| Code | Faculty | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 06250074 | Faculty of Theology and Religion | Department: Theology and Religion Dean's Office |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 180 | NQF level: 09 |
Also refer to General Academic Regulations G30-G41.
The MDiv builds on the BDiv programme or the previously four year BTh programme. It is a coursework master’s degree programme in general theology covering all six theological disciplines. It aims to offer advanced theological knowledge and practical skills that will meet the needs of the ministry of the Word.
Mini-dissertation
The proposed title of the mini-dissertation must be submitted for approval to the Research Committee via the Supervisor and the relevant head of department before a student may commence with the research.
Also refer to General Academic Regulation G39.13.
Article for publication
In order to pass with distinction, a weighted average (GPA) (not rounded) of at least 75% in the examination of the coursework and 75% for the mini-dissertation must be obtained.
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.
Core Modules:
All prescribed modules must be completed.
Elective:
Mini-dissertation in one field:
Module content:
Core module: a study on doctrinal theology, fundamental theology and theological and philosophical ethics.
Module content:
Core module: a study on science of religion and missiology, church history and/or church polity.
Module content:
Core module: a study focused on the candidates field of research, the New Testament.
Module content:
Core module: a lectured introduction to and exegesis of selected themes from the Law, Writings or Prophet corpus in the Old Testament.
Module content:
A reading module and mini-dissertation on an approved topic, in doctrinal theology, fundamental theology and theological and philosophical ethics.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic, in Science of religion and/or Missiology.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic, in church history and/or church polity.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic from a thematically specialized reading list as focused on the candidate's field of research.
Module content:
A reading module and mini-dissertation on an approved topic, with introduction and exegesis of sections from the Law, Writings or Prophets.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic in Practical theology.
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