Bachelor of Theology in Community Leadership

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP:

1.1

• Explain the historical background and milieu in which the Bible developed and was written.
• Utilize appropriate exegetical skills in relation to the various genre of biblical texts and interpret the Bible theologically and spiritually, with application of its message to their lives.
• Explain and contextualize the Bible in relation to the progress of society, world culture, and the future of humanity.
• Explain the role of the Bible in the development and formulation of the major doctrines of the Christian church.

1.2

• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of Christian beliefs and practices.
• Explain the major developments in the history of the Christian faith and its influence on world history.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to identifying the implications of theological truths.
• Evaluate the biblical basis for various doctrinal positions.
• Articulate orally and/or in writing one's own beliefs about doctrinal issues.

2.1

• Explain the basic principles of leadership and identify various styles of leadership.
• Identify their own leadership style and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of that style.
• Develop a plan for selecting a team and developing the leadership potential of that team.

2.2

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with small and large groups.
• Develop a ministry plan with clear objectives and realistic outcomes.
• Secure the necessary human and fiscal resources for the successful implementation of a ministry plan.
• Execute a ministry plan and assess the outcomes.

3.1

• Identify psycho-social problems and understand the insights and methods psychology and sociology provide for dealing with them.
• Explain how psycho-social insights and methods should be utilized in the various spheres of mental health in South Africa.
• Explain how and when to refer people to other agencies more suited to handling problems of a psycho-social nature.

3.2

• Counsel people who are facing problems of a psycho-social nature.
• Demonstrate the ability to use group work as an intervention strategy.
• Record an accurate verbatim of a counseling session with a client.

3.3

• Explain the cultures of and issues faced by youth and children in South Africa.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively with youth and children in the church and community.
• Explain the faith development process in children and youth and demonstrate the ability to assist them in their faith development.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a lesson plan and teach a group using effective, age-appropriate teaching methods.
• Demonstrate the ability to select and develop a team of youth leaders.

3.4

• Explain the theories and models of development and the implications at global, national, and community levels.
• Identify the significant institutions within society and explain the insights gained from sociological study of those institutions.
• Explain the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their own culture and appreciate the same in other cultures.
• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the beliefs and practices of the major world religions.

3.5

• Explain the principles of church growth and effective community leadership.
• Demonstrate the ability to involve local people in participatory research, monitoring, and evaluation of community needs.
• Explain the specific development challenges faced by both rural and urban communities.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize community needs and develop effective response plans.

3.6

• Read (i.e., properly pronounce) the Bible in its original languages.
• Demonstrate the ability to use Greek and Hebrew lexicons, concordances, and dictionaries to assist them in their studies.
• Demonstrate the ability to transliterate the Greek and Hebrew texts.
• Demonstrate the ability to translate verses from Greek and Hebrew into English.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING:

1.1

• Explain the historical background and milieu in which the Bible developed and was written.
• Utilize appropriate exegetical skills in relation to the various genre of biblical texts and interpret the Bible theologically and spiritually, with application of its message to their lives.
• Explain and contextualize the Bible in relation to the progress of society, world culture, and the future of humanity.
• Explain the role of the Bible in the development and formulation of the major doctrines of the Christian church.

1.2

• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of Christian beliefs and practices.
• Explain the major developments in the history of the Christian faith and its influence on world history.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to identifying the implications of theological truths.
• Evaluate the biblical basis for various doctrinal positions.
• Articulate orally and/or in writing one's own beliefs about doctrinal issues.

2.1

• Identify psycho-social problems and understand the insights and methods psychology and sociology provide for dealing with them.
• Explain how psycho-social insights and methods should be utilized in the various spheres of mental health in South Africa.
• Explain how and when to refer people to other agencies more suited to handling problems of a psycho-social nature.

2.2

• Counsel people who are facing problems of a psycho-social nature.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychometric evaluations.
• Demonstrate the ability to use group work as an intervention strategy.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate psychologically-based training programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct appropriate basic research into psycho-social questions.

3.1

• Explain the basic principles of leadership and identify various styles of leadership.
• Identify their own leadership style and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of that style.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with small and large groups.

3.2

• Read (i.e., properly pronounce) the Bible in its original languages.
• Demonstrate the ability to use Greek and Hebrew lexicons, concordances, and dictionaries to assist them in their studies.
• Demonstrate the ability to transliterate the Greek and Hebrew texts.
• Demonstrate the ability to translate verses from Greek and Hebrew into English.

Integrated Assessment:

• General assessment includes reports, case study responses, research papers, quizzes, class tests, oral or written examinations.
• Final integrated assessment involves a 5-week practicum for both Leadership and Counselling programs.
• Leadership Fieldwork involves ministry experience in the learner's area of concentration under supervision.
• Psychology Fieldwork includes active counseling exposure and experience at a placement under supervision.
• Assessment factors include effort, depth of insight, personal growth, and ability to interpret and address issues effectively.
• The practicum assesses knowledge, research abilities, and practical application in leadership and counseling areas.