George Whitefield College
Programme Detail: Bachelor of Theology
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Bachelor of Theology |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | This 3-year full-time programme at NQF 5 – 7 will equip you with the education and training needed for a professional ministry, teaching the Word of God and for leadership in a Christian church, community, or organisation. The qualification will give you the opportunity to integrate knowledge of the Christian faith with skills essential to minister and lead Christian communities and contribute to the development and transformation of the broader society. |
| Keywords | Pastoral Ministry Children's Work Bachelor of Theology |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | South Africa / Countrywide |
| 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; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | ZAR 39900 per year |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | Yes |
| Actual Length | 3 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 44 |
| Methods of instruction | Contact lectures Self study Tutorials Group work Practical ministry Interviews Intranet & Internet resources Chapel & Prayer meetings |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 75 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 10 |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 15 |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 100 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | A National Senior Certificate, or equivalent thereof, with a matriculation exemption, and with a minimum of 60% in English language, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 or better in four subjects from the designated subjects list. (Per Government Gazette No. 751, 11 July 2008). |
| Other Prerequisites | Students from outside of South Africa, 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 | Bachelor of Theology degree |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Bachelor of Theology degree |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | South African Council on Higher Education |
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