Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Institute for Community Transformation (ICT) |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
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Description |
The mission of ICT is to provide holistic, innovative, and accessible higher education to form and empower leaders to catalyze God-glorifying whole community transformation among neglected and vulnerable people around the world. ICT is a project of Frontier Ventures. |
Keywords |
Community transformation, community development, holistic, interdisciplinary, mission, missional, theology, Bible, social sciences, business, health, technology, movements |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
Amharic (in development for some courses) |
Country and region where programme is available |
International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Prayer; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Revivals and Awakenings; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / History, Philosophy and Other Humanities; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Leadership and Management; Caring for People and the World / Healthcare; Caring for People and the World / Business, Finance and Service Industries; Caring for People and the World / Relief and Development |
Residential/Non Residential |
Non Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Certificate |
Cost Range |
Variable according to means |
Actual Cost |
$500-6000/year |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
Yes |
Actual Length |
length varies depending on programme and whether a student studies at at part-time or full-time level |
Average hours of study per week |
30 |
Methods of instruction |
ICT uses a combination of video lectures, readings, interactive group and individual video calls, online threaded discussions, writing assignments, and community engagement, and other applied and experiential learning opportunities (practica, internships, etc.). |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
50 |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
30 |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
20 |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
50 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
none |
Other Prerequisites |
High school diploma or equivalent, evidence of biblical faith |
Qualifications gained |
certificate and graduate certificate |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
bachelor or masters degrees (through an academic partners) |
Programme Accredited by |
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Other Accrediting Bodies |
DEAC (for our academic partner for those seeking degree completion) |