Human and Social Studies Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society

Christian Belief And Discipleship Instruction For Inquirers Training

SAQA US 115919 | NQF 5 | Credits 12 | Duration 9 Days
From $1,798 per delegate

Description

This course equips inquirers with foundational Christian beliefs and discipleship principles, enabling them to articulate their faith and mentor others. It covers core doctrines, spiritual disciplines, and practical discipleship strategies for personal and communal growth.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of key Christian doctrines and their biblical basis.
  • Apply spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and fellowship to personal discipleship.
  • Evaluate different discipleship models and select appropriate strategies for diverse contexts.
  • Design a simple discipleship plan for new believers incorporating teaching, accountability, and service.
  • Articulate a personal testimony and explain the gospel message clearly to others.

Target Audience

New believers, baptismal candidates, and lay leaders seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian faith and disciple-making.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Christian Belief and Discipleship

Objectives:
• Define key terms: Christian belief, discipleship, and inquirer.
• Understand the purpose and scope of the training.
• Identify the biblical foundation for discipleship.
• Recognise the role of a disciple in the Christian faith.

Topics:
• Overview of the course and unit standard 115919
• What is Christian belief? Core doctrines overview
• Definition and biblical basis of discipleship
• The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)
• Characteristics of a disciple
• The inquirer’s journey: from seeker to disciple

Day 2: The Nature of God and the Trinity

Objectives:
• Explain the concept of the Trinity.
• Describe the attributes of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Understand the relationship between the three persons of the Trinity.
• Apply Trinitarian doctrine to discipleship.

Topics:
• Biblical evidence for the Trinity
• God the Father: Creator and Sustainer
• Jesus Christ: Fully God and fully man
• The Holy Spirit: Comforter and Guide
• The interrelationship of the Trinity
• Practical implications for discipleship

Day 3: Salvation and Grace

Objectives:
• Define sin and its consequences.
• Explain the concept of grace and salvation through faith.
• Describe the process of repentance and conversion.
• Discuss the assurance of salvation.

Topics:
• The origin and nature of sin (Romans 3:23)
• God’s plan of redemption
• Grace: unmerited favour
• Faith and works (Ephesians 2:8-10)
• Repentance and conversion
• Assurance of salvation and security in Christ

Day 4: The Person and Work of Jesus Christ

Objectives:
• Identify the key events in Jesus’ life and ministry.
• Explain the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
• Understand Jesus’ role as mediator and high priest.
• Apply Christology to daily discipleship.

Topics:
• The incarnation: why Jesus came
• Jesus’ teachings and miracles
• The atonement: substitutionary death
• The resurrection: victory over death
• Ascension and intercession
• Christ as Lord and model for disciples

Day 5: The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Growth

Objectives:
• Describe the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
• Explain the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.
• Identify the fruit of the Spirit.
• Understand spiritual gifts and their purpose.

Topics:
• The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments
• Baptism in the Holy Spirit
• The filling of the Spirit
• Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Spiritual gifts: diversity and unity
• Role of the Spirit in discipleship and growth

Day 6: The Church and Community of Believers

Objectives:
• Define the nature and purpose of the church.
• Explain the ordinances: baptism and communion.
• Understand the importance of fellowship and accountability.
• Discuss church leadership and governance.

Topics:
• The church as the body of Christ
• Local vs universal church
• Baptism: mode and meaning
• The Lord’s Supper: remembrance and fellowship
• Fellowship, koinonia, and mutual edification
• Church leadership: pastors, elders, deacons

Day 7: Christian Living and Ethics

Objectives:
• Apply biblical principles to moral decision-making.
• Understand the role of prayer and Scripture in daily life.
• Discuss marriage, family, and work from a Christian perspective.
• Address contemporary ethical issues.

Topics:
• Biblical worldview and ethics
• Prayer: types and practices
• Scripture: study, meditation, and application
• Christian marriage and family
• Work and vocation as worship
• Ethical issues: justice, sexuality, stewardship

Day 8: Evangelism and Making Disciples

Objectives:
• Develop a personal evangelism strategy.
• Share the gospel clearly and effectively.
• Understand the process of making disciples.
• Equip others for ministry.

Topics:
• The call to evangelism
• Sharing your testimony
• The gospel message: key points
• Methods of evangelism
• Discipleship cycle: win, build, send
• Mentoring and multiplication

Day 9: Integration, Assessment, and Commissioning

Objectives:
• Synthesise all course content into a personal discipleship plan.
• Demonstrate understanding through assessment.
• Commit to ongoing growth and service.
• Receive commissioning for ministry.

Topics:
• Review of key doctrines and practices
• Personal discipleship plan development
• Written assessment
• Practical application scenarios
• Commissioning service and prayer
• Next steps: resources and community involvement

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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