The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is an intensive Christian training course beginning with an 12 week lecture/teaching phase followed by a typical 8 week practical field assignment. TheDTS is designed to encourage students in personal character development, cultivating a living relationship with God and identifying their unique individual gifts and callings in God. Cross-cultural exposure and global awareness are special emphases throughout the course, preparing the students to reach current and future generations and answer the call to "Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations." (Mark 16:15, Matt. 28:19)

   The curriculum includes the following:

   a. The Christian's Relationship to God: understanding the character and ways of God, how to hear the voice of God, and developing a personal devotional life.
   b. The Christian's Relationship to Oneself and others: personal character development; discovery and release of one's gifts and ministries; stewardship; principles of healthy relationships; forgiveness.
   c. The Christian's Relationship to the Word: how to develop a consistent lifestyle of personal study; meditation and the application of Biblical truth.
   d. The Christian's Relationship to the Church: commitment, unity; understanding the complementary role of the local church and missions structures.
   e. The Christian's Stand against the Enemy: Resisting temptation; prayer and intercession; spiritual warfare.
   f. The Christian's Orientation to Youth With A Mission (YWAM) International: its three-fold calling to Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministries; the foundational values and ministry opportunities.

   (12 Credit will be given for this course in the University of the Nations.)


   Field Assignment

   As a second phase of the DTS, specially organized teams are sent out for 8 weeks of evangelism in cross-cultural situations. The emphasis in on application of principles taught in the DTS lecture phase, coupled with teaching on evangelism concepts and practices equipping students to share their faith using a variety of means. Special assignments are given during this course.

   (8 Credit will be given for this course in the University of the Nations with satisfactory completion of the DTS-Lecture phase.)




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   Credits

   20 credits will be earned upon successful completion of the school.



   Different Focuses




   Please, check the Commencement Dates page and the Application Forms page for more information.