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06 November 2020
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Dr Tronél Hellberg, UFS alumna, completed her PhD in Music from the OSM in 2018.
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has posed many challenges. Not only has it distrupted our normal way of life it but has created a ‘new normal.’ Even in these trying times, alumni from the University of the Free State (UFS) have adjusted to the new normal by going above and beyond to make it as normal as possible.
One of these is Dr Tronél Hellberg, an alumna from the
Odeion School of Music at the UFS, who has supported Grade 12 learners by presenting free online prescribed music theory classes. The classes are beneficial for learners following the CAPS or IEB curriculum. “I trust the online videos will assist learners and teachers to get through this challenging Grade 12 year,” says Dr Hellberg. She has
recorded more than 38 live videos on her
G-Sential Theory of Music Facebook page.
The recordings are accessible to Grade 12 learners and their teachers at no cost. Dr Hellberg established the
G-Sential Theory of Music in 2007 and has since published 20 theory of music books.
Apart from assisting in teaching, one of her main objectives is to reach less fortunate learners who do not have access to music teachers. “Grade 12 music literacy requires an accumulative understanding of theory of music,” she says. With her initiative she also aims to “fill any gaps” to solidify knowledge and information which might still be unclear.
Faculty first to present course in church ministry for Chinese students
2009-02-20
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The Faculty of Theology at the University of the Free State (UFS) became the first faculty in the country to present a certificate course in church ministry specifically for Chinese students. This course with Chinese Christians in mind was developed by Rev Ko-Ta Jen. He translated the course in Mandarin, the only course of its kind in South Africa. The first students completing the course received their certificates at the recent Theological day at the UFS. The students are involved in commerce and industry. Rev Ko-Ta Jen has among others student in Bloemfontein, Durban, Port Elizabeth, New Castle and Johannesburg. Rev Johan Botha is the coordinator for short courses like these, presented at the Faculty of Theology, UFS. At this occasion two students from African churches also received their certificates in church ministry. Here are, from the left: Prof. Francois Tolmie, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the UFS, Rev Ko-Ta Jen and Rev Botha.
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