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School of Communication Foundations
This school is one of most important of the 3 core-cores in the University of the Nations in order to obtain a degree. Goal: The purpose of this school is to provide a Christian/Biblical view of communication and to teach speaking and writing skills for personal improvement and ministry success. We will investigate the communication process from a biblical framework and explore a variety of effective written and verbal strategies to multiply the Christian message. Course methods: The course objectives will be met through a balance of information, discussion and application. The following delivery systems will be used: lecture, group discussion, video, reading and written assignments, group/individual projects, demonstration, role play, creative workshops and public presentations. Objectives: To discover God’s perspective of human communication To apply new study skills and research techniques To enhance interpersonal insight for clearer communication To produce college level written reports To deliver effective verbal and creative presentations to live audiences
Content: Personal development: worship, intercessory prayer, team work, fellowship and personal conferences with school staff. Communication: communication models, biblical world view, cross cultural and creative communication and different communication tools. Learning skills: active listening, note taking and asking questions. Interpersonal communication: non-verbal communication, active listening, gender and family communication, identifying motivation and personal styles of relating. Writing skills: book review, summary report and research paper. Verbal skills: oral reports question and answer sessions, introductions and informative speaking.
To attend the SCF school you must first complete the Discipleship Training School. Date of the school: September 22nd until December 12th 2008 Language: English School fee: For Africans: 500 US Dollars. Westerners: 1’500 US Dollars. This school will be in collaboration with YWAM Burtigny, Switzerland
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