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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Theology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
115391  Doctor of Theology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  216  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A theology of empowerment learner who achieves qualifications in this programme will enrich his/er competencies related to the professional clergy, capable of performing all the required tasks of the ministry in South Africa, and in particular of the ministry in rural and semi-rural areas.

A learner will acquire the ability to participate, in particular, with marginalised people towards healing and transforming society, providing hope, challenging and rediscovering values, rooted in our African ecumenical heritage.

In addition, as the most advanced level of post-graduate studies, the learners of this programme will increase the width and breadth of their theological training to the extent that they will be able to independently make a contribution to a specific theological discipline. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Students who register for this programme will be able to:
  • articulate their ideas coherently through both verbal and writing skills in English
  • negotiate meaning orally (listen and respond coherently)
  • read with understanding, summarise, and identify the perspective of authors in prescribed textbooks
  • prove their ability or potential to study for a post-graduate degree after having obtained the required accreditation of prior learning
  • use a computer-based word-processing programme

    The minimum entrance requirement is an appropriate NQF 8 qualification or similar qualification from an institution outside South Africa.

    Admission to the programme is by interview, based on the understanding of and commitment to the aims and philosophy of the programme. In addition, candidates will submit a tentative research proposal, considered by Faculty 's Research Committee. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The following broad outcomes, overarching capabilities and applied competencies, are incorporated in, and shared by all levels of the Theology of Human Empowerment programme.

    DTheol (New Testament) graduate will be able to

    (Specific Outcomes)

    1. Learners demonstrate the capacity to design, conduct and write up research that is original, relevant and contribute to knowledge and insight into the field of study and that can respectably stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and have practical application in the societal context.

    2. Learners demonstrate an understanding of scientific procedures and an ability to cope with research techniques.

    3. Learners demonstrate an understanding of literature related to the research problem. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment Criteria:

    The learner can:

    1. Write research proposals that indicate that learners are able to identify a problem or problems in education, formulate research problems and subsets of problems, and suggest possible solutions to the problem(s).
    Formulate hypotheses
    Know, select and utilise research instruments that are relevant in the research of a specific problem in New Testament Studies.
    Select and use appropriate hermeneutical methods to interpret the findings of the investigation.
    Evaluate and interpret findings
    Report the findings of the investigation, and formulate recommendations that emanate from the findings.
    Create a new model that can be applied to solve the problem investigated.

    2. Identify and analyse different scientific procedures in terms of the problem being researched.

    3. Critically read, interpret and analyse literature from different sources.
    Search for literature on the identified research problem
    Compare the writings of different authors on the same related topic
    Synthesise reading material on the topic being researched.
    Draw conclusions from different readings and indicate anomalies
    Create a theoretical framework provided by the literature review.
    Create a new model/approach/theory that is applicable to the research problem.
    Compile a complete bibliography.

    Integrated assessment procedures

    Integrated assessment will include the following:
  • Presentations and reports
  • Scheduled consultations
  • Thesis

    In the moderation of all these two internal moderators will be appointed. All NQF level 8 theses will be moderated by two, or more, external examiners. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The D Theo1 (New Testament) degree articulates vertically with the Masters level and qualification. A limited amount of articulation, if implemented at an early enough stage, at qualification level with other programmes in Arts and Social Sciences is possible; articulation at modular level with these other programmes is encouraged. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The submission of a full-length thesis which reflects the learner 's ability to read and analyse independently and critically a comprehensive range of literature on a specific topic in New Testament Studies. The thesis should make an independent and innovative contribution to the development of the field of New Testament Studies. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The minimum requirements for assessors will be largely determined by the (to be established) Quality Assurance Unit at UFH but will include the following:
  • Appropriate qualifications, at least at NQF 8 (in exceptional circumstances, e. g. for guest lecturers, at least an Masters qualification will be required)
  • Teaching experience in the general discipline(s)to which the module is related.
  • Research output relevant to the work covered in the module is a requirement
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate academic theological work with community praxis at a professional (ministerial) level
  • Membership of and involvement in relevant professional/academic organisations and societies is encouraged. 
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    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Megabro Computer School 786 cc 
    2. University of Fort Hare 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.