Community Development For Missions (CDFM)

Prerequisite

Successful completion of the Discipleship Training School.

Course Description

The Community Development For Missions School is designed to equip students with the mind set and skills to bring deep and lasting transformation to hurting communities.  The foundation of the school is a biblical understanding of the root causes of poverty and our response as followers of Christ.  

During the school experienced practitioners will teach key concepts in community development and common pitfalls to avoid.  Students will be introduced to the challenges faced by people in developing countries and explore how we can best help.  A graduate of the school will be equipped with practical tools, resources and contacts to pursue their specific area of interest.

Curriculum

•  Biblical World View of Poverty
• Community Development Principles
• Community Assessment
• Project Planning & Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• The Development Workers Personal Preparation
• Water & Sanitation, Hygiene
• Health Promotion & Primary Health Care
• Agriculture & Environmental Stewardship
• Economic Development - Micro Enterprise & Micro Finance
• Appropriate Technology
• Education & Teaching
• Working with the Local Church & Church Planting
• Social Justice
• Hands-on Practical Training

Cost

$3,595.00 USD for the twelve week lecture phase. This cost includes tuition, food and housing. There is an additional cost for books, personal care and laundry money, extra activities, and personal snacks. Your tuition is due upon arrival. 

OUTREACH: Students are highly encouraged to complete a 2 month overseas field assignment and will receive additional credit with University of the Nations for doing so.  We will partner with an established organization that is already working in the field of community development. *Outreach location and price will vary and be presented during your school. 

$2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD for the eight week international outreach phase including debrief. This cost includes airfare, visas, landing fees, meals, housing, travel fees, and additional outreach costs. All personal care and laundry money, extra activities, souvenirs, and personal snacks will be extra. Your first outreach payment of 50% will be due week four of your lecture phase.

Please keep in mind that the tuition and outreach costs for the Community Development for Missions School are not tax-deductible.

Dates

January 09, 2012 - March 29, 2012
March 30, 2012 - May 25, 2012

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