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Programme: MTh specialising in Practical Theology (Coursework)

Programme information

This programme offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master's level. The coursework modules provide the opportunity to acquire specialist skills in the practical field of the Ministry.

Admission requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
2. Certified copy of ID or passport
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees)

All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
3. Certified copy of passport

All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes. Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable).

Minimum admissions requirements

1. Relevant honours degree (at least NQF level 8) or relevant four-year bachelor's degree (at least NQF level 8)
2. A weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level

Additional requirements

1. The theological discipline which is selected must correlate with the major or one of the majors of the preceding degree if its curricular structure provided for majors.
2. Hebrew at 200 level if Old Testament Studies is chosen as field of study.
3. Greek at 200 level if New Testament Studies is chosen as field of study.

Examinations and pass requirements

A master's degree is conferred on a student by virtue of an examination, or an examination and a dissertation, or an examination and a mini-dissertation. These examinations can be written or oral. A subminimum of 50% is required in the examination. At least 50% is required as a pass mark for the mini-dissertation or dissertation.

Research information

Mini-dissertation

The proposed title of the mini-dissertation must be submitted for approval to the Research Committee via the Supervisor and the relevant head of department before a student may commence with the research.

Article for publication

Unless Senate, on the recommendation of the supervisor, decides otherwise, a student, before or on submission of a dissertation, must submit at least one draft article for publication in a recognised academic journal.

Pass with distinction

In order to pass with distinction, a weighted average (GPA) (not rounded) of at least 75% in the examination of the coursework and 75% for the mini-dissertation must be obtained.

Core modules

• PRT 803: Practical theology 803 (Credits: 90.00)
• PRT 893: Mini-dissertation: Practical theology 893 (Credits: 90.00)

Programme structure

The programme consists of a minimum duration of study of 1 year, with a total of 180 credits at NQF level 9.