The faculty holds two Honours degrees:

  • Bachelor of Theology Honours
  • Bachelor Of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages

 

See below for further details on each. Alternatively, access our Yearbook also linked below.

Bachelor of Theology Honours

Bachelor of Theology Honours is an NQF-level 8 qualification with a minimum of 120 credits credits and is only presented through distance learning. 

Admission requirements

The admission requirement for the BTh Hons degree at the NWU, is a BTh degree or an equivalent qualification in Theology on NQF level 7. For entrance into the BTh Honours study, a average percentage of at least 60% is required in the module(s) at the third level of the first B-degree/degree. A person who has completed a non-theology B-degree and who is interested to register for BTh Hons at the NWU, has the opportunity to do so without the obligation to first complete a BTh degree, by doing B-status. One can thus think of the B-Status as a bridging activity.  If a student has successfully completed the B-Status by passing with an average of 60%, the student may apply for the BTh Hons at the NWU. B-Status is not valid as an entrance requirement at other South African universities. Applicants need to apply for non-degree purposes to register for the applicable B-status modules. The student who successfully completed the B-Status, must register for BTh Hons at the NWU within the next five (5) years. Access to BTh Hons will be forfeited from the 6th year after completion of the B-Status modules.
 

Yearbook

 

Code 

3EG L01-T602D

 

Delivery Mode

Distance only

 

Programmes Outcomes

Students should be able, on the basis of intermediate advanced teaching and learning in Christian Theology, to:

  1. function effectively in facets of the following: valid interpretation and appli­cation of the Bible (with tools), ecclesiastical ministry, pastoral counselling, ethical orientation and establishment of values, community development
  2. function in a multicultural and international context
  3. register for an MTh.

 

Duration of Study

The minimum duration for full-time study is one year, and the maximum duration three years provided that students may apply for an extension of the period in accordance with General Academic Rules. 

 

Bachelor Of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages

CODE:

3DA L01 T601P

DELIVERY MODE:

Potchefstroom: Contact (English & Afrikaans)

 

Yearbook

Admission requirements

The admission requirements for all formal academic qualifications offered by the University are set out in the Admission Policy as approved by Senate and Council. In addition to these general requirements, the following apply:

a) BA in Ancient Languages, BTh, BDiv or equivalent qualification on NQF level 7.

b) At least one of the Ancient Languages (Greek, Semitic Languages or Latin) on NQF level 7 with an average module mark of minimum 60%. Students who failed to obtain at least 60% may apply to do an interview with the chairperson of the particular subject group or the school director.

c) Selection is based on students' academic achievements and their insight into the relevant module(s) of the first degree.

d) For BA Honours study, a average percentage of at least 60% is required in the relevant module(s) at the third level of the first B-degree or equivalent qualification.

 

Programme Outcomes

The student must be able to, based on advanced teaching and learning in Ancient Languages:

a) Knowledge about a wide range of themes and topics in the study of the ancient world.

b) Knowledge of a considerable number of ancient texts in their original script.

c) Use critically a variety of methods, including historical debate, textual and literary analysis and philosophical discourse in the study of ancient languages.

d) Understanding of relevant academic debates through their engagement with specific research issues.

e) Understanding the profound impact of the ancient world on later periods and the interrelatedness of the interpretation of the ancient past and its influences.