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Short Course in Interpreting the Gospel of Mark in Context

Qualification code: 76909
Duration: One year
Language medium: English

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.

Course leader details:

Rev Kukuni TJ (Biblical and Ancient Studies)
New Testament and Early Christian Studies
Office 8-84, WMM Building, Unisa
Tel:012 484 1672
Email: kukuntj@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Mrs E Mema-Dyasi
Administrative
Tel: 012 429 6811
Campus: Muckleneuk, Pretoria (Main Campus)
Building: WMM
Office: 8-122
Email: memae@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