| Graduate Attribute | Graduate Capability | Graduate Capabilities of the Programs |
Cognitive |
GA 1 | First principles thinker | Ability to operate with primary sources and think through issues from first theological principles while holding to the authority of the Bible | Speak and answers questions about God, the world, and Christian discipleship from a broad and deep understanding of the whole Bible and the Bible as a whole. By means of close engagement with the original texts of Old and New Testaments, draws out theological truths that illuminate and glorify the God of the Bible. Discusses alternative accounts of God in informed conversation with their authors, especially the theologians of the Early Church and the Reformation. Accounts for and defends his or her approach to reading and interpreting the Bible and other sources. Listens, asks good questions, and understands deeply before venturing to judge or opine.
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GA 2 | Integrative thinker | Ability to integrate Bible, theology and situation in an evangelically coherent manner and a commitment to determine practice from an integration of Bible, theology and situation | Discerns and defends the unity of truth, grounded in the reality of God. Explains the relationship between the gospel and various Christian doctrines. Discerns, with biblical-theological sensitivity, the relevant parts of Scripture and Christian doctrine that speak to a concrete issue or pastoral situation. Communicates truth coherently and intelligibly in the range of contexts typically demanded by his or her ministry environment. Clearly grasps the way the past has shaped our present context and the impact this knowledge will have on ministry practice.
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Personal |
GA 3 | Self-aware and reflective | Ability to discern and acknowledge personal strengths and weaknesses, face errors and listen openly and take responsibility for ongoing personal and ministry growth | Relies daily on God in prayer Turns humbly to other sources of wisdom with a view to expanding one’s intellectual horizons and developing one’s capacity to make informed and sensitive judgments. Listens and responds, with openness, humility, and wisdom, to the concerns of those over him or her, his or her peers, and those under his or her care. Recognises the relational system in which they find themselves, and their own emotional and spiritual state within it, and responds appropriately.
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GA 4 | Responsible | Ability to persevere and take responsibility for tasks, to manage time and self well, utilizing available resources | Takes initiative and makes sound judgments about pastoral needs and missional opportunities of a congregation and/or the wider church. Discerns how the needs of the church should shape one’s own ministerial priorities and choices. Recognizes and accepts personal limitations to the point of declining favourable ministry opportunities. Divides time wisely between personal and spiritual development, preparation for pastoral tasks and other responsibilities. Perseveres in pastoral responsibilities with integrity.
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GA 5 | Adaptable | Ability to be flexible and learn from experience and advances in knowledge while remaining anchored in foundational truths | Respects and upholds an appropriate diversity of perspectives within the body of Christ, while discerning and guarding against theological compromise. Willingly serves in different kinds of ministry according to gospel needs. Willingly adapts one’s own life habits for the sake of ministry. Perseveres in ministry through disappointment, failure and ambiguity. Takes appropriate risks for the sake of the gospel.
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Interpersonal |
GA 6 | Committed to others | Ability to understand, work with and develop others and the habit of making ministry decisions informed and directed by evangelical reformed theology and other- person-centred love | Loves others through discipline in and dedication to prayer. Shows love in word, by edifying truth-speaking, and in deed, by generous hospitality. Practices Christian virtues in the context of disagreement while persistently seeking to resolve conflict. Takes initiative in speaking the gospel to the lost. Identifies, trains, and sends suitable people into the mission field; and uses other resources generously for the coming kingdom.
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GA 7 | Effective communicator | Ability to communicate well in diverse contexts and to clearly articulate the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in a way which is deeply informed by biblical theology | Communicates truth persuasively and coherently as appropriate to the context Discerns the intersections of theology and discipleship and demonstrates their relevance to an audience’s lives. Discerns the intersections of theology and prevailing worldviews and equips listeners to live well in their context. The ability to proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the whole person and call for a response.
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