Structure of the degrees
All Master’s degrees have a NQF rating at Level 9 and are made up of a total of 200 credits.
Master of Philosophy in Theology – students choose from one of the two specialisations:
Please Note: Not all elective subjects are offered every year.
Specialisation in Fundamental and Systematic Theology (MPTSFST)
(i) A candidate who does not hold an undergraduate or proper qualification in theology, is required to complete the module, General survey of theology (MPHT538), the four core modules named below and two of the elective modules from the list below.
(ii) A candidate, other than a candidate who falls under (i) above, must complete the following four modules:
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MPHP501 |
Dignity of the human person |
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MPHT537 |
New testament studies |
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MPHT543 |
Trinity |
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MPHT541 |
Christology |
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Elective modules |
A candidate mentioned under (ii) above must complete three of the following modules: |
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MPHT544 |
African theology |
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MPHT505 |
Church history |
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MPHT542 |
Church and Sacraments |
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MPHT540 |
Ecumenism and Inter-faith dialogue |
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MPHT539 |
Moral theology |
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MPHT511 |
Old Testament studies |
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MPHP508 |
Philosophy of religion |
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MPHT545 |
Science and religion |
Specialisation in Christian Spirituality (MPTSCS)
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Core modules |
A candidate must complete the following six modules: |
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MPHT530 |
Biblical spirituality |
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MPHT531 |
Christian spiritual tradition |
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MPHP501 |
Dignity of the human person |
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MPHT532 |
Dynamics of spirituality |
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MPHT538 |
General survey of theology |
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MPHT533 |
Mysticism |
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A candidate who holds an undergraduate or prior qualification in theology, which Senate considers to be acceptable, will not be required to complete “General survey of theology” (MPHT538) but must replace it with an elective. |
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Elective modules |
A candidate must complete one of the following modules: |
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MPHT535 |
African spirituality |
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MPHT534 |
Spiritual accompaniment |
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MPHT524 |
Spirituality and psychology |