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Children at Risk ( CHR/EDN 251 )

A course designed for those who want to become advocates for children and work to see lasting change in their lives. The focus is on children who have been placed at risk because of factors such as war, disease, poverty, exploitation, abandonment, disability, and other forms of injustice. Students are given an overview of the needs of at risk children as well insight concerning child development. An emphasis is made on intervention and working towards advocacy for children. More specific instruction is provided on issues relating to street children, HIV/AIDS, sexual abuse, and attachment disorder, depending on the location of the school and the needs of children in that setting.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
Children at Risk	CHR/EDN 251	12	Portuguese, English	22 Apr 2019	22 Jul 2019

Community Development School ( DEV/HMT 365 )

The Community Development School provides training in a biblical approach to community transformation in all spheres of society, beginning with the growth of the individual and their relationship with God. The principles and practices are designed to bring change in varied settings, from rural to urban, and from slums to refugee camps in this globalized world. This course equips students with skills to help communities initiate and accomplish strategic activities that will bring life and growth towards God's purposes in His kingdom on earth. The curriculum helps the participant cultivate a solid working knowledge of transformation, development values, fundamental skills, godly character and good relationships.

Discipleship Training School (DTS) ( DSP 211 )

This school is an intensive Christian discipleship course beginning with an 11 or 12-week lecture/teaching phase followed by an 8-12 week practical field assignment. It is a prerequisite for all other courses in the University of the Nations, and also serves to orient and prepare all new Youth With A Mission (YWAM) staff. The DTS is designed to encourage students in personal character development, cultivating their relationship with God and identifying their unique gifts and callings. Cross-cultural exposure and global awareness are special emphases throughout the course, preparing the students to evangelize and disciple current and future generations, answering the call to; Go into all the world and teach (make disciples of) all nations. (Matthew 28:19). The curriculum is in the following six major categories: God's nature and character; God's intention for individuals, peoples and nations; seeing all of life from God's perspective; redemption, sin, and the Cross; God's family - the Church; God's world - His call and commission; the ministries of YWAM.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
Discipleship Training School (DTS)	DSP 211	12	Portuguese, English	21 Jan 2019	14 Apr 2019
Discipleship Training School (DTS)	DSP 211	12	Portuguese	22 Apr 2019	14 Jul 2019
Discipleship Training School (DTS)	DSP 211	12	English, Portuguese	22 Jul 2019	13 Oct 2019
Discipleship Training School (DTS)	DSP 211	12	Portuguese, English	30 Sep 2019	22 Dec 2019

Foundations for Counseling Ministry ( CNH 211 )

Equiping people in the Christian counseling field, giving them basic tools and walking with them in their own growth and healing process. Helping students discover their own vision so that they can use what they have received in the course for discipling in their own fields of work.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
Foundations for Counseling Ministry	CNH 211	12	English, Portuguese	20 Jan 2019	13 Apr 2019

Healthy Sexuality ( CNH 155 )

This seminar proposes a healthy and biblically-based approach to sexuality counseling. Answers that are both practical and coherent, along with awareness of twisted patterns of sexuality learned in the past are part of the curriculum.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
Seminário de Sexualidade	CNH 155	2	Portuguese	11 Nov 2018	24 Nov 2018

Introduction to Inductive Bible Study ( CHR 111 )

Using the inductive method, and the books of Acts, Philemon and the Gospel of John, as well as a variety of learning methods, students will learn how to rightly handle the Word of God, develop an overall understanding of the message of the Bible, and develop skills that will serve a lifetime of Bible reading, memorization, meditation and study. A reverence for God's Word and a hunger to understand and apply the Scriptures through study, worship, prayer and obedience will result in the transformation of beliefs, values and behaviors.

Missionary Care Seminar ( CNH 121 )

In addition to giving practical guidelines for encouraging spiritual growth and providing pastoral care for missionaries, this seminar covers a variety of topics relating to missionary life and issues of member care such as: support raising, families in missions, grief, stress management, staff development, singles in missions, team work, and cross-cultural issues.

School of Evangelism ( CHR 231 )

This course embraces both the message and the methods of evangelism. Its primary purpose is helping the student gain a deeper understanding of the character of God, including His love for the lost.