Formation Curriculum

Year 1

Propaedeutic phase “Understanding the Order of Permanent Deacon” (Board of Deacons).
Compulsory reading “A Deacon’s Reflection” and “Permanent Deacons”

Years 2 – 3

Higher Certificate in Biblical Studies (St. Augustine College) – ALL modules

Years 4 – 5

Higher Certificate in Theology (Theological Education by Extension College) – Modules: 45900, 45111, 45121, 45931, 45941, 45951, 45961, 45969, 45978, 45979, 45371 (11 modules & graduation). All module codes with the number ‘9’ are Catholic content prepared by the Jesuit Institute of South Africa.

Year 6

Practical training & lectures (Board of Deacons)

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The course offered by St. Augustine College is internet based and the course offered by the Theological Education by Extension College is courier based. The aspirant may study at his own pace and the time frame given above for each higher certificate programme is a guideline as each aspirant will cover the course work according to their personal situation. It should be stressed however, that the longer the aspirant takes to complete the higher certificate courses, the longer he takes to get to his final year of practical training and lectures.