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Bible Core Course ( CHR 211 )

The xBCC is a second-level course registered with the University of the Nations College of Christian Ministries. This course meets the UofN Core Curriculum requirements for the Bible. This 12-week intensive course equips students with tools to study the Bible inductively following the steps of prayer, observation, interpretation, application and proclamation. Leaving behind preconceived ideas, students approach Scripture as detectives – observing evidence that allows Scripture to speak to them, rather than imposing their ideas on the text. In studying the Bible inductively, we recognise that Scripture was originally written to a particular audience – and that audience wasn’t us! The Bible was written for us, but not to us. As we understand more about the culture and history of the people to whom Scripture was originally addressed, and what the text would have meant to them, we can more faithfully apply Biblically sound interpretations to our own lives, today. During the course of the xBCC, students will read through the entire Bible and study a selection of books, covering different biblical genres, from both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Students will also dramatise the book of Proverbs on a weekly basis and creatively engage with the Psalms on a weekly basis. Students will learn the skills to effectively communicate God’s Word through preaching, teaching and facilitating a small group Bible study. The “x factor” of the school seeks to incorporate a creative aspect, catering to different learning styles and encouraging students to express what they have learnt in a creative, sensorial way.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
Bible Core Course	CHR 211	12	English	23 Sep 2023	16 Dec 2023

Biblical Foundation of the Arts Seminar ( ATS 117 )

Three week seminar for foundational Biblical Principles for the arts. Exploring the various fundamental Biblical Principles of the arts. The format of the seminar will be done both online and on site a YWAM campus.

Biblical Foundations of the Arts ( ATS 211 )

The Foundational Art Course has been created to provide a biblical foundation for the arts, covering a broad spectrum of art disciplines, foundational values and principles for all artists.

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 II ( APL 244 )

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 III ( APL 245 )

This course focuses on upper-intermediate to advanced level English. It will prepare and equip non-native English-Speaking Christians with a call to English- Speaking places or as an intermediate language for learning a secondary language. This will provide them with teaching and cultural experiences. It will also expand their knowledge of different cultures and a Biblical Worldview. The Curriculum is divided between traditional classroom, practical work, immersion in Local Communities with different cultures, and creative programs that aim to customize cultural content according to the student's needs during each term.

Communication & Culture IV ( APL 246 )

This course focuses on upper-intermediate to advanced level English. It will prepare and equip non-native English-Speaking Christians with a call to English- Speaking places or as an intermediate language for learning a secondary language. This will provide them with teaching and cultural experiences. It will also expand their knowledge of different cultures and a Biblical Worldview. The Curriculum is divided between traditional classroom, practical work, immersion in Local Communities with different cultures, and creative programs that aim to customize cultural content according to the student's needs during each term.

Communication & Culture V ( APL 247 )

This course focuses on upper-intermediate to advanced level English. It will prepare and equip non-native English-Speaking Christians with a call to English- Speaking places or as an intermediate language for learning a secondary language. This will provide them with teaching and cultural experiences. It will also expand their knowledge of different cultures and a Biblical Worldview. The Curriculum is divided between traditional classroom, practical work, immersion in Local Communities with different cultures, and creative programs that aim to customize cultural content according to the student's needs during each term.

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: Gods nature and character; Gods intention for individuals, peoples and nations; seeing all of life from God's perspective; redemption, sin, and the Cross; Gods family - the Church; God's world - His call and commission; the ministries of YWAM.Focused DTSs: 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.

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.

Principles of Redeeming Cultures ( ATS/HMT 227 )

This course presents principles for recognizing God's truth and righteousness in the cultures of the world, affirming those cultures, and seeing them transformed by the work of God. Students learn to view history and their own and/or other cultures from a biblical perspective; they also learn to develop strategies for influencing society toward righteousness, making the Word of God the standard for living.

Restoration of Relational Systems ( CNH 327 )

This course has a four-fold purpose: 1) to raise up Christian family counselors; 2) to repair the breaches caused by dysfunction in the family; 3) to restore biblical foundations in society that will effectively meet the challenges of modern day life in the family, church, work, and culture; and 4) to introduce students to effective and unique interventions that can make a significant difference in family relationships. Designed to help train and equip students in systemic theory, practice, and ministry for healthy lifestyle changes, this course will be taught with a focus on the three major phases of systemic development and theory.

School of Communication Foundations ( CMC 211 )

This program lays essential foundations in biblical communication, while advancing the individuals skill and confidence in speaking, writing and listening. It aims to sharpen the students 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.

Training of Trainers Seminar ( DEV 166 )

The workshop has been designed by Ali & Dave Swann in order to multiply effective short term community development (CD) training in the Global South for the next wave. The workshop is designed to be a fun, creative, self-discovery process of learning how to provide relevant field based CD training. The workshop comprises of two elements: Part I: A training of trainers element that teaches relevant principles, creates opportunities for teaching practice followed by an evaluation of the teaching given. Part II: The participants are given the opportunity to design & run their own CD training course (called learning lab) for a local group.

Worldview Core Course ( 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 write a paper under the guidance of an advisor. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Applied Christian Thinking.