Church-accredited Certificate in Theology (KAST) at Hugenote Kollege NPC

Programme overview

The Church Accredited Certificate in Theology (CACT/KAST) is a non-credit-bearing short learning programme offered by distance learning, not registered on the NQF but aligned to NQF Level 3 (first year) and Level 4 (second year). It is recognised by the Dutch Reformed Church for lay ministers and church council members and by the UCCSA for its Evangelists' training programme. Students study alongside a mentor who is ordained clergy with a BTh degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology | Department: School of Theology and Ministry | Duration: 2 years minimum, 3 years maximum | Location: Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Five modules: four core modules (Reformed Theology, Reformed Ecclesiology and Church Law, Missional Spirituality, Reformed Hermeneutics) and one elective chosen in second year, such as Preaching and Liturgy, Youth and Family, Community Diaconate or Pastoral Care.

Career pathways

Equips church members and council members to serve in a specific area of church activity; it does not prepare candidates for a formal profession.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An NQF Level 2 qualification (Grade 10) is the minimum, with a National Senior Certificate preferable. Dutch Reformed Church candidates must be nominated or recommended by their church council, and a church acceptance letter is signed at registration. Each student nominates a mentor who is ordained clergy with a BTh degree.

ZAR 6,360 a year (2027). Year 1: 3 modules at R2,120 each Source

Residential programmes have two registration periods per academic year (early February and mid-July in 2024); the second Social Auxiliary Work intake is considered and confirmed only after February.

Apply through the official page: https://hugenote.com/apply.php

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