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Further Training Schools

YWAM England, as part of YWAM's University of the Nations (UofN), runs a number of further training courses to equip you for specific tasks and callings. These courses can be taken as standalone courses, but they also fit into the overall picture of further training with the UofN - each course can be part of a series to fully equip you for a specific role or career path within YWAM. Brief details of courses run in the UK are given here, though for more information about further training within the UofN, contact Steve Sullivan on ssullivan@oval.com. Application forms for these courses are available from the appropriate training location.

Scroll down the page to look at all the schools in turn , or click on the names listed below to go straight to that school:

Note: these further training opportunities are only available after completing a YWAM DTS.


School Of Frontier Missions (SOFM)
Purpose: Prepares you to take the transforming power of the gospel around the world to those who have never heard it
Length: Three months' study followed by a two-year placement (minimum) with an existing work among an unreached people group
Where: Seamill Centre, Scotland, www.ywamseamill.org or contact sofm@ywamseamill.org
Dates: To be announced
Cost: £1,500 approximately (not including placement)


Introduction to Business As Mission Course
Purpose: Designed to equip YWAMers, missionaries, students and business professionals who want to be launched into Business As Mission. The training course will be hosted in Chiang Mai, Thailand, owing to its central location in proximity to established business as mission projects. .
Length: Six weeks
Where: Chiang Mai, Thailand, but available through Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org
Dates: January-March 2010
Cost: US$3,500 approximately


Foundations for Intercultural Studies (FIS)
Purpose: Trains you to understand the cultural, historical, religious, ideological and other issues that divide nations and peoples, and then gives you the opportunity to apply what you have learnt alongside one of several reconciliation and peacemaking initiatives.
Length: Three months
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, registrar@ywamharpenden.org
Dates: 2010
Cost: On application




Humanities and International Studies Core Course (HISCC)
Purpose: Helps the student develop a biblical Christian worldview by examining God's work and truth, and how its expression can bring a Godly influence in every area of life. Encompasses both the humanities and science and technology, looking at the achievements and failures of individuals, society and nations, past and present.
Length: Three months, plus field assignment
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, registrar@ywamharpenden.org
Dates: 27 September-18 December 2009, plus field assignment 27 December 2009-19 March 2010
Cost: £1,575 (not including field assignment)


School of Reconciliation and Justice
Purpose: Trains and empowers for a life of reconciliation that flows into peacemaking and justice ministries. We also seek to train teams to send them to conflict areas with a mission to reduce suffering, aid in development, speak out about injustice and seek to be a part of healing the hearts of wounded people. Our ethos has grown out of our affiliation with the Reconciliation Walk, www.recwalk.net, through the past ten years.
Length: Twelve weeks followed by a 6-8 week internship programme
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org or contact rwalk@oval.com
Dates: 17 January-June 2010
Cost: Lecture phase: £1,600


Relational Peacemaking and Diplomacy Internship
Purpose: Seeks to raise up young people who want to learn how to live out a life of reconciliation as they work in areas of conflict and how to become advocates for change in unjust situations. The course is designed to offer a four-week short course followed by placement in a field situation where the student is mentored during the next four to six months.
Length: Four weeks, plus four to six month field placement
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org or contact rwalk@oval.com
Dates: To be announced
Cost: On application




School Of Evangelism (SOE)
Purpose: Designed to release people into works of evangelism throughout Europe. Coverage includes Man (the character of the students), the Message (understanding more fully the good news) and the Method (how effectively to communicate the gospel in a post-modern Europe).
Length: Thirteen-week study phase followed by a 12-month outreach
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org and Skien, Norway, www.uioskien.no/soe,
Dates: To be announced
Cost: £1,650. Outreach £500-£1,500 (depending on outreach location)


School Of Worship (SOW)
Purpose: A five-month course (including outreach) giving students an opportunity to grow in their personal worship and worship-leading ministry. Geared towards those who have an interest in leading others into worship by singing, playing instruments, and dance.
Length: Three months plus two-month outreach
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, sow@oval.com
Dates: 6 January-11 May 2010
Cost: £1,700, plus outreach costs


Worship Seminar
Purpose: A three-month course (including outreaches) that runs alongside and largely follows the course and structure of the School Of Worship (above), and will give students an opportunity to grow in their personal worship and worship-leading ministry. This course is open to those who have NOT done a DTS.
Length: Three months including outreaches
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, sow@oval.com
Dates: 17 January-31 March 2010 plus outreach – Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, registrar@ywamharpenden.org
Cost: £1,700


School of Biblical Studies (SBS)
Purpose: Trains you to understand and apply biblical truth, to discover for yourself what the Bible says and how you can apply it to your life
Length: Nine months' study in three terms, plus optional outreach of 8-12 weeks.
Where: The King's Lodge, Warwickshire, www.thekingslodge.com
Dates: 24 September 2010–24 June 2011
Cost: Total: £3,885 (Term 1: £1,365; Term 2: £1,260; Term 3: £1,260)




Bible Core Course (BCC)
Purpose: A 12-week course that introduces you to the inductive approach of Biblical Study, equipping you with many tools for integrating the Word into your life.
Where: The King's Lodge, Warwickshire, www.thekingslodge.com
Dates: 9 April-2 July 2010, with optional outreach 3-30 July 2010
7 January-1 April 2011
8 April-1 July 2011, with optional outreach 2-29 July 2011
Cost: £1,365


Directed Readings in Biblical Studies Course (DRBS)
Purpose: By reading broadly, gives an overview of the Bible, Church history, theology, and Christian worldview
Length: 12 weeks
Where: The King's Lodge, Warwickshire, www.thekingslodge.com
Dates: Entry points: every January, April and September
Cost: £750 (residential)


Biblical Teaching and Preaching School (BTPS)
Purpose: Prepares you for a ministry teaching the Word of God in any cultural situation
Length: Six months, including outreaches in the UK and overseas
Where: The King's Lodge, Warwickshire, www.thekingslodge.com
Dates: September 2009-March 2010
Cost: £1,660, including two lecture phases and placements (outreach costs depends on locations)




Support Ministry Seminar (SMS)
Purpose: For those working in support areas in YWAM, this seminar considers how to involve God in practical areas and keep Him central. Topics include Team building, How to mentor those you work with (both staff and students), Learning practical skills and Get encouraged.
Length: Five weeks
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org or rpretorius@oval.com
Dates: To be announced
Cost: £500 plus £15 registration


Introduction to Christian Counselling (ICC)/Developing Christian Counselling (DCC)
Purpose: Part-time seminars providing initial training for those who may be involved in counselling situations
Length: 50 hours, spread over one term
Where: London, www.ywamlondon.com
Dates: Runs each academic term (one evening a week)
Cost: £180 each (£300 for the two courses)


Community Counselling School (CCS)
Purpose: Gives you God's vision for broken, hurting people and practical instruction for counselling situations
Length: 12-week lecture phase followed by a 12-week field assignment
Where: London, www.eccp-ywam.org.uk/CCS_webpage/home.html
Dates: Starts every September
Cost: On application




Children In Need (CIN) School
Purpose: A three-month lecture phase plus three-month (minimum) outreach phase, equipping students to effectively minister to the child in need and at risk.
Length: Three months, plus outreach of minimum three months
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, cin@oval.com
Dates: To be announced
Cost: £1,675 (lecture phase); £1,000-£1,500 (outreach phase, depending on location)


Introduction to Primary Health Care (IPHC)
Purpose: Through 12 weeks' study and 8 weeks' outreach, equips students with prevention, health education, treatment and appropriate assessment skills to meet the physical felt needs of individuals, their families, and their communities in developing countries.
Length: Five months
Where: The King's Lodge, Warwickshire, www.thekingslodge.com
Dates: 9 April–27 August 2010
8 April–26 August 2011
Cost: £1,450. Outreach £1,000-£1,300 (depending on location)


Principles in Child and Youth Ministries (PCYM)
Purpose: Provides understanding and practical experience in child and youth ministries. Foundational for those wanting to work as King's Kids staff.
Length: Five months
Where: The King's Lodge, Warwickshire, www.thekingslodge.com
Dates: 24 September 2010-11 March 2011
Cost: £1,500. Outreach £700-£1,200




School Of Design (SOD)
Purpose: A foundational school teaching the basics of design and giving a biblical basis for communication. Topics covered include Godly communication, Typography, Advertising, Colour theory, Logo design, and Page layout.
Length: Three months
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, registrar@ywamharpenden.org
Dates: 3 April-25 June 2010
April-June 2011
Cost: To be announced


Documentary Filmmaking School (DFS)
Purpose: A six-month course for peole with no experience in documentary filmmaking, but who are passionate about real-life storytelling through visual media. Three months of lectures and hands-on exercises led by industry professionals followed by a field assignment in the UK, Africa or Asia to produce factual stories on relevant issues.
Length: Six months
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, registrar@ywamharpenden.org
Dates: 5 July-20 December 2010
Cost: On application


School of Web Design and Communication (SWDC)
Purpose: The first school of its kind in YWAM, in the first three months you will be given foundational knowledge and skills in designing and communicating on the Internet, and then do an internship or outeach where you can apply those skills practically.
Length: Six months
Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, www.ywamharpenden.org, registrar@ywamharpenden.org
Dates: 29 September 2010-4 March 2011
Cost: On application




School of Pioneer Leadership Development
Purpose: Two-year-long indepth leadership training with mentoring and grassroots experience in local projects, with an optional extra year of placement on the field. Aimed at young post-moderns who have a call to long-term ministry or a vision to start a new YWAM ministry or centre.
Length: Two years
Where: York, Yorkshire, www.ywamyork.com
Dates: 20 January 2009-mid-November 2010
Cost: For more information on costs, please contact info@ywamyork.com


b2b (b the leader God wants you 2 b)
Purpose: A kickstart foundational course for anyone aspiring to leadership, to equip you to lead people and projects in various environments, including the cell format
Length: Two weeks
Where: Malaga, Spain
Dates: 21 June-3 July 2009
Cost: £300 (approximately)

Note: further details of this and other YWAM leadership courses in Western Europe can be found at www.ywamconnect.com/sites/leadership




Basic Leadership School (BLS)
Purpose: As a small group leader on a DTS, learn leadership principles to apply in YWAM or in a local church
Length: Six months, including a three-month outreach

Where: Carlisle, Cumbria, www.ywam-carlisle.org.uk
Dates: To be announced
Cost: £1,570 + flights and insurance

Where: Holmsted Manor, Sussex, www.holmsted.org.uk
Dates: September 2009-February 2010
Cost: £1,570 (approximately)

Where: The King's Lodge, Warwickshire, www.thekingslodge.com
Dates: Runs as a two-year programme consecutively with DTSs held at The King's Lodge
Cost: On application


Staff training with YWAM England
Purpose: A two-year staff development programme in a flexible module format for those called to use their skills in a support role within YWAM. Takes place within and alongside the working week.
Length: Two years (for all seven modules)
Where: Available at all YWAM England centres

 
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