Verslag - NG Kerk in Oos-Kaapland

4.2 AANBEVELING: PROFIEL VAN GELEGITIMEERDE STUDENT
Die Algemene Sinode keur die profiel as riglyn goed.
4.3 PROFIEL VAN DIE PAS-GELEGITIMEERDE IN DIE FAMILIE VAN NG KERKE
Ter wille van verryking word die beskikbare profiele van pas gelegitimeerdes in die familie van NG Kerke vir
kennisname voorgelê:
4.3.1 VGKSA
OBE (Outcome Based Education) PROFILE (General Synod Agenda 2005, pp. 298-304)
1 The following integrated set of values, knowledge, skills were approved by Gen Synod 2005 as:
* the essential competencies that are required of a person before s/he may be licensed to the
ministry in the URCSA;
* as the basis for the whole process of ministerial formation;
* as the criteria to be used by examination commissions of regional curatoria in assessing candidates
for licensing to the ministry.
2 Values/attitudes
The values required of a minister are as follows:
2.1 Genuine faith
A person who: practises what s/he preaches; is a wo/man of God; honours God; has a deep spirituality;
whose faith is reflected in her/his lifestyle; has holistic kingdom values, constantly reinforced through Bible
study and prayer;
2.2 A sense of calling
A person who: lives a life of discipleship; is faithful to her/his calling; loves to work and achieve success for
the church of Christ; is willing to sacrifice and work hard, even at awkward hours; a sense of commitment;
loyalty to URCSA, Africa,
2.3 Self-respect
A person who: has a positive self-image; has personal integrity and honesty; is humble; is trustworthy;
takes pride in her/his work, striving for excellence; has a high sense of duty and responsibility; inner
strength;
2.4 Character traits
Endurance; patience; tolerance; punctuality; willingness to learn and grow; confidentiality; openness;
emotional balance and integration; good reputation; sober habits; a just and fair disposition; inquisitiveness;
wisdom; ability to say yes and no ; a sense of humour; creativity; not greedy to enrich him/herself;
innovative; adaptable; peace-making; transparency and accountability; firm, principled and consistent
personality; not abuse her/his position of power;
2.5 Reflexivity
Introspection; a healthy self-knowledge and awareness of his/her limitations; not threatened by criticism of
others; a healthy self-critical attitude, constantly striving to grow and improve;
2.6 Respect for others
Compassionate; caring; empathetic; stable working relationships; accessible; available; impartial;
dependable; acceptance of different views without turning those who differ into enemies; respect for
authority, in the church and community; sensitivity to the suffering; non-judgmental;
3 Knowledge
The knowledge component has traditionally been the main focus of ministerial formation, which is why it
has usually been called theological education. There is a close relationship between values, skills and
knowledge. For each practical skill there is a theoretical basis. For this reason there is a measure of overlap
between this section and the following one. The following dimensions of knowledge are deemed essential
for a URCSA minister:
3.1 Basic theological orientation
The ability to: a) analyse (research) a context (congregation, community, country, continent, world); b) think
theologically in a Reformational way in relation to that context analysis; c) develop relevant ministry
strategies in response to the issues raised; d) cooperate and network with colleagues and partners in doing
so.
3.2 The Bible/hermeneutics
Basic competence in Hebrew and Greek; good Bible knowledge; method of contextual interpretation;
different approaches to hermeneutics;
3.3 Systematic theology
Basic approaches to dogmatics and systematic theology ; the four confessions of the URCSA, especially
Belhar; the dynamics of Reformed theology; contextual and liberation theologies; African-and-Reformed
theology;
3.4 Theological ethics
Different approaches to ethics; ethical decision-making; value ethics;
3.5 Church history
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