Bachelor of Theology in Community Leadership: Community Development
Cape Town, South Africa
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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Key Summary
About: Bachelor of Theology in Community Leadership: Community Development at Cornerstone is NQF 7 (SAQA ID 57225), 376 credits. It trains Christian community workers in sociology, development theory, practical tools, and leadership. Entry needs a National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent, or a related higher certificate/diploma. Alternatives include NSC/NV with NBT, mature‑age entry with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) plus NBT, and possible admission at 45 via RPL. Study on campus or online; minimum three years, up to six years part‑time; January and July intakes.
Career Outcomes: community development officer, NGO coordinator, church leader, project manager, advocate
Registration Certificate No 2001/HE08/006; NQF 7; SAQA ID: 57225. (376 CREDITS)
This programme enables graduates to work in a wide variety of community development projects (e.g. government, NGO, churches). We aim to produce community workers who approach their task from deep Christian convictions and acquire the sociological knowledge, tools and skills that development studies can provide.
Admission Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent;
- A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent;
- A Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field.
Alternative Admission Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with a diploma pass (or equivalent) combined with the results of the NBT;
- Mature age of 23 and over during the first year of studies and a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent);
- The conditions of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy for Access and the results of the NBT are determining factors for admission. Contact the admissions office regarding RPL;
- Mature age of 45 years can be admitted, determined by the RPL conditions and the results of the NBT.
Time Commitment
- Minimum three years;
- Maximum six years part-time;
- On campus and online;
- January and July intakes.
