Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
History of Urban Missions |
Type of Training |
Individual standalone programme |
Reference Number |
301 |
Description |
An introduction to the history of urban ministries and the rescue mission movement. The course begins with the early efforts of evangelicals in the nineteenth century and concludes with an up-to-date look at the AGRM (Association of Gospel Rescue Missions). |
Keywords |
inner city, urban, ministry, inner city, theology, strategy, strategies, Bible, Biblical, mission, missions |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication |
Residential/Non Residential |
Non Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Part-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
$500 |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
10 weeks |
Average hours of study per week |
10 |
Methods of instruction |
We use a variety of online learning opportunities; audio and video, research papers, on-site learning projects, web-based communication, online examinations, etc. |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
80 |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
20 |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
0 |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
15 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
none |
Other Prerequisites |
none |
Qualifications gained |
3 college credit hours |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
Bachelor of Arts or Certificate Program in Missions (urban ministry emphasis) |
Programme Accredited by |
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Other Accrediting Bodies |
Distance Education and Training Council |