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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Theology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105543  Diploma in Theology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  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  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

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.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The first purpose of the qualification is to provide learners without university exemption the possibility of tertiary theological training, also a s stepping stone for graduate studies.

The second purpose is to provide qualifiers with the basic knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the essential field of theological science. It will provide the basis for continued personal intellectual growth as well as an informed lay leadership in the faith communities and society.

The third purpose of the qualification is to provide the churches of the country with significant numbers of theologically trained people qualified for further church specific training and/or induction into the ministry of the gospel. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements:
  • Matriculation Certificate. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    A person with a Diploma in Theology should be able to analyse, weigh and create basic theological viewpoints and have some skill to inform and enable members of society to apply these understandings and values in their life style.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    The candidate has the ability to:
  • Collect, analyse, evaluate and organise theological information.
  • Work effectively with believers as individuals and communities.
  • Interact and communicate effectively with individuals and communities.
  • Persuade people to critical self-analysis and corrected behaviour.
  • Help people solve personal and social problems within a framework of religious values.
  • Participate as leader in a religious pluralistic society. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The candidate has to prove an ability to use and apply fundamental documents (like the Bible, historical theological formulations, etc.) when formulating own viewpoints or when acting in defence or criticism of other views on less problematic issues.

    The candidate has to provide an ability to function in an enabling way in a religious situation (like a church meeting, a pastoral consultation or a personal crisis).

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Simulations.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
  • Written assignments.
  • Seminars. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA).
  • Bachelor of Arts Theology (BA (Theol)).
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours Theology (BA (Hons) (Theol)).
  • Bachelor of Theology (BTh). 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.