Prospectus Bachelor of Theology Christian Leaders for Africa

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(d) Children in South Africa/History of Children’s Work Credits: 8 Description: This two-part course looks at the history of Christian children’s work and the South African context of children’s work. Children in South Africa will help you to understand what life is like for children in the various cultural and social groupings of South African society. History of Christian Children’s Work explores the most significant movements and personalities within Christian children’s work, as well as secular philosophies of children’s education that have impacted on the Church. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module you should be able to: • describe your own socio-cultural background and identify points at which it may negatively influence your work with children. • describe different socio-cultural norms and their effect on children’s behaviour. • evaluate the “rights of children” and compare them with biblical standards • minister to children cross-culturally. • describe the major movements and developments within Christian children’s work • discuss and critically evaluate the major trends within secular education and their impact on the Church • implement ideas for more effective children’s work 3.1.12 Children’s Ministry III (a) Clubs, Outings & Camping Credits: 4 Description: This module will train you to utilize children’s clubs, outings, holidays etc for your work with children. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module you should be able to: • make an informed choice about a children’s programme appropriate to your church’s overall strategy. • state the principles and objectives of clubs, outings and children’s missions.. • involve parents and families in various children’s ministries. • identify, recruit and train teams to help in children’s ministry. • design programmes for clubs, outings and children’s missions. • plan, lead, organise and control these various ministries. (b) Working in Schools Credits: 8 Description: In this practical module you will prepare and teach under supervision in a primary school. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module you should be able to: • give a religious lesson to a school class. • keep control in the class. • identify the important issues for an outsider coming to minister in a government or private school. • identify opportunities for fruitful Christian ministry in government and private schools. • describe how you would approach a school in order to initiate some form of ministry to children. (c) Family Ministry Credits: 4 Description: A module to enable you to implement the principles of family ministry arising out of a theological framework of family. 28
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module you should be able to: • provide a definition for family ministry arising out of the biblical theme of family • describe the character of a “family church” • explain how a biblical perspective on family influences worship, evangelism and fellowship • describe the role of church in the family • answer questions that parents might ask • redefine the role of the children’s worker in a “family church” 3.1.13 Anglicanism Credits: 8 Description: The course aims to acquaint you with historic Anglicanism, in terms of its distinctive faith and practice as expressed in its formularies. We will briefly survey the origins of Christianity in England and the emergence of a “reformed catholic” Church of England before moving on to a comprehensive survey of the history of the CESA. We will then examine the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (with reference to their history, character and denominational distinctives), the Book of Common Prayer 1662, and the Constitution of the Church of England in South Africa. We will pay particular attention to the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the course, you should be able to: • recount the history of the Church of England in South Africa and defend its position as an historical Anglican denomination. • defend the confessional stance of the Thirty-Nine Articles and state their distinctive ideas. • describe the main views of the sacraments; and explain and defend the reformed Anglican understanding of the gospel sacraments. • describe the history and principles of classical Anglican liturgy and derived liturgies consistent with it; lead a liturgical service acceptably in contemporary English; and employ principles of congregational worship in drafting and leading various types of congregational services. 3.1.14 Modern Church History Credits: 8 Description: This module will give you an overview of Modern Christianity, covering the history of the church from the end of the Reformation on the Continent (post-Calvin) through to the 21st century. In addition to basic church history, we will also explore the history of theology and doctrine, and the impact of Christianity upon society and of society upon Christianity. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module you should be able to: • explain in basic terms the history of the church in all major sections of the world from the Post-Reformation period to the present, in order to appreciate God’s sovereign hand in human history. • demonstrate familiarity with the major philosophical and theological thinkers prominent in this period, as well as their key ideas and subsequent influence. • explain the development of Christian thought and the formulation of doctrine during this period in relation to the Reformation and the origins of Christianity. • describe how the events of the last four centuries have contributed to the present shape of the church, and be enabled to apply church history to the contemporary situation. 3.1.15 Biblical Exegesis 3.1.16 Biblical Exegesis Credits: 12, each Description: These modules consist of elective Bible book studies which will be advised at the commencement of the semester. The aim is to provide you with a general introduction to the background context of the book or books Epistles and the critical issues affecting their interpretation, a detailed orientation to the structure, content and teaching of the book(s), and ongoing reflection on their relevance for Christian life and ministry today. 29
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