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Programme Detail: Cross-Cultural Communications Course

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Cross-Cultural Communications Course
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description This course is designed to equip believers, both practically and spiritually, to take the Good News of Jesus Christ to unreached people groups. Subjects studied include Language Learning, Cultural Anthropology, Bible Translation and Church Planting. Part of the course also involves five weeks of practical language and culture acquisition which is done while simulating living in a remote area.
Keywords mission, churchplanting unreached people, Bible translation, tribal, "New Tribes Mission" cross-cultural
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United Kingdom / East of England
Area of Ministry and Focus Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost Singles £5,525 per year (full board). Marrieds, £7,000 per year (self-catering)
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length One acedemic year (Sept. - July)
Average hours of study per week 30
Methods of instruction Lectures, discussion, role-play, doing practically what is taught in theory, reading, written assignments. Spiritual life is fostered through regular chapel periods, communal prayer times and individual mentoring. Practical evangelism in the local community is part of the course.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) about 60%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) about 20%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). about 20%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 22
Prerequisite Programmes This is the second phase of NTM's European Bible and Missionary Training course and is available to those who have completed the Biblical Studies phase. It is also open to others who may have done Bible training elsewhere, who are in mature standing within their local church, and who specifically want training in cross cultural ministry.
Other Prerequisites Students must be 18 years or older. For those applying who have not completed our Biblical Studies course, the following English Language requirement applies: All students, single and married, who do not have English as their first language, are required to pass an English exam before beginning their studies at North Cotes. They should either reach a grade of 5.5 in an IELTS (General Training) exam or pass the University of Cambridge exam, First Certificate in Education (FCE).
Qualifications gained Diploma in Cross-Cultural Studies. Certificate in Cross-Cultural Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of
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