A student must provide his/her academic record of the B-degree already achieved, and must have passed the 3^rd year of the B-degree with a minimum of 60% (average). It is important to note that a student should have access to good internet to be able to do the B-Status. Furthermore, the student is responsible to find the necessary prescribed text books.

 

It is a two year course, but a student can do it in a year.

 

For 2018, the cost is approximately R22 840 if a student finishes it in one year. If a student wants to complete it over two years, he/she must pay the yearly registration fee and the module fees of the specific modules he/she wants to register for in that specific year. Please note that the registration fee and the costs of the modules may increase yearly.

For 2018, the provisional registration fee and cost of the modules are:

Registration: R 1740

NTES112: R1460

OTES112: R1460

NTES123: R2920

OTES122: R2920

NTES211: R2720

OTES211: R2720

NTES221: R2720

OTES221: R2720

TEOL111 or PAST121 or ETIE121 or MISS211: R1460

 

The Faculty of Theology delivers its program utilizing a blended learning method of delivery with technical and logistical support by the Unit for Open Distance Learning. Lectures are transmitted from the studios of the Unit for Open Distance Learning at the Potchefstroom and the Mafikeng Campus. The interactive whiteboard technology makes it possible for a lecturer to present the modules in real time. If a student is unable to join the broadcast of classes live, he/she can watch the recordings on internet.

It is also possible that some of the modules are developed as self-directed e-learning environments. That means that a student work on his/her own time, but submit assignments at certain times and write the exam on the scheduled time. Assignments are submitted on the electronic platform (eFundi), and the exams are written in South Africa at an exam centre close (usually) to the student.

 

B-Status consists out of 120 credits of theological subjects:

     1st Semester:

NTES112 (12) and OTES112 (12) – 1^st year modules

NTES211(16) and OTES211 (16) – 2^nd year modules

2nd Semester:

NTES123 (12) and OTES122 (12) – 1^st year module

NTES221 (16) and OTES221 (16) – 2nd year module

 

And one of the following:

TEOL111 (8) – 1^st sem 1^st year module

PAST121 (8) – 2^nd sem 1st year module

ETIE121 (8) – 2nd sem 1st year module

MISS211 (8) – 1st sem 2nd year module

 

NTES112: Introduction to New Testament: History and General Canonics

OTES112: Introduction to the Old Testament: Origin and Structure

1. Introduction to Exegesis of the Bible
2. Introduction to the Pentateuch

NTES211: Introduction to Exegesis of the New Testament and its Sociohistoric Context

OTES211: Introduction to Interpretation of the Old Testament and the Pentateuch

NTES221: Acts, the General epistles, Hebrews and the Pauline Epistles

OTES221: Prophetic Literature

TEOL111: Introduction to Theology

1. : Pastoral studies: Biblical Counselling
2. Fundamentals of Ethics
3. The Meeting of Mission and Theology

 

 

Potchefstroom Theological Publications (PTP)

• Contact person: Petro Kroeze (018 297 3986/7 & http://ptpboeke.co.za/shop/ or bestellings@gksa.co.za)

Van Schaik

• 018 294 8875 or vspotch@vanschaik.com

Protea

• 018 297 1583 or dbutow@proteaboekwinkel.com

Way forward

018 294 3639 or info@wayforwardshop.com

 

ETIE121	De Bruyn, P.J.  2013.  Die Tien Gebooie. Potchefstroom: PTP De Bruyn, P.J.  2013.  The Ten Commandments. Potchefstroom: PTP
MISS211	No books necessary. All the material necessary is provided in the eFundi site
NTES112	Life Application Bible. (New International Version). 1991. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers. Thompson. M.D.  2006. A clear and present word. The clarity of Scripture.  New Studies in Biblical  Theology 21.  Illinois: Intervarsity Press. (Chapter 2). Van der Walt, T. 2007.  The Messiah has come! A guide in the gospels for serious Bible Students. Potchefstroom: PTP (Available   from       the Administrative Bureau of the Reformed Churches in SA. Tel: 018 297 3986/7, web page: www.ptpboeke.co.za  or e-mail: bestellings@gksa.co.za).
NTES123	Die Bybel In Praktyk 1993. Vereeniging, Christelike Uitgewersmaatskappy. / LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE (NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION) 1991.  Wheaton, Illinois :  Tyndale House Publishers De Klerk, BJ & Van Rensburg, FJ. 2015. Conceiving a sermon. Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. ISBN: 9780869552285  (Te koop by Administratiewe Buro 018 297 3986) De Klerk, BJ & Van Rensburg, FJ. 2015. Preekgeboorte. Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. ISBN: 9780869552285  (Te koop by Administratiewe Buro 018 297 3986) Fee, G.D. 2002. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors. Third Edition. Louisville: Westminster John Knox. Stuart, D. 2009. Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors. Fourth Edition. Louisville: Westminster John Knox.
NTES211	De Klerk, BJ & Van Rensburg, FJ. 2015. Conceiving a sermon. Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. ISBN: 9780869552285  (Te koop by Administratiewe Buro 018 297 3986) De Klerk, BJ & Van Rensburg, FJ. 2015. Preekgeboorte. Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. ISBN: 9780869552285  (Te koop by Administratiewe Buro 018 297 3986)
NTES221	No books necessary. All the material necessary is provided in the eFundi site.
OTES112	Hays, J.D. & Duvall, J.S.  2012. The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook. Available as e-book. ISBN 9781441240262
OTES122	Hill, A.E. & Walton, J.H.  2009.  A survey of the Old Testament. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Recommended Longman, T. III. 2005. How to read Genesis. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Longman, T. III & Dillard, R.B. 2006. An introduction to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Waltke, B.K. 2007. An Old Testament Theology: an exegetical, canonical, and thematic approach. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
OTES211	Hill, A.E. & Walton, J.H. 2009. A survey of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Stuart, D. 2009. Old Testament exegesis: a handbook for students and pastors. Louisville, KY: John Knox.
OTES221	Hill, A.E. & Walton, J.H. 2009. A survey of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
PAST121	No books necessary. All the material necessary is provided in the eFundi site.
TEOL111	No books necessary. All the material necessary is provided in the eFundi site.

 

 

 

A student applies at the Unit for Open Distance Learning on the prescribed application form and register for the abovementioned modules for non-degree purposes. On p 3 of the application form is a list of all the supporting documents that must accompany the application. Please note that the documents need to be certified and the applicant must send the academic record of the B-degree. Send all the documents to Keshni at keshni.scholtz@nwu.ac.za

If the student want to start in February 2018, the application must reach Keshni by 15 January 2018 at the latest.

 

With registration, a minimum amount of R 4 000.00 is payable. The account details are:

	BRANCH CODE	ACCOUNT NUMBER
ABSA	632 005	4070099350
FNB	240 438	62161907335
NEDBANK	171 338	1713378531
STANDARD BANK	052 838	330384465

 

 

For any further questions, please email Dr Petria Theron at petria.theron@nwu.ac.za or phone her on 018 285 2036.