BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS
(120 CREDITS – NQF LEVEL 8)
MODE AND PURPOSE
Mode: This course is offered as a part-time course, consisting of a cycle of four consecutive semesters over two years.
Purpose: The Bachelor of Theology Honours qualification aims to equip people for advanced professional Christian ministry and provides an introduction to post-graduate level theological research and reflection.
Upon successful completion, graduates would be able to evaluate, develop, and exercise a ministry of Christian leadership with their local church or Christian organization, providing substantial theological insight into the issues of the day. Holders of this qualification would be able to interact meaningfully with the leading thinkers and writers of the community and to make their contribution to written and oral debates. Furthermore, holders of this qualification would be eligible to move on to Master’s level study and become theological educators themselves.
oUTCOMES OF THE WHOLE QUALIFICATION
Holders of this qualification can:
1. Evaluate and develop their faith in the light of Christian theology to grow in godliness;
2. Interpret, apply and critically engage with other understandings of the Bible;
3. Analyse, evaluate, synthesize and appropriately apply contextual Christian theology;
4. Reflect on the task of professional Christian ministry in Namibia in the light of personal experience and Christian theology;
5. Apply skills necessary for biblical and theological teaching, leadership and post-graduate study.
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS
(120 CREDITS – NQF LEVEL 8)
MODE AND PURPOSE
Mode: This course is offered as a part-time course, consisting of a cycle of four consecutive semesters over two years.
Purpose: The Bachelor of Theology Honours qualification aims to equip people for advanced professional Christian ministry and provides an introduction to post-graduate level theological research and reflection.
Upon successful completion, graduates would be able to evaluate, develop, and exercise a ministry of Christian leadership with their local church or Christian organization, providing substantial theological insight into the issues of the day. Holders of this qualification would be able to interact meaningfully with the leading thinkers and writers of the community and to make their contribution to written and oral debates. Furthermore, holders of this qualification would be eligible to move on to Master’s level study and become theological educators themselves.
oUTCOMES OF THE WHOLE QUALIFICATION
Holders of this qualification can:
1. Evaluate and develop their faith in the light of Christian theology to grow in godliness;
2. Interpret, apply and critically engage with other understandings of the Bible;
3. Analyse, evaluate, synthesize and appropriately apply contextual Christian theology;
4. Reflect on the task of professional Christian ministry in Namibia in the light of personal experience and Christian theology;
5. Apply skills necessary for biblical and theological teaching, leadership and post-graduate study.
Curriculum requirements: In addition to completion of the Bachelor of Theology Degree, Bachelor of Theology Honours students are required to complete the following courses.
| Course | Code | CP |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Old Testament Studies | BS81213 | 12 |
| Advanced New Testament Studies | BS81214 | 12 |
| Historical Theology 1 (Early Church) | TC81215 | 12 |
| Historical Theology 2 (since Reformation) | TC81216 | 12 |
| Contextual Theology | TC81217 | 12 |
| Research Methodology | R80801 | 8 |
| Writing a Research Proposal | R80402 | 4 |
| Honours thesis (Practical, Biblical, Theological) | R83603 | 36 |
| Elective course* | 12 | |
| Total | 120 |
The following courses may be chosen as electives (please note that not all individual elective courses will be offered on a yearly basis).
| Elective Course | Code | CP |
|---|---|---|
| Literature reading | R81204e | 12 |
| Christian Ministry Internship | MP81215e | 12 |
| Congregational Studies | MP81218e | 12 |
| New Testament: Synoptic Studies | BS81215e | 12 |
| If considered relevant for the specialization of the student, a course of the Bachelor of Theology degree may be offered and assessed on level 8, provided the student has not yet taken that course on another level. | 12 |
