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City Vision College

Programme Detail: Life Skills Training

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
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
Other Accrediting Bodies Distance Education and Training Council