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Programme: PGDip (Theology and Ministry)

Code	Faculty	Department
06220002	Faculty of Theology and Religion	Department: Theology and Religion Dean's Office

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 120	NQF level: 08

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

Also refer to General Academic Regulations G16-G29.

The Postgraduate Diploma (Theology and Ministry) aims to offer advanced theological knowledge and practical skills that meet the needs of the ministry. Church-specific training and formation are offered in co-operation with the church partners involved.

Admission requirements

Relevant theological tertiary qualification (at least NQF-level 7)

Examinations and pass requirements

Examinations are scheduled according to the examination timetable set by the Dean. The supplementary examinations will take place according to a timetable set by the Dean.
A student will be allowed to a supplementary examination in a maximum of three modules.

Pass with distinction

The diploma is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains a weighted average of 75% (GPA) (not rounded) in all the prescribed modules provided that not one module had been failed previously and that the programme was completed within the minimum prescribed period.

General information

Information on modules

If a module does not attract enough student registrations to be presented economically, the Dean may decide to withdraw it. Students will be advised in time of such decisions in order to register for an alternative module.
The timetable of lectures must be consulted.
A student may, with the consent of the Dean, exceed the number of modules per study year by two semester modules or one year module.

Minimum credits: 120

All modules must be taken

Core modules

DCE 760

Dogmatics and Christian ethics 760

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
The doctrinal and ethical dimensions of church history.

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GSW 760

Science of religion and missiology 760

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
Church ministry from the perspective of science of religion and missiology.

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KGS 760

Church history and church polity 760

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
Church historical and church polity dimensions of the church ministry.

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NTW 760

New Testament studies 760

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
The position and meaning of the New Testament in church ministry.

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OTW 760

Old Testament studies 760

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
The position and meaning of the Old Testament in church ministry.

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PRT 760

Practical theology 760

Credits: 20.00

Module content:
The practical theological perspective of church ministry.

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The regulations and rules for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.