Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Community Spiritual Formation Major |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
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Description |
The Community Spiritual Formation program prepares students to serve their churches by building community within the congregation. This program is designed to equip students to work with multiple age groups and make a difference in their local church. |
Keywords |
Education, teaching, leadership, community, formation, discipleship, church, congregation, local, family, people, growth, Bible, practical, theology |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
United States / Kentucky |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills |
Residential/Non Residential |
Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
$38,000 (4 years) |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
4 Years |
Average hours of study per week |
37 |
Methods of instruction |
lectures, reading, internet, teaching, discussion, projects, research, mentoring, interviews, hands-on, experience, partnership, internship, ministry, prayer, community living |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
75% |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
18% |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
7% |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
10 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
ED 103 Spiritual, Academic and World View Formation, EN 101 English Grammar, EN 102 English Composition, PE 101, 102, 201, 202 Physical Education, CO 101 Introduction to Communications (or) SO 251 Introduction to Sociology, CO 102 Basic Public Speaking, HI 111, 112 History of Civilization I and II, PS 171 General Psychology, MU 181 Fundamentals of Music, HI 241 Church History, MA 152 College Mathematics, EN 251 English Literature, SC 152 Earth Science, PH 382 Philosophy, NT 101 New Testament Survey, NT 221 Gospels, NT 222 Acts, NT 321 General Epistles, NT 322 Romans and Galatians, NT 422 Pauline Epistles, NT 431 Hebrews and Thessalonians, OT 101 Old Testament Survey, OT 212 Pentateuch, OT 331 Old Testament History, OT 332 Psalms and Wisdom Literature, OT 432 Isaiah and Jeremiah, OT 442 Daniel and Revelation, TH 111 Foundations of Faith, TH 112 Doctrine of Holiness, TH 221 Basic Christian Beliefs, TH 471 Holiness Literature, ED 102 Parliamentary Law, CE 141 Introduction to Christian Education, MT 221 Evangelism, CE 231 Arts and Crafts of Christian Education, CE 251 Christian Education of Children, CE 262 Christian Education of Youth, CE 272 Principles and Methods of Christian Education, CE 311 Sunday School and Summer Ministries, CE 322 Media Ministries, CE 372 Christian Education of Adults, CE 451 Christian Counseling, CE 471 History and Philosophy of Christian Education, CE 482 Administration in the Local Church, Internship, PH 400 Senior Seminar, & Electives |
Other Prerequisites |
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Qualifications gained |
Bachelor of Arts in Religion |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
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Programme Accredited by |
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Other Accrediting Bodies |
ABHE |