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

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Theology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15760  Bachelor of Arts Honours in 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
Honours 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  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 qualifiers on a first post-graduate level with specialised knowledge, skills and applied competence in a particular field or fields of Theology.
The second purpose of the qualification is to provide churches and other religious institutions in South Africa with religious leaders who meet the requirements for successful church ministry and meaningful ecumenical and inter-faith dialogue and co-operation.

The third purpose is to provide qualifiers with a Postgraduate qualification that serves as an entrance point for further Postgraduate studies in a particular field of Theology on a Masters level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Theology in Community Leadership, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Demonstrate specialised knowledge of the concepts and theories that apply to a particular field (or fields) of Theology.
  • Master the language and critical and creative thinking skills that are essential for advanced studies in a particular fields (or fields) of Theology.
  • Internalise the values and adopted the attitudes needed for successful advanced postgraduate studies in a particular field (or fields) of Theology. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    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 6 are met.

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

    Other:
  • Written assignments. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Theology Honours in Biblical Studies, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Theology Honours in Christian Leadership, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts in Theology, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    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. University of Pretoria 


    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.