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We offer a wide range of short and informal courses up to 10 weeks long. A great opportunity to gain additional knowledge and skills from experienced tutors.

Please note that these courses are rigorously taught, but do not involve academic credit.

Foundations for Living and Working Cross-Culturally

This 10-week course is the crucial preparation you need if you are planning to work cross-culturally, at home or overseas.

30 August 2023 – 10 November 2023

Scripture Engagement

This five-week course helps to prepare those who want to add an understanding of Scripture Engagement issues to their professional skill set, as well as those who plan to work as specialists in this area.

13 November 2023 – 15 December 2023

Introduction to Literacy

This five week course will provide you with basic training for literacy and education work amongst children and adults in the developing world.

13 November 2023 – 15 December 2023

Bible Storying

This week-long course is for you if you are interested in communicating God’s word to an oral culture through story crafting and Bible Storying.

11 – 15 December 2023

Planning for Transformation

This short course will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills to work successfully with others to plan and manage a language and development project.

20-30 March 2023

Meaning and Translation

This 8-week course will help you understand the challenges of everyday communication in your own language, and then provide you with tools to address the added complexity when communicating the meaning of ancient texts.

29 May – 21 July 2023

Multilingual Education

This 5-week course is for those wishing to increase their understanding of multilingualism in minority language contexts by exploring current attitudes and policies related to language and education globally.

21 June – 21 July 2023