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Profile – Rev. Paul M. Mahlangu

17/11/2020

 

To Work for the Lord You Need to Know Him

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After working for the Lord in ministry for almost two decades (1985 to 2003), Pastor Paul Mahlangu came to realise that he didn’t properly understand the Bible, hence the work he was doing for the Lord was not properly done. He then started his theological studies at Mukhanyo. Today he’s one of Mukhanyo’s fulltime lecturers.

The great turning point in Pastor Paul’s life was when he got the opportunity to study reformed theology. That was after having been involved in ministry for so many years – without a proper understanding of the work of the ministry.

Born in Bethal, he moved to what was then called the KwaNdebele homeland where he matriculated at the Mandlethu High School. He had been brought up in the Zion Apostolic Church, a syncretistic church. “That church never preaches salvation”, he says.

Upon Paul’s arrival in KwaNdebele, he came across people who were preaching salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. By God’s grace, he was converted, became a child of God and became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. That’s where he became involved in his church’s ministry, preaching through tent meetings all across South Africa all these years. Today he’s also pastor of this church in KwaMhlanga.

While doing this ministry, he came to realise that he had been working for the Lord but without proper understanding. He needed to study. In 2004 he heard about Mukhanyo and decided to register. He completed his BTh degree in 2007 and then his Honours degree in 2009.

At present, Pastor Paul lectures mostly Homiletics modules with the diploma-level classes. He’s also involved in the new Focus programme and distance Higher Certificate classes. In addition, he’s busy with Zulu-language Bible study classes in three nearby villages. At times, he has also lectured Ecclesiology, African Spirituality and Old Testament.

What are his future plans? Pastor Paul answers, “To reduce my workload so that I can further my studies and do a Masters in Theology”.

Mukhanyo’s Distance Groups

17/11/2020

 

A Success and Much Potential

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A success, yes! But always room for improvement, growth, and huge potential to train church leaders to preach the Bible and be equipped to plant and run churches. That, in a nutshell, is what Mukhanyo Theological College is increasingly doing, not only in South Africa but also in six other African countries.
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Gone are the days when Mukhanyo was only a college in KwaMhlanga, a semi-rural area some 65km northeast of Pretoria. Today it also has some 80 distance groups all over the country and beyond, as well as full-time study centres in Johannesburg, Rustenburg, Pretoria and Durban. The five campuses/centres together have some 300 active students and growing.

But the fastest-growing area of Mukhanyo’s activities is its distance programme. At present, the 80 centres have over 700 active students and 151 registered tutors. Pastor Glyn Williams, Lecturer and Distance Manager, reports that seven new centres were registered in the last year (despite the pandemic), and enquiries were recently received for eight potential centres in four countries, three of them outside South Africa where no Mukhanyo centres currently exist.

In 2019, 76 students completed their Diploma in Theology. Some have continued their studies and started their BTh degree, while others want to start their own distance groups. Glyn has visited many centres and is impressed with the high level of dedication by both the tutors and students. But he’s also recognises the need for more tutor support and training.

At the annual Distance Forum in September, the improvement of material delivery, the provision of quality material (study guides and DVDs), as well as further empowering group leaders, was discussed. This is already a high priority, with the implementation of a tutor training programme, tutor self-assessment and student support.

This year the Distance Forum took place at Mukhanyo’s Johannesburg Campus, where most group leaders attended online through Zoom. Not without technical hitches, of course, but proving that the future servicing of distance groups through technology is viable.

The distance programme is substantially subsidised by donors, something for which Mukhanyo is very thankful, especially now, in that even through the COVID-19 pandemic, donors have shown to be able and willing to continue their contributions. This enabled the Mukhanyo staff to continue developing and improving programmes, and serving the distance groups.

Many groups were able to continue meeting during the lock-down, either physically or online using various platforms. For some this proved more difficult due to distance and limited facilities. But the pandemic also proved that distance study is viable, and that academic quality can be maintained without ignoring the importance of dedicated and equipped tutors.

What to Study Where at Mukhanyo

17/11/2020

 
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​Registration is open for studies in 2021.
 
Mukhanyo has a complete range of quality programmes for Bible education, including these accredited qualifications offered in various locations across South Africa:
  • Higher Certificate in Bible Teaching (NQF level 5, 120 credits, SAQA: 115959)
  • Higher Certificate in Church Ministry (NQF level 5, 120 credits, SAQA: 115961)
  • BTh: Bachelor of Theology (NQF level 7, 360 credits, SAQA: 90738)
  • BTh Hons: Honours in Theology (NQF level 8, 120 credits, SAQA: 90739)

​These qualifications and others are offered across Mukhanyo’s five main regional centres and its growing network of distance locations:

Programme
Admission requirements
Study venues
​Focus (unaccredited certificate)
No entrance requirements
KwaMhlanga Campus
Rustenburg Centre
All distance groups
​Higher Certificates in Bible Teaching
​NSC* and entrance exam
KwaMhlanga Campus
Johannesburg Campus
Durban Centre
Pretoria Centre
Rustenburg Centre
All distance groups
​Higher Certificate in Church Ministry
​NSC* and entrance exam
KwaMhlanga Campus
Rustenburg Centre
All distance groups
​Degree in Theology (BTh)
NSC* admission to Bachelor
​KwaMhlanga Campus
Johannesburg Campus
Durban Centre
Pretoria Centre
​Honours in Theology (BTh Hons)
​BTh degree (or equivalent)
KwaMhlanga Campus
​​Bachelor of Education (BEd)
NSC*
(This is a NWU qualification facilitated at Mukhanyo)
​KwaMhlanga Campus
​Pretoria Centre
​Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Advanced Diploma in Education

​​(These are NWU qualifications facilitated at Mukhanyo)
​KwaMhlanga Campus
* National Senior Certificate (for detail see prospectus)
 
To register for study, phone or email the coordinator at one of the following Mukhanyo centres:
  • KwaMhlanga Campus: 013 947 2179 or 074 137 7050 / study@mukhanyo.ac.za
  • Johannesburg Campus: 011 339 1223 / lewis.sibanda@mtc.ac.za
  • Pretoria Centre: 012 004 1215 / renzke.pretorius@mtc.ac.za
  • Rustenburg Centre: 067 822 3442 / eben.leroux@mtc.ac.za
  • Durban Centre: 067 256 6332 / antonio.coppola@mtc.ac.za
  • Distance study: distance@mukhanyo.ac.za

For information about Mukhanyo’s accredited theological qualifications, see https://www.mukhanyo.ac.za/programmes.html.

​Information about each learning centre is explained at https://www.mukhanyo.ac.za/learningcentres.html.   ​

Thank You Mukhanyo

17/11/2020

 
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It’s with great pleasure that I express my sincere gratitude to MTC for giving me an opportunity to be equipped with the Word of God and to serve properly in the Christian community.
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I must say the study has given me a deeper, wider and true knowledge of the Christian faith and worship of Jesus Christ. Since I started studying with MTC, my knowledge of Scripture, the interpretation and the application thereof, has tremendously improved and I can now face any situation with confidence and ease. This has also made my relationship with God to be much deeper and closer.

I also want to thank the Mukhanyo Theological College leadership and staff for their obedience and commitment to God’s call to dedicate themselves in educating the nation in understanding and applying the word of God as presented in the holy Scriptures. I must also commend MTC for its well-structured program with in-depth resource material and experienced teaching staff, thus enabling one to progress with ease.

I’m now more equipped than before graduating to share the Word of God in His Great Commission which is to the ends of the world. I can do that with confidence, knowledge and with all humbleness.

Further, my graduation with MTC Diploma in Theology has been an excellent training field for me, I have recently taken a senior leadership role in my church. The qualification assists me in leading the flock of God with confidence and understanding the perfect will of God for all saints.

Once more thank you MTC for your great contribution to my life of Christian faith and development.

God mightily bless you, and may the great Lord continue using the college to help others.

Pastor Michael Mndawe
(Class of 2019, Mamelodi distance group under Rev. K.T. Mogale)

Education Track Added to the Higher Certificate

16/11/2020

 
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Mukhanyo now provides a way for future school teachers to begin their studies with a foundational qualification in theology. This new education track will also help church leaders and other Christian workers to grow in their teaching ability.

Mukhanyo’s accredited Higher Certificate in Bible Teaching has been expanded with an education track. This track will prepare students to become Christian teachers and will also be a valuable tool in their daily life. These extra modules were developed by Dr Gerrit Heino, an education specialist serving at Mukhanyo.

Students can now choose to add a maximum of four education modules to this diploma-level Higher Certificate. These four modules, “Becoming a Christian Teacher” (CE01 to CE04), introduce a student to a variety of topics in the field of Christian pedagogy and didactics with the following themes:
  • On your way to teaching – becoming a good Christian teacher
  • Becoming an internal authority through building a relationship
  • Organizing a powerful learning environment
  • Identity development and characteristics of adolescence
  • The teacher’s responsibility to students and vice versa (including the relationship between students and their mutual responsibility).

The lessons in the study guide for each module correspond with two education books, The Teacher’s Handbook and The Essence of Christian Teaching. These books, along with the user-friendly study guides, give the student a comprehensive introduction to Christian teaching.

To graduate with this NQF level 5 accredited qualification, students must complete the eight core modules in the programme along with these four education modules. They will then graduate with a “Higher Certificate in Bible Teaching for Christian Education” – an excellent foundation for further study at the degree-level or a teaching ministry within the church.

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    • Accredited Qualifications >
      • Higher Certificate in Bible Teaching
      • Higher Certificate in Church Ministry
      • Diploma in Theology
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      • Bachelor of Theology Honours
    • Additional Programmes >
      • Education Qualifications (NWU) >
        • Advanced Certificate in Teaching
        • Advanced Diploma in Education
        • Postgraduate Certificate in Education
        • Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase
        • Bachelor of Education Intermediate Phase
        • Bachelor of Education Senior and FET
        • Bachelor of Education Honours
        • Diploma in Grade R Teaching
      • Masters in Theology (PRTS)
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