UFS Higher Certificate Theology HCert (Theology) Course

About

This one-year Higher Certificate in Theology offers an excellent introduction to the study of Christian ministry. It includes training in applicable skills designed to empower Christian leaders to make a meaningful impact in their communities and in the building of churches. The course is designed for people who find themselves in situations where a need for Christian ministry exists: ministers, pastors, evangelists, members of church councils, of Bible study group leaders, Sunday-school teachers, youth leaders, chaplains, and anybody who wishes to learn more about the Christian ministry. Skills such as the following are taught: communication and listening skills, skills to read and write in a theological context, the use and interpretation of the Bible, counselling and leadership skills. Constructive attention is given to African Theology. The course is presented on a part-time basis and students need to attend classes fortnightly.

Our faculty underwrites high academic standards. Our lecturers therefore focus on research that is acknowledged both nationally and internationally. Even as early as undergraduate level, we offer our students the opportunity to develop a love for research and practice. Theory and praxis goes hand in hand. Therefore, teaching and learning receive special attention in the faculty in order for our students to become responsible, innovative, and serving theologians, making a difference wherever they go.

Our subjects are acknowledged universally. In the Bachelor’s degree, students are exposed to subjects such as Old and New Testament, Systematic Theology, Church History, Practical Theology, Missiology, and Religion Studies (more about these subjects later). In the first two years of study, students also have the opportunity to equip themselves in auxiliary study areas. Subjects include Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Psychology, and Religion Studies. You will learn everything you need to know to stand your ground in the church as a pastor, or as a spiritual leader in the community. We provide students the opportunity to develop good working relations with students from their own and other church denominations.

A degree in Theology qualifies you for various career possibilities:

Enquiries:

Program Director: Rev Marlene Oosthuizen: +27 51 401 2617/2667 | [email protected]

Requirements

NSC and an AP of 20
Language of instruction on level 4 (50%)
NBT for Academic (AL) and Quantitative (QL) Literacy Test

Higher Certificate in Theology HCert (Theology)

Programme Description		Minimum Admission Requirements			Duration
Programme	Academic Plan Code	AP	Language of instruction	Compulsory National Benchmark Test	Minimum Duration
Higher Certificate in Theology HCert (Theology)	BC911000	20	4 (50%)	AL, QL	One year

ADMISSION

Pay attention to the following important information:

Higher Education South Africa (HESA) set specific admission requirements that you must meet if you want to study at any South African university. If you finished school in or after 2008, and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you need the following to apply for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree at any South African university
All admission requirements apply to first year students in 2018.
To be admitted to the Higher Certificate in Theology, a student must have a National Senior Certificate (from 2008) and an AP of at least 20, with a minimum performance level 4 (50%) in one of the official teaching languages of the UFS.
Admission to study at the UFS is dependent on the following:
- Your application meets all the minimum requirements for the programme
- The programme must have available space and capacity to admit students
- You have to submit valid school results with your application
The UFS reserves to right to change the minimum requirements of each programme without notifying you.
Applications for all non-selection programmes close on 29 September 2017.

An admission point (AP) consisting of seven levels is used. Points will be awarded for six academic modules.
No points will be awarded for achievement levels lower than 30%:

Percentage	7 (90-100%)	7 (80-89%)	6 (70-79%)	5 (60-69%)	4 (50-59%)	3 (40-49%)	2 (30-39%)
AP	8	7	6	5	4	3	2

One point is awarded for Life Orientation (LO) from achievement level 5 (60%) or higher.

How to apply

APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE FOR SA, SADC AND NON-SADC STUDENTS

ONLINE application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ – online application. For assistance, contact +27 51 401 9538.

Remember to upload copies of:

Your ID or passport
Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning

WRITTEN application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ and download the application. Complete and sign it, and post it with all the relevant documentation to The Application Office, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300.

Remember to include copies of:

Your ID or passport
Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning

Enquiries:

Program Director: Rev Marlene Oosthuizen: +27 51 401 2617/2667 | [email protected]

UFS Higher Certificate Theology HCert (Theology) Course

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