George Whitefield College
Programme Detail: Higher Certificate in Theology
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Higher Certificate in Theology |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | This one-year full-time (or three-year part-time) programme at NQF level 5 will provide you with basic theological and pastoral training to assist you to serve more effectively in various church ministries. The programme consists of several core biblical and theological modules and a choice of electives with a practical orientation. If you wish to be more effective as a children’s worker or Sunday school teacher, then you should choose the Children’s Ministry track which has electives specific to children’s ministry. If you are intending to undertake degree-level studies (in any field), the programme will not only give you an excellent biblical grounding for further studies but also train you in the disciplines and skills required for higher education studies, including the use of technology. |
| Keywords | Theology; Children's Ministry; Pastoral Ministry |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | South Africa / Western Cape |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Certificate |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | ZAR 29100 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 1 year |
| Average hours of study per week | 44 |
| Methods of instruction | The main mode of instruction is through contact lectures held between 08:00 to 15:30 Mondays to Fridays. Timetables are published in advance of each term giving details of classes and venues. Wherever possible, afternoon lectures are avoided. Christian ministry is best learnt not from books and lectures alone, but through a dynamic interaction with people. The programme, therefore, includes a fieldwork component, regular chapel services and other opportunities to practise skills learnt. There is also time for unstructured interaction - a weekly college lunch, coffee times, fellowship groups, etc. Students are also interviewed on a term basis by faculty and academic issues are also discussed and an action plan is worked out. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 70 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 20 |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 10 |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 15 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | National Senior Certificate, or the equivalent thereof, with a minimum of 30% in English Language (Per Government Gazette No. 751, 11 July 2008). Admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is permitted for a maximum of 10% of the enrolment for any year. Learners in this category may be permitted to complete the qualification over a maximum of two years with the Faculty Board’s agreement. |
| Other Prerequisites | Foreign students who have English as a second language may be required to complete a TOEFL test (or similar) to prove proficiency in English at a level suitable for academic study. |
| Qualifications gained | Higher Certificate in Theology |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Higher Certificate in Theology |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | South African Council on Higher Education |
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