A Dynamic Ministry Course: Phase 2 Administration Mentoring through Advanced e-Learning Technology A...

a Dynamic Ministry Course:

Phase 2 AdministrationMentoring through Advanced e-Learning Technology

A Calvary Academics Development

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Calvary Academics © 2014

Course Elements

• The Tuition Centre facilitates the training of students in a Local Bible School . TC obtaining materials, offering classes and evaluating quality of learning.

• Calvary Academics is the brand name of the course material, and is accepted by Calvary University.

• Calvary University requires CQA standards and recognizes credits.

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e-Learning technology

The e-learning Website provides:

Internet links, e-cards, resources in DropBox, on-line tests, a grade-book, and extra

articles.

Learning material can also be viewed in colour.

Our technology is up-to-date and will still be further enhanced. The technology element is brought in to improve learning experience.


Implementation of e-Learning

• Appoint a personal Tutor

• Provide access to The Internet• Get to understand the CAP

(Calvary Academic Platform)

• Order the optional UFD’s

• Guide students through the extra elements of e-learning available in DropBox


Plan for Church Life

Three programmes over 3 years:

1. Certificate in Chr. Discipleship (80 cred.)

2. Diploma in Leadership (160 credits)

3. Adv. Diploma in Ministry (240 credits)

Part time: three lectures x ±39 weeks Start at any time of the year – do your own planning


Upon Registration

• Students must have a Certificate in Discipleship

• Arrange for access to a computer: at home or at the Tuition Centre

• Appoint a qualified, mature, Christian Tutor who is IT literate.


Qualities of a TutorA personal Tutor will facilitate learning: • By providing individual help at a Tuition Centre• Or at a considerable distance from a Centre • By visiting or appointed from inside a prison facility

A Tutor has qualifications: • At least a Diploma qualification • Preferably has ministry experience• Can evaluate practical work & assignments• Is IT literate in computer basics and MSWord


Character of a Tutor

1. A person of solid character

2. To the student a pillar of strength

3. To the Tuition Centre trustworthy:• Giving progress reports • Evaluating the assignments • Guiding and marking the practical work


Church Life Material

Seven orders are expected:

1. CLT Topical Ministry Courses x 3

2. Reading text Biblical and Ethical Foundations with next item x 4

3. Skills training: Communication, Study, Human Relations & ITE-mail orders to: [email protected]


Material Prices:

These prices are valid for the year 2014:

1. QPV1 (Afr – TGO1) R116 Workbook R36 UFD R58

2. OT Survey Vol. 2 R101 Improve Conversation: ICV R49

3. Marriage & Family R54 Pers. Relations: IPR R47

4. CHM1 (Afr – CHV1) R114 Workbook R33

5. Study of Romans R133 Self-confidence: ISC R45

6. CHL1 (Afr – CRL1) R162 Workbook R33

7. Gospel of John R77 e-Mail Basics: EMB R25

(The colours used above indicate the colours of the book covers. The seven orders each have two books that are ordered together and, when available, three CD’s)


Initial Books Prices:A few books must be obtained at the beginning of the year.These prices are valid for the year 2014:

1. MSG – Student Study Guide (Previous year)

2. MPX2 – Ministry Praxis Vol. 2 R42

3. CVD3 – Calvary Disciple Vol. 2 R48

4. P2Ra – Bible Chapter Reader Phase 2 A R34

5. PG2a – Starter Books Companion Ph 2 A (During 2014)

A further reader must be obtained in the middle of the year.

6. P2Rb – Bible Chapter Reader Phase 2 B R34

(The colours used above indicate the colours of the book covers.)


Placing your OrdersFor best results: [email protected]

1. Speak clearly and repeat if necessary

2. State your Tuition Centre number: e.g. 579 (TC number)

3. Know your product/module codes (less misunderstandings)

4. Be clear about which language for each book

5. Do not allow students to order or contact us directly

6. State whether you pick up, want us to post, or Speed mail

7. Certificates are posted by registered mail only

(We have to pay in advance for postage and will therefore not Speed mail large parcels. Please arrange for a Courier instead, and for payment of their service.)


Handling the Topical Courses

QPV1: (order also a Workbook)

• Equipping for Victory Volume 1 19 Lectures, 2 Tests

CHM1: (order also a Workbook)

• Christian Maturity Volume 1 19 Lectures, 2 Tests

CRL1: (order also a Workbook)

• Christian Leadership Volume 1 23 Lectures, 3 Tests


Handling the Reading-text

Biblical and Ethical foundations:

• OT Survey Volume 2 7 lectures, 2 tests + ICV

• Marriage & Family 4 lectures, 2 tests + IPR

• Study of Romans 14 lectures, 2 tests + ISC

• Gospel of John Vol 1 10 lectures, 3 tests + EMB

See separate document with page numbers indicating where lectures begin and end.


Handling the Skills Modules

Three skills of 2 credits each:

Improve your Conversation

Improve Personal Relations

Increase your Self-confidence

Facilitate each skill in the following way:

• Introduce the topic, requiring home-reading• Let students use tear-out cards • Mark the use of the cards and True/False-tests


First IT Skill: Basics

E-Mail Basics EMB 2 credits

• Introduce the topic• Provide all the hardware discussed• Arrange for continued access• Get feedback to show competence

Recognition of Prior Learning For students who are IT literate:1. Grant RPL to obviously IT literate students

2. Student receiving RPL must be competent

3. When in doubt, use an oral test for RPL


Personal Ministry Credits

Church Life also evaluates:

1. Faith & work in Church context

2. Ministry in community – serving outsiders (upliftment & evangelism)

3. Personal; people serving as Jesus would

This way completing the 9 credits code: MPX2


Implementing Church Life

1. Consult the Church Life Programme Prospectus

2. Inform students of the structure & advantages

3. Announce your tuition fees for the year: e.g. R2,500

4. Set up a Church Life lecture schedule with fixed dates for classes — when you offer each class regularly and when you expect assignments and tests

è Order the books & UFDs and prepare to lecture!


Projected Starting Costs

Assumed figures as a guide for you:• 2nd phase students: 10• Order #1 – Material costs: R3000• Cost of starter books: R1240• Postage cost: R50• Total materials cost: R4,290• Students registration fee: R4,000• Student Fees (@R210/ month): R2,100• 1st month positive balance: R1810

Positive balance of second month is R2,100


Handling the Account

We agree on the following:

1. The TC will pay within 30 days (on invoice)

2. You will stay within a set limit (for one big order)

3. You pay for each order (before ordering the next big order.)

4. The account is cleared at year-end (before ordering Certificates)

5. Pay the statement and fax payment proof (to fax 012 567 5550)

We have the right to close accounts that are repeatedly behind (We send out statements and will phone a few times before closure)


Resolving Admin Queries

• Phone us 8:30 to 3:50 office hours

• We close early on Fridays: 2:30 last call

• Have your TC number ready to order

• Quote the codes or the invoice number

• Send e-mails to [email protected]

• Fax proof of payment only if payment was

overlooked. Always first quote TC no.

mailto:[email protected]




Requesting Certificates

• Complete the Class Results Record (pdf)

• Signed also by Quality Officer then fax

• Use Excel version for e-mail

• Do not type in ALL CAPITALS: Sam Jones

• Record the marks, average and Cum Laude

• State preferred date of graduation


Training at a Distance

• Students must stay in tutor-contact whilst learning.

• A tutor must maintain close relationships to students. • The e-solution provided on the web-site must be used to

allow the student to get the benefit of the extra material(All students may make use of the e-learning material in DropBox)

Note: Since there are many Tuition Centres using our material, we prefer that you do not try to enroll far-away students.

We believe in contact training but some students cannot get to classes so we have developed a distance solution:We believe in contact training but some students cannot get to classes so we have developed a distance solution:


The Distance Tutor

1. Appoint a Distance Tutor who lives near the student. (The student may also help by finding one.)

2. Guide the Tutor to:• spend time with the student for encouragement

• explain the material and our e-learning method

• Disciple the student to form Christ-like character


Take Action

• Consider the Great Commission task of discipleship before you

• Ask for God’s wisdom• Get leadership behind you• Require leaders to be trained

Bible Schools frequently bring restoration and new life to Churches Plan, order and start!

012 567 3376/ 6083/ 7583 fax 5550

[email protected]

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