FOUNDATIONS FOR FAMILY STUDIES
Mentoring families in Biblical principles
VISION
Training people to disciple the Nations in the Family Sphere.
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The Foundations for Family Studies School a second level course that trains people called to discipling the Nations. Our goal and focus of the Foundations for Family Studies course is to provide a foundation for UofN students to receive a biblical concept for family life, equip them with models and skills to help individuals and families and to see families transformed through our students.
This course is also the entry into a UofN A.A. and B.A. degree in Family Studies through our College of Education. We also encourage any UofN degree student to consider adding this course to their degree program.
Core Focus
Our goal is to train individuals and families to reach families in the Nations. Provide a foundational course that leads to a either an A.A. or B.A. degree in Family Studies.
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Our aim is:
• Equip students with the means that will enable them to disciple families through the knowledge and skills obtained. The course material is directly applicable to their ministry opportunities, and provides them with ready to use materials, models and skills that can be put into action.
• Provide a theoretical framework and worldview of family that will enable them to serve others with confidence.
• Equip students to progress in their personal journey as family helpers and mentor couples and individuals, to be FFS staff, and small group leaders for couples and families in the church context. They will receive a knowledge and skill based foundation of family life consistent with a biblical perspective to build on their current experience. They will develop concepts and applications in collaboration with the school staff.
Course Outline
Worldview
Biblical Family
Family of Origin
Genogram
Marriage Relationship
Parenting
Mentoring/Coaching Skills
Family Life Style
Family Ministering Together
School Information
Dates
April 2018
Cost
$4,400
Outreach costs to be announced later
Languages
English
Academics
Complete a Discipleship Training school and outreach
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International Students: Non U.S. residents wishing to take this course, must be enrolled in a full-time degree at University of the Nations, Kona.
ACCREDITATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS IS NOT ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION. Admission to the University of the Nations (U of N) and any of its sponsored programs is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, and educationally unrelated handicaps. U of N reserves the right to change schedules and course offerings as deemed necessary.