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 of
people who are living in the river communities of the Amazon region through
hands-on experiences, and to the challenges faced by people in developing countries, while learning how we can best help. A graduate of the school will
be equipped with practical tools, resources and contacts to pursue their
specifics area of interest.
It is an University of The Nations course from the Faculty of Humanities and International Studies. CDFM gives 12 credits for the student that sucesfully to complete the lecture phase and between 8 to 12 for the internship phase.
It is an University of The Nations course from the Faculty of Humanities and International Studies. CDFM gives 12 credits for the student that sucesfully to complete the lecture phase and between 8 to 12 for the internship phase.
PREREQUISITE
Successful
completion of the Discipleship Training School (DSP 211 & 212)
LANGUAGE
Portuguese/English
Portuguese/English
BASIC CURRICULUM
Biblical Worldview
Community Development
Principles
Community Assessment
Leadership, Project Planning & Management
Leadership, Project Planning & Management
Cross-Cultural
Communication
Water & Sanitation Technology
Health Care
Susteinable Agriculture &
Environment Stewardship
Economic Development
& Business
Education &
Teaching
Church & Transformation
Social Justice
Boats and Navigation
Portuguese as Second
Language
Hands-on Practical
Training
INTERNSHIP (FIELD ASSIGNMENT)
Students are highly
encouraged to complete 8 to 12 weeks 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. Internship location and price will vary and be presented
during your school.
LOCAL
Marine Reach Brazil/Youth With a Mission - Amazon Reach Base, Belém - Brazil.
DATES
April – June,
2015 (Lecture Phase)
July - August, 2015 (Internship)
COST
USD$2000 – (lecture phase, food
and hosting)
Welly Sousa - josewsousa@gmail.com
School Director
School Director
