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 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 also 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 mini-dissertation) with the following added 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 meaning of original terms

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

EVALUATION:

A printed bound copy is to be submitted to National Head Office along with a full report from the appointed supervisor
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 empower the local church with a Heritage of Faith

To infuse the Spirit of Christ into the church

To bring each graduate to a place of a real and vital relationship with God, through His Son Jesus Christ

Course description

The second year curriculum consists of the following subjects:

1. Fruit of the Spirit 
2. Character of God 
3. Ministry of Jesus 
4. Authority of the Believer 
5. How to be led by the Holy Spirit 
6. Developing Spiritual Maturity 
7. Relationships, Covenant and Marriage 
8. Gifts of the Holy Spirit 
9. Principles of Prayer II 
10. Soul Winning 
11. Introduction to Ministry 
12. Excellence in Ministry

Upon successful completion of year 1, students will receive a
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of year 2, students will receive a
Certificate of Completion, as well as be eligible to enroll in the Leadership Academy

Our Objectives

To empower the local church with a Heritage of Faith

To infuse the Spirit of Christ into the church

To bring each graduate to a place of a real and vital relationship with God, through His Son Jesus Christ

Course description

The first year curriculum comprises the following subjects:

1. Foundations of Faith 
2. New Creation Realities 
3. Righteousness 
4. Principles of Prayer I 
5. Person of the Holy Spirit 
6. Developing Godly Character 
7. Integrity of God’s Word 
8. Principles of Living by Faith 
9. Power in the Blood of Jesus 
10. Old Testament Men of Faith 
11. Principles of Healing 
12. Biblical Prosperity

Our methods of teaching

Teaching the Word and instruction (I speak, you listen? Matthew 5-7)

Training by example (I do, you watch? Matthew 8-9)

Empowering by experience (You do, I watch? Matthew 10)

Upon successful completion of Year 1, students will receive a Certificate of Completion