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South Coast Bible School

Programme Detail: Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description Three-year, part-time course consisting of one-week intensives every quarter.
Keywords Certificate part-time
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International); Xhosa; Zulu
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available South Africa / Eastern Cape; South Africa / KwaZulu-Natal
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Certificate
Cost Range From US$100 to less than US$1,000
Actual Cost R320 per course-week
Bursaries/scholarships available Yes
Actual Length 3 years
Average hours of study per week 15
Methods of instruction Lecture-based with small-group activities. Morning & afternoon prayer.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 80%
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). 10%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 30
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Qualifications this programme is part of Christian Life Certificate
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies none