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Faith Alive Bible College

God's servants in His vineyard, Pastor Michael Akinfolaju and Pastor Mrs. Ruth Folake Aluko are both products of Christ Message Ministry Bible College, where God used many of His servants to shape who they are today. As God's kingdom work keeps expanding, there is the need to commit the Gospel into able hands – men and women that will run with the fire. This gave birth to Faith-Alive Bible College. However, the college is correspondence in nature, punctuated with once-a-month meeting with the aim of spiritual development of students, revision of modules, assisting students wherever they get stuck, and attending to other questions that may arise during the course of their studies. Also, one seminar, which counts toward the credit of students, will be organized before the end of each year.

Faith-Alive Bible College is affiliated with Teamwork Impact Bible College, an internationally recognized institution, the curriculum of which we have found to be in line with God's vision for the ministry.

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FABC is presently located at Shop M101, Mosaic Centre, 312 Stormvoel Road, Jan Niemand Park, Silvertondale, Pretoria, South Africa, and it is an educational arm of HE'S ALIVE & FAITHFUL MINISTRIES.

Vision

Faith-Alive Bible College is inter-denominational and it has the vision of equipping men and women of various nationals, who will live and preach the Gospel of Christ to the glory of God, and who will walk the talk of the kingdom. Above all, it is our belief that such generation of believers will form a mighty and strong army that will depopulate the kingdom of Satan.

Aims and Objectives

To help our students to:
1. Build up a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through the revealed Word and with the help of the Holy Spirit. 2. Equip and assist each of them to find his/her place in the Body of Christ, and to fit into it. 3. To assist local churches in the development of their leaders. 4. Expand the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ as they too go forth to impact lives, wherever they find themselves. Supply of study materials: The study materials are from Teamwork Impact Bible College to which we are affiliated. The study material includes mentoring and related costs which include the cost of books.

CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS: CURRICULUM SAQA 101997

Entry Requirements: No educational entry requirements

Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the basic operational principles, structure and fundamental interpretation of the Bible. Learners will be required to gain a concise understanding of the interpretation principles associated with the various books in the Bible, and will be required to relate these interpretations to appropriate live contexts.

6.1 Knowledge Module 01 (KM-01), KM-01, Bible and Bible Interpretation (NQF Level 2, Credits 20) The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • KM-01-KT01: The Bible (67%)
  • KM-01-KT02: Interpretation of the Bible (33%)

    6.1.1 Knowledge Module -01 (KM-01)-KT01: The Bible (67%)

  • KT0101 Overview of the Bible
  • KT0102 The background and message of the different books of the Bible
  • KT0103 Views on the inspiration and authority of the Bible



    6.1.2 KM-01-KT02: Interpretation of the Bible (33%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0201 How to understand the Bible
  • KT0202 Different ways of understanding the Bible
  • KT0203 Wrong ways of understanding the Bible
  • KT0204 Tools to use to understand the Bible
  • KT0205 How to find the message of the Bible for today



    6.2 Knowledge Module 02:
    (KM-02) The Bible and Bible interpretation (NQF Level 2, 15 Credits)
    The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key concepts, theories, principles, and approaches to reading and understanding the Bible as the Word of God.
    The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • KM-02-KT01: Key Christian beliefs (10%) KM-02-KT02: Christian lifestyle (24%)
  • KM-02-KT03: Key aspects in building a Christian faith community (48%)
  • KM-02-KT04: Christian spiritual formation (9%)
  • KM-02-KT05: Christianity and culture (9%)



    6.2.1 KM-02-KT01: Key Christian Beliefs (10%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0101 Who is God KT0102 How we know God
  • KT0103 Creation, humankind and the need for salvation
  • KT0104 Salvation, the new life in Christ and the power of the Spirit KT0105 The church as body of Christ



    6.2.2 KM-02-KT02: Christian lifestyle (24%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0201 Christian values
  • KT0202 Christian ways of making decisions and choices
  • KT0203 Day to day issues of life that Christians must deal with (such as abortion, drugs, truthfulness, exposing theft, violence, speak out against abuse, sexuality) KT0204 How to help people live the Christian life
  • KT0205 How to live as a Christian in a diverse society

    6.2.3 KM-02-KT03: Key aspects in building a Christian faith community (48%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0301 Missional nature (calling) of the Church KT0302 Christian Leadership
  • KT0303 Typical ministries in a congregation/faith community
  • KT0304 Development of members
  • KT0305 Fellowship and ministry groups
  • KT0306 Caring for one another and the environment
  • KT0307 Taking hands with other faith communities (ecumenical relationships)

    6.2.4 KM-02-KT04: Christian spiritual formation Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0401 Key aspects of spiritual formation
  • KT0402 Developing spiritual habits and practices
  • KT0403 Teaching on deliverance and healing

    6.2.5 KM-02-KT05: Christianity and culture (9%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0501 How culture should be linked to Christianity (inculturation)
  • KT0502 The relationship between Christian and traditional African spirituality

    6.3 Knowledge Module 03: (KM-03), Worship services and preaching (NQF Level 2, Credits 4) Purpose of the Knowledge Module
    The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of conducting different forms of worship services and preaching sermons.
    The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • KM-03-KT01: Preparing and delivering sermons (60%)
  • KM-03-KT02: Conducting worship services (40%)
  • KM-03-KT01: Preparing and delivering sermons (60%) Topic elements to be covered include:
  • KT0101 Basic points of departure related to preaching
  • KT0102 Steps in preparing a sermon
  • KT0103 Guidelines for delivering a sermon

    6.3.1 KM-03-KT02: Conducting worship services (40%)
    Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0201 Different service types (such as regular Sunday worship services, marriages, funerals, festivals, revival)
  • KT0202 Different ways to structure the service (liturgy)
  • KT0203 Serving the sacraments during worship services
  • KT0204 Rituals, symbols, music and prophecy used in worship services

    6.4 Knowledge Module 04: (KM-04) Basic Christian pastoral care NQF (NQS Level 3, Credits 8) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of pastoral care and ways to deal with problems. The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • KM-04-KT01: Doing Christian pastoral care (50%)
  • KM-04-KT02: Different needs requiring pastoral care (50%)

    6.4.1 KM-04-KT01: Doing Christian pastoral care (50%)

  • KT0101 Different ways of doing pastoral care (individuals, couples, groups)
  • KT0102 The pastoral care conversation

    6.4.2 KM-04-KT02: Different needs requiring pastoral care (50%)

  • KT0201 Stress and depression KT0202 Relationship challenges
  • KT0203 Illness, crisis and trauma
  • KT0204 Abuse and addiction
  • KT0205 Domestic problems
  • KT0206 Employment and career problems
  • KT0207 Referral, follow-up and use of other available resources

    6.5 Knowledge Module 05: (KM-05). Church leadership, administration and accountability (NQF Level 2, Credits 7) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of Church leadership, Church administration and accountability.
    The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • KM-05-KT01: Spiritual leadership in the faith community (33%)
  • KM-05-KT02: Church administration and accountability (22%)
  • KM-05-KT03: Arrangement and oversight of faith community activities (ministries) (22%)
  • KM-05-KT04: Communication in a faith community (23%)

    6.5.1 KM-05-KT01: Spiritual leadership in the faith community (33%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0101 Biblical view of church leadership and leadership in general
  • KT0102 Qualities and skills of a Christian leader
  • KT0103 Leadership training through mentoring and discipleship

    6.5.2 KM-05-KT02: Church administration and accountability (22%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0201 Keeping records of members
  • KT0202 Conducting meetings and keeping minutes KT0203 Handling of finances (including basic bookkeeping)
  • KT0204 Looking after the possessions and property of the faith community (asset management)
  • KT0205 Caring for the staff of the faith community (human resource management)
  • KT0206 Accountability in the faith community
  • KT0207 Describing what is meant by accountability

    6.5.3 KM-05-KT03: Arrangement and oversight of faith community activities (ministries) (22%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0301 Steps in arranging an activity (ministry) or event
  • KT0302 Steps to following in overseeing activities (ministries)
  • KT0303 Ways to motivate people
  • KT0304 Ways to solve problems

    6.5.4 KM-05-KT04: Communication in a faith community (23%) Topic elements to be covered include:

  • KT0401 Principles of communication
  • KT0402 Principles of using communication aids

    6.6 Knowledge Module 06: (KM-06) The role of the Church (Christianity) in the world. (NQF Level 2, Credits 5) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the role of the church in the world.
    The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • KM-06-KT01: History of the church (43%)
  • KM-06-KT02: Task of the church in the world (14%)
  • KM-06-KT03: Ways of sharing the gospel (14%)
  • KM-06-KT04: Helping people in need. Ways of sharing the gospel (14%) >li>KM-06-KT05: Speaking out for what is right and fair (15%)

    6.6.1 KM-06-KT01: History of the church (43%)

  • KT0101 Worldwide church history
  • KT0102 Development of the church in Africa
  • KT0103 Different types or traditions of churches

    6.6.2 KM-06-KT02: Task of the church in the world (14%)

  • KT0201 Missional calling of the church
  • KT0202 The unfinished task of the church

    6.6.3 KM-06-KT03: Ways of sharing the gospel (14%)

  • KT0301 Ways of doing evangelism
  • KT0302 Ways of church planting

    6.6.4 KM-06-KT04: Helping people in need. Ways of sharing the gospel (14%)

  • KT0401 How to hear what the needs of people are
  • KT0402 Ways of building networks (partnering) to help people in the community
  • KT0403 Ways of helping people in need
  • KT0404 Ways of helping people help themselves (asset-based community development)


    6.6.5 KM-06-KT05: Speaking out for what is right and fair (15%)
    Topic elements to be covered include:
  • KT0501 Christian understanding of what is right and fair
  • KT0502 How to speak out in public on what is right and fair


    PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS
    ASSIGNMENTS: PRACTICAL SKILL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
    List of Practical Skill Modules:

  • 263601004-PM-01, Share the gospel in a specific context and with a specific audience. NQF Level 2, Credits 13
  • 263601004-PM-02, Build caring relationships in the faith community and respond to the spiritual and physical needs of members. NQF Level 2, Credits 6
  • 263601004-PM-03, Apply Christian leadership and develop leaders in a faith community. NQF Level 2, Credits 6
  • 263601004-PM-04, Arrange and oversee the day to day running of ministries and the administrative and accountability processes in the faith community. NQF Level 2, Credits 6
  • 263601004-PM-05, Help people in the faith community to share the gospel. Support people in need and speak out for what is right and fair in the wider society. NQF Level 2, Credits 6


    Duration & Cost

    Certificate in Ministry

    Duration 1 year 10 Subjects @ R350/module Total: R3500.00 (R350.00 per month)

    Diploma in Ministry Duration 1 year 10 Subjects @ R450/module Total: R4500.00 (R450.00 per month)

    Registration and application form fee of R 200:00 (The registration fee is non-refundable)

    Payments must be made to:

  • Account Name: FAITH-ALIVE BIBLE COLLEGE
  • Bank: STANDARD BANK
  • Account number: 011 221 178
  • Branch: ARCADIA
  • Type: Cheque account