Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Life Skills Training |
Type of Training |
Individual standalone programme |
Reference Number |
401 |
Description |
This course is designed to equip Christian workers to more effectively impart basic life skills to those with whom they work, with a focus on the rehabilitation of the homeless. Included are such topics as literacy, employment, readiness, and financial management. |
Keywords |
inner city, urban, ministry, inner city, theology, strategy, strategies, Bible, Biblical, mission, missions, counseling, Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, African Americans, life, skills, teaching, training |
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 / Discipling and Training Others; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Caring for People and the World / Caring for Children and the Vulnerable; Caring for People and the World / Relief and Development |
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 |
8 weeks |
Average hours of study per week |
15 |
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 |
BA in Missions (urban ministry emphasis) - BS in Addiction Studies |
Programme Accredited by |
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Other Accrediting Bodies |
Distance Education and Training Council |