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.
04 September 2024 – 15 November 2024
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.
18 November 2024 – 13 December 2024
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.
18 November 2024 – 13 December 2024
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.
16 December 2024 – 20 December 2024
The Bible and Preaching
Scripture speaks timelessly into our culture – explore the Bible in light of contemporary demands and challenges in the world today.
26 – 27 Feb and 15 – 16 Apr 2024
Christian Leadership
Develop a biblical theology of Christian Leadership, and learn how to self-reflect critically on your gifts and character.
26 – 27 Feb and 15 – 16 Apr 2024
Hebrew Weeks
Learn Hebrew through interactive activities and develop your understanding of Hebrew texts through these unique week-long courses.
2025 TBA
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.
7 – 17 May 2024
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.
20 May – 19 July 2024
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.
19 June – 19 July 2024
Paratext
This three-day course is for those wishing to build a foundational proficiency in the Bible translation software program Paratext.
19 – 21 June 2024
