South African Theological Seminary Doctorate

how a bout it UZ ThD? et al.

sdg!:laugh:

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actually I think I mentioned this yesterday here. But yes, good news.

 

I only know of the theological aspects of SA and have been impressed with those who have graduated from SA schools. Do these seminaries focus in Educational Doctorates Studies?

I have been interested in SA but it was finding a mentor here that clogged the drain. Although that was only one institution. And I do not know enough to know which school are what. How did the oversight work for those who studies there? Was there a required mentor here or was there a thesis or dissertation advisory there?

Did ya have to submit a Dissertation proposal prior to acceptance.

Thanks in advance for any insight. I have e-mail the school listed above.

 

Just talked to SA and their entry requirements are quite lax and is done through e-mail.

 

How much are the programs? The B.Th.

Is anyone familiar with this school?

 

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Do a Yahoo for South African Theological Seminary to get info on the SATS B Th particulars. Also, check the functionality of the SATS qualification with whatever powers that control the utility you require of degrees, as a receiving school or a denomination.

IMO, SATS will be viewed by those who understand foreign degrees to be the equivalent of regional accreditation because the programs of SATS are approved by SAQA.

I will confidently say that SATS is very responsive and user friendly as I've some dealings with Reuban who is the adminstrator there.

Because of the national economy, and not because of a substandard program, IMO, SATS also, like other SA schools , as "my" Unizul, is comparatively very, very inexpensive!

 

One can never tell what a seminary actually teaches from a brief statement of faith. Anyone know what they believe?

 

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It is my understanding that the founder / leadership of SATS are somewhat charismatic. But IMO were this true, the effect would not be that a cessationist need feel his/her persuasion would be attacked in all occasions of classwork or in the evaluation of writing projects. This is for several reasons:

1. The SATS faculty teaching position does not require anything more specific than the tenet that God provides His Church with spiritual gifts to worship and serve. Were a Churchman/woman not to believe that , then such might be asked in whose power do they live and serve? What is visually different in the SATS faculty teaching position are statements re abortion and homosexuality. These may be viewed as somewhat more important than whether male/female students walk about the campus holding hands:saint:

2. The faculty is multi-denominational and includes both Arminian and Reformed persuasions.

3. IMO, the purpose of higher Christian education is not to indoctrinate in the narrower points of a single tradition.

4. In my personal experience with doing education in a South African context (Uzulu/ DTh), I found that neither my Calvinism, nor my tuned very fine convictions re Trinal relationships and incarnational Christology , in which areas, particularly the first, Arminius' assertions irritate me far worse than does his soteriology, was I required to be proselytized.

The test for the student in my dissertational UZ experience is not the WHAT of the views he expresses in that writing , but rather is the WHY and the HOW.

In summary, IMO, no SATS beliefs should preclude considering the SATS degree offerings.

 

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Perhaps not entirely the economy. Perhaps it depends on the item too: it costs an American $3K to do a doc but 15 K to shoot a cape buffalo---go figure:BangHead:

 

Thanks for telling me what they believe. I don't see a need to share my views on such things (if you expected a response, I just want to be polite). Thanks again.

 

Prospectus for SATS doctoral program

This e-mail message was received by several people from another discussion forum from the SATS admissions office this week:


SOUTH AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY'S DOCTORAL PROGRAMME

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the Doctoral programme. Attached please find the application form for your perusal. We will not be able to enrol students until we have received the Registration Certificate from the Department of Education. In the meantime, you are welcome to submit your full application for review by the Admissions Committee. We will do our best to enrol you as soon as we receive the certificate. Further details will be sent in time.


Options

Our Doctoral programme is a research-based programme consisting of a dissertation. There is NO coursework in our DTh programme. The Admissions Committee holds the right to assign further reading or theological subjects should a candidate not meet the necessary requirements. Our doctoral programme offers you a choice of two fields of study, Biblical Studies or Practical Theology. You will conduct your research under the supervision of one or two experts in the chosen field of study. Our doctoral supervisors have been carefully selected to provide you with the high academic standards and the levels of service excellence for which we have become known.



Dissertation

On enrolment you will be required to complete RES6600 Theological Research Methodology, a course which culminates in the submission of your dissertation proposal to the Postgraduate Committee. If and when your title is accepted, under the guidance of your supervisor candidates will be required to write approximately 200-250 page dissertation, (approximately 72,000-80,000 words, 12 point font, one-and-a-half spacing). There is no coursework and no examination. All work is submitted and returned via email, except the final bound copies. The full details pertaining to the formatting of your dissertation are contained in RES6600. Your dissertation will be assessed by two independent External Examiners, as well as an Internal Examiner, your supervisor, and if it is successful, you will be awarded the Doctor of Theology degree at the next Graduation Ceremony. Should you obtain a mark of 75% or above, the degree will be awarded cum laude. The maximum duration of this programme, which is at level 8 on the National Qualifications Framework, is six years.


On achieving this qualification, students will be able to:

1. Identify, understand, interpret, integrate, apply and communicate a body of new knowledge (original research) in interaction with existing knowledge (current state of research in the field of study).

2. Apply logical, theoretical, analytic, creative and systematic thinking, effectively to solve a range of problems within a focused research context.

3. Exhibit the ability to identify and address issues of ethical action and social responsibility in the field of research.

4. Apply principles of sound research practice in collecting, organizing and evaluating information in terms of a critical understanding of relevant research methodologies, techniques and technologies.

5. Be aware of, and be able to interact constructively with, multicultural and multi -faith communities, from a theological perspective.

6. Apply the insights of one or more disciplines to identify and critique issues of church and society.


Entrance requirements

To register for a Doctoral programme prospective students must have an appropriate Masters Degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate field, from an accredited institution.

Certified (notarized) proof of the above should accompany the application form, together with a certified (notarized) copy of your ID or valid Passport.

The Seminary offers a free, no obligation evaluation of your transcripts, which can either be faxed to us at +27 11 234-4445 or scanned and sent as email attachments to [email protected]. We will initiate a response to your request within two days of receipt.



Pricing

Research Proposal Tuition Fee (a max. of 12 months) R14000 ($2000)


The candidate has a maximum 12 months to complete the research proposal, after which the applicant’s registration lapses.


Thereafter, students are required to pay the annual tuition fee for each year enrolled, with a minimum payment of four consecutive years (including the proposal year). Should a fifth or subsequent year be necessary to complete the programme, the annual tuition fee will be levied.

Fees are increased annually in January.

 

I just signed on as adjunct faculty (post graduate supervisor).

Program looks pretty good to me.

www.sats.edu.za

 

Rhet

I sent you info as to whom to ask. At Unizul I was told that DMins are not usually used in SA schools to teach. ce at the SATS faculty indicates that. On the other hand, SATS is VERY heavy on praxis as lookoing at the research topics of the MTh candidates indicate. a Even a SATS dissertation in Systematic Theology will be required to address in a chapter the practical I am told.

God's best,

Bill G.

 

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No, go ahead and contact Reuben. As I said, SATS places great emphasis on praxis being a part of even exegetical, historical, or systematic research. Your DMin and experience should help SATS..

I am in the ETS too and read a paper on Christology at a regional meeting at Multnomah.

Then I knew not about my heart disease. I thought my chest pains while reading my paper were just indigestion. Two months after , I had heart surgery with five bypasses.

I urge you to go ahead and apply to SATS!

We must do what we can while we can!

 

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yes. 1 Cor 15:58, my friend.

Reuben, of course, is the first name.

Normally the SATS folks answer emails within two working days. It is a requirement that supervisors too are very responsive.

In my experience US schools and personnel are not like that.