FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

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1 FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA HUMANITIES NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES LAW THEOLOGY ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES VETERINARY SCIENCE EDUCATION HEALTH SCIENCES ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Address all correspondence to: The Director: Academic Administration University of Pretoria PRETORIA 0002 Cheques and postal orders must be crossed and made payable to the University of Pretoria. Telephone: Fax: / Web address: ISBN

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC PERSONNEL... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION... 3 Selection... 3 Admission... 3 Statement of symbols... 3 Matriculation certificate... 3 Medium of instruction... 3 Bursaries and loans... 3 Accommodation... 3 Welcoming day and academic orientation week... 3 Prescribed books... 4 Amendment of regulations and fees... 4 Definition of terms... 4 REGULATIONS AND CURRICULA... 6 Admission to diploma or undergraduate studies... 6 Registration for a particular year of study... 8 Module credits for unregistered students... 8 Examination admission and pass requirements... 9 PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY LEADING TO DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES University Diploma in Theology Dipl Theol Baccalaureus Artium(Theology) BA(Theol) Baccalaureus Theologiae BTh Baccalaureus Artium(Honores)(Theology) BA(Hons)(Theol) Magister Philosophiae in Applied Theology MPhil Magister Divinitatis MDiv Magister Artium(Theology) MA(Theol) Magister Theologiae MTh Philosophiae Doctor PhD Doctor Divinitatis DD MODULES AND PREREQUISITES... 36

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5 FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ACADEMIC PERSONNEL AS ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2006 DEAN Vos, C.J.A., BA DD(Pret)... Professor ASSOCIATE DEAN Buitendag, J., BA DD(Pret) MCom(RAU)... Professor Department of Church History and Church Polity Hofmeyr, J.W., BA(Hons) BD(Pret) ThD(Kampen)... Professor (Head) Duncan, G.A., BEd BD(Aberdeen) DTh(SA)... Associate Professor Department of Dogmatics and Christian Ethics Wethmar, C.J., BA(Hons)(Phil) MA(Greek)... Professor (Head) BTh LicTheol(Stell) ThD(Amsterdam) De Villiers, D.E., MA(Phil) BTh LicTheol(Stell)... Professor ThD(Amsterdam) Buitendag, J., BA DD(Pret) MCom(RAU)... Professor Department of New Testament Studies Van der Watt, J.G., BA(UPE) DLitt DD(Pret)... Professor (Head) Postgr Dipl Theol Steyn, G.J., MA DD(Pret)... Professor Van Eck, E., BA(Stell) MA(Greek) DD(Pret)... Associate Professor Department of Old Testament Studies Venter, P.M., BA(Hons) DD(Pret)... Professor (Head) Human, D.J., MA(RAU) DD(Pret)... Professor Le Roux, J.H., MA(Pret) DD DTh(Unisa)... Professor Groenewald, A., MA(Pret) DTh(Nijmegen)... Senior Lecturer Department of Practical Theology Müller, J.C., BA DD(Pret)... Professor (Head) Dreyer, Y., BA PhD DD(Pret) ThM(Princeton Th Sem)... Professor Masango, M.J.S., BA(Fort Hare) MA(UTS)... Professor PhD(Columbia Th Sem) Department of Science of Religion and Missiology Van der Merwe, P.J., BA(Hons) DD DTO(Pret)... Professor (Head) Meiring, P.G.J., BA DD(Pret) Drs Theol(Amsterdam)... Professor Institute for Missiological and Ecumenical Research Kritzinger, J.J., BSc DD(Pret)... Professor Emeritus (Director) Telematic Education Le Roux, J.H., MA(Pret) DD DTh (Unisa)... Professor (Manager) 1

6 PROGRAMMES Biblical and Religious Studies Human, D.J., MA(RAU) DD(Pret)... Professor (Manager) Enrichment Programmes Meiring, P.G.J., BA Drs Theol(Amsterdam) DD(Pret)... Professor (Manager) DENOMINATIONAL PROGRAMMES Centre for Ministry Development Du Toit, P.R., BA(UOVS) MTh(US) DD(Pret)... Minister Theol Training (Head) Hervormde Teologiese Kollege Dreyer, T.F.J., BA BD(Pret) DTheol(Utrecht)... Professor (Head) STUDENT ADMINISTRATION Roos, H.C., BA(Pret)... Head 2

7 GENERAL INFORMATION Selection A selection procedure takes place prior to admission to any degree programme in this Faculty. Students who do not pass a sufficient number of modules at the end of the first year of study to be admitted to the second year of study, have to apply for re-admission. Admission Any person who wishes to register at the University for the first time, or after an interruption of studies, should apply or re-apply for admission. Application for admission to all programmes in the Faculty of Theology closes on 30 September. Statement of symbols or academic record When registering at this University for the first time, a candidate has to submit a record of symbols obtained for each subject in the Grade 12 examination. Candidates who studied previously at other tertiary institutions have to submit an official academic record. Matriculation Certificate All undergraduate candidates who enroll at the University of Pretoria for the first time, must show their original matriculation certificate at the Student Administration of their faculty before the end of the first semester. Medium of instruction In conducting its business, the University uses two official languages, namely Afrikaans and English. In formal education, the medium of instruction is either Afrikaans or English, or both of these languages, provided that there is a demand and that it is academically and economically justifiable. However, it remains the student's responsibility to ascertain on an annual basis in which language a programme and its modules are presented. In respect of administrative and other services, a student has the right to choose whether the University should communicate with him or her in Afrikaans or English. Bursaries and loans Particulars of bursaries and loans are available on the website: Accommodation Applications for accommodation in university residences for a particular year should be submitted as from March 1 of the preceding year. Applications will be considered as long as vacancies exist, and prospective students are advised to apply well in advance. Please note that admission to the University does not automatically imply that lodging will also be available. Welcoming day and academic orientation week Details of the welcoming day to which all parents are cordially invited, and the subsequent Academic Orientation Week during which all new first-year students must be present, are obtainable from the Dean of Students, University of Pretoria

8 Prescribed books The lecturers will supply information regarding prescribed books at the commencement of the specific programme or module. Amendment of regulations and fees The University retains the right to amend the regulations and to change programme/module fees without prior notification. NB: The fees advertised and thus levied in respect of a module or study programme offering represent a combination of the costs associated with the formal services rendered (for example lectures, practicals, access to laboratories, consumables used in laboratories, etc) as well as associated overheads such as the provision of library and recreation facilites, security and cleaning services, electricity and water supply, etc. Therefore the fees in respect of a module or study programme offering cannot simply be reconciled with the visible services that are rendered in respect of such module or study programme. Definition of terms Familiarise yourself with the following terms. They are used generally in all faculties. Certain terms are only applicable to the Faculty of Theology. academic literacy: the minimum level of conversational, reading and writing skills in English or Afrikaans needed to participate successfully in programmes of the University of Pretoria academic year: the duration of the academic year as determined by the University Council church partner: a church with which the University has concluded a formal agreement regarding the training of candidates and the provision of academic personnel church-specific: that portion of a programme or theological instruction which takes place in terms of the regulations in the Yearbook, but which deals with the specific perspective, practice or instruction requirements of a church or denominational partner colloquium doctum: an interview which the Dean, the Head of Department concerned and the supervisor (if required) may have with a candidate to determine his or her study background and level of scientific knowledge or competence as scholar and researcher core module: a module that is compulsory for a particular programme or package credit (or credit value): a value unit linked to particular learning activities; in the case of modules, the value is related to the complexity and the total number of learning hours needed to complete the modules successfully curriculum: a series of modules grouped together from different disciplines over a specified period of time and in a certain sequence according to the regulations denominational training: supplementary theological training which is arranged by the church partner itself, and which is not subject to the regulations in the Yearbook discipline: demarcated field of study elective (or optional) module: a module that forms part of a package and which can be selected on an elective basis, with the proviso that enough credits are obtained on the specific year level, as required by the relevant degree or diploma examination mark: the mark awarded to a student in a module on the basis of an examination in a paper/papers, including practical and clinical examinations, where applicable. If necessary, the examination mark is finalised after ancillary examinations have been completed. extended (study) programme: a study programme for a degree or diploma which, in accordance with the regulations, is taken over a longer period than the minimum duration of the degree or diploma final mark: the mark calculated on the basis of the performance mark and the examination 4

9 mark a student obtained, using a formula which is determined from time to time in the regulations with the proviso that should no performance mark be required, the examination mark serves as the final mark fundamental module: a module that serves as the academic basis of the learning activities for a particular programme or package general denominational: theological training which is not denominational specific GS: a combined mark (performance mark plus examination mark) of at least 40% required for admission to a specific prescribed module learning hours: the notional number of hours a student should spend to master the learning content of a particular module or programme. The total number of learning hours for a module consists of the time needed for lectures, practicals, self-tuition and any other activity required by the programme. Learning hours for modules are calculated on the basis of 40 working hours per week x 28 weeks = additional hours for evaluation = For undergraduate modules, the total number of learning hours per module is calculated using the formula: number of credits (per module) x 10 level (or year level): an indication of the level of complexity of a module (e.g. first, second or further level) and also implies a particular credit value; the (year) level is indicated by the first digit of the module code (thus, ENG 352 is a module in the discipline English at level 3) module: a defined part of a subject which forms a whole; in this yearbook, "module" denotes a unit which extends over a term (or seven weeks), unless differently noted module code: consists of an equal number of capitals and digits, which indicate the name of the module, the year of study and the level of the module package: a group of modules which are connected and share a particular focus and which are taken by students as an area of specialisation within a programme package co-ordinator: the individual responsible for organising, compiling and arranging the teaching of and guidance with a particular package performance mark: the mark awarded to a student on the basis of tests, class work, practical work or any other work which was done in a module programme: a coherent number of modules which lead to the acquisition of a specific qualification (certificate, diploma or degree); coherent elements and actions of education and training which lead to a specific outcome or set of outcomes programme manager: the individual responsible for the overhead management, organisation and composition of a particular programme, together with the packages that make up the programme qualification: the (career-orientated) outcome of a programme which leads to a diploma or degree registration: the process a candidate is required to complete to be admitted as a student of the University or for admission to a study programme regulation for admission: includes a provision regarding the selection process semester module: a module that extends over one semester subject: a demarcated field of study of which one or more modules may be chosen syllabus: the division of the study material for a specific module, according to the regulations tentamen: an oral discussion comprising of elements of teaching and evaluation weighted average: the weighted average is composed of the marks of the various modules, weighted with the credits of each module as a fraction of the total number of credits for the semester or year year module: a module that extends over one year (two semesters) 5

10 REGULATIONS AND CURRICULA The rules for degrees, diplomas and certificates here published are subject to change and may be amended prior to the commencement of the academic year in Admission to diploma or undergraduate study 1.1 General To register for a first diploma or bachelor's degree at the University, a candidate must submit for admission to diploma studies, a Grade 12-certificate for admission to bachelor studies, a Grade 12-certificate with full matriculation exemption. In addition to this, the candidate must comply with the specific admission requirements as prescribed in the admission regulations and the faculty regulations of the departments. It is expected of every new undergraduate student who wishes to register at the University of Pretoria, to take the Academic Literacy test. Based on the results of this test, the student will be enrolled in academic literacy modules that have to be passed before the qualification will be awarded. In exceptional circumstances other modules as approved by the Dean may substitute the academic literacy modules. NB:... Grade 12-examination... refers to the final matriculation examination The following persons may also be considered for admission: (i) A candidate who is in possession of a certificate, which is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12-certificate, can be considered for admission to diploma studies. (ii) A candidate who is in possession of a certificate, which is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12-certificate with full matriculation exemption can be considered for admission to bachelor s degree studies. (iii) Note: A conditional exemption certificate does not grant admission to bachelor's degree study. However, in certain circumstances some of the faculties do accept a conditional exemption on the basis of mature age. Candidates are advised to contact the specific student administration in this regard. (iv) A candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution can be considered for admission to undergraduate studies. (v) A candidate who passes an entrance examination, which is prescribed by the University from time to time, can be considered for admission to the relevant programme The Senate may limit the number of students allowed to register for a programme, in which case the Dean concerned may, at his own discretion, select from the students who qualify for admission, those who may be admitted Subject to faculty regulations and the stipulations of General regulations G.1.3 and G.26, a candidate will only be admitted to postgraduate bachelor s studies, if he or she is already in possession of a recognised bachelor s degree. 6

11 1.2 Admission requirements for the Faculty of Theology from 2009 To be able to gain access to a Faculty and specific programmes prospective students require the appropriate combinations of recognised NSC subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in the said subjects. In this regard the determination of an admission point score (APS) is explained and a summary of the faculty specific requirements, i.e. the admission point score (APS) per programme and the specific subjects required per programme is provided. Determination of an Admission Point Score (APS, old M-Score) The calculation is simple and based on a candidate s achievement in six 20-credit recognised subjects by using the NSC ratings, which is the 1 to 7 scale of achievement. Thus, the highest APS that can be achieved is 42. Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation determining the APS required for admission. Rating code Rating Marks % 7 Outstanding achievement % 6 Meritorious achievement 70-79% 5 Substantial achievement 60-69% 4 Adequate achievement 50-59% 3 Moderate achievement 40-49% 2 Elementary achievement 30-39% 1 Not achieved 0-29% Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in the final Grade 11 examination. Final admission is based on Grade 12 results. Please note: The final Grade 12 results will be the determining factor with regard to admission. Alternative admission channels Candidates with an APS lower than required, could be considered for admission to the faculty if they meet the additional assessment criteria specified by the faculty from time to time. Preference will, however, be given to students who comply with the regular admission requirements of the faculty. 1.3 Specific admission requirements for the Faculty of Theology from 2009 a) A valid National Senior Certificate with admission for degree purposes. b) The following minimum subject and level requirements: Degree All Theology degrees APS 22 Two Languages Comply with NSC minimum requirements; ADDITION- ALLY one of these languages must be Afrikaans OR English at level 4 (50-59%). Group A Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49%) Life Orientation 4 (50 59%) (Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS) Group B 3 Other subjects 4 (50%-59) in 3 addi-tional 20 credit subjects and 3 (40-49%) in one subject 7

12 Diploma in Theology 16 Afrikaans or English (at Home Language Level or First Additional Language level) 2 (30-39%) 4 (50 59%) (Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS) 3 (40%-49) in 4 additional 20 credit subjects and 2 (30-39%) in one subject 1.3 Requirements for specific modules A student who registers for a module which is offered by another faculty, must familiarise him- or herself with the admission requirements for the particular modules (see yearbook of that faculty), as well as subminima for examinations, supplementary examinations, etc. The requirements for modules offered by the Faculty of Theology for programmes leading to qualifications are described in Regulation T.13 (on p 36). A candidate with Grade 12, but without exemption, may apply for admission to the University Diploma in Theology (Dipl Theol), provided that he or she has passed four approved Grade 12-subjects, of which at least two subjects at higher grade (with the exception of a second language) must have been passed with at least 50% (D symbol). A candidate without a Grade 12 certificate may also apply for admission to undergraduate studies, provided that he or she reaches the age of 23 by 31 December of the year in which he or she wishes to commence studies, and provided that he or she has passed four approved grade 12 subjects, of which at least two subjects at higher grade (with the exception of a second language) must have been passed with at least 50% (D symbol). Contact the Matriculation Board (HESA) for more information. However, all such candidates will be required to write a potential test. The Dean will make the final decision regarding admission based on the results of the potential test. 2. Registration for a particular year of study At the beginning of an academic year, a student registers for all the modules he or she intends taking in that particular year (whether these are first-semester, second-semester or year modules). Changes to the selection of modules may be made at the beginning of the second semester with the Dean's approval. A student may only register for modules that will fit in on the lecture, test and examination timetables. If a module does not attract enough registrations in order to be presented economically, the Dean may decide to withdraw it. The affected students will be informed in time to enable them to register for an alternative module. 3. Module credits for unregistered students There are students who attend lectures, write tests and examinations and in this manner earn marks, but have either not registered for modules or have not registered as students at all. These marks will not be communicated to any student before he/she has provided proof of enrolment. A student cannot obtain any credits in a specific academic year for a module passed in this manner during a previous academic year and for which he/she was not registered. This arrangement applies even where the student is prepared to pay the tuition fees. 8

13 4. Examination admission and pass requirements A performance mark of at least 40% is required in order to be admitted to the examination in a module, with the exception of first-semester modules at 100-level for which the requirement is at least 30%. Excluding cases where faculty regulations require a higher percentage, a subminimum of at least 40% is required in the examination in each module. A final mark of at least 50% is required to pass. The pass mark for a mini-dissertation is at least 50%. The stipulations of G (a) regarding pass requirements for dissertations apply mutatis mutandis to mini-dissertations. 4.1 Subminima in examinations Where applicable, the subminima required in examinations appear in the regulations of the qualification in question and in the syllabi of the modules required for that qualification. 4.2 Examinations The examinations for modules take place at the end of such modules. The examinations for semester modules take place at the end of the semester. The examinations for year modules take place in October/November, except where such modules are presented according to a block system, in which case the examinations take place at the end of the particular block period. 4.3 Ancillary examinations After completion of an examination and before the examination results are published, the examiners may summon a student for an ancillary examination on particular aspects of the work of that module. 4.4 Re-marking of examination papers (also consult Reg G.14) After an examination, departments give feedback to students about the framework used by the examiners during the examination. The heads of departments determine the feedback process. Students may apply for re-marking of an examination paper within 14 calendar days of commencement of lectures in the next semester. The prescribed fee has to be paid. The paper will then be remarked by an examiner appointed by the Head of the Department. 4.5 Supplementary examinations (a) Supplementary examinations take place after the regular examinations, as scheduled by the Dean. (b) To pass a supplementary examination, a student must obtain a minimum of 50%. (c) The highest final percentage a student can obtain in a supplementary examination is 50%. 4.6 Special examinations A student who has complied with all the requirements for a degree, with the exception of a maximum of four semester or two year modules in which a final mark of at least 40% has been obtained, may be admitted to a special examination at any time prior to the scheduled examinations in the relevant modules. 9

14 4.7 Examination policy The examination policy of the Faculty of Theology is available on request. It is displayed on the official notice boards in Theology Building and is brought to the students attention from time to time. T.1 PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY LEADING TO DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES (a) (b) (c) General The programmes of the Faculty of Theology are aimed at theological training with a view to church ministry. Some offer general training and formation, which can be used by churches as basis for church-specific training and formation. Other programmes, which are offered in co-operation with church partner, offer both generally formative and church-specific formative theological training. The programmes can be divided into two further categories: (i) those meant for early specialisation [BA(Theol), BA(Hons)(Theol), leading to MA(Theol), PhD] (ii) those offering a broad, general education to a reasonably advanced stage, before focussing on a specific field of specialisation and research (BTh, MDiv, MTh, leading to DD). Degrees and diplomas The following diploma and degrees are offered in the Faculty (minimum duration of study given in brackets). Remarks concerning restructuring and the phasing in/out of curricula and programmes are printed in italics. (i) University Diploma in Theology Dipl Theol (3 years) (ii) Baccalaureus Artium (Theology) BA(Theol) (3 years) (iii) Baccalaureus Artium(Honores)(Theology) BA(Hons)(Theol) (1 year) (iv) Baccalaureus Theologiae BTh (4 years) (v) Magister Philosophiae in Applied Theology MPhil (2 years) (vi) Magister Divinitatis MDiv (2 years) (vii) Magister Artium(Theology) MA(Theol) (1 year) (viii) Magister Theologiae MTh (2 years) (ix) Philosophiae Doctor PhD (2 years) (x) Doctor Divinitatis DD (2 years). General Regulations G.1 to G.15 apply to a bachelor s degree, and G.36 and G.51 to master s and doctoral studies. Computer literacy The Faculty of Theology regards computer literacy as an important skill which students have to master during their studies. It is therefore compulsory for new students to register for and pass the module CIL 111 in the first year of study in order to become computer literate. Students who already possess these skills, may take an exemption examination. 10

15 T.2 PROGRAMME WHICH LEADS TO THE UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY Dipl Theol (Code ) Code Teaching centre Curriculum 100: UP curriculum (aa) 315: Africa Institute for Missiology curriculum (aa) 317: Baptist Seminary, Kempton Park curriculum (bb) (a) (b) (c) General This programme offers general theological education to students who have passed the Grade 12-examination without matriculation exemption. It also builds a basis for practical training and formation with a view to the ministry. Curriculum (aa) offers wide opportunities to compile one s own curriculum. A student who registers for this programme, has to submit his or her curriculum to the Dean for approval at the beginning of each academic year. Duration Three years. Curriculum The following table indicates the minimum credit values allowed in the curriculum. However, in practice the credit values may be higher, especially when modules from other faculties are included which have higher credit values. Yr Level Total credits Number of modules Credits per module I II III Total Note: The modules referred to are offered per quarter. This structure applies mutatis mutandis to curriculum (bb) where other semester modules are applicable. Academic literacy: In terms of (p 6) the following additional modules must be completed during the programme: EOT 110 and EOT 120. (Candidates who passed the Academic Literacy Test are exempted.) Computer and information literacy: In terms of T.1(d) the following additional module must be completed during the first year of study: CIL111. When compiling a curriculum or selecting modules, the following must be taken into account: If this programme is followed at a seminary or college (in terms of an agreement between such institution and the University of Pretoria), the freedom of selection of modules as offered by this regulation may be limited in accordance with in-house curricular arrangements. Certain modules are prerequisites to later modules. See T.13 (p 36) for description of modules, credit values and prerequisites applicable. If a module does not attract enough student registrations to be presented economically, the Dean may decide to withdraw it. Students will be advised 11

16 in time of such decisions in order to register for an alternative module. It may be advisable that an equal number of modules be selected for each of the terms to ensure a balanced spread. The timetable of lectures must be consulted. Curriculum (aa) (i) First year of study First semester (1) The following group of modules: Old and New Testament OUN 141, OUN 142 (2) Eight of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHI 141,CHI 142,CHI 145#,CHI 146# Missiology SEW 141, SEW 142 Practical Theology PTL 141, PTL 142 Science of Religion REL 141, REL 142 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 141, DET 142. Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two quarter modules or one semester module offered by other faculties during the first semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient and the candidate is admitted to such modules. # Only at the Africa Institute for Missiology. Second semester (1) The following group of modules: Old and New Testament OUN 143 and OUN 144 or OUN 147# and OUN 148# (2) Eight of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHI 143, CHI 144, CHI 148# Missiology SEW 143, SEW 144 Practical Theology PTL 143, PTL 144 Science of Religion REL 143, REL 144 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 143, DET 144 Note: Certain modules can only be selected if prerequired modules were done previously. (See table of modules and prerequisites, p 36.) Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two quarter modules or one semester module offered by other faculties in the second semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient and the candidate is admitted to such modules. # Only at the Africa Institute for Missiology. (ii) Second year of study Note: Certain modules can only be selected if prerequired modules were done previously. (See table of modules and prerequisites, p.36). First semester (1) The following group of modules: Old and New Testament OUN 241 and OUN 242 or OUN 245# and OUN 246# (2) Six of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHI 241,CHI 242,CHI 245#,CHI 246# Missiology SEW 241, SEW 242, SEW 246# Practical Theology PTL 241, PTL

17 Science of Religion REL 241, REL 242, REL 245# Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 241, DET 242, DET 245# Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two quarter modules or one semester module offered by other faculties during the first semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient and the candidate is admitted to such modules. Second semester (1) The following group of modules: Old and New Testament OUN 243, OUN 244 (2) Six of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHI 243, CHI 244, CHI 248# Missiology SEW 243, SEW 244 Practical Theology PTL 243, PTL 244, PTL 247#, PTL 248# Science of Religion REL 243, REL 244 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 243, DET 244. Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two quarter modules or one semester module offered by other faculties during the second semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient and the candidate is admitted to such modules. # Only at the Africa Institute for Missiology. (iii) Third year of study Note: Certain modules can only be selected if prerequired modules were done previously. (See table of modules and prerequisites, p 36). First semester (1) The following group of modules: Old and New Testament OUN 341, OUN 342 (2) Two of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHI 341, CHI 342 Missiology SEW 341, SEW 342 Practical Theology PTL 341, PTL 342 Science of Religion REL 341, REL 342 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 341, DET 342, DET 345# (3) Two of the remaining modules at second-year level mentioned above [(ii) First semester (2)], or as many as one semester module or two quarter modules at second-year level (in the first semester) presented by another faculty, provided that the credit values are sufficient and the candidate is admitted to such modules. Second semester (1) The following group of modules as indicated: Old and New Testament OUN 343, OUN 344 (2) Two of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHI 343, CHI 344 Missiology SEW 343, SEW 344 Practical Theology PTL 343, PTL 344 Science of Religion REL 343, REL 344 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 343, DET 344, DET 347# (3) Two of the remaining modules at second-year level mentioned above [(ii) Second semester (2)], or as many as one semester module or two quarter modules at second-year level (in second semester) presented by another 13

18 faculty, provided that the credit values are sufficient and the candidate is admitted to such modules. # Only at the Africa Institute for Missiology. Curriculum (bb) Note: Candidates from the church partner will be instructed by their teaching bodies on registration procedures. (i) (ii) (iii) (d) (e) (f) First year of study (1) Old and New Testament OUN 111, OUN 121 (2) Practical Theology PTL 111, PTL 121 Church History and Church Polity CHI 111, CHI 121 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 111, DET 121 (3) Two semester modules chosen from the following: Missiology - SEW 111, SEW 121 Greek - GRK 110, GRK 120 Hebrew - HEB 110, HEB 120 Psychology - SLK 110, SLK 120 Second year of study (1) Old and New Testament OUN 211, OUN 221 (2) Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DET 211, DET 221 Practical Theology PTL 211, PTL 221 (3) Two semester modules chosen from: Church History - CHI 211, CHI 221 Greek - GRK 210, GRK 220 Hebrew - HEB 210, HEB 220 Psychology - SLK 210, SLK 220 Third year of study (1) Old and New Testament OUN 311, OUN 321 (2) Systematic Theology DET 311, DET 321 (3) Missiology SEW 211, SEW 221 Maximum number of modules per year of study A student may, with the consent of the Dean, exceed the number of modules per study year by four modules (or two semester modules or one year module). Admission to a subsequent year of study (i) To be admitted to the second year of study, a student must pass at least 12 modules (or six semester or three year modules), unless the Dean decides otherwise. (ii) To be admitted to the third year of study, a student must pass at least 28 modules (or 14 semester modules or 7 year modules), unless the Dean decides otherwise. Academic exclusion The Dean may on recommendation of the relevant faculty committee, exclude a student academically by the cancellation of the registration for that particular year or for the following year, if he or she does not comply with the minimum set requirements. 14

19 (g) (h) (i) Recognition of modules already passed From another faculty: as indicated above. Special examinations A student who complies with all the requirements for the diploma with the exception of a maximum of four modules, two semester modules or one year module, in each of which a combined mark of at least 40% has been obtained, may be admitted to a special examination in the modules concerned at the end of the following semester. University Diploma in Theology with distinction The diploma is awarded with distinction to a student who obtains at least 75% in eight modules at 300 level, provided that none of the modules in which 75% were obtained, had been failed previously. T.3 PROGRAMME WHICH LEADS TO BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM (THEOLOGY) BA(Theol) BA(Theology) Code : UP students curriculum (aa) : Baptist Seminary Kempton Park curriculum (bb) (a) (b) (c) General This programme aims to provide the student with general theological training. It enables the student to reach a reasonable level of specialisation in Theology. It also offers ample scope to compile one s own curriculum and to include nontheological elective modules. The programme builds a basis for church-specific programmes and practical training with a view to the ministry. A student who registers for this programme, has to submit his or her curriculum to the Dean for approval at the beginning of each academic year. Duration Three years. Curriculum Curriculum (bb) is only offered at the Baptist Seminary Kempton Park. See T.13 (p 36) for a more detailed description of modules, as well as credit values and prerequisites applicable. Notes: 1. Module refers to a unit presented for one quarter unless indicated as a semester module or year module. 2. Academic literacy: In terms of (p 6) the following additional modules must be completed during the programme: EOT 110 and EOT 120. (Candidates who passed the Academic Literacy Test are exempted.) 3. Computer literacy: In terms of T.1(d) the following additional module has to be completed during the first year of study: CIL When an individual curriculum is planned or modules are selected, the following must be taken into account: 4.1. If this programme is followed at a seminary or college (in terms of an 15

20 agreement between such institution and the University of Pretoria), the scope of freedom in the selection of modules, as offered by this regulation, may be limited in accordance with in-house curricular arrangements Certain modules are prerequisites for later modules. (See table of modules and prerequisites, p 36.) 4.3. If a module does not attract enough student registrations to be presented economically, the Dean may decide to withdraw it. Students will be advised in time of such decisions, so that they can register for alternative modules It may be advisable that an equal number of modules be selected for each of the quarters to ensure a balanced spread Postgraduate study (i.e. honours) can only follow upon a major subject of which at least 10 modules had been done (four in the final year). (See T.6(b), on p 23.) 4.6. The timetable of lectures must be consulted. Curriculum (aa) (Code ) Number of modules and credits The table indicates the minimum credit values allowed in the curriculum. However, in practice the credit values may be higher, especially when modules from other faculties with higher credit values are included. Yr Level Total credits Number of modules Credits per module I II III Total (i) First year of study First semester (1) The following group of modules as indicated: Old and New Testament ONM 151, ONM 152. (2) Eight of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHS 151, CHS 152 Missiology MIS 151, MIS 152 Practical Theology PTH 151, PTH 152 Science of Religion SCR 151, SCR 152 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 151, SET 152. Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two semester modules or four quarter modules offered by other faculties during the first semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient. Second semester (1) The following group of modules as indicated: Old and New Testament ONM 153, ONM 154 (2) Eight of the following modules : Church History and Church Polity CHS 153, CHS 154 Missiology MIS 153, MIS 154 Practical Theology PTH 153, PTH 154 Science of Religion SCR 153, SCR 154 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 153, SET

21 Note: Certain modules can only be selected if prerequired modules were done previously. (See table of modules and prerequisites, p 36.) Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two semester modules or four quarter modules offered by other faculties in the second semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient. (ii) Second year of study Note: Certain modules can only be selected if prerequired modules were done previously. (See table of modules and prerequisites, p 36.) First semester (1) The following group of modules as indicated: Old and New Testament ONM 251, ONM 252. (2) Six of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHS 251, CHS 252 Missiology MIS 251, MIS 252 Practical Theology PTH 251, PTH 252 Science of Religion SCR 251, SCR 252 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 251, SET 252 Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two semester modules or four quarter modules offered by other faculties during the first semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient. Second semester (1) The following group of modules as indicated: Old and New Testament ONM 253, ONM 254 (2) Six of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHS 253, CHS 254 Missiology MIS 253, MIS 254 Practical Theology PTH 253, PTH 254 Science of Religion SCR 253, SCR 254 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 253, SET 254. Instead of the modules mentioned in (2), a student may select as many as two semester modules or four quarter modules offered by other faculties during the second semester, provided that the credit values are sufficient. (iii) Third year of study Note: Certain modules can only be selected if prerequired modules were done previously. (See table of modules and prerequisites, p 36.) First semester (1) The following group of modules as indicated: Old and New Testament ONM 351, ONM 352. (2) Two of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHS 351, CHS 352 Missiology MIS 351, MIS 352 Practical Theology PTH 351, PTH 352 Science of Religion SCR 351, SCR 352 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 351, SET 352. (3) One of the remaining groups of modules at second-year level mentioned above [(ii) First semester (2)], or as many as one semester module or two quarter modules at second-year level (first semester) presented by another faculty, provided that the credit values are sufficient. 17

22 Second semester (1) The following group of modules as indicated: Old and New Testament ONM 353, ONM 354. (2) Two of the following modules: Church History and Church Polity CHS 353, CHS 354 Missiology MIS 353, MIS 354 Practical Theology PTH 353, PTH 354 Science of Religion SCR 353, SCR 354 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 353, SET 354. (3) Two of the remaining modules at second-year level mentioned above [(ii) Second semester (2)], or as many as one semester module or two quarter modules at second-year level (second semester) presented by another faculty, provided that the credit values are sufficient. Curriculum (bb) (Code ) Note: Candidates from the church partner will be instructed by the teaching body on registration procedures. (i) (ii) (iii) (d) (e) First year of study (1) Old and New Testament ONM 111, ONM 121 (2) Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 111, SET 121 Practical Theology PTH 111, PTH 121 Church History CHS 111, CHS 121 (3) Two semester modules: Missiology - MIS 111, MIS 121 Greek - GRK 110, GRK 120 Hebrew - HEB 110, HEB 120 Psychology SLK 110, SLK 120, or two non-theological semester modules of equivalent level and credit rating. Second year of study (1) Old and New Testament ONM 211, ONM 221 (2) Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 211, SET 221 Practical Theology PTH 211, PTH 221 (3) Two semester modules: Church History - CHS 211, CHS 221 Greek - GRK 210, GRK 220 Hebrew HEB 210, HEB 220 Psychology - SLK 210, SLK 220, or two non-theological semester modules of equivalent level and credit rating. Third year of study (1) Old and New Testament ONM 311, ONM 321 (2) Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 311, SET 321 (3) Missiology MIS 211, MIS 221. Maximum modules per year of study A student may, with the consent of the Dean, exceed the number of modules per study year by four modules (or two semester modules or one year module). Admission to a subsequent year of study (i) To be admitted to the second year of study, a student must pass at least 12 18

23 modules (or six semester modules or three year modules) unless the Dean decides otherwise. (ii) To be admitted to the third year of study, a student must pass at least 28 modules (or 14 semester modules or seven year modules), unless the Dean decides otherwise. (f) (g) (h) (i) Academic exclusion The Dean may on recommendation of the relevant faculty committee, exclude a student academically by the cancellation of the registration for that particular year or for the following year, if he or she does not comply with the minimum set requirements. Recognition of modules already passed From another faculty: Non-theological modules as indicated by curricula (aa) and (bb). Special examinations A student who complies with all the requirements for the degree with the exception of a maximum of four quarter modules, two semester modules or one year module, in each of which a combined mark of at least 40% has been obtained, may be admitted to a special examination in the modules concerned at the end of the following semester. Degree with distinction The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains at least 75% in eight quarter modules (or four semester modules or two year modules) at 300 level, provided that none of the modules in which at least 75% were obtained, had been failed previously. T.4 PROGRAMME WHICH LEADS TO BACCALAUREUS THEOLOGIAE BTh (Code ) (a) (b) (c) General This programme provides theological training and formation aimed at the needs of churches. It has two aspects, namely a general denominational aspect and a specific denominational aspect. The structure of the programme is determined by a balance between the Biblical scientific, historical systematic and applied dimensions of the field of Theology. The outcome which the programme aims to achieve, is theoretically supported formation aimed at a broad spectrum of ministerial needs. For this purpose certain elements of the programme are presented in partnership with churches that bought into the programme. The programme offers the option to include non-theological modules. A student who registers for this programme has to submit his or her curriculum to the Dean for approval at the beginning of each year. Duration Four years. Curriculum The following table indicates the minimum credit values allowed in the curriculum. 19

24 However, in practice the credit values may be higher, especially when modules from other faculties are included which have higher credit values. Yr Level Total credits Number of modules Credits per module I II III IV Total See T.13 (p 36) for detailed description of modules, as well as credit values and prerequisites applicable. Note: (i) (ii) Academic literacy: In terms of (p 6) the following additional modules must be completed during the programme: EOT 110 and EOT 120. (Candidates who passed the Academic Literacy Test are exempted.) Computer literacy: In terms of T.1(d) the following additional module has to be completed during the first year of study: CIL111. If a module does not attract enough student registrations to be presented economically the Dean may decide to withdraw it from the offering. Students will be advised in time of such decision in order that they may register for another module. First year of study (1) The following groups of modules as indicated: Church History and Church Polity CHS 151, CHS 152 Greek GRK 110, GRK 120 Hebrew HEB 110, HEB 120 New Testament Studies ONM 152, NTW 154 Old Testament Studies ONM 151, OTW 153 Practical Theology PTH 151, PTH 154 Science of Religion and Missiology GSW 153, MIS 154 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 151, SET 152 (2) The following four modules: TEO 151 (Sociology of Religion I) TEO 152 (Psychology of Religion I) TEO 153 (Philosophy of Religion I) TEO 154 (Language proficiency) (strongly recommended) Instead, a year module, two semester modules or four quarter modules from another faculty may also be selected, provided that the credit values are sufficient and with the Dean s approval. Second year of study (1) The following groups of modules as indicated: Church History and Church Polity CHS 153, CHS 154 Greek GRK 210, GRK 220 Hebrew HEB 210, HEB 220 New Testament Studies NTW 251, NTW 253 Old Testament Studies OTW 252, OTW 254 Practical Theology PTH 152, PTH

25 Science of Religion and Missiology MIS 151, MIS 152 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 153, SET 154 (2) Four of the following modules: BYT 251 (Ancient Languages) TEO 251 (Psychology of Religion II) TEO 252 (Philosophy of Religion II) TEO 253 (Management in Ministry) TEO 254 (Sociology of Religion II). Instead, a year module, two semester modules or four quarter modules from another faculty may also be selected, provided that the credit values are sufficient and with the Dean s approval. (iii) (iv) Third year of study (1) The following groups of modules as indicated: Science of Religion and Missiology GSW 352, SCR 253, MIS 254 Church History and Church Polity CHS 251, CHS 252, KGS 353 New Testament Studies NTW 351, NTW 352, NTW 353 Old Testament Studies OTW 352, OTW 353, OTW 354 Practical Theology PTH 251, PTH 254, PRT 353 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 251, SET 253, SET 254 (2) Four modules from the following list. A maximum of two of these may be substituted by modules from the supplementary list below, or by nontheological modules, or by a semester module from another faculty. If non-theological quarter modules or non-theological semester modules are selected, these should have sufficient credit value and be approved by the Dean. Ancient Languages BYT 351, BYT 352 Church History and Church Polity CHS 254 New Testament Studies NTW 354 Old Testament Studies OTW 351 Practical Theology PTH 252 Science of Religion and Missiology MIS 251 Dogmatics and Christian Ethics SET 252 Supplementary list: BYT 353 (Ancient Languages: Critical Textual Competence) BYT 354 (Ancient Languages: Integration of analytical skills) TEO 351 (Philosophy of Religion III) TEO 353 (Sociology of Religion III) TEO 354 (Psychology of Religion III). Fourth year of study (1) The following groups of modules as indicated: Dogmatics and Christian Ethics DCE 451, DCE 453, DCE 454 Science of Religion and Missiology GSW 452, GSW 453 Church History and Church Polity KGS 451, KGS 452 New Testament Studies NTW 451, NTW 452, NTW 453 Old Testament Studies OTW 451, OTW 452, OTW 454 Practical Theology PRT 451, PRT 453, PRT 454. (2) Four modules from the following list. A maximum of two of these may be substituted by modules from the supplementary list below, or with nontheological quarter modules, or a semester module from another faculty. If non-theological modules or non-theological semester modules are 21