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City Vision College

Programme Detail: History of Urban Missions

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
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
Other Accrediting Bodies Distance Education and Training Council