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Biblical Reflections on Sexuality & Gender Identity ( HMT 141 )

Chronological Biblical Core Course ( CHR 211 )

Church History Seminar ( CHR 151 )

From the first century to the period of the early Church Fathers, to the Middle Ages and into the Reformation and Age of Revival, this seminar covers the breadth of Church History up to the present time, with a view to gain understanding about the future of the Church as well.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
Church History Seminar	CHR 151	6	English	30 Oct 2023	08 Dec 2023

Counseling Model Seminar I ( CNH 143 )

Using the beautiful narrative found in Scripture and relying on mental health best resources, this full learning week Trauma Healing Seminar is designed to facilitate the discovery of how God thinks and feels about human disparity and equip people to care for the broken and afflicted. Whether trauma healing is taking place in Gulu, Uganda, the Middle East, or Phoenix Arizona, students will learn to understand the unique struggles and cultural context needed to foster deep emotional healing and restore relationships with God and others.

Course Staff Training ( CHR 171 )

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). Our DTS program is rooted in the U of N DTS curriculum which is based on 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: Endurance DTS. "Classic" DTS with emphases: all of our regular DTS carry multiple "electives" allowing individual students to explore and learn specific skills in various areas of interest. Currently we offer 5 separate electives: Music, Dance, Sports, Coffee & English, Refugee Response, Strategic Missions. Credit will be given for this course with satisfactory completion of DSP 212.

DTS Leadership Development ( DSP 141 )

It is applicable to all YWAM/UofN leaders and staff, aiding in their understanding of discipleship, leadership, and personal spiritual development as a discipling-leader. More specifically, this program is also designed to equip YWAM/UofN staff to create and lead YWAM Discipleship Training Schools, including both teaching and outreach phases, in alignment with the apostolic vision, foundational values, purpose, outcomes, curriculum and guidelines of the DTS. It is designed to develop individuals in terms of their leadership, and their personal growth. Those outside of YWAM serving in Christian ministry capacities will also find the course highly beneficial, and are welcome to apply.

Engage With Bible Translation ( APL 132 )

New Testament Greek ( CHR 258 )

A survey of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of New Testament Greek, followed by the reading and back-translation of significant portions of the New Testament. Students learn how to make the best use of dictionaries, concordances, commentaries on the Greek text, etc., enabling them to do their own study of the New Testament.

New Testament Seminar ( CHR 129 )

The seminar provides the student with the opportunity to engage in and thoughtfully reflect on the central themes and critical questions of the New Testament.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
New Testament Seminar	CHR 129	5	English	03 Jan 2024	09 Feb 2024

Old Testament Hebrew ( CHR 257 )

An introductory study of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, including graded readings, translation and interpretation of portions of the Hebrew Old Testament. Successful students acquire the skills necessary to correctly analyze, translate and interpret the Hebrew text as well as engage with dictionaries, concordances and technical commentaries on the Hebrew text, to enable them to do their own study of the Old Testament.

Old Testament Seminar ( CHR 128 )

The seminar will center on the Old Testament theme of the establishment of God's rule, and it's theological contribution to the unfolding story of God's plan of salvation. Special attention will be given to historical settings and historical issues, the Hebrew text, literary types and The Story of Israel.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
Old Testament Seminar	CHR 128	6	English	01 Apr 2024	10 May 2024

Oral Bible Translation School ( APL 249 )

This school is to train YWAMers to be Oral Bible Translation advisors who work with the mother tongue translators.

School of Biblical Studies I ( CHR 213 )

This is the first in a series of three courses that make up the School of Biblical Studies (SBS). This course sequence surveys the whole Bible using the inductive approach (observation, interpretation and application). This course may serve as a core course in all bachelor's degree programmes. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Bible.

School of Biblical Studies II ( CHR 315 )

This course is a continuation of the School of Biblical Studies, using the inductive approach to finish up the books in the New Testament, and then move into the Old Testament. The New Testament books for this course (quarter) are: 2 Peter, Jude, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, John, Revelation. The Old Testament books for this course (quarter) are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuels, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs.

School of Biblical Studies III ( CHR 316 )

As the final course in the SBS series, this continuation of training in using the inductive approach to studying the Bible. It finishes up the Old Testament, last book in the course is Matthew, then the students graduate. The Old Testament books covered this course (quarter): Proverbs, 1 & 2 Kings, Amos, Zephaniah, Hosea, Job, Micah, Isaiah, Joel, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Obadiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Daniel, Esther, Haggai, Malachi, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah, Chronicles. Lastly, finish with Matthew.

School of Dance I ( ATS 215 )

The first quarter of this School of Dance sequence provides students with intense dance training and study. It will include modern ballet and jazz technique, improvisation, dance history, anatomy, dance production techniques, composition and several other topics related to dance and missions. Professional Christian artists will teach all aspects of the course and there will be opportunities for performance at local events. Hi Faby: We would like to create the SDM into a core course but do not have the option to do so now. Please let us know how we can do that, Thank you!

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. Topics include: An overview of biblical and historical perspectives on missions, people group thinking, cross-cultural communication, pioneer missions, missions and the local Church, the message of the Gospel, revival, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, ministering in the Spirit, personal renewal, spiritual warfare, and evangelism. Students will not be able to use credit for this course in a degree program until both lecture and field assignments are satisfactorily completed.

School of Ministry Development ( CHR 241 )

Introductory level leadership courses are known by various names at various YWAM/UofN training centres, but generally have similar goals of training staff and leaders at those centres, equipping staff for servant leadership and giving opportunity for personal growth and development. Topics will vary according to the location. Typical topics include understanding YWAM history and values, spiritual disciplines for leaders, time management, fund-raising, personal ministry development, calling, purpose and vision, identity of a leader, conflict resolution, and other topics pertitent to leadership development in a particular locale. 

School of Worship ( CHR 261 )

The School of Worship is a three month course (followed by an 8-12 week field assignment) imparting values and principles to those aiming to serve in worship. Topics include: the biblical and historical foundation of worship, the identity of the worshiper, applying the principles of worship in cross-cultural contexts, teamwork & unity within the church, the dynamics of worship and intercession, songwriting and musicianship, worship and missions, and an inductive study through all of the Psalms. Note: Each SOW varies in emphasis, please check individual SOW websites and folders.

TESOL Seminar ( APL 147 )

This seminar teaches those who will teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It covers all aspects of teacher training such as methods and techniques of teaching English, language acquisition issues, course design, lesson planning, classroom management and the parts and sounds of the English language.

The Apostle Paul ( CHR 116 )

The Study of the Apostle Paul Seminar provides the opportunity to engage with two classic textbooks on the subject of the apostle Paul, his writings and theology. The subject of the theology of the apostle Paul is far too vast to examine exhaustively in one semester. Thus this seminar is designed to analyze and interpret the "building blocks," i.e., the major themes and topics that form the foundation of the Apostle Paul's theology. The goal of better understanding the theology of Paul is that the student will be better equipped to teach from the Pauline corpus so that the Body of Christ might be built up.

The Apostle Paul ( CHR 116 )

The Study of the Apostle Paul Seminar provides the opportunity to engage with two classic textbooks on the subject of the apostle Paul, his writings and theology. The subject of the theology of the apostle Paul is far too vast to examine exhaustively in one semester. Thus this seminar is designed to analyze and interpret the "building blocks," i.e., the major themes and topics that form the foundation of the Apostle Paul's theology. The goal of better understanding the theology of Paul is that the student will be better equipped to teach from the Pauline corpus so that the Body of Christ might be built up.

Course	Number	Credits	Languages	Start Date	End Date
The Apostle Paul	CHR 116	6	English	12 Feb 2024	22 Mar 2024

Word by Heart - Gospels ( 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 sk8ills 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 Seminar ( CHR 117 )

In this course students will discuss, debate and meditate on weekly Scriptures from the gospel, in order to find deeper meaning and understanding, resulting in an experience so deep that they can then re-tell the stories from the Gospel, word for word in their native language— as if they were an actual eyewitness to the event. In doing this, they are transformed to be more like Jesus. They will also learn storytelling skills and practice natural memory techniques, creating imaginary memories to see what the eyewitnesses saw and say what they meant, with the goal of developing honest, technique-free communication that compels audience attention.

Worldview Seminar ( HMT 113 )