Bachelor Of Theology Honours (BThHons) - George Whitefield College

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS
(BTHHONS)

PROSPECTUS 2023

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FEES 2024

GWC’s Bachelor of Theology Honours programme is registered under the South African Qualifications Authority ID 97821, NQF Level 8, and is offered on campus and online.

Aim

The GWC Honours degree equips you to face the challenges of our world with Bible-based and theologically robust answers. You’ll develop skills in independent research, learn to critically evaluate ideas, and be able to present yourself thoughtfully and persuasively. Whether tackling parts of the Bible that are difficult to understand, delving into church history and doctrine, or thinking through missiological or ethical issues, the honours degree will both broaden and deepen your knowledge.

CONTENT

The GWC Honours degree consists of five modules and a 12,000 word mini-dissertation on a topic of your choice. The modules are delivered by a combination of GWC’s own faculty and guest lecturers who are specialists in their fields from other parts of South Africa and the world. You will study modules in New Testament, Old Testament, Research Methods, and one other selected from Church History, Systematic or Pastoral Theology, Missiology, Homiletics, Hermeneutics, or Christian Ethics. The mini-dissertation is written under the personal guidance of a specialist in your chosen field.

DURATION OF STUDY

The GWC Honours degree is one year full time or two years part time. It is possible to extend this for longer periods if required.

Outcomes

The GWC Honours degree further enriches and develops those skills you have developed as an undergraduate in exegesis, theology, and ministry. In addition, it will introduce you to the skills required to pursue independent research and develop your ability to think critically and robustly about methodology, theory, and praxis. You will also practice presenting your ideas both in oral and written format, aiming for clarity, creativity, and simplicity of expression without becoming simplistic.

Completion of the GWC Honours degree meets the minimum entrance requirement for admission to a Master of Theology degree.

Entrance Requirements

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

2ND LANGUAGE ENGLISH SPEAKERS REQUIRE TOEFL

Foreign students who have English as a second language may be required to complete a TOEFL Test (or similar) to prove proficiency in English at a level suitable for academic study.

English language requirement: You must have an English Language qualification to be accepted onto a course at the University. The minimum acceptable English Language requirement for undergraduate courses is IELTS – 6.0 overall and 5.0 for the written element. This is equivalent to 213 in the computerised TOEFL test, 550 in the written TOEFL test, or 79 – 80 in the internet based TOEFL test.

For postgraduate courses you must have IELTS – 6.5 overall and 6.0 for the written element. This is equivalent to 232 in the computerised TOEFL test, 575 in the written TOEFL test or 90 – 91 in the internet based TOEFL test. Equivalent English language qualifications may be accepted.

The following link will enable you to find out more about the IELTS and TOEFL tests and will enable you to locate a learning and testing centre near to where you live: https://www.ets.org/toefl/