George Whitefield College
Programme Detail: Master of Theology
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Theology |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
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| Description | The GWC Master’s degree deepens and enriches your knowledge in a specialty area that you choose. It gives you a cutting-edge knowledge of a particular field and equips you for leadership as a specialist in the church and in broader society. Many people choose to study a Master’s as part of ongoing professional education, enriching their work and opening doors for new opportunities. Others use it to prepare for teaching or writing ministries, preparing the way for PhD study. |
| Keywords | Masters Postgraduate Research |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | South Africa / Western Cape |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | ZAR 35000 per year |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 1 - 2 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 44 |
| Methods of instruction | Programme includes regular chapel services, fellowship groups, etc. A ministry placement at a local church is a requirement. Tuition methods vary but usually include group meetings and presentations. Research for the mini-dissertation is done under supervision. |
| 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) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | GWC BThHons degree (or equivalent as determined by the Faculty Board). |
| Other Prerequisites | International applicants require an evaluation of their highest qualification from the SA Qualifications Authority; as well as proof of English language proficiency through the IELTS test (6.5 overall and 6.0 for the written element) or TOEFL (computerised 232/575; internet based 90/91). Applications for exemption from the testing can be made (with appropriate motivation) to the Faculty Board, whose decision is final. Further details may be obtained from the Assistant Registrar. |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Theology |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | South African Council on Higher Education |
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