South African Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Certificate in Christian Life
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Certificate in Christian Life |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | CLC |
| Description | CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN LIFE 120 Credits This very practical programme is designed to equip church members for service. Listed below is the standard curriculum for the Christian Life Certificate. (All first year subjects are self-contained and require no textbooks.) These five courses are compulsory: THE1121 Christian Foundations BIB1121 Essential Bible Study Principles THE1122 Biblical Worldview PRA1121 Christian Relationships BIB1123 The Words and Works of Jesus You may select any five of the following elective courses. The only rule is that you may not include more than 2 practicum’s (courses that have codes starting with PCM). THE1123 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit THE2121 The Doctrine of the Church BIB1121 Corinthians BIB2126 Themes from the Old Testament PRA1122 Introduction to Youth and Children’s Ministry PRA1123 Leading with Purpose PRA1124 Biblical Worldview of Christian Education MIS2124 Introduction to Missions MIS2122 Contemporary Issues in Missions MIS1124 Training Effective Evangelists PCM2121 Missions Outreach 1 PCM2122 Pastoral Practicum 1 PCM2123 Practical Children’s Ministry 1 PCM2124 Practical Youth Ministry 1 PCM2125 Practical Sports Ministry CYM1126 Connecting with Children CYM1127 Walking with Wounded Children CYM1123 Youth Ministry Outreach CYM1124 Youth Ministry Missions CYM1125 Introduction to Sports Ministry CYM2121 Helping Children Grow in Christian Maturity CYM2124 Strategy for Youth Ministry CYM2123 Building Depth in Youth CWG1120 Introduction to Christian Worship CWG1121 Worship in the Bible CCC1150 The Biblical Basis of Christian Counselling BIB1124 Survey of the Old Testament BIB2124 The Book of Acts Stand-alone Courses: All our first year subjects are available as stand-alone courses. Credits are granted for these courses, provided the assessment tasks have been successfully completed. |
| Keywords | theology Christian studies self-improvement |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Certificate |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | US$3000 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 2 year |
| Average hours of study per week | 10 |
| Methods of instruction | Correspondence |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 50% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 50% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 100% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 100 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | None |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | Certificate in Christian Life |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Council on Higher Education |
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