Prospectus Bachelor of Theology Christian Leaders for Africa

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Learning Outcomes: At the end of the module you should be able to: • discuss and analyse some of the immense difficulties from a biblical perspective. • describe what God has done in the past in Africa, and apply that to the practical problems of Africa today. • describe what God expects from his church. 2.8 Language 2.8.3 Communication I Credits: 4 Description: In this course you will cover the area of public reading of Scripture, preparing testimonies and evangelistic talks, and preparation and delivery of expository sermons. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course you should be able to: • read and speak clearly, intelligibly and commandingly in public. • give a short talk with and without notes • deliver your own testimony effectively • prepare and deliver an evangelistic talk • explain a Bible passage publicly • prepare simple expository sermons 2.8.4 Homiletics Theory Credits: 6 Description: This course aims to introduce you to the main principles of preaching God’s Word. An option for children’s workers focusses on communication to children. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course you should be able to: • describe the basic principles of preaching. • recognise congregational needs. • display basic hermeneutical skills. • prepare and deliver a sermon. 3 ELECTIVES 3.1 Theological Electives 3.1.1 Pastoral Counselling Credits: 8 Description: This subject will enable you to understand the theoretical rationales, as well as the practical communication skills underpinning efficient and effective care and counselling in Ministry. It will encourage you in your own personal growth, recognizing that your personality and way of being plays a vital part in the success of your counselling ministry. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, you should be able to: • define biblical counselling • conduct a pastoral dialogue • explain briefly what a counselling model should contain • design your own counselling model • provide introductory biblical counselling 24
3.1.2 The Pastoral Ministry Credits: 4 Description: This course will introduce you to the nature of the pastoral ministry and to some aspects of pastoral ministry: pastoral visitation, preparing people for various rites of passage, the church services for those special occasions, and counselling. The Christian ministry course is designed to equip you with the knowledge required for effective ministry in the church. An attempt will be made to describe how pastoral ministry takes place in a South African Black context. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course you should be able to: • describe the nature of pastoral ministry and what it entails • do pastoral visitation • acquire skills that result in personal growth in order to be more effective in counselling in ministry. In addition you should know: • what to cover in baptismal counselling and how to conduct a baptismal service • what to teach in premarital counselling and how to conduct a wedding service • the basics about counselling the bereaved and how to conduct a funeral service. 3.1.3 Women’s Ministry I 3.1.4 Women’s Ministry II Credits: Description: 4, each These two modules, for female students, aims to introduce you to a Biblical view of womanhood so that you can be clear and confident of your self-identity and your unique God-given purpose within the family, the church and contemporary society. The second module focusses more closely on ministry options. Learning outcomes: By the end of the course you should be able to: • describe some of the varying views of women • describe the Biblical sources and evangelical arguments regarding women and their functions in family and church • have a basic understanding of the Biblical basis of marriage and family • Apply a Biblical perspective to the issue of women’s roles and function, gender differentiation and modern ethical issues • demonstrate knowledge of practical leadership skills • implement various women’s ministries. 3.1.5 Preaching from Epistles Credits: 4 Description: The course is aims to give you the opportunity to learn to preach (or give a talk) by preaching at least two sermons in class. You will receive feedback from your classmates and the lecturer and listen to the sermons of others in the class and give them feedback. You will learn how to use knowledge gained elsewhere in the curriculum, especially from biblical exegesis and homiletics theory, for the purpose of constructing and delivering a sermon/talk. Learning Outcomes: • preach two sermons/give two talks from the Epistles. • evaluate the sermons of fellow students in the following areas: • introduction, aim & structure, interpretation of passage, application, delivery and presentation. • exegete the preaching portion. 3.1.6 Preaching from the OT 3.1.7 Preaching from the Gospels Credits: 8, each Description: 25
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