Sarepta AFM Theological College
CERTIFICATE IN PENTECOSTAL MINISTRY (FIRST YEAR OF THE BACHELOR OF
THEOLOGY EXIT NQF LEVEL 5 FOR NON-ORDAINED PASTORS)
Purpose of Qualification:
Learners, who achieve this Qualification, can with a strong measure of
independence:
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Practice and evaluate ministries in the church
Initiate and develop Christian ministry in the wider community
Display skills associated with leadership
Participate and co-ordinate community development projects
Understand and apply basic research skills
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 shall be required for admission to the Certificate in Pentecostal Ministry
and the Bachelor of Theology.
Recognition of prior learning:
Candidates, who want recognition to be given for prior learning, must apply to the
College for this purpose. Recognition of prior learning for advanced standing
shall be given upon application and submission of full qualifications, or grade 12
certificate and incomplete undergraduate courses.
Assessment and Moderation:
Internal moderation as well as external moderation shall be done. A lecturer from
another department shall do internal moderation for each examination.
A person from a Public institution of Higher learning with a Doctoral degree,
relevant to the subject field, shall do external moderation.
The Bachelor of Theology shall only be conferred if a student has successfully
completed all the courses in this program.
Duration and composition of curriculum
The curriculum extends over a minimum of ten (10) months / one academic year,
and consists of 12 semester courses with a minimum total credit value of 120.
The course consists of the following subjects:
Biblical Studies
Community development
Ecclessiology
Systematic Theology
Practical Theology
Missiology
BS 101,
CD 101,
ECC 101,
STH 101,
PTH 101,
MISS 101,
BS 102
CD 102
ECC 102
STH 102
PTH 102
MISS 102
The qualifying courses will be divided as follows:
One year of study
120 credits
The course is composed in such a way that courses on
The first year level, (120 credits) are represented as follows:
Biblical Studies
Community development
Ecclessiology
Systematic Theology
Practical Theology
Missiology
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The certificate in Pentecostal Ministry shall be conferred on a student, only after
completion of all required courses in the program.
Student intake for the Certificate in Pentecostal Ministry shall be at the beginning
of each academic year.
Examinations shall be written at the end of each semester.
First Year
Unit Standards
Biblical Studies 101 (Core)
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level on NQF
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Introduction to the study of the Bible
BS
101
5
10
Biblical studies, Introduction
2005
2007
Purpose
Introducing the student to the world, times and
origin and transmission of the biblical text.
Learning assumed to be in place Grade 12 or equivalent
Specific outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of the world, times,
origin, and transmission of the text
Assessment criteria
Assignments and examinations
Biblical Studies 102 (10Core)
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Exegesis
BS
101
5
10
Biblical studies, Exegesis
2005
2007
To teach the different methods of biblical
interpretation
BS 101
To be able to discern between different
methods, and demonstrate the ability to apply
these methods, although with limitations
Assignments and examinations
Community Development
Community Development 101 (Elective)
Title
Project management
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CD
number
101
level on NQF
5
credits
10
field and sub-field
Church and society
issue date
2005
review date
2007
purpose
To introduce the student to computer literacy,
principles of proposal writing, and project
management
learning assumed to be in place Grade 12 or equivalent
specific outcomes
The student shall be able to operate a computer,
write a proposal, and set up and manage a
community project
assessment criteria
Assignments and examinations
Community Development 102 (Elective)
Title
Financial administration
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102
level on NQF
5
credits
10
field and sub-field
Church and society
issue date
2005
review date
2007
purpose
To introduce the student to process of
registration of NPO, TAX, and VAT, and the
strategies for fundraising
learning assumed to be in place CD 101
specific outcomes
The student shall be able to register a NOP, and
register for TAX and VAT
assessment criteria
Assignments and examinations
Ecclesiology 101 (Core)
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Ecclesiology 102 (Core)
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Early Church history
ECC
101
5
10
Church History
2005
2007
To introduce the student to the early church
history
Grade 12 or equivalent
The student shall understand his/her community
and his/her position in this context
Assignments and examinations
Administration
ECC
102
5
10
Church History
2005
2007
To study the constitution of the AFM of SA
ECC 101
The student shall understand the constitution
Be able to draw up a local assembly policy
Assignments and examinations
Systematic Theology
Systematic Theology 101 (Core)
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Systematic Theology 102 (Core)
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Introduction to Theology
STH
101
5
10
Theology, Systematic Theology
2005
2007
To introduce the student to the study of
theology
Grade 12 or equivalent
To develop an understanding in theological themes
To be able to understand the field of theology
Assignments and examinations
The Ecumenical movement
STh
102
6
10
Systematic Theology
2005
2007
To inform the student of the role of the
ecumenical movement
To understand the importance of interdenominational dialogue
STh 101
The student shall understand the role of the SACC,
WCC and other dialogues
To participate meaningfully in such dialogue
Assignments and examinations
Practical Theology
Practical Theology 101 (10 credits)
Title
Introduction to Practical Theology
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PTH
number
101
level on NQF
6
credits
10
field and sub-field
Overview and introduction of the pastoral
ministry
issue date
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purpose
learning assumed to be in place
specific outcomes
assessment criteria
Practical Theology 102 (Core)
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2006
2007
To expose the student of the various ministries
Grade 12 or equivalent
To be able to identify various ministries
To demonstrate the ability to interact
Assignments and examinations
Practical Theology
PTH
102
6
10
Homiletics
2006
2007
To introduce the student to homiletical theories and
styles
PTh 101
To be able to apply preaching theories
To demonstrate communication skills
Assignments and examinations
Missiology
Missiology 101 (Core)
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Theology of Missions
Miss
101
6
10
Missions
2005
2007
To inform the student of the theological basis of
Missions
Miss 101
The student will be able to do Historical Enquiry,
have knowledge and understanding of the theology
of missions and be able to interpret biblical texts
with regard to missions
Assignments and examinations
Missiology 102 (Fundamental)
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Pioneers and Expansion of the World Christian
Movement
Miss
102
6
10
Missions
2005
2007
To inform the student of the pioneers of mission
and how Christianity expanded in the world
Miss 102
The student will be able to interpret missions
history and participate in dialogue on associated
matters
Assignments and examinations