Generic outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze a situation, identify problem behaviour and thought and through critical reflective thinking seek solutions.
- Work in team with others. The learning methodology employed in this programme requires that students work in cohort groups with other students. Since this programme is delivered through distance and residential methodologies self-management will be developed.
- Gather, analyse, systematize data for critical analysis.
- Able to communicate their findings in the small group setting as well as in written form.
- Use technology and research methodology. The programme requires both research and the use of technology to meet graduation requirements.
- Appreciate the worldview of others.
- Encouraged to be a life-long learner.
Specific outcomes for students:
The graduate will have:
- A good grasp of the theoretical background in the core aspects of the relevant subject matter: Theology, Biblical studies, church history and relevant human sciences.
- Demonstrated the ability this knowledge to address new theoretical and practical problems.
- Demonstrated the ability to read, interpret and critically evaluate scientific literature
- Shown a thorough understanding of the use of scientific method in the acquisition of scientific knowledge.
- An in depth understanding of the role of theological modeling in the development of practical theological research.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in the presentation of research findings. This includes the use of computer technology as an aid to effective communication skills.
- An in depth understanding of the praxis of the local church.
- Ability to reflect critically on the practice of the local church.
- Ability to reflect critically on the dominant theology that underpins the churches practice.
- An awareness of the legal/social responsibility of work in this field.
- Developed key competencies in: Leading and building church communities, communication in small and larger groups, spiritual direction, service delivery to the broader community, Christian formation and doing theology in context.