Classic DTS
The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is not just a training course – it is a 6 month period of your life that has the potential to change the course of your life and the lives of others – forever!
We are all on a journey and the DTS could be a highly significant part of this journey for you. Not only do you learn more about who God is and your relationship with Him, you have the opportunity to make friendships with people from many cultures and nations and to impact communities of people around the world.
If you are intent on growing in your personal relationship with God, willing to accept a challenge and want to make a difference in the lives of other people, then DTS could be just what you’re looking for.
In the Classroom
The first 12 weeks of DTS is the “lecture phase” when UK and international speakers lead you in topics such as:
• Nature & Character of God
• The work & power of the Holy Spirit in our lives
• Prayer & Intercession
• Mission & Evangelism
• Relationships & Team Dynamics
• Identity & Calling
• Overview of the Bible
Discipleship is seeing a growth of character and living out the values and Biblical principles taught and discussed.
We call this the “lecture phase”, but it is not just about sitting in a classroom. You will meet with other trainees in small groups to process the lectures and to challenge one another to grow. A member of your DTS staff team will also come alongside you to meet with you regularly to chat and pray about how you are able to put the things you’re learning into practice in your own life.
On the Field
The second 12-week portion is called the “outreach phase”. The DTS is not just about teaching and learning but putting things into practice.
As well as UK mission work in churches and YWAM projects, we have an emphasis of overseas and cross-cultural outreaches. Our heart is to serve communities locally, nationally and internationally to see people reached with the Gospel.
During the outreach, you are able to put your skills and giftings into practice and to step out of your comfort zone to try new things. What a great opportunity to share your testimony, preach or teach, lead a Bible study or kids’ program, participate in dramas and songs etc.
Sound daunting? Many DTS trainees who have gone before you have thought they same thing, but they all have amazing testimonies that when they stepped out of their comfort zone and allowed God to help them, they were a blessing to many and conquered fears that they had previously.
In the past few years we have sent teams to India, Uganda, Tanzania, Egypt, Central Asia, South Africa, Philippines, Bolivia and Brazil.
The final week of outreach is always a DEBRIEF period to help you to process your experiences and to give you tools to help you to re-engage with your home environment. At the end of DTS we have a Commissioning Ceremony which is a special time to hear the amazing testimonies and to celebrate all that God has done in and through you.
To successfully complete a DTS, the trainee must attend the Lecture Phase, the Outreach Phase and Debrief. We do not accept applications for the Lecture Phase only.
Dates & Cost
September 2012:
Arrival Day – 28 September 2012
DTS Commissioning – 16 March 2013
Lecture Phase: £1795* (includes meals, accommodation & tuition fees)
Outreach Phase: £1500-1800
Price does not include: Visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, emergency medical expenses
Application Fee: £25 (EU applicant) or £35 (non-EU applicant)
Additional fees will be charged for trainees staying at TKL before or after term times.
* From September 2012, significant fee reductions for the lecture phase only are available for accepted applicants from developing nations. (Category B Nations = lecture phase fee minus £500. Category C Nations = lecture phase fee minus £1000). Click here for UofN Fee Categories by Nation
Credits
University of the Nations information for trainees considering further study with the University of the Nations:
Course codes: DSP 211/212*
Credits: 20-24 (depending on length of outreach)
*new course numbers as reflected in 2011-2013 U of N Catalogue
