| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 06130006 | Faculty of Theology and Religion |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 3 years | Total credits: 375 | NQF level: 07 |
This programme offers general theological education to students who have passed the National Senior Certificate with admission to degree studies. It also provides a basis for denominational programmes, formation and practical training with a view to the ministry.
A fixed curriculum with very few electives is prescribed. A student who registers for this programme, has to submit his or her curriculum to the Programme Coordinator for approval at the beginning of each academic year.
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Minimum requirements | ||||
Achievement level | ||||
English Home Language or English First Additional Language | Subjects: 3 additional 20-credit subjects | APS | ||
NSC/IEB | AS Level | NSC/IEB | AS Level | |
4 | D | 4 | D | 25 |
Special examinations
See General Regulations G.12.4 and G.12.6.
A student who complies with all the requirements for the degree with the exception of a maximum of two semester modules, in each of which a combined mark of at least 40% has been obtained, may be admitted to a special examination in the same modules at the end of the following semester.
Academic exclusion
The Dean may on recommendation of the relevant faculty committee, exclude a student academically by the cancellation of the registration for that particular year or for the following year, if he or she does not comply with the minimum requirements. One may appeal against academic exclusion.
The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains an average of 75% (GPA) in all the prescribed modules of the final year provided that not one of the modules had been failed previously and that the programme was completed within the minimum prescribed period.
Information on modules
Minimum credits: 120
Electives
A semester module from any faculty must be included if necessary.
Minimum credits to be completed at this level:120.
The list of electives is an example only, students are not limited to these modules but may select two semester modules from any faculty, providing that the requirements for the module are met.
Module content:
Find, evaluate, process, manage and present information resources for academic purposes using appropriate technology. Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of information resources. Integrate 21st-century communications into the management of academic information.
Module content:
Find, evaluate, process, manage and present information resources for academic purposes using appropriate technology.
Module content:
Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of information resources. Integrate 21st-century communications into the management of academic information.
Module content:
This module intends to equip students to cope more confidently and competently with the reading and understanding of a variety of texts, to apply these skills in a variety of contexts and to follow the conventions of academic writing.
Module content:
By the end of this module students should be able to cope more confidently and competently with the reading, writing and critical thinking demands that are characteristic of the field of Theology.
Module content:
Geographical and historical background of the Old Testament. The Near-Eastern cultural background of the Bible
Module content:
The encyclopaedia of the New Testament. The Mediterranean socio-cultural setting of the New Testament.
Module content:
Introduction to dogmatics and Christian ethics; introduction to selection of fundamental loci.
Module content:
Introduction to science of religion and missiology. Introduction to theology of mission.
Module content:
Introduction: canon, synoptic issue. Introduction, theology and exegesis: Mark.
Module content:
Introduction to narratology. Capita selecta: Ruth, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah.
Module content:
Reflection on the relationship between theology and spirituality. The ambit, method and disciplines of theology.
Module content:
*Alternative evening classes - 2 discussion classes per week Introduction to Literature in English (1) This module introduces the study of literature by examining a number of texts representing different genres (poetry, prose, drama). The texts studied here will be mainly from the pre-twentieth century era and may include texts written in English from both Africa and other parts of the world. The aim of this module is to equip students with the critical and analytical skills required for a perceptive reading of poetry, novels and plays.
Module content:
*Alternative evening classes: 2 discussion classes per week
Introduction to Literature in English (2)
This module introduces the study of post-nineteenth century literature by examining a number of texts representing different genres (poetry, drama, prose). Texts will be from both Africa and other parts of the world. By the end of this module students should have the background and analytical skills to perceptively read modern and contemporary poetry, novels and plays.
Module content:
What is religion? The functions of religion. Studying religion. Perspectives on religion. Common concepts and key terms in various religions will be dealt with - also generic dimensions and aspects. The interdependence of religion, culture and society.
Module content:
The occurrence of religion in societies. Types of religion. Primal religions. Christianity, Judaism, Islam. A variety of religions will be addressed: capita selecta will be made from Christianity; Hinduism; Buddhism; New Religions; New Age; main developments in the world and South Africa.
Minimum credits: 135
Module content:
19th and 20th centuries in church history: rise of ideologies and philosophical movements; the Ecumenical Movement.
Module content:
Community engagement. Includes aspects of ministry and missions. General principles and formation.
Module content:
Primal religions. Traditional African religions; African Independent Churches. Theologies of the Third World.
Minimum credits: 120
Module content:
Introduction, theology and exegesis of the authentic Pauline letters. Marriage, sexuality and ecclesiology in Paul.
Module content:
Introduction, theology and exegesis of the Deutero-Pauline letters. Introduction, theology and exegesis of the General Letters.
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