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Programme Detail: Discipleship Training School

Language of this entry English (USA)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Discipleship Training School
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description The Discipleship Training School is an intensive residential course that we offer in the heart of downtown San Francisco. You will be learning while living in one of the most challenging neighborhoods of the US. If you are interested in social justice, immigrants, urban ministry, outreach to the poor this is the place! DTS consists of a three-month lecture/ministry phase in San Francisco and a three-month outreach phase in Southeast Asia or Italy.
Keywords social justice urban missions city missions unreached unreached people groups human trafficking evangelism neighborhood ministry San Francisco Southeast Asia Italy
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / California
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Caring for People and the World / Caring for Children and the Vulnerable; Caring for People and the World / Relief and Development; Caring for People and the World / Human Trafficking
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Introductory
Cost Range From US$1,000 to less than US$10,000
Actual Cost 7000
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 6 months
Average hours of study per week 30
Methods of instruction Lectures will be 12-15 hours per week. Small groups. Ministry outreach at our doorstep! One on one mentoring. Community living in an urban setting.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 25%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 35%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 40
Prerequisite Programmes Must be 18 years of age and a follower of Jesus.
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Certificate
Qualifications this programme is part of University of the Nations
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies