About Course
Direct and conduct the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture
fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; help members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provide
strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith
community; and develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the
holistic well-being of the entire community
Course Content
263601005-KM-01
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visionally leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
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SECTION 1: KM-01-KT01: The task of the religious practitioner (20%)
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SECTION 2: KM-01-KT02: Essentials of spiritual maturity of the religious practitioner
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SECTION 3: KM-01-KT03: Ethical conduct in ministry
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SECTION 4: KM-01-KT04: Christ like leadership
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SECTION 5: KM-01-KT05: Inculturation
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263601005-KM-01:
263601005-KM-02
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian
Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry
functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship
and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle;
provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and
sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good
news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with
God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing
pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visional leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being
and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the
holistic well-being of the entire community.
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Rationale:
Religious ministers serving churches and Christian groups in Southern Africa come from two
distinct backgrounds. The first is deemed more formal in nature (also referred to as the socalled historic churches) while the second is seen as less formal and originated from more
recent development processes. This second group includes what is referred to as Pentecostal
and Charismatic churches and the large group of African Initiated Churches (AICs). Recent
estimates indicate that there are around 186,000 pastors (ministers of religion) in this less
formal group, compared to the number of around 9,000 for the historic churches.
As far as professional formation is concerned, the historic churches have a strong teaching and
training tradition. Training of pastors (ministers of religion) in this relatively small group of
churches was mainly on tertiary level at public universities (faculties of theology) or
denominational seminaries. By contrast, access to formal training is virtually impossible to the
vast majority of pastors in the less formal group. This lack of access is due to several reasons
including geographical and financial reasons, and to most also due to a lack of appropriate prior
learning. The qualifications under discussion are designed to overcome these challenges.
There are currently no formally recognised qualifications for religious practitioners within the
Christian tradition, apart from the Higher Education qualifications registered through the
different tertiary educational institutions. With the introduction of the new occupational
certificate, society will benefit from the assurance that large numbers of spiritual leaders who
did not have a proper training opportunity in the past, will now have training available to
develop a relevant set of competencies. Two aspects are important in this regard.
Firstly, there is a growing concern in South Africa about moral degeneration and the loss of
positive values in our communities, with the associated loss of hope, increase in crime levels,
degeneration of our social fibre, etc. As South Africans have been shown to be a religiously
inclined population, and as the people adhering to the Christian faith form the vast majority in
the country (about 80% of the population according to the latest census information), Christian
Ministers of Religion can play a significant role in turning these negative tendencies around.
Well-formed and trained religious leaders in the community are needed for this to transpire.
The new qualifications that aim at providing quality training with the appropriate content and
focus, and that will be accessible to large numbers of presently untrained ministers of religion
will make a huge contribution to the turning around of negative tendencies.
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Secondly, there is a growing concern in our country about religious leaders, including leaders in
the Christian tradition, whose conduct is unprofessional and detrimental to the community. This
can, inter alia, be ascribed to a lack of proper training and inadequate training standards and
professional oversight. Although this problem does occur in all spheres of the religious
community, it is certainly also a serious issue in the informal church environment. Quality
training, linked to the development of professional standards and a system of professional
oversight will go a long way to protect communities against irresponsible persons who misuse
their position as spiritual leaders in the community.
Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational
qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications
on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number
of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have
access to Higher Learning. The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access
to Higher Qualifications.
The training should be of a nature that will address the competencies required to effectively
direct and conduct ministry functions whilst also making provision for the various unique
theological nuances of the various Christian traditions.
The Occupational Certificate will be accessible to existing spiritual leaders who did not have the
benefit of proper training in the past, and who do not have access to tertiary training at
universities or private training institutions. It will also be accessible to newcomers to the
profession who want to be trained as pastors, but who do not have access to tertiary training or
who prefer to go the occupational training route.
QUALIFICATION RULES
List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill
Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
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• 263601005-KM-01, Essentials and characteristics of religious practitioners, Level 4, 6
Credits.
• 263601005-KM-02, The Bible and Bible interpretation, Level 5, 30 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-03, Basic Christian concepts, Level 5, 8 Credits
• 263601005-KM-04, Christian ethics, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-05, History of the church and an overview of a variety of Christian
traditions, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-06, Principles of building the faith community, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-07, Principles of preaching, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-08, Principles of conducting services, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-09, Spiritual formation, life skills training and value system
development, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-10, Principles of pastoral counselling in a Christian context 12 Credits,
Level 6, 12 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-11, The missional calling of the Church, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-12, Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5,
8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-13, Church administration, accountability and financial management,
Level 4, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 123.
Practical Skill Modules:
• 263601005-PM-01, Prepare sermons that will address the spiritual and contextual
needs of the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-02, Conduct worship services within the faith community, Level 5, 5
Credits.
• 263601005-PM-03, Interact with groups and individuals in order to facilitate spiritual
growth, Level 6, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-04, Nurture fellowship among members of the faith community, Level 5,
4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-05, Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or
crisis, Level 6, 6 Credits.
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• 263601005-PM-06, Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value
system and Christian virtues, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-07, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith
community through preaching and teaching and mentoring, Level 6, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-08, Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership
(strategic management as a spiritual discipline), Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-09, Build the spiritual leadership capacity of the congregation/faith
community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-10, Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational
management as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-11, Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community
(stewardship as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-12, Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ
with the world, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-13, Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic
and other relevant needs in the wider community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-14, Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and
emergency situations in the community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-15, Participate in inter-faith community development initiatives, Level
5, 3 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-16, Plan and manage the effective use of media, Level 5, 2 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64.
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
• 263601005-WM-01, Prepare and conduct a worship service to nurture the relationship
with God, Level 5, 15 Credits
• 263601005-WM-02, Plan and conduct teachings, and develop ministry activities, to
enhance the quality of fellowship and mutual care, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• 263601005-WM-03, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and nurture
Christian values in a faith community, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-WM-04, Engage the leadership of a faith community in discussions on
visional leadership and operational management practices, Level 5, 5 Credits.
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• 263601005-WM-05, Plan and execute an outreach or community development project
in a community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50.
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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare and deliver a sermon incorporating the principles of exegesis, hermeneutics and
homiletics.
2. Administer sacraments within the context of a specific faith tradition.
3. Plan and conduct a worship service.
4. Facilitate spiritual growth for individuals and groups.
5. Develop and nurture healthy relationships in a diverse faith community.
6. Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis.
7. Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues.
8. Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching,
teaching, counselling and mentoring.
9. Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a
spiritual discipline).
10. Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual
discipline).
11. Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual
discipline).
12. Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
13. Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs
in the wider community.
14. Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in
the community and community development initiatives.
15. Conduct and promote spiritual advocacy relating to social justice issues (prophetic voice in
society).
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative
assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment
criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning.
Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of
Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may
recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements:
NQF level 4 with
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TOPIC ELEMENTS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key
concepts, theories, principles and approaches to reading and understanding the Bible as word of
God
The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
• KM-02-KT01: The Bible as foundational document of Christianity (50%)
• KM-02-KT02: Interpretation of the Bible (50%)
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SECTION 1: KM-02-KT01: The Bible as foundational document of Christianity (50%)
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SECTION 2: KM-02-KT02: Interpretation of the Bible (50%)
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THE BIBLE AND BIBLE INTERPRETATION SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
263601005-KM-03
Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional : L5-237 credits
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visional leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
Rationale: Religious ministers serving churches and Christian groups in Southern Africa come from two distinct backgrounds. The first is deemed more formal in nature (also referred to as the socalled historic churches) while the second is seen as less formal and originated from more recent development processes. This second group includes what is referred to as Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and the large group of African Initiated Churches (AICs). Recent estimates indicate that there are around 186,000 pastors (ministers of religion) in this less formal group, compared to the number of around 9,000 for the historic churches. As far as professional formation is concerned, the historic churches have a strong teaching and training tradition. Training of pastors (ministers of religion) in this relatively small group of churches was mainly on tertiary level at public universities (faculties of theology) or denominational seminaries. By contrast, access to formal training is virtually impossible to the vast majority of pastors in the less formal group. This lack of access is due to several reasons including geographical and financial reasons, and to most also due to a lack of appropriate prior learning. The qualifications under discussion are designed to overcome these challenges.
4 There are currently no formally recognised qualifications for religious practitioners within the Christian tradition, apart from the Higher Education qualifications registered through the different tertiary educational institutions. With the introduction of the new occupational certificate, society will benefit from the assurance that large numbers of spiritual leaders who did not have a proper training opportunity in the past, will now have training available to develop a relevant set of competencies. Two aspects are important in this regard. Firstly, there is a growing concern in South Africa about moral degeneration and the loss of positive values in our communities, with the associated loss of hope, increase in crime levels, degeneration of our social fibre, etc. As South Africans have been shown to be a religiously inclined population, and as the people adhering to the Christian faith form the vast majority in the country (about 80% of the population according to the latest census information), Christian Ministers of Religion can play a significant role in turning these negative tendencies around. Well-formed and trained religious leaders in the community are needed for this to transpire. The new qualifications that aim at providing quality training with the appropriate content and focus, and that will be accessible to large numbers of presently untrained ministers of religion will make a huge contribution to the turning around of negative tendencies.
Secondly, there is a growing concern in our country about religious leaders, including leaders in the Christian tradition, whose conduct is unprofessional and detrimental to the community. This can, inter alia, be ascribed to a lack of proper training and inadequate training standards and professional oversight. Although this problem does occur in all spheres of the religious community, it is certainly also a serious issue in the informal church environment. Quality training, linked to the development of professional standards and a system of professional oversight will go a long way to protect communities against irresponsible persons who misuse their position as spiritual leaders in the community.
Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have access to Higher Learning. The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access to Higher Qualifications. 5 The training should be of a nature that will address the competencies required to effectively direct and conduct ministry functions whilst also making provision for the various unique theological nuances of the various Christian traditions.
The Occupational Certificate will be accessible to existing spiritual leaders who did not have the benefit of proper training in the past, and who do not have access to tertiary training at universities or private training institutions. It will also be accessible to newcomers to the profession who want to be trained as pastors, but who do not have access to tertiary training or who prefer to go the occupational training route.
QUALIFICATION RULES List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 263601005-KM-01, Essentials and characteristics of religious practitioners, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-02, The Bible and Bible interpretation, Level 5, 30 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-03, Basic Christian concepts, Level 5, 8 Credits
• 263601005-KM-04, Christian ethics, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-05, History of the church and an overview of a variety of Christian traditions, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-06, Principles of building the faith community, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-07, Principles of preaching, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-08, Principles of conducting services, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-09, Spiritual formation, life skills training and value system development, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-10, Principles of pastoral counselling in a Christian context 12 Credits, Level 6, 12 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-11, The missional calling of the Church, Level 5, 7 Credits. 6
• 263601005-KM-12, Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-13, Church administration, accountability and financial management, Level 4, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 123.
7 Practical Skill Modules:
• 263601005-PM-01, Prepare sermons that will address the spiritual and contextual needs of the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-02, Conduct worship services within the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-03, Interact with groups and individuals in order to facilitate spiritual growth, Level 6, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-04, Nurture fellowship among members of the faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-05, Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis, Level 6, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-06, Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-07, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching and teaching and mentoring, Level 6, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-08, Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline), Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-09, Build the spiritual leadership capacity of the congregation/faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-10, Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-11, Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-12, Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-13, Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-14, Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-15, Participate in inter-faith community development initiatives, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-16, Plan and manage the effective use of media, Level 5, 2 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64. 8
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
• 263601005-WM-01, Prepare and conduct a worship service to nurture the relationship with God, Level 5, 15 Credits • 263601005-WM-02, Plan and conduct teachings, and develop ministry activities, to enhance the quality of fellowship and mutual care, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• 263601005-WM-03, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and nurture Christian values in a faith community, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-WM-04, Engage the leadership of a faith community in discussions on visional leadership and operational management practices, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-WM-05, Plan and execute an outreach or community development project in a community, Level 5, 5 Credits. Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50.
9 EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare and deliver a sermon incorporating the principles of exegesis, hermeneutics and homiletics.
2. Administer sacraments within the context of a specific faith tradition.
3. Plan and conduct a worship service.
4. Facilitate spiritual growth for individuals and groups.
5. Develop and nurture healthy relationships in a diverse faith community.
6. Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis.
7. Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues.
8. Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching, teaching, counselling and mentoring.
9. Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline).
10. Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline).
11. Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline).
12. Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
13. Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community. 14. Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community and community development initiatives.
15. Conduct and promote spiritual advocacy relating to social justice issues (prophetic voice in society).
10 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements: NQF level 4 with
11 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
12 TOPIC ELEMENTS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE: The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the basic Christian concepts that define the Christian faith The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
• KM-03-KT01: Overview: the beliefs and values of selected Christian faith traditions (20%)
• KM-03-KT02: Knowing God (20%)
• KM-03-KT03: God (20%)
• KM-03-KT04: Creation, humankind and the need for salvation (20%)
• KM-03-KT05: New life in Christ and in the power of the Spirit (20%)
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SECTION 1: KM-03-KT01: Overview: the beliefs and values of selected Christian faith traditions (20%)
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SECTION 2: KM-03-KT02: Knowing God (20%)
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SECTION 3: KM-03-KT03: God (20%)
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SECTION 4: KM-03-KT04: Creation, humankind and the need for salvation (20%)
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SECTION 5: KM-03-KT05: New life in Christ and in the power of the Spirit (20%)
263601005-KM-04
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visional leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
Rationale: Religious ministers serving churches and Christian groups in Southern Africa come from two distinct backgrounds. The first is deemed more formal in nature (also referred to as the socalled historic churches) while the second is seen as less formal and originated from more recent development processes. This second group includes what is referred to as Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and the large group of African Initiated Churches (AICs). Recent estimates indicate that there are around 186,000 pastors (ministers of religion) in this less formal group, compared to the number of around 9,000 for the historic churches.
As far as professional formation is concerned, the historic churches have a strong teaching and training tradition. Training of pastors (ministers of religion) in this relatively small group of churches was mainly on tertiary level at public universities (faculties of theology) or denominational seminaries. By contrast, access to formal training is virtually impossible to the vast majority of pastors in the less formal group. This lack of access is due to several reasons including geographical and financial reasons, and to most also due to a lack of appropriate prior learning. The qualifications under discussion are designed to overcome these challenges.
There are currently no formally recognised qualifications for religious practitioners within the Christian tradition, apart from the Higher Education qualifications registered through the different tertiary educational institutions. With the introduction of the new occupational certificate, society will benefit from the assurance that large numbers of spiritual leaders who did not have a proper training opportunity in the past, will now have training available to develop a relevant set of competencies. Two aspects are important in this regard.
Firstly, there is a growing concern in South Africa about moral degeneration and the loss of positive values in our communities, with the associated loss of hope, increase in crime levels, degeneration of our social fibre, etc. As South Africans have been shown to be a religiously inclined population, and as the people adhering to the Christian faith form the vast majority in the country (about 80% of the population according to the latest census information), Christian Ministers of Religion can play a significant role in turning these negative tendencies around. Well-formed and trained religious leaders in the community are needed for this to transpire. The new qualifications that aim at providing quality training with the appropriate content and focus, and that will be accessible to large numbers of presently untrained ministers of religion will make a huge contribution to the turning around of negative tendencies.
Secondly, there is a growing concern in our country about religious leaders, including leaders in the Christian tradition, whose conduct is unprofessional and detrimental to the community. This can, inter alia, be ascribed to a lack of proper training and inadequate training standards and professional oversight. Although this problem does occur in all spheres of the religious community, it is certainly also a serious issue in the informal church environment. Quality training, linked to the development of professional standards and a system of professional oversight will go a long way to protect communities against irresponsible persons who misuse their position as spiritual leaders in the community.
Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have access to Higher Learning. The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access to Higher Qualifications.
The training should be of a nature that will address the competencies required to effectively direct and conduct ministry functions whilst also making provision for the various unique theological nuances of the various Christian traditions. The Occupational Certificate will be accessible to existing spiritual leaders who did not have the benefit of proper training in the past, and who do not have access to tertiary training at universities or private training institutions. It will also be accessible to newcomers to the profession who want to be trained as pastors, but who do not have access to tertiary training or who prefer to go the occupational training route.
QUALIFICATION RULES List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 263601005-KM-01, Essentials and characteristics of religious practitioners, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-02, The Bible and Bible interpretation, Level 5, 30 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-03, Basic Christian concepts, Level 5, 8 Credits
• 263601005-KM-04, Christian ethics, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-05, History of the church and an overview of a variety of Christian traditions, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-06, Principles of building the faith community, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-07, Principles of preaching, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-08, Principles of conducting services, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-09, Spiritual formation, life skills training and value system development, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-10, Principles of pastoral counselling in a Christian context 12 Credits, Level 6, 12 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-11, The missional calling of the Church, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-12, Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-13, Church administration, accountability and financial management, Level 4, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 123.
Practical Skill Modules:
• 263601005-PM-01, Prepare sermons that will address the spiritual and contextual needs of the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-02, Conduct worship services within the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-03, Interact with groups and individuals in order to facilitate spiritual growth, Level 6, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-04, Nurture fellowship among members of the faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-05, Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis, Level 6, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-06, Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-07, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching and teaching and mentoring, Level 6, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-08, Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline), Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-09, Build the spiritual leadership capacity of the congregation/faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-10, Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-11, Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-12, Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-13, Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-14, Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-15, Participate in inter-faith community development initiatives, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-16, Plan and manage the effective use of media, Level 5, 2 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64.
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
• _263601005-WM-01, Prepare and conduct a worship service to nurture the relationship with God, Level 5, 15 Credits • _263601005-WM-02, Plan and conduct teachings, and develop ministry activities, to enhance the quality of fellowship and mutual care, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-03, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and nurture Christian values in a faith community, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-04, Engage the leadership of a faith community in discussions on visional leadership and operational management practices, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-05, Plan and execute an outreach or community development project in a community, Level 5, 5 Credits. Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare and deliver a sermon incorporating the principles of exegesis, hermeneutics and homiletics.
2. Administer sacraments within the context of a specific faith tradition.
3. Plan and conduct a worship service.
4. Facilitate spiritual growth for individuals and groups.
5. Develop and nurture healthy relationships in a diverse faith community.
6. Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis.
7. Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues.
8. Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching, teaching, counselling and mentoring.
9. Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline).
10. Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline).
11. Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline).
12. Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
13. Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community. 14. Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community and community development initiatives.
15. Conduct and promote spiritual advocacy relating to social justice issues (prophetic voice in society).
Occupation Regulation All trades are regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). To become a qualified artisan you have to pass a trade test at a national trade test centre that is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). All national trade test centres are quality assured and recommended for accreditation by the NAMB.
10 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements: NQF level
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Integrated Formative Assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
TOPIC ELEMENTS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key concepts, theories and principles related to Christian ethics.
The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
• KM-04-KT01: Principles of ethical thinking (50%)
• KM-04-KT02: Core ethical themes (50%)
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SECTION 1: KM-04-KT01: Principles of ethical thinking (50%)
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SECTION 2: KM-04-KT02: Core ethical themes (50%)
263601005-KM-05
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visional leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
Rationale: Religious ministers serving churches and Christian groups in Southern Africa come from two distinct backgrounds. The first is deemed more formal in nature (also referred to as the socalled historic churches) while the second is seen as less formal and originated from more recent development processes. This second group includes what is referred to as Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and the large group of African Initiated Churches (AICs). Recent estimates indicate that there are around 186,000 pastors (ministers of religion) in this less formal group, compared to the number of around 9,000 for the historic churches.
As far as professional formation is concerned, the historic churches have a strong teaching and training tradition. Training of pastors (ministers of religion) in this relatively small group of churches was mainly on tertiary level at public universities (faculties of theology) or denominational seminaries. By contrast, access to formal training is virtually impossible to the vast majority of pastors in the less formal group. This lack of access is due to several reasons including geographical and financial reasons, and to most also due to a lack of appropriate prior learning. The qualifications under discussion are designed to overcome these challenges. 4 There are currently no formally recognised qualifications for religious practitioners within the Christian tradition, apart from the Higher Education qualifications registered through the different tertiary educational institutions. With the introduction of the new occupational certificate, society will benefit from the assurance that large numbers of spiritual leaders who did not have a proper training opportunity in the past, will now have training available to develop a relevant set of competencies.
Two aspects are important in this regard.
Firstly, there is a growing concern in South Africa about moral degeneration and the loss of positive values in our communities, with the associated loss of hope, increase in crime levels, degeneration of our social fibre, etc. As South Africans have been shown to be a religiously inclined population, and as the people adhering to the Christian faith form the vast majority in the country (about 80% of the population according to the latest census information), Christian Ministers of Religion can play a significant role in turning these negative tendencies around. Well-formed and trained religious leaders in the community are needed for this to transpire. The new qualifications that aim at providing quality training with the appropriate content and focus, and that will be accessible to large numbers of presently untrained ministers of religion will make a huge contribution to the turning around of negative tendencies.
Secondly, there is a growing concern in our country about religious leaders, including leaders in the Christian tradition, whose conduct is unprofessional and detrimental to the community. This can, inter alia, be ascribed to a lack of proper training and inadequate training standards and professional oversight. Although this problem does occur in all spheres of the religious community, it is certainly also a serious issue in the informal church environment. Quality training, linked to the development of professional standards and a system of professional oversight will go a long way to protect communities against irresponsible persons who misuse their position as spiritual leaders in the community.
Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have access to Higher Learning. The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access to Higher Qualifications.
The training should be of a nature that will address the competencies required to effectively direct and conduct ministry functions whilst also making provision for the various unique theological nuances of the various Christian traditions. The Occupational Certificate will be accessible to existing spiritual leaders who did not have the benefit of proper training in the past, and who do not have access to tertiary training at universities or private training institutions. It will also be accessible to newcomers to the profession who want to be trained as pastors, but who do not have access to tertiary training or who prefer to go the occupational training route.
QUALIFICATION RULES
List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 263601005-KM-01, Essentials and characteristics of religious practitioners, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-02, The Bible and Bible interpretation, Level 5, 30 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-03, Basic Christian concepts, Level 5, 8 Credits
• 263601005-KM-04, Christian ethics, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-05, History of the church and an overview of a variety of Christian traditions, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-06, Principles of building the faith community, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-07, Principles of preaching, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-08, Principles of conducting services, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-09, Spiritual formation, life skills training and value system development, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-10, Principles of pastoral counselling in a Christian context 12 Credits, Level 6, 12 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-11, The missional calling of the Church, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-12, Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-13, Church administration, accountability and financial management, Level 4, 6 Credits. Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 123. Practical Skill Modules:
• 263601005-PM-01, Prepare sermons that will address the spiritual and contextual needs of the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-02, Conduct worship services within the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-03, Interact with groups and individuals in order to facilitate spiritual growth, Level 6, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-04, Nurture fellowship among members of the faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-05, Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis, Level 6, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-06, Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-07, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching and teaching and mentoring, Level 6, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-08, Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline), Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-09, Build the spiritual leadership capacity of the congregation/faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-10, Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-11, Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-12, Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-13, Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-14, Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-15, Participate in inter-faith community development initiatives, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-16, Plan and manage the effective use of media, Level 5, 2 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64.
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
• _263601005-WM-01, Prepare and conduct a worship service to nurture the relationship with God, Level 5, 15 Credits • _263601005-WM-02, Plan and conduct teachings, and develop ministry activities, to enhance the quality of fellowship and mutual care, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-03, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and nurture Christian values in a faith community, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-04, Engage the leadership of a faith community in discussions on visional leadership and operational management practices, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-05, Plan and execute an outreach or community development project in a community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare and deliver a sermon incorporating the principles of exegesis, hermeneutics and homiletics.
2. Administer sacraments within the context of a specific faith tradition.
3. Plan and conduct a worship service.
4. Facilitate spiritual growth for individuals and groups.
5. Develop and nurture healthy relationships in a diverse faith community.
6. Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis.
7. Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues.
8. Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching, teaching, counselling and mentoring.
9. Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline).
10. Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline).
11. Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline).
12. Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
13. Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community. 14. Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community and community development initiatives.
15. Conduct and promote spiritual advocacy relating to social justice issues (prophetic voice in society). Occupation Regulation All trades are regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB).
To become a qualified artisan you have to pass a trade test at a national trade test centre that is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). All national trade test centres are quality assured and recommended for accreditation by the NAMB.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment:
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements: NQF level 4
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
Integrated Summative Assessment: The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
TOPIC ELEMENTS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the history of the church and the nuances of the various Christian traditions
The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
• KM-05-KT01: Survey of the general church history (50%)
• KM-05-KT02: Survey of the African church history (50%)
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SECTION 1: KM-05-KT01: Survey of the general church history (50%)
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SECTION 2: KM-05-KT02: Survey of the African church history (50%)
263601005-KM-06
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visional leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
Rationale: Religious ministers serving churches and Christian groups in Southern Africa come from two distinct backgrounds. The first is deemed more formal in nature (also referred to as the socalled historic churches) while the second is seen as less formal and originated from more recent development processes. This second group includes what is referred to as Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and the large group of African Initiated Churches (AICs). Recent estimates indicate that there are around 186,000 pastors (ministers of religion) in this less formal group, compared to the number of around 9,000 for the historic churches. As far as professional formation is concerned, the historic churches have a strong teaching and training tradition. Training of pastors (ministers of religion) in this relatively small group of churches was mainly on tertiary level at public universities (faculties of theology) or denominational seminaries. By contrast, access to formal training is virtually impossible to the vast majority of pastors in the less formal group. This lack of access is due to several reasons including geographical and financial reasons, and to most also due to a lack of appropriate prior learning.
The qualifications under discussion are designed to overcome these challenges. There are currently no formally recognised qualifications for religious practitioners within the Christian tradition, apart from the Higher Education qualifications registered through the different tertiary educational institutions. With the introduction of the new occupational certificate, society will benefit from the assurance that large numbers of spiritual leaders who did not have a proper training opportunity in the past, will now have training available to develop a relevant set of competencies. Two aspects are important in this regard.
Firstly, there is a growing concern in South Africa about moral degeneration and the loss of positive values in our communities, with the associated loss of hope, increase in crime levels, degeneration of our social fibre, etc. As South Africans have been shown to be a religiously inclined population, and as the people adhering to the Christian faith form the vast majority in the country (about 80% of the population according to the latest census information), Christian Ministers of Religion can play a significant role in turning these negative tendencies around. Well-formed and trained religious leaders in the community are needed for this to transpire. The new qualifications that aim at providing quality training with the appropriate content and focus, and that will be accessible to large numbers of presently untrained ministers of religion will make a huge contribution to the turning around of negative tendencies. Secondly, there is a growing concern in our country about religious leaders, including leaders in the Christian tradition, whose conduct is unprofessional and detrimental to the community. This can, inter alia, be ascribed to a lack of proper training and inadequate training standards and professional oversight. Although this problem does occur in all spheres of the religious community, it is certainly also a serious issue in the informal church environment. Quality training, linked to the development of professional standards and a system of professional oversight will go a long way to protect communities against irresponsible persons who misuse their position as spiritual leaders in the community. Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have access to Higher Learning.
The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access to Higher Qualifications.
The training should be of a nature that will address the competencies required to effectively direct and conduct ministry functions whilst also making provision for the various unique theological nuances of the various Christian traditions. The Occupational Certificate will be accessible to existing spiritual leaders who did not have the benefit of proper training in the past, and who do not have access to tertiary training at universities or private training institutions. It will also be accessible to newcomers to the profession who want to be trained as pastors, but who do not have access to tertiary training or who prefer to go the occupational training route.
QUALIFICATION RULES
List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 263601005-KM-01, Essentials and characteristics of religious practitioners, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-02, The Bible and Bible interpretation, Level 5, 30 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-03, Basic Christian concepts, Level 5, 8 Credits
• 263601005-KM-04, Christian ethics, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-05, History of the church and an overview of a variety of Christian traditions, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-06, Principles of building the faith community, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-07, Principles of preaching, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-08, Principles of conducting services, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-09, Spiritual formation, life skills training and value system development, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-10, Principles of pastoral counselling in a Christian context 12 Credits, Level 6, 12 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-11, The missional calling of the Church, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-12, Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-13, Church administration, accountability and financial management, Level 4, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 123.
Practical Skill Modules:
• 263601005-PM-01, Prepare sermons that will address the spiritual and contextual needs of the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits. 7
• 263601005-PM-02, Conduct worship services within the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-03, Interact with groups and individuals in order to facilitate spiritual growth, Level 6, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-04, Nurture fellowship among members of the faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-05, Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis, Level 6, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-06, Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-07, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching and teaching and mentoring, Level 6, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-08, Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline), Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-09, Build the spiritual leadership capacity of the congregation/faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-10, Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-11, Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-12, Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-13, Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-14, Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-15, Participate in inter-faith community development initiatives, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-16, Plan and manage the effective use of media, Level 5, 2 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules:
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
• _263601005-WM-01, Prepare and conduct a worship service to nurture the relationship with God, Level 5, 15 Credits • _263601005-WM-02, Plan and conduct teachings, and develop ministry activities, to enhance the quality of fellowship and mutual care, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-03, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and nurture Christian values in a faith community, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-04, Engage the leadership of a faith community in discussions on visional leadership and operational management practices, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-05, Plan and execute an outreach or community development project in a community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare and deliver a sermon incorporating the principles of exegesis, hermeneutics and homiletics.
2. Administer sacraments within the context of a specific faith tradition.
3. Plan and conduct a worship service.
4. Facilitate spiritual growth for individuals and groups.
5. Develop and nurture healthy relationships in a diverse faith community.
6. Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis.
7. Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues.
8. Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching, teaching, counselling and mentoring.
9. Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline).
10. Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline).
11. Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline).
12. Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
13. Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community. 14. Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community and community development initiatives.
15. Conduct and promote spiritual advocacy relating to social justice issues (prophetic voice in society).
Occupation Regulation All trades are regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). To become a qualified artisan you have to pass a trade test at a national trade test centre that is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). All national trade test centres are quality assured and recommended for accreditation by the NAMB.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment:
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements:
NQF level 4 with English Communication.
12 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
TOPIC ELEMENTS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE: The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key concepts, theories, principles and approaches that underpin the building of a faith community.
The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
• KM-06-KT01: The principles of building healthy faith communities (25%)
• KM-06-KT02: Focus areas in building the faith community (25%)
• KM-06-KT03: The principles of children and youth ministry (25%)
• KM-06-KT04: The principles of ministry to senior members of the faith community (25%)
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SECTION 1: KM-06-KT01: The principles of building healthy faith communities (25%)
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SECTION 2: KM-06-KT02: Focus areas in building the faith community (25%)
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SECTION 3: KM-06-KT03: The principles of children and youth ministry (25%)
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SECTION 4: KM-06-KT04: The principles of ministry to senior members of the faith community (25%)
263601005-KM-07
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visional leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
Rationale:
Religious ministers serving churches and Christian groups in Southern Africa come from two distinct backgrounds. The first is deemed more formal in nature (also referred to as the socalled historic churches) while the second is seen as less formal and originated from more recent development processes. This second group includes what is referred to as Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and the large group of African Initiated Churches (AICs). Recent estimates indicate that there are around 186,000 pastors (ministers of religion) in this less formal group, compared to the number of around 9,000 for the historic churches.
As far as professional formation is concerned, the historic churches have a strong teaching and training tradition. Training of pastors (ministers of religion) in this relatively small group of churches was mainly on tertiary level at public universities (faculties of theology) or denominational seminaries. By contrast, access to formal training is virtually impossible to the vast majority of pastors in the less formal group. This lack of access is due to several reasons including geographical and financial reasons, and to most also due to a lack of appropriate prior learning. The qualifications under discussion are designed to overcome these challenges.
There are currently no formally recognised qualifications for religious practitioners within the Christian tradition, apart from the Higher Education qualifications registered through the different tertiary educational institutions. With the introduction of the new occupational certificate, society will benefit from the assurance that large numbers of spiritual leaders who did not have a proper training opportunity in the past, will now have training available to develop a relevant set of competencies. Two aspects are important in this regard.
Firstly, there is a growing concern in South Africa about moral degeneration and the loss of positive values in our communities, with the associated loss of hope, increase in crime levels, degeneration of our social fibre, etc. As South Africans have been shown to be a religiously inclined population, and as the people adhering to the Christian faith form the vast majority in the country (about 80% of the population according to the latest census information), Christian Ministers of Religion can play a significant role in turning these negative tendencies around. Well-formed and trained religious leaders in the community are needed for this to transpire. The new qualifications that aim at providing quality training with the appropriate content and focus, and that will be accessible to large numbers of presently untrained ministers of religion will make a huge contribution to the turning around of negative tendencies.
Secondly, there is a growing concern in our country about religious leaders, including leaders in the Christian tradition, whose conduct is unprofessional and detrimental to the community. This can, inter alia, be ascribed to a lack of proper training and inadequate training standards and professional oversight. Although this problem does occur in all spheres of the religious community, it is certainly also a serious issue in the informal church environment. Quality training, linked to the development of professional standards and a system of professional oversight will go a long way to protect communities against irresponsible persons who misuse their position as spiritual leaders in the community.
Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have access to Higher Learning. The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access to Higher Qualifications.
Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have access to Higher Learning. The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access to Higher Qualifications.
The Occupational Certificate will be accessible to existing spiritual leaders who did not have the benefit of proper training in the past, and who do not have access to tertiary training at universities or private training institutions. It will also be accessible to newcomers to the profession who want to be trained as pastors, but who do not have access to tertiary training or who prefer to go the occupational training route.
QUALIFICATION RULES
List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 263601005-KM-01, Essentials and characteristics of religious practitioners, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-02, The Bible and Bible interpretation, Level 5, 30 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-03, Basic Christian concepts, Level 5, 8 Credits
• 263601005-KM-04, Christian ethics, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-05, History of the church and an overview of a variety of Christian traditions, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-06, Principles of building the faith community, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-07, Principles of preaching, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-08, Principles of conducting services, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-09, Spiritual formation, life skills training and value system development, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-10, Principles of pastoral counselling in a Christian context 12 Credits, Level 6, 12 Credits. 6
• 263601005-KM-11, The missional calling of the Church, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-12, Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-13, Church administration, accountability and financial management, Level 4, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 123.
Practical Skill Modules:
• 263601005-PM-01, Prepare sermons that will address the spiritual and contextual needs of the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-02, Conduct worship services within the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-03, Interact with groups and individuals in order to facilitate spiritual growth, Level 6, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-04, Nurture fellowship among members of the faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-05, Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis, Level 6, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-06, Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-07, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching and teaching and mentoring, Level 6, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-08, Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline), Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-09, Build the spiritual leadership capacity of the congregation/faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-10, Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-11, Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-12, Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world, Level 5, 4 Credits. 7
• _263601005-PM-13, Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-14, Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-15, Participate in inter-faith community development initiatives, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-16, Plan and manage the effective use of media, Level 5, 2 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64.
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
• _263601005-WM-01, Prepare and conduct a worship service to nurture the relationship with God, Level 5, 15 Credits • _263601005-WM-02, Plan and conduct teachings, and develop ministry activities, to enhance the quality of fellowship and mutual care, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-03, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and nurture Christian values in a faith community, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-04 Engage the leadership of a faith community in discussions on visional leadership and operational management practices, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-05, Plan and execute an outreach or community development project in a community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare and deliver a sermon incorporating the principles of exegesis, hermeneutics and homiletics.
2. Administer sacraments within the context of a specific faith tradition.
3. Plan and conduct a worship service.
4. Facilitate spiritual growth for individuals and groups.
5. Develop and nurture healthy relationships in a diverse faith community.
6. Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis.
7. Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues.
8. Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching, teaching, counselling and mentoring.
9. Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline).
10. Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline).
11. Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline).
12. Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
13. Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community. 14. Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community and community development initiatives.
15. Conduct and promote spiritual advocacy relating to social justice issues (prophetic voice in society).
Occupation Regulation
All trades are regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). To become a qualified artisan you have to pass a trade test at a national trade test centre that is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). All national trade test centres are quality assured and recommended for accreditation by the NAMB.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements:
NQF level 4 with English Communication.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements:
NQF level 4 with English Communication.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
Integrated Summative Assessment: The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
TOPIC ELEMENTS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key concepts, theories, principles and methods related to preparing sermons The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
• KM-07-KT01: Basic points of departure related to preaching (33%)
• KM-07-KT02: Principles of preparing a sermon (33%)
• KM-07-KT03: Delivering the sermon (34%)
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SECTION 1: KM-07-KT01: Basic points of departure related to preaching (33%)
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SECTION 2: KM-07-KT02: Principles of preparing a sermon (33%)
263601005-KM-08
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Christian Religious Professional. A Christian Religious Professional directs and conducts the ministry functions in a faith community in order to facilitate spiritual formation; nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community; helps members to develop a Christian lifestyle; provides strategic leadership that leads to obedience to vocation as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community; and develops a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Lead the faith community in spiritual formation that nurtures their relationship with God.
• Develop and nurture fellowship and mutual care within the faith community.
• Facilitate the holistic well-being of people within the faith community by developing pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and a Christian value system.
• Provide visional leadership that leads to obedience to vocation, as well as well-being and sustainability of the faith community.
• Develop a missional practice that shares the good news of Jesus Christ and serves the holistic well-being of the entire community.
Rationale:
Religious ministers serving churches and Christian groups in Southern Africa come from two distinct backgrounds. The first is deemed more formal in nature (also referred to as the socalled historic churches) while the second is seen as less formal and originated from more recent development processes. This second group includes what is referred to as Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and the large group of African Initiated Churches (AICs). Recent estimates indicate that there are around 186,000 pastors (ministers of religion) in this less formal group, compared to the number of around 9,000 for the historic churches. As far as professional formation is concerned, the historic churches have a strong teaching and training tradition. Training of pastors (ministers of religion) in this relatively small group of churches was mainly on tertiary level at public universities (faculties of theology) or denominational seminaries. By contrast, access to formal training is virtually impossible to the vast majority of pastors in the less formal group. This lack of access is due to several reasons 4 including geographical and financial reasons, and to most also due to a lack of appropriate prior learning. The qualifications under discussion are designed to overcome these challenges.
There are currently no formally recognised qualifications for religious practitioners within the Christian tradition, apart from the Higher Education qualifications registered through the different tertiary educational institutions. With the introduction of the new occupational certificate, society will benefit from the assurance that large numbers of spiritual leaders who did not have a proper training opportunity in the past, will now have training available to develop a relevant set of competencies. Two aspects are important in this regard. Firstly, there is a growing concern in South Africa about moral degeneration and the loss of positive values in our communities, with the associated loss of hope, increase in crime levels, degeneration of our social fibre, etc. As South Africans have been shown to be a religiously inclined population, and as the people adhering to the Christian faith form the vast majority in the country (about 80% of the population according to the latest census information), Christian Ministers of Religion can play a significant role in turning these negative tendencies around. Well-formed and trained religious leaders in the community are needed for this to transpire. The new qualifications that aim at providing quality training with the appropriate content and focus, and that will be accessible to large numbers of presently untrained ministers of religion will make a huge contribution to the turning around of negative tendencies.
Secondly, there is a growing concern in our country about religious leaders, including leaders in the Christian tradition, whose conduct is unprofessional and detrimental to the community. This can, inter alia, be ascribed to a lack of proper training and inadequate training standards and professional oversight. Although this problem does occur in all spheres of the religious community, it is certainly also a serious issue in the informal church environment. Quality training, linked to the development of professional standards and a system of professional oversight will go a long way to protect communities against irresponsible persons who misuse their position as spiritual leaders in the community. Churches with existing qualifications also support the development of this occupational qualification. The new qualification is not intended to replace existing Theology qualifications on tertiary level, but would rather fill a gap in the need for a qualification for the large number of pastors and other persons who want to function as ministers of religion, but do not have access to Higher Learning. The qualification would serve in this need as well by providing access to Higher Qualifications. 5
The training should be of a nature that will address the competencies required to effectively direct and conduct ministry functions whilst also making provision for the various unique theological nuances of the various Christian traditions. The Occupational Certificate will be accessible to existing spiritual leaders who did not have the benefit of proper training in the past, and who do not have access to tertiary training at universities or private training institutions. It will also be accessible to newcomers to the profession who want to be trained as pastors, but who do not have access to tertiary training or who prefer to go the occupational training route.
QUALIFICATION RULES
List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 263601005-KM-01, Essentials and characteristics of religious practitioners, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-02, The Bible and Bible interpretation, Level 5, 30 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-03, Basic Christian concepts, Level 5, 8 Credits
• 263601005-KM-04, Christian ethics, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-05, History of the church and an overview of a variety of Christian traditions, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-06, Principles of building the faith community, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-07, Principles of preaching, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-08, Principles of conducting services, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-09, Spiritual formation, life skills training and value system development, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-10, Principles of pastoral counselling in a Christian context 12 Credits, Level 6, 12 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-11, The missional calling of the Church, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-12, Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 263601005-KM-13, Church administration, accountability and financial management, Level 4, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 123.
Practical Skill Modules:
• 263601005-PM-01, Prepare sermons that will address the spiritual and contextual needs of the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits. 7
• 263601005-PM-02, Conduct worship services within the faith community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-03, Interact with groups and individuals in order to facilitate spiritual growth, Level 6, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-04, Nurture fellowship among members of the faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-05, Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis, Level 6, 6 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-06, Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 263601005-PM-07, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching and teaching and mentoring, Level 6, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-08, Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline), Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-09, Build the spiritual leadership capacity of the congregation/faith community, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-10, Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-11, Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline), Level 4, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-12, Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-13, Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-14, Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-15, Participate in inter-faith community development initiatives, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• _263601005-PM-16, Plan and manage the effective use of media, Level 5, 2 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64.
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules: 8
• _263601005-WM-01, Prepare and conduct a worship service to nurture the relationship with God, Level 5, 15 Credits • _263601005-WM-02, Plan and conduct teachings, and develop ministry activities, to enhance the quality of fellowship and mutual care, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-03, Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills and nurture Christian values in a faith community, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-04, Engage the leadership of a faith community in discussions on visional leadership and operational management practices, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• _263601005-WM-05, Plan and execute an outreach or community development project in a community, Level 5, 5 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare and deliver a sermon incorporating the principles of exegesis, hermeneutics and homiletics.
2. Administer sacraments within the context of a specific faith tradition.
3. Plan and conduct a worship service.
4. Facilitate spiritual growth for individuals and groups.
5. Develop and nurture healthy relationships in a diverse faith community.
6. Lead the faith community to show loving care in times of need or crisis.
7. Lead the faith community to live according to a Christian value system and Christian virtues.
8. Develop pro-active and reactive (coping) life skills in the faith community through preaching, teaching, counselling and mentoring.
9. Lead a faith community through visionary spiritual leadership (strategic management as a spiritual discipline).
10. Facilitate effective ministries in a faith community (operational management as a spiritual discipline).
11. Facilitate stewardship processes in the faith community (stewardship as a spiritual discipline).
12. Mobilise the faith community to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
13. Plan and execute outreach programs to deal with socio-economic and other relevant needs in the wider community. 14. Initiate and/or participate in interventions to deal with needs and emergency situations in the community and community development initiatives.
15. Conduct and promote spiritual advocacy relating to social justice issues (prophetic voice in society).
Occupation Regulation
All trades are regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). To become a qualified artisan you have to pass a trade test at a national trade test centre that is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). All national trade test centres are quality assured and recommended for accreditation by the NAMB.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related Curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record.
RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
Entry Requirements: NQF level 4 with
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
Integrated Summative Assessment:
The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
TOPIC ELEMENTS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key concepts, principles, approaches and methods of conducting services The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
• KM-08-KT01: Principles of conducting normal services (such as regular Sunday worship services) (50%)
• KM-08-KT02: Principles of conducting different worship service types (50%)
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SECTION 1: KM-01-KT01: KM-08-KT01: Principles of conducting normal services (such as regular Sunday worship services) (50%)
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SECTION 2: KM-08-KT02: Principles of conducting different worship service types (50%)
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