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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Divinity

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7025	Doctor of Divinity
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	120	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

The first purpose of a DD degree is to equip the candidate with highly specialised research skills and expertise based on a broad theological foundation and training. The various fields of speciality are Dogmatics and Christian Ethics, Science of Religion, Missiology, Church History, Old and New Testament Studies, Practical Theology and Pastoral Family Therapy.
The second purpose is to provide highly skilled theologians, ministers of church and research experts who can play a leadership role in the church, community life and society.
The third purpose is to establish Biblical and Christian values/ethics in society through the contribution of competent researching and teaching scholars in a specific field of theological study.
The fourth purpose is to attain excellence in any field of theological study without losing sight of relevancy for South African communities.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Th
Master's degree: M Th or M Div plus doctoral examination
Other:
There are two different ways of attaining the DD degree

B Th - M Th - D.D.

B Th - M Div - doctoral examination - D.D.
Knowledge of the original biblical languages is a requirement.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

DD

Learning outcomes:
To equip the candidate in a specific field of theology with:

relevant knowledge and insight in the field of study;

relevant skills and proficiencies, also to be used and applied in the community;

attitude and values which contribute to the positive building of church and society.

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.

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 specialized study field in theology

Integrated assessment:
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Thesis

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
It is possible that a candidate may switch from a DD to a Ph D although it would not make much sense

MODERATION OPTIONS

One internal examiner (study leader/promoter)
Two external examiners
Internal moderating committee.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Researchers and/or academic teaching staff with equal doctorate or better qualifications, but with more academic, research and scientific experience

Career experience required:
Career experience, especially in the specialised field of theology

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