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

Postgraduate Diploma: Theology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15768  Postgraduate Diploma: 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
Postgraduate Diploma  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  168  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 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 purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with integrated skills that build on prior graduate-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in a specific theological discipline in such a way that a high degree of further growth in theological skills and competence can readily take place.
The second purpose of the qualification is to add to the skills base of university graduates, especially pastors, who need specialised knowledge and/or skills in their ministry. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: BA (Theol), B Th
Honours degree: BA (Hons) (Theol)
Other:
B D 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Postgraduate Diploma Theology

Learning outcomes:
Knowledge of and ability to evaluate current issues in the theological debate.
The ability to deal with theological issues or pastoral problems, to support people spiritually and to promote the spiritual and physical well being of society.
Advanced pastoral skills and expertise in specialised fields.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
The successful student should be able to
  • identify and solve problems in such a way that he/she displays the ability to make responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking.
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a group.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
  • Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 
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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 applicable standard or level of the qualification.

    Integrated assessment:
    Simulations
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Written assignments 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    B D
    M Div
    M Th
    MA (Theol)

    B D provides credits for the related qualification
    M Div provides credits for the related qualification
    M Th provides credits for the related qualification
    MA (Theol) provides credits for the related qualification

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    MA 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Marking memoranda
    Internal and external examining 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    M Th
    MA (Theol)

    Career experience required:
    Lecturing experience on university level
    Pastoral experience (recommended). 

    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: 
    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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