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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.Focused DTS's: In some locations the DTS is offered with a particular focus, such as the Crossroads DTS, Operation Year DTS, University DTS, Sports DTS, Arts DTS, etc.Credit will be given for this course with satisfactory completion of DSP 212.
Discipleship Training School (DTS) ( DSP 211 )
La Escuela de Discipulado y Entrenamiento (EDE) busca dar a cada estudiante la oportunidad de descubrir sus pasiones y su parte en los propósitos de Dios para el mundo. Es para aquellos que anhelan seguir a Jesús de maneras nuevas con una perspectiva diferente... Queremos que el alumno profundice su relación con Dios a través de las diferentes prácticas espirituales (Oración, intercesión, adoración, etc.), también que el alumno tenga la capacidad de relacionarse con otras personas, y también comprometerse con la misión de Dios tomando una parte activa utilizando y desarrollando sus dones y talentos. Buscamos que el alumno profundice en su relación con Dios a través de las diferentes prácticas espirituales (Oración, intercesión, adoración, etc.), también que el alumno tenga la capacidad de relacionarse con otras personas , y también comprometerse con la misión de Dios tomando una parte activa usando y desarrollando sus dones y talentos.
Foundations for Counseling Ministry ( CNH 211 )
A course to equip those who feel called to reach out to broken, hurting people. As the entry course into degrees in the College/Faculty of Counseling and Health Care, it establishes the foundation stones for a biblical counseling ministry, especially within YWAM and the missions community. These foundation stones include a commitment to reach the lost; recognition that ministry involves the individual, the family and the community; the Divine Plumbline counseling model, and revelation as a key to change. In addition, each course may address specific counseling models or tools and specific counseling issues that are considered relevant to a particular target field or ministry.
Introductory Bible Course ( CHR 227 )
In this course students are equipped with tools for in-depth personal Bible study. It combines quality teaching, personal study, and practical application in order to help students develop a modest vocabulary and basic familiarity with the Scriptures as preparation for more advanced courses. There are several Bible schools the banner of “Introductory Bible Course”.In this course students are equipped with tools for continual development of personal Bible study. Throughout the course students will grow in their understanding of the nature and character of God, how to live in and contribute to community, the importance of covenants, how to communicate God’s redemptive plan, how to use the Word in a ministry context, and discovering the “big picture” of Bible (overview). A disciplined learning environment helps prepare the student for a lifetime of Bible study. Through the facilitation of small groups and the creation of community, the DBS emphasizes personal discipleship and godly character. Additionally, the school focuses on a variety of Biblical topics building on the foundation established in the Discipleship Training School These courses meet the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Bible
School of Islamic Studies ( CHR/HMT 283 )
The School of Islamic Studies (SIS) is designed both through lectures and practical relationships to further the student's love, commitment and understanding of Muslim peoples in their own cultural context. The school emphasises that Christians must understand, love, and share their faith with Muslims in an attitude of humility, respect and reconciliation.