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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Arts: Theology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15748	Master of Arts: 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
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	290	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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

Specialised knowledge and skills in a particular theological discipline.
A deeper understanding of Theology in general.
Knowledge and ability to participate in the theological dialogue.
As a degree with course work, it offers the opportunity to acquire specialist skills in the practical field of the Ministry.
Advanced knowledge of the classical sources of Christianity and the exposition thereof
The qualification serves as an entry point to a doctorate in Theology (Ph D).

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree: BA (Theol)
Honours degree: BA (Hons) (Theol)
Masters' degree: M Phil - may serve as entry point in lieu of (BA (Hons) (Theol))

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. MA (Theol)

Learning outcomes:
To equip the candidate in a specific field of Theology with:
Specialist skills in the practical field of the Ministry (course work).
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.
The ability to interact with people on a professional level

2. Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (at the end of the first year of MA (Theol) (Course work))
Specialised, advanced knowledge in a specific field of Theology
The ability to interact with people on a professional level.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Identifying theological problems and the ability to participate in meaningful discourses across disciplinary borders.
2. Conceptualising problem solving and to find relevant methods.
3. Using literary and empirical methods to do research in an interdisciplinary context.
4. Skills of language and formulating research results.
5. Contributing to the wholeness of social and community life through -

Reflecting

Participating

Exploring

Etc.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The associated assessment criteria are derived directly from the learning outcomes and provide the criteria against which learner performance demonstrating the attainment of learning outcomes can be judged. The assessment criteria involve, at minimum:

that both norm-based and criteria-based modalities are used;

reliability is ensured via internal and external moderation;

the standards and levels of achievement required for "pegging" the qualification at NQF Level 7 are met.

2. The associated assessment criteria are derived directly from the learning outcomes and provide the criteria against which learner performance demonstrating the attainment of learning outcomes can be judged.

Integrated assessment:
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Dissertation

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
Ph D
D D

Ph D serves as an entry point to the related qualification

D D provides credits for the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal second examiners
External examiners

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Doctorate in Theology

Career experience required:
Lecturing in Theology (university experience)

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Pretoria