COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TWO YEARS DIPLOMA Moffat Bible College Community Development Curriculum PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The Community Development Program aims to train Christian men and women to have a positive and holistic impact on the communities in which they serve. They will be equipped to serve through church-based ministry, private entrepreneurial activities, government civil service, or Non-Governmental Organizations and Community Based Organizations. The program is based on the Kenya Institute of Education Diploma in Community Development and students will be prepared to qualify for the KIE examinations to ensure a standardized academic preparation. In addition students will be well-grounded in basic Bible, Theology, and Practical Ministry courses. All material will be presented from a distinctively Christian perspective. We believe that as students love God and love their neighbors and seek God’s kingdom they will have a transforming effect on their communities, their nation, and their world. OUTLINE OF COURSES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Year 1 Term 1 Introduction to Community Development 3 Spiritual Formation 3 Bible Synopsis 3 English I 3 Study & Library Skills 3 Computer Studies I 2 Year 1 Term 2 Integrated Community Development I 3 Introduction to Social Work 3 Project & Resource Management 3 Development Economics & Entrepreneurship 3 Computer Studies II 2 Year 1 Term 3 Resource Mobilization & Partner Relations 3 Community Leadership, Community Concerns, & Gender 3 Agriculture & Creation Care 3 Public Speaking & Communication Skills 2 Computer Studies III 2 Disciple Making (elective) 3 Introduction to Sociology (elective) 3 Year 2 Term 1 Understanding AIDS & Other Pandemics 3 Statistics & Social Research Methods 3 Integrated Community Development II 3 Holistic Ministry 3 Introduction to Theology (elective) 3 Introduction to Counseling (elective) 3 Evangelism (elective) 2 Year 2 Term 2 Teaching Behavior Change 3 Community Development Methodologies 3 Current Ethical Issues in Africa 3 Select Two Electives: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (elective) 3 Appropriate Technology (elective) 3 Environmental Science / Creation Care (elective) 3 Year 2 Term 3 Field Work / Research Project 6 Biblical Issues in HIV/AIDS 3 Select Two Electives: Agriculture / Agrobusiness (elective) 3 Social Work / Orphan Care (elective) 3 Microfinance / Business Planning (elective) 3 Introduction to Public Health (elective) 3 Note: Practical Ministries & Mentoring Throughout Program Potential Future Opportunities for Graduates • Government Civil Service – local government, community mobilization, agricultural extension work, forestry and environmental work • Employment through international and local Non Governmental Organizations and Community Based Organizations • Church-based ministry with a holistic impact on the community • Self-employment – using entrepreneurial training to be self-reliant and job creators through agro-business or other enterprise projects • Further education – the diploma program will provide a solid foundation for ongoing education at the bachelor’s degree and graduate levels. Major Areas of Study • A distinctively Christian and Biblical approach to gospel-centered holistic ministry. • Core ministry training in Bible, theology, evangelism, and disciple-making. • Effective communication and leadership skills. • An integrated multi-disciplinary approach to development issues. • Economic perspectives on community development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and sustainable development. • Social and Political perspectives on development with an emphasis on community initiative, compassion for the vulnerable, stewardship, servant leadership, and justice. • Agricultural and Ecological perspectives on development with an emphasis on care of creation and being faithful stewards of our natural resources. • A Health perspective on development with particular attention to HIV / AIDS and other strategies for promoting healthy communities.
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