Heritage of Faith Masters Degree

Introduction

There is a continuous need in the Kingdom of God serious debate around doctrinal issues of faith, prosperity, covenant etc.
Scholars entering the postgraduate program will be required to thoroughly research and write a full dissertation on a specified topic.

Entrance Requirements

Scholars must:

·      Be Bona Fide alumni of Heritage of Faith Bible Institute, Leadership Academy and School of Ministry 

·      Have successfully completed all the requirements for the School of Ministry program

GUIDELINES

PREREQUISITES

Candidates need to have completed Heritage of Faith Bible Institute; Leadership Academy and School of Ministry *

SUPERVISION

The appointed supervisor needs to be suitably qualified [Credentials to be submitted to National Head Office]

PROPOSAL

A proposal needs to be submitted outlining the approach to the study focus, including goals and objectives
The proposal should indicate if an application is expected
The proposal should indicate the candidates understanding of research by the way the argument is presented
The proposal should be presented in dissertation format

STUDY TOPICS

·      What is the Kingdom of God?

o   Establishment

o   Constitution

o   Vision

o   Revelation

o   Prophetic understanding

·      Apostolic or Prophetic Mandate for the Modern Church

o   New Wine Skins

o   Church Reformation

o   Apostolic Authority

o   Vision and Values

o   Networks

·      The present day Scholastic approach to Hermeneutics

o   Analyses

o   Etymology

o   Exegesis

o   Prophecy

o   Eschatology

·      Spiritual Leadership

o   Potential

o   Spiritual

o   Visionary

o   Transformation

o   Destiny

·      The Hebrew Factor in Contemporary Christianity

o   Biblical History

o   God’s Chosen

o   Judaism

o   The relevance of the Old Testament

o   Law and Grace

Candidates are to choose a topic for research [each topic has leading indicators]
The research is to be written up as a full dissertation [with specifications as for the School of Ministry mini-dissertation] with the following provisos; where applicable;

·      Research must be authentic and original with a pre-approved area of research

·      Research and study field of interest are to carry suitable accreditations so as to validate the theory

[i.e. Eschatology will carry concepts of a presentable worldview]

·      Clarity must be lent to the meaning of original terms

·      Definition must be given to use in the life of Jesus in contrast to Jewish concepts

·      Indication must be given as to what place the chosen topic has in theology

·      Relationship with both covenants [old and new] must be contrasted

·      Prophetic character [if any] needs to be defined

·      Modern and future hypothesis portrayed

STUDY DURATION:

·      Minimum twelve months

·      Maximum two years

·      Registration valid for two years

EVALUATION:

A printed bound copy is to be submitted to National Head Office along with a full report from the appointed supervisor,
outlining certain criteria to support any academic recommendation.
 

APPENDICES:

Application/supervisor appointment

* Or equivalent (consult with the National Head Office)


For more information contact our National Head Office

Our Objectives

To train and ordain spiritual leaders within the five-fold ministry

Regional and National Level

To continuously enhance the effectiveness of ordained spiritual leaders

To facilitate the mobilization of appropriately identified alumni for specific, local and national projects.

Five-Fold Ministry Training

Attached will be an in-service ministry apprentice programme, where candidates will work, serve and minister in the local church.
The programme will provide a platform for ordination

Curriculum is divided into 50% teaching and 50% practical

Curriculum

1. Church Administration
2. Five Fold Ministry
3. Hermeneutics
4. Homiletics
5. The Minister and the Family
6. Problem Solving in the Corinthian Church
7. Counselling
8. Pastoring
9. Ministerial Ethics
10. Church Planting
11. Fulfulling your Call and Vision

This fourth year of study for students who have completed three years of Bible Institute and Leadership Academy will focus on five fold ministry training. Candidates who qualify from this fourth year of study will receive a Bachelors Degree in Ministry and be eligible for ordination from their local church.

Note: Registration will remain open for two years.

Forth Year Curriculum - School of Ministry