Short Learning Programmes

Short Course in Enterpreting the Gospel of Mark in Context (76909)

Duration: One year

Target group:

Lay ministers and preachers of various Christian denominations; Sunday school teachers and other persons involved in teaching or pastoral care in faith communities; Anybody interested in understanding the New Testament better.

Admission requirements:

National Senior Certificate and recognition of prior learning

Registration periods:

December -February

Course leader details:

Rev Maponya M S MA (Missiology)
Christian Spirituality, Church History & Missiology
Office 6-120, Theo Van wijk Building, Unisa
Tel:012 429 3168
Email:maponsm@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp

Purpose statement:

To enhance the quality of ministry of lay preachers by helping them attain a deeper knowledge and better understanding on how to approach and interpret the New Testament Gospels, thereby enhancing their ability to communicate (preach and teach) their message in an African context.

Modules:

SCGOSA1 - Interpreting the Gospel of Mark in context

Syllabus/Content: Studying the Gospels The historical context of Jesus and the Gospels The social and cultural context of Jesus and the Gospels The Gospel of Mark