Women's Ministries Programme

In 2006 TCZ completed the initial “pilot year” of a new Women's Ministries Study Programme, which is designed for the wives of TCZ students as well as wives of pastors in the community and women who are taking a leading role in churches. The aim is to encourage women to be equipped in all areas of their lives so that they are well-prepared to serve for the kingdom of God. A dedicated team of Christian women from the community is helping to develop the programme, which has as its goal the development of a Certificate programme at some future stage. Until that time, successful completion of all courses will result in a certificate of completion.

Courses are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays during each academic term. Applicants may choose to enroll for individual courses or the entire selection of courses. Ideally, a student will begin her studies in Term One, which starts in January. However, applications will be considered for women who wish to begin their studies in Term Two.

More information may be obtained by contacting the College, including the current fee schedule.

Course Descriptions

For 2008, the following courses are being offered (subject to change depending on enrollment and the availability of resources). Unless noted as "Half term", courses run for the entire term. Women may register for one or more courses, but are encouraged to consider enrolling for the total programme.

Term 1 (Beginning in January)

Computer Literacy – A basic understanding and practice of computers for beginners
Discipleship – Basic foundations of Christian growth
English – Improving written English and an introduction to academic writing
HIV/AIDS – An essential course looking at basic awareness, attitudes within the church, and care of victims
Introduction to Communication – Looking at basics relating to one another in everyday life
Introduction to Scripture – A basic overview of biblical books, historical setting and order of the books
Doctrine of God – Increasing our knowledge of God in relation to the African understanding of God

Term 2 (Beginning in May)

Biblical Counseling – Some simple, practical skills with an emphasis on listening
Discipleship – Building on the foundations of Christian growth
Doctrine of Man and Sin – Looks at what man was, what he became and what he can become in Jesus Christ
English – Improving written English and a continuation of academic writing
Family, Home and Marriage – Biblical teaching on family relationships in light of our context today
Human Development – Examining the cycle of life and how teaching different age groups can be made appropriate
Interpreting the Bible – Use of tools to help with handling God's Word correctly and applying it today
Leadership – Qualities and character of a leader and a call to excellence are some of the topics covered
Old Testament Survey – Taking a brief overview of each book in the Old Testament
Grooming and Etiquette – Personal hygiene, food and other topics covered in light of our economics today (Half Term)
Time Management – Learning ways to make the best use of your precious time (Half term)

Term 3 (beginning in September)

Bible Study Basics and Practice – Looking at ways of doing Bible study with small groups
Discipleship – Strengthening the foundations of Christian growth
Doctrine of the Holy Spirit – Examining the nature, functions and the gifts of the Spirit and applying them
English – Improving written English and a continuation of academic writing
Mission and Evangelism – Tracing God's mission in Scripture and in church history, and its application today
New Testament Survey – Taking a brief overview of each book in the New Testament.
Teaching Methods – Examining and practicing different methods of teaching
Basic Business – Learning what is involved in starting a small business – time, effort, money and legal requirements (Half term)
Hospitality – What is good and bad hospitality, and what we can do to improve our current practices (Half term)
Housewifery – Understanding this to be an art, and knowing and learning some "do's and don't's" (Half Term)
Sewing – Learning to use a sewing machine and sew simple garments (Half term)