Focus Certificate

Overview

If you are a Christian needing some basic training in order to better fulfil your role in your local church, then the Mukhanyo Focus Certificate is for you.

This programme provides a simple biblical foundation for academic learning and Christian ministry. It is not accredited but is offered as church-based training.

The Focus Certificate consists of elective courses grouped into tracks leading to a Certificate in Church Leadership, a Certificate in Church Growth, and a Certificate in Church Life. Each track requires seven courses, and each course requires approximately forty hours of learning, including short assignments and an examination. It is presented by a Local Learning tutor at a registered Mukhanyo Local Learning site or by a lecturer at a Mukhanyo campus or centre.

This is a one-year Local Learning programme for church members who seek to grow in their knowledge and understanding of Scripture. It is designed to equip Christians for their role in the local church as pastors, elders, deacons, Sunday school teachers, church office workers, or worship leaders.

Benefits

Students will be spiritually enriched and able to apply what they have learned in their community and congregation.

Strengthen church members in the use of their God given gifts to serve one another.

It is directed towards the edifying of the Church and the evangelisation of the community.

The programme is available at our KwaMhlanga Campus and Rustenburg Advanced Learning Centre or at various Local Learning Sites.​

This is a learning programme in theology with a strong church focus.

Courses

Study Basics

  • Learning in English 1
  • Learning in English 2
  • Skills for Bible Study
  • Introducing the Bible
  • Story of the Bible
  • Understanding the Bible

Bible Foundations

  • Christian Character
  • God and Salvation
  • Using the Old Testament
  • Studying John
  • Studying Ephesians
  • Studying Hebrews

Student is to choose and pass any four courses within a track to earn the relevant certificate:

Church Growth ​(Choose 4)
  • Personal Evangelism
  • Christian Discipleship
  • Ministry to Muslims
  • Youth and Children
  • Ministries of Mercy
  • Defending Our Faith

Church Leadership ​(Choose 4)
  • Bible Messages
  • Caring for God’s People
  • Church Elders
  • Financial Skills
  • Church Office Work
  • Leading the Congregation

Church Life ​(Choose 4)
  • Christian Worship
  • African Context
  • Christian Relationships
  • Christian Home
  • Ministry by Women
  • Wisdom for Godly Living

Entrance Requirements

The entrance requirements are basic English skills and a testimony of being a true Christian.

Available Locations

Fees

Tuition per course: R 525

Exam re-write: R 150

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