Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry
(Minimum one year, maximum 3 years, 120 credits)
Aim
The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry, designed at NQF level 5, is to provide Christians with foundational and practical training to equip and empower them to build God’s Kingdom in their sphere of influence.
Mode of delivery
Contact & Distance (As Per CHE Concession)
Active: Distance
Inactive: Contact mode not running
Time Commitment
Minimum one year, maximum 3 years On campus. January and July intakes.
Accreditation
Registered as Cornerstone Institute (RF) NPC with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No 2001/HE08/006. SAQA ID 96412.
Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry: Contact mode. Registered by the DHET. Accredited by the CHE as a 120-credit learning programme for higher education at NQF level 5. CHE reference: H/PRO96/K001CAN.
Admission Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational (certificate pass)
- A Matriculation Certificate or equivalent
- Mature age of 45 years can be admitted, determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence provide
The Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry is tar geted at scholars interested in advancing their the ological skills in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Care, Public Theology, Spirituality Studies, and Practical Studies.
These theological skills can advance the quality of the work in contextual and urban ministries for youth workers, church group leaders, pastoral caregivers, mentors, emerging congregational leaders, junior pastors, and leaders engaging in issues of public concern.
The certificate enhances critical academic skills through several subjects in our Core Curriculum that allow a student to continue with further tertiary education in several programmes upon successful completion.
Students who have completed the qualification should be able to:
- Deepen their relationship with the Triune God and their trust in Jesus Christ as saviour and friend
- Develop into creative and critical thinkers who are catalysts for growth and renewal
- Develop basic skills in reading the Bible and showing its relevance to meeting pastoral needs in churches and communities, especially in an African context
- Understand how people’s worldview influences their concept of God and practice of spirituality
- Gain a greater critical appreciation of their own theological view
- Understand the basic principles of Christian leadership
- Minister to people in different cultural contexts
- Develop basic communication skills with groups and individuals
- Have the possibility of further studies (modules can be credited towards our BTh programme).
Module descriptions and credits
For a description of each module, see ‘Module descriptions’ herewith above. Otherwise, get in touch with us via helpdesk for further inquiries.