SayPro Online Course SAQA 1151664231

Description

The learner can: / Does the learner:

1. Demonstrate critical and creative thinking about Biblical thinking about Biblical and ethical problems? Can the learner evaluate and where relevant, apply theoretical concepts and approaches to theological material and/or Biblical texts, and in concrete community situations;

2. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on and facilitate problem identification and problem solving in the field of theology and in the community;

3. Make sophisticated moral and religious decisions, based on an appropriate theoretical frame of reference? Can the learner reflect critically on their own moral and religious decisions;

4. Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate Biblical, theological and ethical information? Is the learner able to write a dissertation of at least 100 pages (MA Theology by dissertation), or a mini-dissertation of at least 50 pages (MA Theology by coursework) on a specific topic, which dissertation is technically and orthographically correct;

5. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on and communicate theological and ethical insights and knowledge logically and persuasively;

6. Identify and use relevant appropriate technology in the theological, Biblical and religious field? Can the learner use a computer skilllfully e.g. databases;

7. Demonstrate insight into religious and ethical dimensions of human interaction and the ability to communicate theological and ethical insights and knowledge to various congregational groups and other religions. Does the learner understand different points of view;

8. Comprehend appropriate research techniques? Can the learner make use of published works and source material effectively in the research process and do they know the different theories in the research field;

9. Reveal insight into religious and ethical dimensions of human interactions of local, national and global communities? Are they aware of religious and ethical responsibility towards all people in society;

10. Reveal cultural and aesthetic sensitivity by appreciating other people’s religious, ethical and cultural viewpoints, conduct and customs;

11. Able to teach theology or an equivalent subject at higher education level? Do they demonstrate an ability to act informatively on theological matters in society at large such as the Christian Church, civil services, SABC, government bodies etc.;

12. Organize and direct theological training sessions.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

a. Learners are continuously assessed via contributions in discussions.
b. Where coursework is followed, they are also involved in peer assessment, especially in the process of research skill training.
c. Learners are continuously assessed by their lecturers via critical research guidance, as they participate in seminars (as presenters and as attenders) and prepare and implement a number of appropriate practical and/or written assignments.
d. Self-assessment forms part of the activities of the learners.
e. (Assessment of the learner’s teaching skills is undertaken in group situations e.g. participation in seminars, and presentation of prescribed material to classes at a lower NQF level.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of: For MA (Theology) by coursework, learners should:

a. Complete a mini dissertation of a minimum of 50 pages on a specific topic on one of the six component field of theology, which is technically and orthographically correct.

b. Complete and pass three written examinations.
For MA (Theology – Church Leadership) by coursework, learners should:

c. Complete a mini dissertation of a minimum of 50 pages on a specific topic in the field of practical Theology, which is technically and orthographically correct.

d. Complete and pass three written examinations.
For MA (Theology) by dissertation, learners should:

e. Complete a dissertation of a minimum of 100 pages in one of the six component fields of theology, which is technically and orthographically correct.