| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 06220030 | Faculty of Theology and Religion |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 120 |
The PGDip (Theology) programme offers admission to postgraduate theological studies to those
candidates who already have a three-year non-theological tertiary qualification which is equivalent to
a bachelor’s degree. It presents an opportunity to be educated in the application of Theology with a
view to certain ministries, occupations or community life. The PGDip (Theology) grants access to
further postgraduate studies in theology.
One of the following curriculum options must be selected
The subject groups, subjects and modules are as follows:
Group Biblical Studies
Old Testament Studies
OTW 771: Introduction to Old Testament studies I
OTW 772: Introduction to Old Testament studies II
New Testament Studies
NTW 771: Introduction to New Testament studies I
NTW 772: Introduction to New Testament studies II
Group History-Systematics
Dogmatics and Christian Ethics
DCE 771: Introduction to Dogmatics and Christian Ethics I
DCE 772: Introduction to Dogmatics and Christian Ethics II
Church History and Church Polity
KGS 771: Introduction to Church History and Church Polity I
KGS 772: Introduction to Church History and Church Polity II
Group Applied Theology
Science of Religion and Missiology
GSW 771: Introduction to science of religion and missiology I
GSW 772: Introduction to science of religion and missiology II
Practical Theology
PRT 771: Introduction to Practical Theology I
PRT 772: Introduction to Practical Theology II
(Each module: 15 credits)
TEO 767 Research report (30 credits)
Each module is concluded with an examination.
For the PGDip (Theology) to be conferred with distinction, a student has to obtain at least a GPA of
75% in all six selected modules, as well as in the mini-dissertation.
Minimum credits: 120
Module content:
Dogmatics and Christian ethics (1). Introduction to and overview of the discipline.
Module content:
Introduction to science of religion and missiology (I). Introduction to and overview of the subjects.
Module content:
Science of religion and missiology (2). Introduction to and overview of the subjects (continued
Module content:
Introduction to practical theology II. Introduction to and overview of the discipline (continued).
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