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February 2016

Dear BThII student,

BTH PROGRAMME 2016 – SECOND YEAR

The Faculty of Theology and the Unit for Open Distance Learning are utilizing a blended learning method of delivery for the BTh qualification. Currently we are phasing in the second year.

Lectures will be transmitted from and be presented at the studios of the Unit for Open Distance Learning at the Potchefstroom Campus. The interactive whiteboard technology makes it possible for a lecturer to present a theology module in real time across all three of the NWU Campuses’ as well as to various open learning centres across South Africa and the world.

The software we use to make the broadcast is Smart Bridgit. The steps to join in on the classes are below for your use. Please remember when you make use of this broadcast, that your microphone and webcam are closed. The lecturer will give time for questions, when you can open your microphone if you have any questions. Otherwise you are welcome to contact the lecturer by e-mail after class, but an interactive question bank will also be available during the class. The classes will be presented in Afrikaans or English and will be translated by the NWU'sinterpreting services into English or Afrikaans.You may join the meeting in the language of your choice.

Steps to make use of Bridgit

1. Click this link to download SMART Bridgit software:

2. Copy the program short cut to your desktop.

3. Run Bridgit by clicking on the icon and click "Run"

4. Type in the server code: 41.72.150.20:8080

5. Click on the "Join Meeting" tab at the top and then click on the drop down arrow next to "Meeting Name"

6. Choose the meeting name that will be used for the session.

What do you need to join the session?

1Internet Connection (Atleast 2MB download speed,

2Computer with speakers and a microphone headset if you want to join thediscussion in class.

If you have any trouble making use of the software, please contact Pieter Badenhorst ()

Recordings

If you are unable to take part in the broadcast of classes, please note that all broadcast’s will be recorded and uploaded to this website: uodl.hosted.panopto.com

Please use the following USERNAME and PASSWORD when trying to access the video’s:

USERNAME: bth2

PASSWORD: theology

The First Semester timetable for the BTh IIBroadcasts

Monday / Classroom / Module / Lecturer / Language
07:30 – 08:15 / B11A-G07 / OTES211 A / Prof Sarel van der Merwe / English, interpreting to Afrikaans
08:15 – 09:00 / B11A-G07 / OTES211 B / Prof Lekgetho Moretsi / English, interpreting to Afrikaans
09:10 – 10:00 / B11A-G07 / DOGM211 / Prof Sarel van der Walt / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
10:10 – 11:00 / B11A-G07 / NTES211 / Dr Aldred Genade / English, interpreting to Afrikaans
11:10 – 12:00 / B11A-G07 / PAST211 / Dr Hannelie Yates / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
12:10 – 13:00 / B11A-G07 / HOML211 / Prof Ferdi Kruger / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
14:00 – 14:50 / B11A-G07 / GRKS211 / Prof Pierre Jordaan / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
14:50 – 15:40 / B11A-G07 / KATE211 / Dr Hannes Knoetze / English, interpreting to Afrikaans
Wednesday / Classroom / Module / Lecturer / Language
07:30 – 08:15 / B11A-G07 / GKRS211 / Prof Pierre Jordaan / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
08:15 – 09:00 / B11A-G07 / NTES211 / Dr Aldred Genade / English, interpreting to Afrikaans
09:10 – 10:00 / B11A-G07 / KDGE211 / Rev Sanre Benade / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
10:10 – 11:00 / B11A-G07 / DOGM211 / Prof Sarel van der Walt / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
11:10 – 12:00 / B11A-G07 / SEMT211 / Me Liza Lemmer / English, interpreting to Afrikaans
12:10 – 13:00 / B11A-G07 / SEMT211 / Me Liza Lemmer / English, interpreting to Afrikaans
14:00 – 14:50 / B11A-G07 / MISS211 / Prof Naas Ferreira / Afrikaans, interpreting to English
14:50 – 15:40 / B11A-G07 / ETIE211 / Prof Riaan Rheeder / Afrikaans, interpreting to English

Dates of the broadcasts

February 2016 / March 2016 / April 2016 / May 2016
BTh II / 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 / 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 / 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 / 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

Examination

The schedule for the second opportunity for the examination differs from the contact undergraduate schedule. The first opportunity for a specific semester’smodule is at the end of the specific semester, but the second opportunity is only six month later. However, a student may also choose to write the second opportunity a year or more later. The exact dates will be communicated in time.

Lecturer Details

Subject / Lecturer / Email / Telephone
DOGM211 / Prof Sarel van der Walt / / 018299 1601
ETIE211 / Prof Riaan Rheeder / / 018299 1654
GKRS211 / Prof Pierre Jordaan / / 018299 1602
HOML211 / Prof Ferdi Kruger / / 018299 1592
KATE211 / Dr Hannes Knoetze / / 018389 2698
KDGE211 / Rev Sanre Benade / / 082555 3024
MISS211 / Prof Naas Ferreira / / 0182991848
NTES211 / Dr Aldred Genade / / 0182991605
OTES211 A / Prof Sarel van der Merwe / / 083310 0372
OTES211 B / Prof Lekgetho Moretsi / / 018299 1843
PAST211 / Dr Hannelie Yates / / 0182991026
SEMT211 / Mrs Liza Lemmer / / 018299 1967

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Dr PM Theron Academic Manager: Theology Unit for Open Distance Learning Potchefstroom Campus

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