Distance Study for Theological Programmes

The Mukhanyo Distance programme extends the reach of the college far beyond the KwaMahlanga campus through distance learning, bringing theological education to you. This is done through tutor facilitated group learning.

There are five important parts to the Mukhanyo Distance programme in providing a stable learning platform:
  1. DVD Lectures
    We offer videos of actual lectures at Mukhanyo, together with a study guide and/or textbook. This provides the delivery of high quality Biblical content at the same level of learning as on Mukhanyo's campus.  It also ensures that the content is not changed in any way before it is taught.​

  2. Group Learning
    Studying alone is often difficult and can lead to a students giving up before they complete their studies. Learning is much easier, productive and rewarding when studying is done in a group. Groups provide an environment for discussion, debate, accountability and encouragement among fellow students. These learning groups will form naturally when local church leaders gather together to watch the lecture videos. Group learning also encourages churches to come together, enhancing unity and co-operation at various levels.​

  3. Local Tutor​
    The tutor is a suitable, qualified and experienced person who watches the DVDs together with the students. He is also responsible to coordinate the learning with Mukhanyo's administration and provide support, guidance, discipleship and encouragement to the students. The tutor also orders the materials, receives payment from students, and administers and marks tests, assignments and examinations. This model of distribution is very effective for learning, but also lowers the overall cost of biblical education by bringing Bible instruction to church leaders in their own ministry contexts.​

  4. Support Sessions
    Support sessions should be held, but are not limited to, at least once a week. Days and times will be arranged by the tutor according to the needs of the group.​ Support sessions are held at over 70 Distance Learning Support Centres scattered throughout South Africa and into Southern Africa.
    ​Click here to find a centre near you.
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  5. Three-term Structure
    The Mukhanyo Distance Programme runs on a three-term structure. Student applications to join a group in a particular term are to be received by Mukhanyo from the tutor, no less than six weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Exams are typically written during the last month of the term (dates communicated annually to the tutors). The three terms are as follows:
        Term 1:   1 January to 30 April
        Term 2:  1 May to 31 August
        Term 3:  1 September to 31 December

Programmes Offered

Currently the Christian Discipleship Certificate (unaccredited) and the Diploma in Theology programmes (accredited) are offered. In 2020 the two new accredited Higher Certificates, and the unaccredited Focus Programme will be rolled out for distance study. 

Theology Programmes:Starting in 2020
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Fees

Fees are determined by the centre at which you choose to study, but vary between R275* and R550* per module.

Currently we do not charge any registration, examination or rewrite fees.*
* Subject to change.

Samples of a Study Guides

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Glyn Williams
Distance Manager

Contact

distance@mukhanyo.ac.za
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