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A Ministry Academics Curriculum. Calvary Academics. Dynamic Ministry Curriculum Introduction Mentoring through Advanced e-Learning Technology. Co-operating with ….
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A Ministry Academics Curriculum Calvary Academics Dynamic Ministry Curriculum Introduction Mentoring through Advanced e-Learning Technology
Co-operating with … • The Tuition Centre facilitates training of students in a Local Bible School. TC obtaining materials, offering classes and evaluating quality of learning. • Calvary Academics is the brand name of the course material, and is accepted by Calvary University. Calvary Life Tutors distributes the material. • Calvary University requires CQA standards and recognizes credits.
Growing since 1984 • Training material developed forBible Schools • Used in 250 Churches training7200 students • Qualifications fromCertificatestoDoctorate, PhD • Accredited byCQA, South Africa, Swaziland, UK • Student mentored to qualify fromCalvary University
Ministry Training (basics) • A Diploma is offered in 3 phases: • Phase 1 — Christian Discipleship • Phase 2 — Church Worker, Leader • Phase 3 — Practical Ministry
Ministry Mentoring (advanced) • A Bachelor is offered in 3 phases: • Phase 4 — Advanced Diploma • Phase 5 — VocationalDegree • Phase 6 — HonoursSpecializing
5-Fold Ministry Focus • Programmes are offered for 5 different functions • Strategic Leader —(Apostle: Moses, Paul) …… BBL, BBA • Spiritual Advisor — (Prophet: Aaron, Barnabas) … B.Min • Doctrinal Teacher — (John, Aquilla, Priscilla) ….. B.Ed • Church Relations —(Peter, Phillip, Timothy) …... B.Coms • Shepherd, Pastoral Counsellor — (James) . B.Cns
Post-Graduate Leadership • Postgraduate offered in 3 phases: • Phase 7 — Masters(expert) • Phase 8 — Doctoral (contribution) • Phase 9 — PhD(new theory)
Purpose Statement • Calvary Academics has set out to: • Assist the local church in training believers • Develop members as workers and leaders • Be obedient to the Great Commission
Mission Statement • Being a tutor platform for Ministry Training • Providing e-learning technologyto tuition centres • Offering quality education to tuition centres • Adhering to a Christian Value System • Developing knowledge of the Word of God • Enabling Christians to communicate and defend it • Preparing disciples for their continual study in it
Mission Statement continued • Offering sound professional training • Equipping members of the local church for ministry • Promoting duplication through leadership training • Managing leaders to encourage maturity • Based on a uniquely balanced five-fold ministry • ObjectiveDirected Learning(ODL)outcomes • Locally accessible andtechnicallysupported • Church Life training is financially affordable
Mission Objectives • Promote personal spiritual growth • Establish understanding of church life • Provide training for ministry of student’s calling • On-the-job leadership skillsministry training • Provide a programme for disciple making • Establish strategically situated Tuition Centres • Provide affordable material to develop potential
Calvary Advantages Reasons to use the curriculum: • The priority is Ministry(academics & practical) • Contact tuitionfor interaction (discipleship making) • Real-life practical experience(in own church context) • LocalStudy in home-town (can still do secular work)
Credit Recognition • Creditsendorsed by Calvary University • UK, RSA provides accreditation status • Churches accept our high standards • The Education Law (Act 101 of 1997) requires RPL to be applied. • Ample work skills — transfer credits Take note: Universities offer apure theology programme,not practical Church ministry. Little correlation for true RPL
Pray, Take Action • Consider the Great Commission task of disciple making • Ask for God’s wisdom • Consider your calling to serve • Plan to do leadership training At a Bible School you may find restoration and new life as you discover what you have in Christ Now, register and start! More Web Info:www.clt.org.za