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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Philosophy in Theological Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
104942  Master of Philosophy in Theological Studies 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's 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  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered-data under construction" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2021-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2022-06-30   2025-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose and Rationale of theQualification

The purpose of this programme is to enable candidates to acquire adequate research skills in Theological Studies. This requires attention to the following three important aspects:
  • A broadening and deepening of a student's knowledge in Inter-disciplinary studies as specified by the department. This is achieved through course work leading to detailed literature surveys.
  • The development of basic research skills.
  • The writing of a mini-thesis on the basis of an accepted research proposal. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Prior learning may be recognised for access.

    Entry Requirements:
    Learners with an Honours degree or equivalent (NQF level 8) may be admitted 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the inter-disciplinary nature of Theological Studies.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to do research on a limited topic within Theological Studies.
    3. Express knowledge and generic research skills in this area in an integrated, logical and coherent manner through. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. An in-depth knowledge of the inter-disciplinary nature of Theological Studies are demonstrated through projects and processes.
    2. Research on a limited topic within Theological Studies are demonstrated.
    3. knowledge and generic research skills are express through the use of delimitation, literature searches, logical analysis, balanced interpretation, structuring and expressing, abstract thoughts in a logical and coherent way, the consistent use of a system of references.

    Integrated Assessment:

    The following forms of assessment are used:
    Research papers
    Examinations
    A research proposal
    A mini-thesis 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation
    The Master's Degree leads to doctoral research in a related discipline. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    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.