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

Doctor of Philosophy: Theology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15740  Doctor of Philosophy: Theology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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  360  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 a Ph D degree is to equip any candidate with highly specialised research skills and knowledge in one of the fields of Theology
The second purpose is to provide the churches and the community with expert leaders, theologians, ministers of religion and researchers who can play a leading role in the process of establishing Biblical and Christian ethical values in society.
The third purpose is to attain excellence in any field of theological study without losing sight of relevancy for the social and spiritual needs of South African communities. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: BA (Theol), B Th
Honours degree: BA (Hons) (Theol)
Master's degree: MA (Theol), M Th, M Div (with some bridging)
Other:
M Phil, followed by MA (Theol) 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Ph D

Learning outcomes:
Specialist knowledge and expertise in the relevant field of Theology.
Research methods and skills.
The ability to identify and to access sources of information.
Specialised skills to systematise and apply knowledge of specific disciplines.
Ability to do independent research.
Sound, independent theological reflection.
An ability to apply acquired knowledge and skills in the community.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
In a specialised field of Theology a candidate should be able to -
  • Formulate a problem in his/her field of study
  • Conceptualise problem solving and relevant methods
  • Collect relevant data and information
  • Operationalise information in a scientific manner
  • Analyse and interpret his information
  • Display skills of language and formulation in describing research results
  • An ability to communicate and apply research results in the community. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The candidate should illustrate that he/she has
  • Mastered the outcomes in terms of integration and assessment of knowledge
  • Practising theoretical and practical skills in a reliable and scientific manner
  • Reached the highest standard or level of qualification on this specialised field in Theology.

    Integrated assessment:
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Writing a thesis on a specialised topic 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    One internal examiner
    Two external examiners
    Internal moderating committee 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Research and/or academic staff with a doctorate in the particular theological discipline

    Career experience required:
    Teaching and/or research experience in the specialised field of Theology 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    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. University of Pretoria 


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