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Advanced Production and Performance ( ATS 313 )
This school is the third level that aims to cement the knowledge held by our students, and train them to be their own artistic directors, and producers, through musical theatre, as well as generate an impact by their own life project.
Advanced Production and Performance ( ATS 313 )
This school is the third level that aims to cement the knowledge held by our students, and train them to be their own artistic directors, and producers, through musical theatre, as well as generate an impact by their own life project.
Advanced Training for Counseling Ministry ( CNH 315 )
An intermediate course for those who want to increase their understanding of various models of biblical counseling. It also helps students know how to bring change where specific difficulties block spiritual development. Particular emphasis is placed on identifying inappropriate beliefs and feelings that keep an i ndividual from developing a healthy Christian identity. The programme emphasizes understanding sexual identity issues and dysfunctional lifestyles, with the goal of healing at root levels. In addition, new goals are set in areas of personal development, skill development, and cognitive development, including evaluation and integration of various counseling models.
Advanced Training for Counseling Ministry ( CNH 315 )
An intermediate course for those who want to increase their understanding of various models of biblical counseling. It also helps students know how to bring change where specific difficulties block spiritual development. Particular emphasis is placed on identifying inappropriate beliefs and feelings that keep an i ndividual from developing a healthy Christian identity. The programme emphasizes understanding sexual identity issues and dysfunctional lifestyles, with the goal of healing at root levels. In addition, new goals are set in areas of personal development, skill development, and cognitive development, including evaluation and integration of various counseling models.
Basic Leadership Seminar ( CHR 145 )
This is an in-service programme designed to assist in developing the leadership skills of staff in U of N schools. While staffing a DTS or secondary school, students meet several times each week for discussion and instruction on topics such as pastoral skills, spiritual gifts, small group dynamics, basic management principles, and leadership of public meetings and outreaches. In addition each student meets regularly with a mentor for feedback and evaluation. Assignments include reading and reporting on a number of books covering basic leadership issues.
Basic Leadership Seminar ( CHR 145 )
This is an in-service programme designed to assist in developing the leadership skills of staff in U of N schools. While staffing a DTS or secondary school, students meet several times each week for discussion and instruction on topics such as pastoral skills, spiritual gifts, small group dynamics, basic management principles, and leadership of public meetings and outreaches. In addition each student meets regularly with a mentor for feedback and evaluation. Assignments include reading and reporting on a number of books covering basic leadership issues.
Communication & Culture I ( APL 243 )
The Communication and Culture Course is designed to equip non-native English speakers with a heart for missions by increasing their English communication skills in all areas while learning about different cultures. Classroom instruction utilizes interactive methods of learning that are fun and effective.
Communication & Culture I ( APL 243 )
The Communication and Culture Course is designed to equip non-native English speakers with a heart for missions by increasing their English communication skills in all areas while learning about different cultures. Classroom instruction utilizes interactive methods of learning that are fun and effective.
Discipleship Bible School ( CHR 205 )
In this course students are equipped with tools for continual development of personal Bible study. This course combines dynamic teaching, small group processing, personal study, one on one-s and practical application in order to help students develop a modest vocabulary and basic familiarity with the Scriptures as preparation for more advanced courses. 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, communicate God's redemptive plan, use the Word in a ministry context, and discover the big picture of Bible. 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 on 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. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Bible.
Discipleship Bible School ( CHR 205 )
In this course students are equipped with tools for continual development of personal Bible study. This course combines dynamic teaching, small group processing, personal study, one on one-s and practical application in order to help students develop a modest vocabulary and basic familiarity with the Scriptures as preparation for more advanced courses. 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, communicate God's redemptive plan, use the Word in a ministry context, and discover the big picture of Bible. 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 on 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. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Bible.
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 creations; God's redemption, sin, and the Cross; God's family: His children and His Church; God's world: His call and commission; the ministries of YWAM. Credits will be given for this course with satisfactory completion of DSP 212.
| Course | Number | Credits | Languages | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 11 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 11 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English |
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 creations; God's redemption, sin, and the Cross; God's family: His children and His Church; God's world: His call and commission; the ministries of YWAM. Credits will be given for this course with satisfactory completion of DSP 212.
| Course | Number | Credits | Languages | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 11 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 11 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Discipleship Training School (DTS) | DSP 211 | 12 | Spanish, English |
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.
| Course | Number | Credits | Languages | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations for Counseling Ministry | CNH 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Foundations for Counseling Ministry | CNH 211 | 12 | Spanish, English |
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.
| Course | Number | Credits | Languages | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations for Counseling Ministry | CNH 211 | 12 | Spanish, English | ||
| Foundations for Counseling Ministry | CNH 211 | 12 | Spanish, English |
Ministry Development Seminar ( CHR 147 )
This Seminar has been created to train the staff in our base. The idea is to receive impartation, input, lectures, and activities where the staff is nurtured in the bible, leadership topics, Ywam values, Covenants, being refreshed in receiving what God is doing in our mission nowadays and hearing God's voice to obey and walk together as a base and community, as well as individuals.
Ministry Development Seminar ( CHR 147 )
This Seminar has been created to train the staff in our base. The idea is to receive impartation, input, lectures, and activities where the staff is nurtured in the bible, leadership topics, Ywam values, Covenants, being refreshed in receiving what God is doing in our mission nowadays and hearing God's voice to obey and walk together as a base and community, as well as individuals.
Music Interpretation Seminar ( ATS 175 )
The music Internship is a four-week seminar specifically designed for those wanting to learn the basics of music and instrument interpreting. This is a course where we will lay the foundations of music such as melody, harmony, and rhythm, and we will match them with opportunities to practice and apply that knowledge in a church or non-church setting. The internship is open to all who have little to zero knowledge of music and that would like to learn the principles that make music what it is, to be both better musicians and godly-Biblical Christians
Music Interpretation Seminar ( ATS 175 )
The music Internship is a four-week seminar specifically designed for those wanting to learn the basics of music and instrument interpreting. This is a course where we will lay the foundations of music such as melody, harmony, and rhythm, and we will match them with opportunities to practice and apply that knowledge in a church or non-church setting. The internship is open to all who have little to zero knowledge of music and that would like to learn the principles that make music what it is, to be both better musicians and godly-Biblical Christians
Performing Arts Seminar ( ATS 113 )
This course is made with the idea to give to the students a basic knowledge about performing arts and an the same time discover callings within this sphere, and generate a bigger interest to use the gifts God has given to individuals and overall Connect with God through the performing arts
Performing Arts Seminar ( ATS 113 )
This course is made with the idea to give to the students a basic knowledge about performing arts and an the same time discover callings within this sphere, and generate a bigger interest to use the gifts God has given to individuals and overall Connect with God through the performing arts
School of Biblical Christian Worldview ( HMT/SCI 213 )
This course takes a historical look at the prevailing philosophies and ideologies that lie beneath the social and political issues of present day societies. It encourages students to become responsible Christians in society, and to exercise positive influence wherever they work and serve. Students delve into topics such as the meaning and components of a worldview and how to apply biblical Christian thinking to contemporary issues. Each student is required to do an biblical research under the guidance of an advisor, regarding an specific topic in society, such as truth, liberty, justice, identity, peace, love, family, etc., and write a paper recording the result. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Applied Christian Thinking.
School of Biblical Christian Worldview ( HMT/SCI 213 )
This course takes a historical look at the prevailing philosophies and ideologies that lie beneath the social and political issues of present day societies. It encourages students to become responsible Christians in society, and to exercise positive influence wherever they work and serve. Students delve into topics such as the meaning and components of a worldview and how to apply biblical Christian thinking to contemporary issues. Each student is required to do an biblical research under the guidance of an advisor, regarding an specific topic in society, such as truth, liberty, justice, identity, peace, love, family, etc., and write a paper recording the result. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Applied Christian Thinking.
School of Communication Foundations ( CMC 211 )
This program lays essential foundations in biblical communication, while advancing the individual's skill and confidence in speaking, writing and listening. It aims to sharpen the student's ability to communicate clearly through cross-cultural and interpersonal dynamics, and equips students with principles of preparing and delivering a message to a variety of audiences. Through provoking instruction and discussion, practical assignments, and video evaluation, students discover their place and potential as effective influencers in the public forum. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Communication.
School of Communication Foundations ( CMC 211 )
This program lays essential foundations in biblical communication, while advancing the individual's skill and confidence in speaking, writing and listening. It aims to sharpen the student's ability to communicate clearly through cross-cultural and interpersonal dynamics, and equips students with principles of preparing and delivering a message to a variety of audiences. Through provoking instruction and discussion, practical assignments, and video evaluation, students discover their place and potential as effective influencers in the public forum. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Communication.
School of Missions ( CHR 235 )
An overview of missions with some specific skill training is introduced during the initial three-month course and then developed further during the field assignment. Topics included: biblical and historical foundations for missions; the nature of the Church; intercultural communication (principles of and skills for learning another language and culture); missions strategy (evangelism and church planting, church growth, intercession and spiritual warfare, healing, signs and wonders, relief and development); personal and team relationships (the workers relationship with God, interpersonal relationships, leadership and authority, team building and team dynamics, developing and relating with a prayer/financial support team). Depending on where the School of Missions is offered, there may be a particular emphasis on a geographical region, demographic category (e.g., urban, rural poor, etc.) and/or cultural/religious grouping (Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Tribals, etc.). Some emphases are: A. Frontiers: focuses on unreached people groups among Muslims, Hindus, Tribals and Buddhists. The purpose is to train workers for living and ministering among unreached people groups with church planting as a key strategy in discipling new converts; B. Strategic : focuses on deploying pioneering teams as the basic vehicle for addressing strategic areas of need throughout the world. Strategic missions embraces both short-term and long-term strategies to accomplish all aspects of ministry, including the planting of both local churches and missions structures. C. Pioneering focuses on equipping individuals and teams to pioneer new ministries in geographical areas and societal spheres, and to help clarify callings, develop vision and learn how to implement a pioneer project. D. Urban: focuses on urban areas. Students study demographic and structural views of cities, cross-cultural strategies for cities, and types of evangelism which are effective in cities. E. Asian: focuses on Asian studies, learning research skills, with application to developing effective mission strategy for a particular nation or people group. F. Muslim: focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills to minister effectively long-term in a Muslim nation. Students should be able to provide an effective, contextual witness to Muslims, having the skills to be a part of a team starting a new long-term ministry in a Muslim nation. G. Mobilization: focuses on imparting God´s heart for the Body of Christ to the students, sharing tools on how to mobilize the Church in the Great Commission. Note: College of Christian Ministries degree students will be awarded credit for this course first for their lecture phase and then field assignment.
School of Missions ( CHR 235 )
An overview of missions with some specific skill training is introduced during the initial three-month course and then developed further during the field assignment. Topics included: biblical and historical foundations for missions; the nature of the Church; intercultural communication (principles of and skills for learning another language and culture); missions strategy (evangelism and church planting, church growth, intercession and spiritual warfare, healing, signs and wonders, relief and development); personal and team relationships (the workers relationship with God, interpersonal relationships, leadership and authority, team building and team dynamics, developing and relating with a prayer/financial support team). Depending on where the School of Missions is offered, there may be a particular emphasis on a geographical region, demographic category (e.g., urban, rural poor, etc.) and/or cultural/religious grouping (Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Tribals, etc.). Some emphases are: A. Frontiers: focuses on unreached people groups among Muslims, Hindus, Tribals and Buddhists. The purpose is to train workers for living and ministering among unreached people groups with church planting as a key strategy in discipling new converts; B. Strategic : focuses on deploying pioneering teams as the basic vehicle for addressing strategic areas of need throughout the world. Strategic missions embraces both short-term and long-term strategies to accomplish all aspects of ministry, including the planting of both local churches and missions structures. C. Pioneering focuses on equipping individuals and teams to pioneer new ministries in geographical areas and societal spheres, and to help clarify callings, develop vision and learn how to implement a pioneer project. D. Urban: focuses on urban areas. Students study demographic and structural views of cities, cross-cultural strategies for cities, and types of evangelism which are effective in cities. E. Asian: focuses on Asian studies, learning research skills, with application to developing effective mission strategy for a particular nation or people group. F. Muslim: focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills to minister effectively long-term in a Muslim nation. Students should be able to provide an effective, contextual witness to Muslims, having the skills to be a part of a team starting a new long-term ministry in a Muslim nation. G. Mobilization: focuses on imparting God´s heart for the Body of Christ to the students, sharing tools on how to mobilize the Church in the Great Commission. Note: College of Christian Ministries degree students will be awarded credit for this course first for their lecture phase and then field assignment.
School of Performing Arts I ( ATS 213 )
This course prepares the student in spiritual, practical, and technical aspects of the performing arts. With the goal of equipping Christian artists both in the context of local church ministry and service in the marketplace, it lays biblical foundations regarding the arts (biblical authority, re-evaluating basic assumptions, reclaiming specific art forms, etc.) and delves into issues of the artist's development in both character and skill. Topics may include: theatre arts, mime, dance, scene music and worship, improvisation, communication principles, lighting setup, technical management of the stage, acting technique and rehearsal, directing, set design, and scriptwriting.
School of Performing Arts I ( ATS 213 )
This course prepares the student in spiritual, practical, and technical aspects of the performing arts. With the goal of equipping Christian artists both in the context of local church ministry and service in the marketplace, it lays biblical foundations regarding the arts (biblical authority, re-evaluating basic assumptions, reclaiming specific art forms, etc.) and delves into issues of the artist's development in both character and skill. Topics may include: theatre arts, mime, dance, scene music and worship, improvisation, communication principles, lighting setup, technical management of the stage, acting technique and rehearsal, directing, set design, and scriptwriting.
School of Performing Arts II ( ATS 315 )
This course is a second level school. this course prepares the student in spiritual, practical, and technical aspects of the performing arts to influence the spheres of politics,family in the society. With the goal of equipping Christian artists both in the context of local church ministry and service in the marketplace, it lays biblical foundations regarding the arts (biblical authority, re-evaluating basic assumptions, reclaiming specific art forms, etc.) and delves into issues of the artist's development in both character and skill. Topics may include: theatre arts, clown, dance, scene music and worship, improvisation, technical management of the stage, acting technique and rehearsal, directing, set design, and scriptwriting.
School of Performing Arts II ( ATS 315 )
This course is a second level school. this course prepares the student in spiritual, practical, and technical aspects of the performing arts to influence the spheres of politics,family in the society. With the goal of equipping Christian artists both in the context of local church ministry and service in the marketplace, it lays biblical foundations regarding the arts (biblical authority, re-evaluating basic assumptions, reclaiming specific art forms, etc.) and delves into issues of the artist's development in both character and skill. Topics may include: theatre arts, clown, dance, scene music and worship, improvisation, technical management of the stage, acting technique and rehearsal, directing, set design, and scriptwriting.
Word by Heart ( CHR 217 )
In this course students will discuss, debate and meditate on the Gospels, finding deeper meaning and understanding, resulting in an experience so deep they can re-tell stories word for word in their native language—as if they were actual eyewitnesses to the event. In doing this, students are transformed to be more like Jesus. Students will also learn storytelling skills and practice natural memory techniques. Students will create imaginary memories to see what the eyewitnesses saw and say what they meant, developing honest, technique-free communication that compels audience attention and understanding of the Scriptures.
Word by Heart ( CHR 217 )
In this course students will discuss, debate and meditate on the Gospels, finding deeper meaning and understanding, resulting in an experience so deep they can re-tell stories word for word in their native language—as if they were actual eyewitnesses to the event. In doing this, students are transformed to be more like Jesus. Students will also learn storytelling skills and practice natural memory techniques. Students will create imaginary memories to see what the eyewitnesses saw and say what they meant, developing honest, technique-free communication that compels audience attention and understanding of the Scriptures.