Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
TSA is the abbreviation of the Theology Students Association of Helderberg College in South Africa.The posts in this blog is dedicated to all theology students who studies and studied in this Varsity.
PRESIDENT
T S A
President Desk
- Ndumo Vernon Sabelo
- Somerset West, Capetown, South Africa
HELDERBERG COLLEGE CAMPUS
Sunset
TSA Opening Function
TSA Banquet 2006
How often do you want a TSA Camp?
PURPOSE AND GOALS
- The study of theology as a preparation for ministry has been an important part of Helderberg College since its establishment in 1893 as Claremont Union College. Since that time, the Faculty of Theology has trained over 2000 ministerial workers who have served both the SDA Church and the wider community both locally—within Southern Africa—and globally. The Faculty of Theology’s teaching staff is committed to academic rigor, excellent teaching and compassionate pastoral care. The staff in the Faculty of Theology comes from a variety of backgrounds, thus reflecting the diversity we encourage within our student body. We encourage both men and women—in response to the call of God—to attend Helderberg College to further their training and equipping for service.
Bachelor of Arts (Theology) Degree (BA Theology)
- Pastoral Care – concentration in counselling and psychology subjects
- Evangelism / Pastoral Ministry – concentration in practical studies geared toward evangelism
- Theological Studies / Academic – concentration on Biblical languages & subjects, geared toward postgraduate studies
Programme Description
- The 4-year Bachelor of Arts (Theology) Degree (NQF-level 6) provides a foundation for pastoral ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Apart from the core subjects the learner can choose from three concentrations. Each provides the basic training necessary for pastoral ministry employment in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Concentration areas: Theological Studies which provides a strong foundation for future theological or biblical studies at advanced levels; Pastoral Ministry/Evangelism which provides additional training in these areas; Pastoral Care specialization which provides additional training in psychology and pastoral counselling for those with an interest in these areas
Values and Skills
- Academic excellence
- Commitment to church and community nurture
- Community engagement and service
- Effective leadership skills.
- Enthusiasm for Adventist ministry
- Excellence in teaching.
- Growth in spiritual maturity
- Maintenance of a balanced lifestyle
- Prioritize student well-being.
- Professional excellence
- Respect for cultural diversity
- Responsible moral/ethical lifestyle
- Spiritual formation.
- Theological and biblical literacy
- Transparency
Outcomes
- The successful graduate may be eligible for employment in pastoral ministry within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Other related areas of ministerial work include Chaplain, Pastoral Counsellor, Teacher/ lecturer, Evangelist and Community worker – project management
Further Studies
- Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Theology) Degree may pursue further studies in the following post graduate areas: Systematic Theology, Biblical languages, New and Old Testament, Church History, Homiletics, Pastoral Ministry, Evangelism, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Clinical Care, and Pastoral Counselling.
RELATED WEBSITES.
- http://moodle.hbc.ac.za/
- http://www.adventist.org.za/KZNFC/INDEX.HTM
- http://www.adventist.org.za/site_files/index.asp?pid=36&spid=1&parentName=General
- http://www.adventist.org.za/tc/index.php
- http://www.adventist.org/
- http://www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org/
- http://www.andrews.edu/
- http://www.sdacape.org/
- http://www.sidadventist.org/
- http://www.solusi.ac.zw/
- http://www.ssnet.org/
- http://www.toc.org.za/officers.htm
- http://www.whiteestate.org/
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Fellowship & welcoming of new students
- Forum
- Church Visiting Programme
- Theology Banquet
Bible & Exegetical Tools
Bible Quizzes
Executive Committee Members
- President: V. S Ndumo
- Deputy President: Chad White
- Secretary: Hilmer Carolus
- Treasurer: Sdu Blose
- PRO: Mente Khanyiso
- Sport & Social Coordinator: Tshiwo Nyingwashe
- Music Coordinator: Thulani Mkhize
- Spiritual Coordinator: Candy Swart
7 comments:
I heard about this internship programme haphazardly. No one seems to know about it and no-body seems to have all the answers for the questions that I, and others out there- have with this programme. If anyone out there is listening, 'could you come and present this to the Theology Students formarly, tell us what it is before asking for our comments (on something we don't know) and questions (which seemingly no one has an answer for them'. As I asked one of the advocates of the internship programme (in an informal conversation) I wish to plead and perhaps state it again that, "we need to hear about this in a proper way and be given a chance to debate it objectively and vigorously with emotions put aside". Until then my mouth is shut.
If this process (presentation and (public) debate) is not hastened, the negative comment(s) (which perhaps come out of ignorance) will persist and cause lot of damage and discouragement.
A physicist, Albert Einstein once said, "the only person who is authorised to speak is he who has recognised the value of silence".
what's this???
A Strong Salute !!!
First and foremost let me admit that I did hear about this issue, However, **through the green flies***And I think it will be pellucid to say this above board that, at the moment this is a hearsay. We are not at grounds of sharing our ideological debates concerning this issue.
To ask for our idees, I qoute, "What are the challenges do you think they might encounter in this programme???." Whilst we are left down in the mouth and ignorant.
We need a situation where we will be able to combart our feelings and personal agendas and discuss this issue constructively. Otherwise we will be just building castles in the air.
Our leadership should save us from discusing from mendacity and succinct, compendious information.
If this issue will affect us as students as well as prospective students.Then we need to be well informed.
By now we cannot by any chance support or nalify the idea/issue because we are nether in SA nor in Zim [unaware/not certain].
Let us talk our issues and I am sure we will not regret.
In fine, let us get up from our armchairs and translate theory into practice.
Well, Prof... the President (of the TSA) has opened a platform and posed a challenge. The challenge is: "We are grateful for the internship programme which will hasten the ordination of our brothers and friends in the field. So that they may do the work of God freely. WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES DO YOU THINK THEY MIGHT ENCOUNTER IN THIS PROGRAMME????" (emphasis mine)
This is an appeal to him to tell us who is 'we'?, what is this "internship programme" he's talking about?, "which will hasten the ordination of our brothers and friends in the field." it farther states that it will help them "do the work of God freely." which implies currently the different state of affairs. Who are the "They" in the 'they might encounter...'
Do you mind, Mr. President. Cud you tell us what are you talking about?
greetings friends.
i would like to add on the concers that my fellow brothers have. truely indeed, we need clarity in this issue, most of us are having a nagetive attituted towards this because of the unclear and clarified explanations. with due respect, if this internship programme is for our benefit, why is it not communicated to us in a formal manner( as in forum)? i think we deserve to know, especial when it concerns our future. all we need is clarity and transparency.
hi! friends
this has been bothering me 4 some time. i would like to know will God take into consideration our different cultural backgrounds when he make his final judgement of the universe?
youth said...
hi! friends
this has been bothering me 4 some time. i would like to know will God take into consideration our different cultural backgrounds when he make his final judgement of the universe?
what do u mean?
Post a Comment