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

Diploma: Theology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
48436  Diploma: Theology 
ORIGINATOR
Cape Bible Training Centre 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National 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  360  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2014-06-30  

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 
To promote the whole cause of the Church and serve it by supplying training to its personnel.
  • By identifying the gifts of the workers.
  • By accepting students from all denominations.
  • By providing training designed for church ministry.
  • By supplying opportunity for practical experience.


    Rationale

    To provide the community with a Grade 12 certificate, with the opportunity for a systematic and comprehensive Christian Education at a tertiary institution. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    This qualification assumes that the learner is competent in the language of the provider. The learner must also have a
    general understanding about Christian theology and the fundamental principles outlined by it.


    Recognition of Prior Learning

    This qualification may be achieved in partthrough the recognition of relevant prior learning and through prior experience as a practitioner in one of the sub-fields of Theology.Each student is assessed individually, and prior qualifications and experience are checked by the administration staff. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    N/A 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The exit level outcomes is the provision of trained personnel to churches. Such as:
  • Assistant Pastors
  • Pastors
  • Christian Education workers on an area wide organisation
  • Sunday School teachers
  • Official church organization leadership 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment differs from course to course. Assessment criteria is negotiated by lecturers and students. This could include, tests, assignment and presentations, summaries or special projects. There is no year mark per course as each course is evaluated independently and receives 10 credits. The assessment is based on the course work, and is integrated throughout the learning experiences. The final assessments should be able to assess to what extend the learner could demonstrate their competence in using the knowledge and skills gained throuhg the courses, and apply it to their current ministry in their churches. It should also be able to assess to which extend the learners can teach and or preach the biblical principles they have learned over that period. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Cape Bible Training Centre has a partnership with Southwestern Christian University in Oklahoma. Twelve of our programs are accredited with the Evangelical Training Association in Wheaton Illinois and a certificate is presented to the students after completing their third year. Visiting lecturers from American universities regularly teach the exit
    level students. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    All present linkages and partnerships are informal. The Cape Bible Training Centre is networking but not in the formal legally documented way that is usually required. Even though the institution has access to the think tanks and resources of other institutions, it is only via individual interactions of our staff and/or student communities. CBTC
    lacks the financial resources to secure other permanent or recognised partnerships. The partnerships which the institution has though, are with:
  • Chaldo Bible Institute (local)
  • Northern Cluster of Theological Schools (National)
  • Southwestern Christian University, Oklahoma (International)

    Linkages and partnerships allow for more objective assessments of curriculum, syllabi, student guides, and internal and external evaluations. It also permits capacity building to occur. This engenders opportunities for access to more resource materials. Due to the informal arrangements CBTC has with these institutions, CBTC does not necessarily benefit as fully, as it would have from a formal partnership. However, we are not dependent on or swayed by decisions of outside institutions. The size of CBTC does not necessitate or warrant it establishing formal linkages or partnerships. Nevertheless, the institution`s links have existed only verbally; and should the need arise to formalise them to improve or facilitate interaction, necessary partnership plans will then be implemented. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Moderation is done internally and externally.Chaldo Bible Institute has agreed in principle to be the external moderators for exit level students. 

    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. 

    NOTES 
    A minimum of three years is required for a full time student. Only fundamental courses are offered and each course is of equal value.

    Language:
  • English and Afrikaans 
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    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.