| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | School of Strategic Missions |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | |
| Description | The School is designed to encourage strategic planning for missions. Themes covered are: Biblical models for missions, the mind moulders of society, cross cultural issues, foreign language learning, mobilizing the local church among many others. A personal project is developed with tutoring. |
| Keywords | missions, cross cultural, spheres of society, mobilise, strategic |
| Languages Programme Available in | Spanish |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Colombia / Bolivar |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Certificate |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | $000.00 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 5 months (with field outreach) |
| Average hours of study per week | 30 |
| Methods of instruction | There is strong emphasis on the development of skills, character & spiritual qualities. These emerge in the community living environment and are given focussed time within a small group and 1-1 sessions with leaders on the school. There is freedom to ask students for accountability, also time to listen to their needs and challenge them to grow through their difficulties. Methods of instruction include lecture style, question & answer, reading, journalling, internet, video, prayer & intercession, |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 23 hrs / week = 17.7% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | (in outreach phase) 100% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 18 hrs = 10.7% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 6 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | DTS Discipleship Training School |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | 12 credits University of the Nations |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | modules for Faculty for Christian Ministries, U of N |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | University of the Nations (compatible with some US universities) |