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Programme: BAHons (Theology) Old Testament Studies

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Code	Faculty	Department
06246043	Faculty of Theology and Religion	Department: Old Testament Studies

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 120	NQF level: 08

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

Also refer to General Academic Regulations G16-G29.

The purpose of this programme is to provide qualifying students the opportunity to obtain specialised knowledge, skills and applied competence on a first postgraduate level in a particular field or fields of Theology.

The BAHons is conferred on a student if the student has complied with the following minimum period of study: One academic year after the qualification has been obtained by virtue of which admission to the study has been granted.

Admission requirements

BTh (or equivalent) degree or Diploma in Theology (completed at UP) or relevant diploma in Theology (not completed at UP) and one-year programme with the Centre for Contextual Ministry with a 65% weighted average
A weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level
Hebrew passed at first-year level of the bachelor’s degree – for the BA Hons (Old Testament Studies)
Greek passed at first-year level of the bachelor’s degree – for the BA Hons (New Testament Studies)
Religion Studies passed at final-year level of the bachelor’s degree – for the BA Hons (Religion Studies)

Examinations and pass requirements

Examination regulations applicable to honours degrees in the faculty
A student may not sit for an examination for the honours degree more than twice in the same module, subject to exceptions approved by the Dean, on the recommendation of the relevant head of department. A percentage mark is given provided that the pass mark is at least 50%.

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains a weighted average (GPA) of 75% (not rounded) in all the prescribed modules, provided not one of the modules had been failed previously and that the programme was completed within the minimum prescribed period.

Minimum credits: 120

Students who completed Hebrew on at least first-year level register for OTW 730. All other students register for OTW 731.

Fundamental modules

OTW 730

Old Testament studies 730

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Elective module. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic literature (including exegetical study of the Hebrew text).

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OTW 731

Old Testament studies 731

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Elective module. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic literature (including exegetical study of the translated text).

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Core modules

OTW 710

Research report: Old Testament studies 710

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Research module. Fundamental component: orientation, research methodology. Essay.

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OTW 720

Old Testament studies 720

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Core module. Old Testament Hermeneutics.

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OTW 740

Old Testament studies 740

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Core module. Selected themes from the Prophets, Chronist literature, Wisdom literature, Apocalyptic literature or Psalms.

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Regulations and rules

The regulations and rules for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) verification project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.

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