Bachelor of Theology

Qualification stream:	General (1 Major)
Qualification code:	99305 – GEN
NQF level:	7
Total credits:	360
SAQA ID:	62452
APS/AS:	20
Rules: Each BTH curriculum must consist of: 30 modules (12 credits each) which cannot be completed in less than (3) three years. Two fundamental modules: 1. CGM1501 (Invitation to theology), which must be done in the first semester of BTH study: 2. BTH3720 (Integrated theological praxis), which may only be done in the year, in which the degree is completed. At NQF levels 6 and 7, a student may take between 10 and 12 modules respectively. A BTH degree will therefore consist of either: 8 – NQF level 5 modules, 10- NQF level 6 modules and 12 – NQF level 7modules or 8 – NQF level 5 modules, 11 – NQF level 6 modules and 11 – NQF level 7modules or 8 – NQF level 5 modules, 12 – NQF level 6 modules and 10 – NQF level 7 modules.
Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to deliver learners who can critically apply focused analysis, knowledge and skills in the service and leadership – both lay and ordained – of Christian communities, community organisations and society. This interdisciplinary Qualification produces life-long theological learners who are equipped to raise and debate current issues in African and international contexts. The Qualification also seeks to enable learners develop, clarify and articulate a value system from a Christian perspective. This Qualification is intended for consciousness-raising of learners with respect to issues of justice such as gender, social disparity, disability and the environment, and enable them to develop transformative communities, and contribute to the development of the society as a whole.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.
Qualification offered until 2023, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification.

Who can register?

Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from Unisa that their application for admission has been accepted. Unisa reserves the right to not process and / or to cancel your registration if it is found that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification. Admission to the alternative qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with admission requirements and if space is available.
Re-registering students may register for the 2021 academic year once the registration period opens.

Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.

How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester:

For the 2021 academic year, you must register for your semester 1 and 2 modules by 12 March 2021. There will be no semester 2 registration period. No exceptions or registration extensions will be permitted.
The maximum number of credits that will be allowed is 120 credits.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Examination timetable Transitional arrangements

Curriculum for this qualification

As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.Once you have selected your modules, proceed to calculating your student fees

First level

ECH1501 has been replaced by SCR1501, student who have passed ECH1501 may not register for SCR1501.
OTS1501 has been replaced by SCR1502, students who have passed OTS1501 may not register for
SCR1502.

Module	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
CGM1501 – Invitation to Theology
CGM1502 – First Steps in Practical Theology	Co-requisite:CGM1501
CMM1501 – Ethics and Life	Co-requisite:CGM1501
CMM1502 – The Dynamics of Mission	Co-requisite:CGM1501
ECH1501 – Introduction to Early Christian Literature, Theology, History and Archaeology	Co-requisite:CGM1501
OTS1501 – Introduction to Ancient Israelite Literature	Co-requisite:CGM1501
SCR1501 – Christian Origins and Early Christian Contexts. Introduction to Early Christian Literature and History	Co-requisite:BTH1501
SCR1502 – Introduction to Ancient Israelite Literature, Theology, History and Archaeology	Co-requisite:BTH1501
TIC1501 – Reflections of Faith	Co-requisite:CGM1501
TIC1502 – Introduction to the Study of Church History	Co-requisite:CGM1501

Second level

Module	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group B. Select 2 or 3 of the following: but ( if CGM is a major select 3 modules)
CGM2601 – Ethics and Spirituality	Pre-requisite:CGM1501 & CGM1502
CGM2602 – Preaching in a Context of Poverty
CGM2603 – Exploring Celebration and Worship
Group C. Select 2 or 3 of the following: but ( if CMM is a major select 3 modules)
CMM2601 – Women in Society and Church	Pre-requisite:CMM1501 & CMM1502
CMM2602 – Youth Ministry in Communities
CMM2603 – Intercultural Christian Communication
Group D. Select 2 or 3 of the following: but ( if TIC is a major select 3 modules)
TIC2601 – Faith, Church and Culture	Pre-requisite:TIC1501 OR TIC1502
TIC2602 – Christianity and a Changing South Africa
TIC2603 – Faith, Jesus and Social Change
TIC2604 – World Christianity and Ecumenism
Group E. Select 2 or 3 of the following: but ( if CGM is a major select 3 modules)
ECH2601 – Text Interpretation, Theory and Method	Pre-requisite:ECH1501 & OTS1501
ECH2602 – Daily Life in Early Christianity
OTS2603 – Life Orientation: Biblical Perspectives

Third level

Module	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory in the FINAL SEMESTER of your studies (will be the FOURTH NQF7-module of ONE major)
BTH3720 – Integrated Theological Praxis
Group B. Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the following: but ( if CGM is a major select 4 modules
CGM3701 – Sexual Ethics
CGM3702 – From Text to Sermon: Reading and Creating Religious Texts
CGM3703 – Caring for All: Exploring the Field of Pastoral Work
CGM3704 – The Research Challenge: Doing Empirical Research in Theology
CGM3705 – Christian Leadership and Church Management
Group C. Select 1or 2 or 3 of the following: but ( if CMM is a major select 4 modules)
CMM3701 – Christian Action for Anti-Racism and Reconciliation	Pre-requisite:2 of CMM2601, CMM2602 & CMM2603
CMM3702 – God, Creation and Environment
CMM3703 – Christian Social Ethics
CMM3704 – The Dynamics of Interreligious Encounter
CMM3705 – Christian Moral Decision-Making
Group D. Select 1or 2 or 3 of the following: but ( if TIC is a major select 4 modules)
TIC3701 – Faith, the Spirit and the Future	Pre-requisite:2 of TIC2601,TIC2602,TIC2603 & TIC2604
TIC3702 – Faith, Philosophy and Science
TIC3703 – Church and Society Across the Ages
TIC3704 – Christianity in Africa
TIC3705 – Christian Foundations: the Early Centuries
Group E. Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the following but ( if CGM is a major select 4 modules