SCHOOLS RUN AT THIS LOCATION
Bible School for the Nations ( CHR 225 )
Bible School for the Nations Seminar ( CHR 125 )
This seminar is run in conjunction with CHR 225, Bible School for the Nations, which studies God's story and His perspective of the world as revealed in the Word of God. The seminar pulls the principles from the Bible to discover the Biblical worldview and to help discern inaccurate views, which hold cultures in bondage. We also look at the impact of the Church and missions work through the Reformation. We have a major focus on identifying and applying biblical principles in every sphere of society.
Discipleship Training School ( 211 )
This school will be an empowerment to the student/s to serve as a missionary. During the lecture phase we will help them understand their own personal vision and mission in God’s purpose for them. This will also improve their lives and make a difference in their communities. It will give them a sense of identity, belonging and will encourage them in personal character development, cultivating their relationship with God and identifying their unique gifts and callings. Transforming their mindset through their beliefs, values, and attitudes.
Discipleship Training School (DTS) ( DSP 211 )
This school is an intensive Christian discipleship course beginning with a 12-week lecture/teaching phase followed by an 8 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: The Bible, Who is God and how do we have a relationship with Him; In The Beginning - God's intention for all mankind; What Went Wrong - Sin, redemption through Christ, and Spiritual Warfare; New Beginning - New Life and Identity in Christ and the Family of God; Becoming Like Christ - Individual purpose in expanding the Kingdom of God. Each school will focus on one sphere of society, a people group, or a societal issue to learn about and apply the teachings of the lecture phase in order to practically expand the Kingdom of God in that area. Personal development and life skills will also be emphasized throughout the school. Credit 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 | 12 | English |
Primary Health Care ( HLC 261 )
Primary Health Care training reaches 80% of the world’s health needs through both preventive and curative training, including basic clinical skills to treat the most common health issues and causes of death. Students are equipped to train and teach in primary health education. Curriculum is based on the eight essential keys for the health of communities: food and nutrition, health education, disease, water and sanitation, clinical care, maternal and children’s health, essential drugs and community resources. The Primary Health Care School gives a biblical approach to health for the poor and needy; it equips students to function as a primary health care worker in developing and less resourced areas.