRICULUM



EKK104 - - 16

FundamentalCourse in TertiaryStudy

CIT104 - - 16


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First semester Second semester Missiology SDW114 16 - -New Testament - - NET126 24Old Testament OET116 24 - -Practical Theology - - PTL124 16SystematicTheology

DOG104 - - 16

Certific ate cum laude

In order to obtain a certificate cum laude, the average mark of all themodules must be 75% and the study must be completed in 18months.


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

RELIGIOUS STUDY/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MODULE-

CODE CONTENT CREDITSGDD114 Religion and social milieu 16GDD142 Introduction to the study of religion

and development in the study ofreligion over the centuries

8

GDD214 The Christian religion 16GDD224 Africa indigenous religions and Africa

indigenous churches16

GDD314 Hinduism and Buddhism 16GDD324 Judaism and Islam 16RLO122 A survey of the religions of South

Africa and the education ofreligion in the primary andintermediate phase

8

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

8


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B.A. (THEOLOGY) / B.Th. andB.Th. (Extended Programme)

BIBLICAL STUDIES, NEW AND OLD TESTAMENTMODULE

CODE CONTENTS CREDITS

BYB112 Old Testament history 8BYB122 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 8BYB142 Background: New Testament 8BYB152 Literature of the Bible: Typology of Old

Testament textsCursory survey

8

BYB182 Literature of the Bible: Typology of NewTestament texts

8

BYB212 Biblical background: Old TestamentBiblical geography

Archaeology of the land of the Bible Antiquities

8

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

8

BYB232 Israelite historiography 8BYB242 Text and Canon of the New Testament

(Textual Criticism and Canonics)8

BYB252 Literature of the Bible: Methodology of theOld 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 Testamentliterature

8

BYB312 Understanding the Old TestamentExegetical methods and hermeneuticsof the Old Testament

8

BYB324 Primary exegesis and theology of the NewTestament

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

Prerequisites: GRK124 and doing GRK on200 level

16

BYB332 Primary of introduction, exegesis and theo-logy of the PentateuchPrerequisites: HEB124 and doing HEB on200 level

8

BYB344 Primary of exposition and message of theNew Testament


16

BYB352 Primary of introduction, exposition andmessage of the Pentateuch

8

BYB414 Continuation of introduction, exegesis andtheology of the Old Testament

This study shall be applied on a rotatingbasis to(i) The prophetical literature(ii) The writings and the systematisa-

tion of Old Testament theologyPrerequisites: HEB204 or HEB232, 242

16


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BYB424 Continuation of exegesis and theology ofthe New Testament


Prerequisites: Two of the following fourmodules: GRK212, GRK222, GRK232,GRK242

16

BYB434 Continuation of introduction, exposition andmessage of the Old Testament

This study shall be applied on a rotatingbasis to(i) The prophetical literature(ii) The writings and the systematisa-

tion of Old Testament Theology

16

BYB444 Continuation of exposition and message ofthe New Testament

The study shall be applied on a rotating

basis to(i) Gospels, Acts and the Letters(ii) Pauline Letters(iii) General Letters and Revelation

16

CHURCH HISTORY AND POLITYMODULE


EKK212 Church History 33-600 8EKK222 Church History 600-1400 8EKK314 Church History 1400-1900 16EKK412 History of Doctrine 8EKK422 Introduction to Church Polity 8

EKK442 Southern African Church History 1500-1900 8GREEK

MODULECODE CONTENTS CREDITS

GRK114 Basic New Testament Greek grammar 16GRK124 Continuation of New Testament Greek

grammar and readingPrerequisite: GRK114

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GRK144 Remedial introduction to New TestamentGreek

16

GRK212 Reading of New Testament passages, withapplied grammar and semantics

8

GRK222 Reading of Patristic authors, with appliedgrammar and lexicography

8

GRK232 Reading of New Testament, with applied

grammar and grammar

8

GRK242 Reading of patristic authors, with appliedgrammar and grammar

8

GRK312 New Testament rhetoric and translation ofunprepared passages

8

GRK322 Introduction to the text and content of theSeptuaginta

8

GRK332 Classical rhetoric 8GRK342 Reading of New Testament passages,

advanced applied grammar andstylistics

8

GRK352 Epic and unseen translation 8

GRK362 Tragedy 8GRK372 Patristics 8

HEBREWMODULE


HEB114 Introduction to the grammar of BiblicalHebrew

Alphabet, morphology, semantics, syntaxand vocabulary

Translation of simple sentences fromHebrew

16

HEB124 Continuation of the grammar of BiblicalHebrewMorphology and semantics of finite and

infinite verbsMorphology of the nounVocabulary and translation of sample texts

16

HEB144 Remedial introduction to Biblical Hebrew 16HEB204 Advanced grammar of Biblical Hebrew

Masoretic accentuation signs16


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Syntax, semantics and pragmatics of verbsand verb strings

Syntax and semantics of nouns and nounphrases

Word orderTranslation of a selection of chapters from

the Hebrew Bible

HEB232 Grammatical analyses in textual context:Ruth and JonahPhonological, morphological, syntactic,

semantic and pragmatic analysis of theBiblical Hebrew texts of Ruth and Jonah

8

HEB242 Narratology and Old Testament textsNarratological procedure and analysis of the

texts of Ruth and Jonah

8

HEB312 Biblical Hebrew poetryPoetical procedures and analyses of a

number of Psalmonic genres, includingLament, Royal Psalm and individualpoem

Structure and stylistic features in BiblicalHebrew poetry

8

HEB322 Grammar of Biblical AramaicPhonology, morphology, semantics and

syntax of Biblical AramaicTranslation of a selection of Biblical

Aramaic texts

8

HEB332 Introduction to the Dead Sea ScrollsThe discovery, origin, and implications of

the Dead Sea Scrolls for Biblical studiesand traditions of Judaism

8

HEB342 Israelite religionThe historical and thematic development of

the Israelite religion from the Patriarchalera to the exilic period of the Exile

8

MISSIOLOGYMODULE

CODE CONTENT CREDITS

SDW212 The foundation of missionOld Testament perspectives

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CreationSalvationGrace

New Testament perspectivesSalvation in ChristMatthew, Mark, Luke and Paul

SDW322 Theology of mission

Goal of missionMotives of missionCongregation and missionThe missionaryThemes in theology of mission

Missio DeiThe "Church with others"EvangelisationContextualisationInculturation

8

SDW414 The theology of religionsMissionary in the ministrySpecialization in the missionary

approach of one of the leading religiousgroups

8

PRACTICAL THEOLOGYMODULE


PTL212 Foundations for congregational up buildingand ministry

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