Block courses 2011

There is a wealth of experience within the wider missions community and it is our desire to bring high quality input from experienced trainers. Below you will see the courses planned for 2011. These can change from year to year as we continue to seek input which offers excellence and practical application.

For information on registering for any of the following courses please contacts admissions (info@eastwest.ac.nz).

Children in Crisis Module 3: Hands that Heal: Sexually exploited and trafficked children

Trainers: Becky & Graham Bee, WEC, Australia

(Level 5, 5 credits)

This Ў°Children in Crisis?module deals with children who have been sexually exploited or trafficked into the sex industry. This is something that is rampant in many overseas countries, but it is also happening in our own Western society. This course will be extremely useful to inspire, educate and equip those who want to work with these children. Holistic care is necessary for traumatized survivors to find healing from their abuse and to learn the skills needed to succeed in beginning a new life. Hands that Heal is also a tool to inform and inspire churches, communities, organizations, and individuals around the world to engage in the battle against the injustice of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

The emotional, physical and spiritual damage done to these victims requires special care, understanding and a long-term commitment in order for healing and restoration to take place. Many experts agree that faith-based groups have a distinct advantage in rescuing victims because healing frequently requires a transformation only available through God's grace and mercy.

Dates: 11 - 15 April 2011 (Monday thru Friday)

Costs: NZD 265 includes tuition of three weeks and course materials plus morning tea & lunch.

Community Development

Trainer: Mick Duncan, Alongsiders

(Level 5, 5 credits)

This is an introductory course on how to work with existing communities, be they geographical (suburbs), neighbourhoods (streets) or localities (highrise flats, etc.). The focus is on groups of people and their places, rather than on individuals, and how these can work together so as to make their places better for people to live in. The course will also look at the unique contribution of the Christian faith to this process.

Dates: 13 - 17 June 2011 (Monday thru Friday)

Costs: NZD 265 includes tuition of two weeks and course materials plus morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

Romans

Trainer: (To Be Announced)

(Level 6, 5 credits)

An in depth study of PaulЎЇs letter to the Romans, including a structural and contextual overview, an exegetical treatment of chosen passages, and study of major theological themes and emphases in this New Testament epistle.

Dates: 20-24 June 2011 - Monday thru Friday

Costs: NZD 265 includes tuition and course materials plus morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

Learning Another Culture

Trainer: with Dr Bob Ferris, USA

(Level 5, 9 credits)

The inter-relationship between culture and language is explored, including degrees of interculturalness, verbal and non-verbal communication systems, role expectations, strategies for cultural learning, and the dynamics of change.

Dates: 4 -15 July 2011 - Monday thru Friday

Costs: NZD 475 includes tuition and course materials plus morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

Folk Islam

Trainer: with Dr David Cashin, CIU

(Level 5, 5 credits)

This is a study of Folk Islam's animistic roots, beliefs, practices and localized expressions. Our purpose will be to understand the ontology and phenomenology of folk Islam from a biblical perspective in order for us to express the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that speaks to the worldview and felt needs of folk Muslims.

Dates: 1 - 5 August 2011 - Monday thru Friday

Costs: NZD 265 includes tuition and course materials plus morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

Spiritual Warfare

Trainer: with Dr David Cashin, CIU

(Level 5, 5 credits)

This is a study of the nature of the encounter between divine and satanic powers in human experience. Attention is given to ways in which the powers of darkness have strategized to alienate humanity from God through deception and, ultimately, to destroy humanity. The class studies Satan's strategy in countering world evangelization, deceiving and/or causing Christians to be ineffective and on the defensive rather than the offensive position in ministry. It also teaches effective prayer strategies to bring God's power into practical situations faced by church planting and evangelism teams.

Dates: 8 - 12 August 2011 - Monday thru Friday

Costs: NZD 265 includes tuition and course materials plus morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

Tools for Language Learning

Trainers: Wycliffe Bible Translators Team with Lyn Woodford, Eastwest College

(Level 6, 15 credits)

Learn how to plan a language-learning programme and to use techniques and principles which enable you to become a self directed language learner. You will also study phonetics, learn to recognise and produce the most common speech sounds of the world, and thus be equipped to accurately distinguish and pronounce sounds in other languages. If you plan to serve in a cross-cultural situation where you need to learn another language, this course is a must. It will involve classroom teaching time along with practice in using language-learning techniques with a speaker of another language.

Dates: 1 - 19 August 2011 (Monday thru Friday)

Costs: NZD 790 includes tuition of three weeks and course materials plus morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea

Additional Requirements: Each student needs their own computer and a digital recording device.

Ethnomusicology

Trainer: with Ian Collinge, UK

(Level 6, 5 credits)

This module is an introduction to the concepts and practicalities of world Christian worship music with primary application to planting churches among the least reached peoples of the world. Listening and song sessions will give exposure to the different world musical styles and practical exercises will be readily applicable to a variety of worship environments.

Dates: 3 - 7 October 2011 - (Monday thru Friday)

Costs: NZD 265 includes tuition and course materials plus morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

Accommodation & Registration

First time registration will be $35. Accommodation is limited on a first come first serve basis. Accommodation fee is $125 per person/week in addition to the course fees. This includes evening tea Monday to Thursday only during the seminar period. Please register early to avoid any disappointment.

For information on registering for any of the above courses please contacts admissions (info@eastwest.ac.nz).