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Stellenbosch University

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology in Christian Ministry

The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology in Christian Ministry in Theology and Religious Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology in Christian Ministry offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Theology

Target Group

• Prospective ministers, Christian leaders, and pastoral care givers from all denominations who want to receive supervised practical training;
  • in order to develop ministry skills within a specific denominational context by integrating theological theories with ministry practice.

Assessment and Examination
The programme is subject to flexible assessment and you must hand in research reports and assignments during the first and second semester.

Programme OutcomesAfter completion of this programme you will have:

• a theological-hermeneutical understanding of the ministry practice in faith communities;
• an understanding of the functioning of a practical theological ecclesiology;
• the ability to act as leader within different faith communities; and
• the ability to illustrate various ministry skills in opportunities created by the ministry practice.

Programme Structure

• The programme focuses on supervised professional training within a congregational context, in order to develop ministry skills.
• The training takes place under supervision of the Board of Governors and church councils of various church denominations in co-operation with the Faculty of Theology, in order to comply with the church's requirements regarding the admission and calling of ministers, Christian leaders and pastoral care givers.
• You do not attend any lectures for this programme. You work independently and must submit reports and assignments.

Programme Content

Total 120 credits

Compulsory Modules

Mentorship 711(10)

Ministry Practice

Congregational Ministry and Administration (20)

Public Worship and Communication (10)

Youth Ministry (10)

Pastoral Ministry (10)

Old and New Testament 711(10)

Research Portfolio 711(40)

Systematic Theology 711(10)