An interdisciplinary approach to theological studies in a public university
Verbum et Ecclesia
| Field | Value | |
| Title | An interdisciplinary approach to theological studies in a public university | |
| Creator | Kgatle, Mookgo S. | |
| Description | Theological curriculum in South African universities is comprised of disciplines such as church history, the Old Testament, the New Testament, systematic theology, missiology and practical theology. Theology has been approached through these disciplines and their interaction with each other in an intradisciplinary way. This article argues that theology needs to be done beyond theological disciplines through an interdisciplinary approach to increase its influence in a public university such as the University of South Africa (UNISA). The limitations and drawbacks of this approach are discussed. A brief history of theological studies at UNISA is also discussed to understand how the curriculum of theology has been approached in the past. An interdisciplinary approach is proposed to maximising the research profile of theology through research outputs and postgraduate supervision. In addition, this approach can attract graduates from other fields such as law, medicine, commerce and so forth. An interdisciplinary approach is relevant in designing and developing short learning programmes to attract students to study theology. The development of interdisciplinary niche areas is also important in attracting postgraduate students. Lastly, the approach is pivotal in avoiding theology’s possible dearth and death in a public university.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: an interdisciplinary approach to theological studies is proposed as an interaction between the field of theology and other fields such as law, medicine, commerce, and others for the maximisation of student numbers in undergraduate and postgraduate studies and research outputs. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2024-01-15 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ve.v45i1.2891 | |
| Source | Verbum et Ecclesia; Vol 45, No 1 (2024); 7 pages 2074-7705 1609-9982 | |
| Language | eng | |
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