Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry

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The Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry (NQF Level 5) provides training in Christian ministry in the local church congregation and its community. This includes the administrative and spiritual leadership of the local congregation and its various departments. Leadership of the church entails not only the teaching and preaching ministry but also planning programmes, recruiting, organising and supervising volunteers during the execution of the programmes that constitute the mission of the church.

Programme Purpose

To equip students with leadership skills to enable them to be effective servant-leaders within the church and its community.
To help the students to understand and use basic principles of biblical hermeneutics (biblical interpretation) so that they can prepare sermons and presentations that are Bible-based and faithful to the meaning of the Scriptures.
To enable students to not only understand but also articulate the fundamental Bible teachings as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Qualification Outcomes

Understand biblical literature and possess an awareness of the basic principles of its interpretation.
Articulate clearly the teachings the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Demonstrate an awareness of the organisational structure of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its system of governance.
Possess leadership skills which are demonstrated by the ability to facilitate design and execute relevant programmes for the church congregation and for the community.
Demonstrate an awareness of parliamentary procedures so as to facilitate meetings successfully.
Lead out in the worship services of the church and to preach and teach as needed.
Possess the interpersonal skills to interact appropriately multi-culturally and intergenerationally.

Graduation Requirements

The student should pass all modules as outlined in the prospectus with a minimum grade of 50%. This includes the satisfactory completion of the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as stipulated in the Christian Ministry Field Work module.
Comply with the requirements as contained in the Helderberg College of Higher Education Student Code of Conduct.

qualification Details

2 Years Part-time
Distance Learning
NQF Level 5
SAQA Qualification ID Number: 123610

Curriculum

Who can apply?

Current and aspiring/prospective:

Church Elders
Deacons
Worship Leaders
Youth Leaders
Personal Ministries Leaders
Welfare Leaders & Community Relief Volunteers
Bible-study Group Leaders
Volunteer & Auxiliary positions in the local church and community

Admission Requirements

APPLICANTS WITH NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (FROM 2009)
The following institutional requirements apply:
1. Programme-specific APS scores:

Qualification

Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry

Minimum APS (Pre2009)

English

3 (40-49%) or better

Other Language

2(30-39%) or better

Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy

2 (30-39%) or better

Life Orientation

2 (30-39%) or better

APPLICANTS WITH SENIOR CERTIFICATE (BEFORE 2009) OR FOREIGN HIGH SCHOOL QUALIFICATION
Applicants need to present a Senior Certificate or equivalent. Since all modules are taught from basic principles, it is not necessary for the student to have had any theological training.

Career Opportunities

This programme targets individuals who wish to participate in vocational service on a voluntary basis. Graduates from this programme will function alongside professional pastors to enhance the functions and services of the local congregation and to spearhead community engagement for the betterment of the community and for the growth of the church.

FURTHER STUDY

Persons who do not have the academic requirements to be able to pursue a bachelor’s degree may be given admission into the HCHE BA (Theology) upon successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry.

Persons who have completed the higher certificate could articulate into an advanced certificate and, subsequently, into a diploma in a similar field of study at another institution in South Africa as per their admissions policies.

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