Community Development School
Applied Biblical Worldview. Holistic Gospel. Kingdom Transformation.
About the Course
God desires to bring abundant life physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually. You will be equipped to partner with communities to see them move towards the fullness of life that God intends.
From rural to urban settings, slums to refugee camps, we seek to be catalysts of Biblical transformation. You will learn how to be an agent of Kingdom change in communities around the world, bringing God's love to those in need.
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What happens in this course
Learn how to apply and integrate biblical worldview, starting personally, and then into various spheres of society with the goal of moving people, communities, and nations toward God’s intentions.
Gain the skill on how to facilitate holistic growth towards God’s intentions in communities and nations, resulting in a fuller expression of the kingdom of God.
Become effective multipliers of community development from a Biblical Christian perspective that leads to transformation.
Training Phase (3 months)
Experienced practitioners will share biblical truths, principles, methods, insights, and models of community development which are essential for the transformation of communities.
The blend of teachers, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds provides a rich environment, allowing for the cross-pollination of ideas, as well as dynamic and lasting relationships.
Principles of Community Transformation
Role of the Local Church as Hope Centers in a Community
Applied & Integrated Biblical Worldview for Development
Team and group dynamics
Biblical Basis for relief and development
Working effectively Cross-culturally
Community assessment & Planning
Church planting and multiplication
Global Justice issues affecting development
Field Assignment (2-3 months)
Building on what you learned in your training phase, you will have the opportunity to observe, serve and learn from different community development ministries in action.
The 8- to 12-week field assignment is an integral part of the school. The issues & principles discussed in the curriculum will come to life as you engage with various models of community ministry in the nations.
What makes us unique?
Worldview
Gain an understanding for God’s heart for nations and how what we think, value and believe impacts societies.
Expand
Facilitate holistic growth towards God’s intentions in targeted communities and nations, resulting in a fuller expression of the kingdom of God.
Multiply
Be effective multipliers of community development from a Biblical Christian perspective that leads to transformation.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS IS NOT ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION. Admission to the University of the Nations (U of N) and any of its sponsored programs is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, and educationally unrelated handicaps. U of N reserves the right to change schedules and course offerings as deemed necessary.
