The Soweto Evening courses, runs over two courses and aims to prepare students for teaching God’s Word in their churches and other settings. It also qualifies a student to receive Continued Professional Development (CPD) points as set out below these points are recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Biblical Counselling & Care
Biblical Counselling & Care introduces students to caring for and counselling people who are going through sin & suffering through God’s Word.
Handling God’s Word (New Testament)
How to understand and teach the letters, the gospels, Acts and Revelation.
Bible Overview
Tracing major themes through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and understanding how the Bible fits together.
Handling God’s Word (Old Testament)
How to understand and teach Old Testament narrative.
A Faith to Live By
Understanding and applying key topics in Systematic Theology including the Gospel, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Trinity and the Bible.
Handling God’s Word
Learning and practicing key skills for understanding, interpreting, and applying God’s word to contemporary South Africa.
Preaching Workshops
Learning and practicing how to communicate God’s word faithfully and effectively. Students will give regular talks or prepare Bible studies. Students will receive constructive feedback.
Christian Ministry and Leadership
Developing skills to be a leader of God’s people, including spiritual development, mission, and the practical & cultural aspects of ministry leadership skills.
Engaging with God’s World
Understanding how to use the Bible for worldview apologetics and ethical issues, including suffering, race, HIV/AIDS, African traditional religion, other religions, sexuality, marriage, science and issues surrounding the beginning and ending of life.
Saturday Intensives:
There will be 4 Saturdays (1 per term) 8am – 2pm that you must attend as this forms part of the course curriculum.
